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Program for Promoting Researches on the Supercomputer Fugaku: Drastic acceleration of the industrial applications of high performance computing (HPC) through AI and research and development for new computational methods for the next era (2023 to 2025) [Leading institute]

Overview	We aim to prove that industrial applications of high performance computing (HPC) can be drastically accelerated with the use of AI; further we aim to implement the results of the research in a broad range of fields associated with manufacturing. Additionally, we aim to develop novel computational methods that will serve as a basis for HPC in the coming era.
Institutions	IIS, The Univ. of Tokyo, Kobe Univ., Toyohashi Univ. of Tech., Nihon Univ., Meiji Univ., RIKEN, Shipbuilding Research Centre of Japan, Honda R&D Co., Ltd.

Research and Development for Dramatic Expansion of Fuel Cell Utilization by industry-academia-government collaboration/Development of Advanced Hydrogen Utilization Technology/Theoretical study and demonstration of technology for the optimal design of high-pressure hydrogen composite tanks by employing machine learning (2021 to 2024) [Participations]

Overview	This project aims to advance the design of high-pressure hydrogen tanks made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic for usage in fuel cell vehicles, the most important equipment driving carbon neutrality. To accomplish this, we aim to establish an IT platform for an optimal design that integrates large-scale finite element analysis and machine learning by making maximum use of supercomputers represented by the supercomputer "Fugaku." Thus, this project aims to contribute to the cost reduction of high-pressure hydrogen tanks (1/5 by 2050).
Institutions	IIS, The Univ. of Tokyo, SUPWAT, Inc.

Overview

This project aims to advance the design of high-pressure hydrogen tanks made of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic for usage in fuel cell vehicles, the most important equipment driving carbon neutrality. To accomplish this, we aim to establish an IT platform for an optimal design that integrates large-scale finite element analysis and machine learning by making maximum use of supercomputers represented by the supercomputer "Fugaku." Thus, this project aims to contribute to the cost reduction of high-pressure hydrogen tanks (1/5 by 2050).

Institutions

IIS, The Univ. of Tokyo, SUPWAT, Inc.

Program for Promoting Researches on the Supercomputer Fugaku: Research and development of innovative fluid-dynamics simulations for aerodynamical/hydrodynamical performance predictions by using Fugaku (2020 to 2022) [Leading institute]

Overview	As turbomachines and vehicles form the core of the energy and transportation industries, to ease streamline manufacturing processes, we developed application software optimized for HPC infrastructure, including the supercomputer Fugaku.
Institutions	IIS, The Univ. of Tokyo, Kobe Univ., Kyushu Univ., Iwate Univ., Toyohashi Univ. of Tech., Univ. of Yamanashi, RIKEN

Development of Technologies for Hydrogen Refueling Stations/Development of Technologies for Cost Reduction of Hydrogen Refueling Stations/Establishment of an Evaluation Method for Composite Pressure Vessel/ Technology Development for Technical Standard Improvement (2018 to 2022) [Participations]

Overview	We aimed to develop a method of lifetime evaluation as well as an extension to reduce the cost of composite high-pressure hydrogen accumulators outfitted in hydrogen refueling stations.
Institutions	IIS, The Univ. of Tokyo, Japan Petroleum Energy Center (JPEC) and the High Pressure Gas Safety Institute of Japan (KHK)

Research and development of technologies for full-scale deployment of ultra-high-pressure hydrogen infrastructure/Research and Development for International Development, International Standardization, etc./Research and development of international standards for the harmonization and international standardization of fuel cell vehicles (2018 to 2022) [Leading Institute]

Overview	We discussed the problems that arise when the hydrogen compatibility test method proposed in GTR13 Phase 2 IWG meeting (November 2019) is applied to materials other than austenitic stainless steels in terms of hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms and material effects. The caution to be exercised in the proposed evaluation of hydrogen compatibility was described in the Rationale draft and was proposed and discussed at the Materials Expert Group Meeting.

Overview

We discussed the problems that arise when the hydrogen compatibility test method proposed in GTR13 Phase 2 IWG meeting (November 2019) is applied to materials other than austenitic stainless steels in terms of hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms and material effects. The caution to be exercised in the proposed evaluation of hydrogen compatibility was described in the Rationale draft and was proposed and discussed at the Materials Expert Group Meeting.

Priority Issue 8 on Post-K Computer: Development of Innovative Design and Production Processes that Would Lead the Way for the Manufacturing Industry in the Near Future (2014 to 2019) [Leading institute]

Overview	We aim to study and develop novel design techniques and manufacturing processes to reduce the cost and to shorten the time, which is needed for producing industrial products. Besides, we focus on conducting ultra-high-speed integration simulations, which will build the core of these efforts of achieving high-valued product development.
Institutions	IIS and Graduate school of frontier sciences, The Univ. of Tokyo, Tohoku Univ., Tokyo Univ. of Sci., Kobe Univ., Univ. of Yamanashi, Kyushu Univ., JAXA, RIKEN

Development of technologies for hydrogen utilization/Development of low-cost equipment and systems for fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen infrastructures/Development of innovative design for composite hydrogen tanks by a multi-filament winding method (2015 to 2017) [Participations]

Overview	To reduce the overall cost of these systems, diffuse the fuel cell vehicles, and ensure international competitiveness, we conducted research, and developed low-cost equipment and components for fuel cell vehicles and hydrogen infrastructures.
Institutions	IIS, The Univ. of Tokyo, Murata Machinery Limited, Teijin Limited

Strategic Programs for Innovative Research (SPIRE) "Field 4: Industrial Innovation" (2009 to 2015) [Leading institute]

Overview	We aim to contribute to the rapid advancement in the next-generation manufacturing field through innovative HPC infrastructure.
Institutions	IIS, The Univ. of Tokyo, JAEA, JAXA

Research and Development of Innovative Simulation Software (2008 to 2012) [Leading institute]

Overview	We focus on pursuing the research and development of advanced yet practical simulation software for the manufacturing field, such as life science, nanotechnology, and human-resource development. Our ultimate goal is to contribute to the advancement of Japanfs industrial development.
Institutions	IIS, The Univ. of Tokyo, Graduate School of Engineering, The Univ. of Tokyo, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The Univ. of Tokyo, NIMS, NIHS, Rikkyo Univ., Software vendors, others

Revolutionary Simulation Software Project (2005 to 2007) [Leading institute]

Overview	R&D, promotion, and manpower training on state-of-the-art practical software that is key to the rapid advancement of science and technology in the 21st century
Institutions	IIS, The Univ. of Tokyo, Graduate School of Engineering, The Univ. of Tokyo, RACE, The Univ. of Tokyo, NIMS, NIHS, Hokkaido Univ., Tohoku Univ., Keio Univ., Kyushu Univ., UEC, Rikkyo Univ., RIST, AdvanceSoft Corp., others

Frontier Simulation Software for Industrial Science (2002 to 2005) [Leading institute]

Overview	Development and promotion of world-class practical simulation software in computational science
Institutions	IIS, The Univ. of Tokyo, School of Engineering, The Univ. of Tokyo, RACE, The Univ. of Tokyo, NIMS, NIHS, Keio Univ., Kyushu Univ., UEC, Rikkyo Univ., RIST, AdvanceSoft Corp., others

The "Grand Callenge" software applications Next-Generation Integrated Simulation of Living Matter (2006 to 2010) [Participations]

Overview	Development of molecular-scale and organ/body-scale analysis systems using ultra-high-speed computers
Institutions	RIKEN, Osaka Univ., Kyoto Univ., Yokohama City Univ., Keio Univ., Tohoku Univ., The Univ. of Tokyo, others

Science and Technology for a Safe and Secure Society, Research on Diffusion and Damage Prediction of Dangerous Toxic Material and Disaster Reduction Measures [Participations]

Overview	Prediction of indoor/outdoor diffusion of dangerous toxic material and development of evacuation-guidance support systems
Institutions	Mitsubishi Heavy Inds, Ltd., AdvanceSoft Corp., AIST