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授業の概要・計画 |
My fundamental stand points
Energy?
In this occasion, I will discuss Energy on economical meanings.
It will include the fossil energy (Oil, Coal and Natural Gas), Nuclear Energy and the Renewable Energy (Hydro-power, Geo-thermal, Solar-power, wind power, Bio-mass energy and so on) as primary energy. .As the secondary energy we are depending on electricity, oil products and town gas, in our daily life．I will discuss on those energy too.
Global Environmental Issue
In the past, IPCC (International Panel of Climate Changes) has been criticized by many Scientist. According to their opinion, main factor of the Global warming is the natural climate fluctuation, but emission of CO2 Gas.
I believe, reduction of CO2 emission is the better choice for all human beings. Worldwide movement to reduce the emission of CO2 will reduce the consumption of fossil energy. I believe that this movement will encourage the world wide cooperation to save world environment, and to introduce the new technology for the future.
On my lecture, I will review the outline of Global climate change Issue.
For our Future
We have been dreaming the Cheap and Boundless Energy (CABLE---- I named.) for long time. After the succession of Atomic Bomb (Nuclear fission) and Hydrogen Bomb (Energy from nuclear fusion), we are expecting the nuclear energy as one of the Cheap and Boundless Energy resources.
We have expected in our long term Energy Plans、 to hand in such CABLEs till the middle of 21st century.
Actually, F.B.R. (fast breeder reactor) thought to be a dream nuclear power reactor because the reactor can produce more nuclear fuels than the input. But, now, we are confronting technical difficulties in the development of F.B.R. . We are expecting the start of commercial operation of F.B.R. in early 2050s. But some scientists criticize the expectation too optimistic.
Furthermore, the development of nuclear fusion as one of the electric power generating system should be very difficult. Now, we are expecting the star of commercial operation of nuclear fusion plant in early 22nd century
Even in the operation of conventional Nuclear Power Plant, we have so much technical problems. In Mar. 2011, we experienced never happened disaster caused by heavy earthquake. After the earthquake, very severe accident of Nuclear power plant happened.
On my lecture, I will introduce Japanese Nuclear power policies, and introduce Renewable Energy. After that I will discuss the future energy.
Prospecting the middle of 21st century
It is said that 21st century will be the century of BRICs. (Brazil, Russia, India, and China). Those 4 countries have huge Natural resources. For example over a half of Coal resources on the Earth exist on those 4 countries. So, they are expected to make stable and rapid economical growth.
About 40% of Oil reserve of the World, concentrated in some countries of Middle East of Asia. Oil exporting countries have potential possibilities to make rapid and stable economic growth in the near future too.
In the other hand, many countries in Africa, South America and Asia do not have enough natural resources. Not only Oil but even the Coal resources are not enough in those countries. In those countries, comparatively high growth rate of increasing population is expected. How those countries produce enough wealth for increased people?
It is very important and unavoidable to solve the problems between Energy, Economics and Population.
Subject in the Class
1, Fundamental knowledge of Energy economics.
2, Relationship between Economy and Energy .
3, Environmental Issue = Global Climate change and CO2 emission.
4, Present energy situation of each countries
5, Prospecting middle of 21st century – using simple model
6, Summing up == Future Energy and happiness of the world people
In Addition,
=== I am planning to visit Energy related facilities in our local area (ex. Nuclear Power station in Saga-pref.).
=== CSPA students obliged to make at least one oral presentation and one report of specific theme for the credit. The Volume of the report should be more than 1500 words, less than 3000 words.
=== JTW students have obliged to make at least one oral presentation in the class.
====Students who are belonging to other programs, the obligation for credit will be decided on his own conditions.
Any foreign student in the University who has concern in this issue is highly welcomed in my class as an auditor.
Please contact me! E-mail; shokeilab@mopera.ne.jp
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