Publications

Major Publications

2025

  • Ono, M., Heitmann, F., Juling, M., Krüger, H., Furuichi, N., New experiment for the pipe friction factor at high Reynolds numbers and comparisons for the degree of equivalence. European Journal of Mechanics/ B Fluids, 114 (2025) 204336.
  • Ono., M., Furuichi, N., Tsuji, Y., Spectral distribution of three velocity components in high-Reynolds-number pipe flow using laser Doppler velocimetry, Physics of Fluids,37 (2025), 055134.
  • Furuichi, N., Ono, M., Tsuji, Y., Self-similarity in the logarithmic region of turbulence intensity in high-Reynolds-number pipe flow, International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, 115 (2025), 109836.
  • Wada, S., Furuichi, N., Practical parameters for extending the velocity range when applying a partial inversion pulse to the ultrasonic time-domain cross-correlation method, Measurement Science and Technology, 36 (2025), 015306.

2024

  • Yoshida, T., Wada, S., Furuichi, N., Image-processing-based ultrasonic velocimetry development with high applicability to flows in microparticle dispersion, Physics of Fluids, 26 (2024), 053329
  • Muramoto, T., Ito, Y., Miyakawa, A., Furuichi, N., Viscoelasticity modeling of clay minerals by dynamic viscoelasticity measurement and its implications for earthquake faulting, Tectonophysics, 872 (2024), 230208

2023

  • Ono, M., Furuichi, N., Tsuji, Y., Reynolds number dependence of turbulent kinetic energy and energy balance of the 3-component turbulence intensity in a pipe flow, Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 975 (2023), A9.
  • Yoshida, T., Furuichi N., Efficacy assessment of controllable volumetric prover for quantifying the responsiveness of various flowmeters, Measurement, 220 (2023), 113369
  • Takegawa, N., Sawada, Y., Furuichi N., Strategic coastal dike shape for enhanced tsunami overflow reduction, PLoS ONE, 18(10) (2023), e0292930.
  • Cheong, K.H., Doihara, R., Furuichi, N., Nakagawa, M., Karasawa, R., Kato, Y., Kageyama, K., Akasaka, T., Onuma, Y., Kato, T., Measurement of the infusion flow rate of a novel non-electrically driven infusion pump in determining the influencing factors on its flow performance, Measurement, 218 (2023), 113229.
  • Muramoto, T., Ito, Y, Miyakawa, A., Furuichi, N., Strain and Stress Accumulation in Viscoelastic Splay Fault and Subducting Oceanic Crust, Geophysical Research Letters, Volume 50 (2023), e2023GL103496.
  • Yoshida,T., Wada, S., Furuichi, N., A calibration methodology of ultrasonic transducers: Evaluation of spatial propagation characteristics of pulse-echo, Measurement, 214 (2023), 112783.
  • Yoshida, T., Furuichi N., Development of controllable volumetric prover for evaluating responsiveness of flowmeter under controlled-transient flows, Measurement, 208 (2023), 112456.

2022

  • Cheong, KH., Doihara, R., Furuichi, N., Nakagawa, M., Karasawa, R., Kato, Y., Kageyama, K., Akasaka, T., Onuma, Y., Kato, T., "Optimum Pressurization Mechanism for a Non-Electrical Piston-Driven Infusion Pump", Applied Science, 12 (2022), 8421
  • Wada, S., Furuichi, N., "Applicability evaluation of the ultrasonic pulse-train Doppler method on the disturbed flow in a pipe", Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, (2022) 87, 102225
  • Furuichi, N., Arias, R., Yang, C.T., Chun, S., Meng, T., Shinder, I., Frahm, E., Büker, O., Mills, C., Akselli, B., Smits, F.M., "Final report "Key comparison CCM.FF-K1.2015 - water flow: 30 m3/h ... 200 m3/h"　Metologia, (2022) 59, 1A
  • Ono, M., Furuichi, N., Wada, Y., Kurihara, N., Tsuji, Y., Reynolds number dependence of inner peak turbulence intensity in pipe flow, Physics of Fluids, (2022) 34, 045103
  • Chun, S., Furuichi N, Final report of the APMP water flow supplementary comparison (APMP.M.FF-S1), Metrologia, Volume 59 (2022), Number 1A
  • Wada Y., Furuichi, M., Tsuji Y., Correction method of measurement volume effects on time-averaged statistics for laser Doppler velocimetry, European J. of Mechanics B/Fluids, 91 (2022), p.233-243

2021

  • Takegawa, N., Ishibashi, M., Iwai, A., Furuichi, N., Morioka, T., "Verification of flow velocity measurements using micrometer-order thermometers", Scientific report, 2021 Dec 10;11(1):23778. doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-02877-w.
  • Furuichi N., Cheong, KH., Yoshida, T., "Experimental study to establish an evaluating method for the responsiveness of liquid flowmeters to transient flow rates", Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, 82 (2021), 102067.
  • Y. M. Choi, Y. Terao, N. Kurihara, A. Iwai, T. Funaki, W. Kang, D. T. Nguyen, "Revisit the Pitot static tubes in the standards", Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, 82(2021), 102074.
  • K-H. Cheong, R. Doihara, N Furuichi, Y. Terao, T. Shimada, "Primary standard for traceability in low liquid hydrocarbon fuel flow rates", Metrologia, 58, 065003. pp.21 (2021).
  • R. Doihara, T. Shimada, K-H. Cheong, N. Furuichi, "Weighing system with low evaporation error for liquid microflow down to 1 mg/min", Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, 81 (2021).
  • Furuichi, N., Ono, M., "Static pressure measurement error for wall taps with high Reynolds number turbulent pipe flow", Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, 79, 101962. (2021).
  • Wada, S., Furuichi, N., "Improving accuracy of pipe flow rate measurement with ultrasonic time-domain correlation method under small number density of reflectors", Measurement, 179, 109439　(2021).

2020

  • K. Toda, Y. Terao, W. Kaminaga, "Evaluation of measurement uncertainty in accuracy tests for fuel dispensers", OIML Bulletin, Vol.61, No.2, pp.5-19 (2020).

2019

  • N Furuichi, Y. Terao, "Re-definition of the discharge coefficient of throat-tapped flow nozzle and investigations on the influence of geometric parameters", Flow measurement and Instrumentation, Vol.65, pp.16-21 (2019).
  • T. Kyoden, S. Akiguchi, T. Tajiri, T. Andoh, N. Furuichi, R. Doihara, T. Hachigae, "Assessing the infinitely expanding intersection region for the development of large-scale multipoint laser Doppler velocimetry",Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, Vol.70,101660 (2019).

2018

  • K-H. Cheong, R. Doihara, T. Shimada, Y. Terao, "Gravimetric system using high-speed double switching valves for low liquid flow rates", Measurement Science and Technology, Vol. 29, 075304, pp.1-15 (2018).
  • N. Furuichi, Y. Terao, Y. Wada, Y. Tsuji, "Further experiments for mean velocity profile of pipe flow at high Reynolds number", Physics of Fluids, Vol. 30, No.5 (2018).

2017

  • K-H. Cheong, R. Doihara, T. Shimada, Y. Terao, "Development of a gravimetric system using a conical rotating double-wing diverter for low liquid flow rate", Flow measurement and Instrumentation, Vol. 56, pp.1=13 (2017).
  • R. Doihara, T. Shimada, K-H. Cheong, Y. Terao, "Evaluation of hydrocarbon flow standard facility equipped with double-wing diverter using four types of working liquids", Metrologia, Vol. 54, pp.262-279 (2017).
  • S. Wada, N. Furuichi, T. Shimada, "Application of partial inversion pulse to ultrasonic time-domain correlation method to measure the flow rate in a pipe", Measurement Science and Technology, Vol. 28, 115302 (2017).
  • T. Shimada, C-M. Su, I-C. Chen, S. Dignan, "Final report on the APMP key comparison liquid hydrocarbon flow (APMP.M.FF-K2.a)", Metrologia, Vol. 54, Technical Supplement, 07007 (2017).

2016

  • N. Furuichi, Y. Terao, S. Ogawa, L. Cordova, T. Shimada, "Inter-laboratory Comparison of Small Water Flow Calibration Facilities at Extremely Low Uncertainty", MEASUREMENT, Vol. 91, pp.548–556 (2016).
  • N. Furuichi, L. Cordova, T. Lederer, Y. Terao, "Comparison of high-temperature and high-Reynolds-number water flows between PTB and NMIJ", Flow measurement and Instrumentation, Voi.52, pp.157-162 (2016).
  • S. Wada, N. Furuichi, T. Shimada, "Development of Ultrasonic Pulse-Train Doppler method for velocity profile and flowrate measurement", Measurement Science and Technology, Vol. 27, 115302 (2016).
  • T Shimada, K. Bittner-Rohrhofer, V J. Medina López, R. Arias, C-M. Su, I-C Chen, F. Ribere, L. Rowan, S. Dignan, "Final report on the key comparison of hydrocarbon liquid flow: CCM.FF-K2.2015", Metrologia, Vol. 53, Technical Supplement,07018 (2016).
  • R. Doihara, T. Shimada, K-H. Cheong, Y. Terao, "Liquid low-flow calibrationrig using a syringe pump and a weighing tank system", Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, Vol. 50, pp.90-101 (2016).
  • S. Wada, N. Furuichi, "An influence of obstacle plate on uncertainty of flowrate measurement using ultrasonic Doppler velocity profile method", Flow Measurement and Instrumentation Vol.48, pp.81-89 (2016).
  • N. Furuichi, Y. Terao, S. Nakao, K. Fujita, K. Shibuya, "Further experiments and investigations for discharge coefficient of PTC 6 flow nozzle in wide range Reynolds number", Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power - Transactioms of the ASME, Vol.138, No.4, pp.041605-1-041605-11 (2016).

2015

  • E. Muramatsu, H. Murakawa, K. Sugimoto, N. Takenaka, N. Furuichi, "Multi-wave ultrasonic Doppler method for measuring high flow-rates using staggered pulse intervals", Measurement Science and Technology, Vol.27, pp.1-11 (2015).
  • N. Furuichi, Y. Terao, " Static pressure measurement error at a wall tap of a flow nozzle for a wide range of Reynolds number", Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, Vol.46, pp.103-111 (2015).
  • N. Furuichi, Y. Terao, Y. Wada, Y. Tsuji, "Friction factor and mean velocity profile for pipe flow at high Reynolds numbers", Physics of Fluids, Vol. 27, No.9 (2015).
  • L. Cordova, N. Furuichi, T. Lederer, " Qualification of an ultrasonic flowmeter as a transfer standard for measurements at Reynolds numbers up to 4 x 10(6) between NMIJ and PTB ", Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, Vol. 45, pp.28-42 (2015).
  • H. Murakawa, E. Muramatsu, K. sugimoto, N. Takenaka, N. Furuichi "A dealiasing method for use with ultrasonic pulsed Doppler in measuring velocity profiles and flow rates in pipes", Measurement Science and Technology, Vol.26 (2015).
  • T. Shimada, R. Doihara, Y. Terao, "Investigation in to calibration performance of small volume prover for hydrocarbon flow", Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, Vol.41, pp.174-180 (2015).

2014

  • L. Cordova, N. Furuichi, T. Lederer, "Application of a novel methodfor validating the uncertainty estimation of a flow test facility",Technisches Messen, Vol.81, No.9, pp.431-441 (2014).

2013

  • N. Furuichi, K-H. Cheong, Y. Terao, S. Nakao, K. Fujita, K. Shibuya, "New Discharge Coefficient of ASME PTC 6 Throat Tap Nozzle for Reynolds Number from 2.4x10^5 to 1.4x10^7", Tran of ASME, Journal of Fluid Engineering , Vol.136, No.1, pp.011105 (2013).
  • N. Furuichi, "Fundamental Uncertainty Analysis of Flowrate Measurement using the Ultrasonic Doppler Velocity Profile Method", Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, Vol.33, pp.202-211 (2013).
  • S. Wada, K. Tezuka, N. Furuichi, "The effect of decreasing frequency of ultrasound on flow rate measurement using the Ultrasonic Doppler Profile method", Journal of Nuclear Science and Technology, Vol.50, No.6,pp.654-663 (2013).

2012

  • S. Wada, K. Tezuka, N. Furuichi, "Experimental Study on Large Flow Rate Monitoring Downstream of Double Elbows using an Ultrasonic Velocity Profile Method", Journal of Power and Energy Systems, Vol.6, No.3, pp.434 -445 (2012).
  • J. Man, R. Arias, Y. Terao, Y. J. Lee, G. Ligong, V. Tulasombut, T. K. Chan, N. H. Thai, R. Steyn, H. L. I. S. Sampath, "Final report on APMP key comparison of volume of liquids at 20 L and 100 mL: APMP.M.FF-K4", Metrologia, Vol.48, Technical Supplement (2012).

2010

  • T. Shimada, R. Doihara, Y. Terao, M. Takamoto, "Development of primary standard for hydrocarbon flow and traceability system of measurement in Japan - Approach to construction of an effective and reliable traceability system-", Synthesiology, Vol.3, No.1, pp.53-65 (2010).
  • T. Shimada, D. Mahadeva, R. Baker, "Further investigaion into a water flow rig related to calibration", Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, Vol. 21, No.4, pp.462 -475 (2010).

2009

  • N. Furuichi, Y. Terao, M. Takamoto, "Actual Flow Calibration of Feedwater Flowmeter using High Reynolds Number Facility in NMIJ", Nuclear Engineering and Design, Vol. 239, No.7, pp.1304-1313 (2009).
  • N. Furuichi, K. Sato, Y. Terao, M. Takamoto, "A New Calibration Facility of Flowrate for High Reynolds Number" , Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, Vol.20-1, pp.38, No.47 (2009).

2007

  • J. S. Paik, K-B. Lee, P. Lau, R. Engel, A. Loza, Y. Terao, "Michael Reader-Harris, Final report on CCM.FF-K1 for water", Metrologia Vol.44,-Tech. Supplmnt, pp.07005 (2007).
  • T. Shimada, R. Doihara, Y. Terao, M. Takamoto, "Development of hydrocarbon flow calibration facility as a national standard" , Journal of Fluid Science and Technology, Vol.2-1, pp.23, No.34 (2007).

2006

  • R. Doihara, T. Shimada, Y. Terao, M. Takamoto, "Development of weighing tank system employing rotating double wing diverter ", Flow Measurement and Instrumentation, Vol.17, No.3, pp.141-152 (2006).

2003

  • T. Shimada, S. Oda, Y. Terao, M. Takamoto, "Development of a New Diverter System for Liquid Flow Calibration Facilities ", Flow MEasurement and Instrumentation, Vol.14, No.3, pp.89-96 (2003).