Thermal Management Engineering Committee

1.Aim of activity

Targeting reduction of global environmental impact and improvement of vehicle efficiency through heat transfer technology
1) Heat exchange/regeneration technology
2) Heat management technology
3) CAE/measurement technology that supports the above
We will disseminate information widely and promote the improvement and revitalization of the Japanese automobile industry's technological level.

2.Chairman/Secretary (2024-25)

Chairman Satoshi Someya (Tokyo Denki University)
Secretary
  • Takao Koide (Bosch Corporation)
  • Hayato Saito (Isuzu Motors Ltd.)
  • Masaki Imperial Envoy (Suzuki Motor Corporation)
  • Katsuya Minami (ANSYS Japan Co., Ltd.)

3.Main target areas/matters

  • Cooling/Heat/Temperature Management
  • energy management
  • radiator/oil cooler
  • Oil cooling system/air cooling system
  • air conditioner
  • Algorithms/Modeling
  • engine cooling
  • Air conditioning/comfort
  • Temperature control/environment control
  • heat damage

4. Volunteer activities

・Committee meetings are held four times a year (public committee meetings and tours scheduled)
・Organized sessions for the JSAE Annual Congress (Spring)
Planning a symposium as a place to summarize results and disseminate technology, preparing to hold it at the end of 2025.

5.Technology roadmap

Roadmap list for “Fundamental technology field”

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