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1. Prevention of electrostatic hazards and nuisances

Research is conducted to identify and evaluate electrostatic hazards and nuisances found in the workplace. To prevent hazards and nuisances, electrostatic phenomena found in many areas in industry are investigated experimentally, theoretically, and computationally. The studies also include the development of new technology, safety assessment, standards, and education for reducing risks related to electrostatic hazards and nuisances. Experiment name Experimental facility used for the study of static electricity on powders. Propagating brush discharges that occur on charged plastic film. Modeling of electrostatic phenomena and application to electrostatic hazards evaluation. Click on the image to view a larger version.

2. Preventing the malfunction of electronic equipment and systems due to electromagnetic noise

Studies are conducted to prevent the malfunction of electronic equipment and systems occurring as the result of electromagnetic noise. The evaluation technique for immunity of electronic equipment and systems in accordance with the electromagnetic environment in which the equipment will be installed is studied. Furthermore, the electromagnetic interference of the overload preventive device of a large crane due to medium frequency is also studied. Experiment name Radio anechoic chamber used for the study of electromagnetic interference. Click on the image to view a larger version.

3. Prevention of electric shock and hazards due to electric equipment

Protection techniques against new types of electric shocks, correlation between insulation performance and deterioration degree of insulating materials and residual life of electronic circuit boards are investigated to prevent hazards due to electric equipment. Experiment name XPS for analysis of composition on surface of electric material. Click on the image to view a larger version.

4. Application of electronic and electrical technologies to industrial safety

As an application of electronic and electrical technologies to industrial safety, studies on the decomposition of harmful gases, such as volatile organic chemical and exhaust, are carried out to improve the working environment and prevent air pollution. Experiment name Experiment for decomposing hazardous gaseous substances by discharge plasma.(right top:inside the plasma reactor). Click on the image to view a larger version.

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