Research Subjects 1. Performance Improvement of Electromagnetic Energy Systems Real-time computational simulation on the rapid transient cooling process has been conducted for the insulation capacity improvement of a compact gas circuit breaker. Moreover, the development of plasma torch is conducted for the combustion enhancement. Publications 2. Nano/Micro Scale Functional Flow and Optimization of Plasma Material Processes Numerical analysis is conducted to clarify the control characteristics of plasma spraying process, nano-particle synthesis and their optimum operating conditions including the configration of reaction chamber. Publications 3. Optimization of Environmental Purification Processes Studies are being conducted to clarify the thermofluid characteristics of environmental purification processes such as arc ash melting system, purification of environmental pollutants and sterilization. Futhermore, their optimization has been carried out through controlling the thermal energy of plasma flow and chemical reaction. Publications 4. Establishment of Intelligent Plasma Flow Systems and Their Applications The intelligent plasma flow system is established by integrating the plasma flow, functionalized sensors and controllers. In this system, the unstable behavior and the dynamic response of plasma flow are controlled electromagnetically for the macro or micro level. This intelligent plasma flow system is applied to the intelligent material processes for example. Publications 5. Verification of Advanced Magnetic and Magnetorheological Fluids and Their Mini-Systematizations Advanced magnetic particulate fluids such as magnetic fluids and magnetorheological suspensions with high viscosity and high magnetization are applied to an intelligent damper, actuator, brake, shock absorber and valve. Fundamental study is conducted to clarify the cluster structure and its related rheological properties in the applied magnetic field. Final objective is to develop the advanced magnetic particulate fluids and apply their industrial and medical mini-systems. Publications