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Optimizing power density of aircraft inverter by optimized topology and PWM-pattern (COPOCO)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Clean Sky
Action type: Article 171 of the Treaty
Partnership: CLEAN-SKY (Art-185)
Countries involved: Germany
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2013-03, 2013)
Start date: 2014-10-01
End date: 2016-11-30
Duration (months): 26.0
Total project cost (EUR): 496084.8
EU funding (EUR): 372063.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The project is aimed at an increase of power density (kW per kg) of a three-phase inverter for aerospace application (power range 10 … 50 kW) of at least 10% with a concomitant compliance with RTCA DO-160, chapter 21 CMC limits. The increase in power density will be achieved by implementing an innovative topology based upon: • Transition of the H5 or HERIC topology from single phase to a three phase inverter implementation • Application of the 3L-T-Type inverter which can be derived from a 2L-inverter with three additional, bidirectional switches which connect the AC terminals with the center-tapped DC link • And applying of appropriate modulation techniques which make use of switching states with reduced CMV levels The resulting solutions will be compared with a state-of-the-art 2L-VSI power core based upon the following criteria: • Produced CMV and CMC levels, given by a quality parameter based upon RTCA DO-160, chapter 21 • Total weight for a 10 kW and a 50 kW power core implementation taking into account all relevant parts incl. gate driver, passive components for filter and cooling. The 10 kW power will be air cooled (natural convection), the 50 kW power core liquid cooled • Efficiency • the influence of the switching speed dv/dt will be taken into account, as today there exists a limit of approximately 5 kV/µs for the motor. Furthermore a too high dv/dt produces a significant amount of EMI

Keywords: aerospace power electronics,power core,ac/dc converter,common mode voltage,common mode current,power density
In-Flight Local Surface Deformation Measurement by Means of Reflectometry and Shadow Casting (REFLECTOCFP16)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Clean Sky
Action type: Article 171 of the Treaty
Partnership: CLEAN-SKY (Art-185)
Countries involved: Germany
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2013-03, 2013)
Start date: 2014-09-01
End date: 2016-12-31
Duration (months): 28.0
Total project cost (EUR): 635750.4
EU funding (EUR): 476812.8
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

This proposal is the continuation of the already realized Reflectometry and Shadow Casting work from the first part of the CleanSky/BLADE Program for the in-flight measurement of local wing surface deformations. The main aims are: • Manufacturing and test of the already designed instrumentation. • Optimization (and partial redesign) of the hardware in order to reach the necessary performance and to stabilize these performances. • Implementation of a local topographic wing marking that has no negative influence on the laminar air flow (fluorescent markings 5 to 10µm thickness). • Optimization of the already designed software (stability, illumination tolerance, vibration tolerance, integration of the markings, compliance with wing convexity, compliance with bending and torsion of the wing at changing load). • Support during integration of the instrumentation in the aircraft. • Calibration before flight. • Fine tuning of hard- and software for difficulties during the flight campaign. • Development and full implementation of an on-board real-time data processing/analysis tool for first diagnostic during the flight. • Design and manufacturing of the ground station for differed time data processing/analysis. • Supply of the necessary consumables (SSD mobile drives) for Data transfer between Cabin computer and ground station (evaluation and analysis)

Keywords: reflectometry,shadow casting,hardware,software,support
Electrical Starter / Generator disconnect system (STAGEDIS)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Clean Sky
Action type: Article 171 of the Treaty
Partnership: CLEAN-SKY (Art-185)
Countries involved: Spain
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2013-03, 2013)
Start date: 2015-07-01
End date: 2016-12-31
Duration (months): 18.0
Total project cost (EUR): 565600.0
EU funding (EUR): 282800.0
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

StaGeDis will establish new conceptual designs for a dual-use starter/generator disconnect system. New generation aircraft require higher level of electrical power, increasing weight and volume of the electrical machines. In order to compensate this increase of weight and volume the generator will be able to operate as an electric starter, eliminating the need of pneumatic starter. Due to safety reasons, the starter/generator requires a disconnection system to protect the machines and engine gearbox This disconnection system shall be able to separate mechanically the gearbox from the starter/generator with the electrical machine operating whether as starter or generator. This system will be commanded by an electrical pulse. Different technologies and architectures will be studied, evaluated and compared in order to define a proper disconnection system. Criteria of compactness, weight reduction and conformity with harsh aeronautic engine environment will be also an important part of the study. The selected solution will require a detailed design and the definition and methodology of the verification tests.

Keywords: electric starter,disconect system,electrical pulse,compactness,weight reduction,aeronautic engine,protect the machines,protect engine gearbox,dual-use starter/generator disconnect system
Development of a composite sleeve for spatial separation of rotor and stator in an electric motor (COMPOSLEEVE)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Clean Sky
Action type: Article 171 of the Treaty
Partnership: CLEAN-SKY (Art-185)
Countries involved: Spain,Netherlands,Spain
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2013-03, 2013)
Start date: 2014-10-01
End date: 2016-05-31
Duration (months): 20.0
Total project cost (EUR): 297808.77
EU funding (EUR): 193375.38
Participants: 4
Project status: CLOSED

The Project COMPOSLEEVE is aimed to find out a way to produce a stator sleeve for stator/rotor separation in electrical motor, which need to be cooled with aggressive fluids such as Skydrol, with high internal pressure and a temperature range that goes above 200ºC. For this application possible materials are composites with high Tg resins, such as BMI or Cyanate ester, reinforced with non conductive fibers. Production method needs to be researched but Filament Winding seems to be the right candidate process. In particular the design and manufacturing of sleeve component is targeted. Thus the project will look for a cost effective way of producing these sleeve components in these composites material while ensuring to withstand with requirements. The aim is to get a cost effective way of manufacturing.

Keywords: filament winding,high tg,bmi,cyanate ester,sleeve,fixation,design,analysis,testing,environmental friendly,stator,oil cooled,canned motor.
Autonomous Camera System validation and its installation on an in-service Aircraft for Leading Edge Photography (OWACSA)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Clean Sky
Action type: Article 171 of the Treaty
Partnership: CLEAN-SKY (Art-185)
Countries involved: France
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2013-03, 2013)
Start date: 2014-09-01
End date: 2016-02-29
Duration (months): 18.0
Total project cost (EUR): 144400.0
EU funding (EUR): 108300.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The capability to measure Leading Edge Contamination by insects during in-service flight will dramatically improve the knowledge of possible disturbances on the laminar flow according to altitude, climatic zones, seasons, and environment as well as the knowledge of cleaning impact of flight through rain or clouds and any impacts of WIPS operations. This enhanced knowledge is one of the keys for drag reduction and consequently fuel consumption. In order to install a low weight camera able i) to take accurate photography during commercial operational flights and ii) to work autonomously during at least two days, a preliminary design has shown that one must i) choose hardware with a low energy consumption, ii) locate each piece of it at its right place to optimize its work duration time, iii) manage energy consumptions and power production, and iv) mount embedded for all component in an aerodynamic fairing. Thanks to the patented CaptiFlex™ technology which was validated by DGA EV in the same flight domain as the domain of an airliner aircraft. OWACSA project is very innovative and with low risks. The main advantages of OWACSA solution are i) no permanent change to the aircraft airframe (neither hole at its installation nor paint work touch up at its removal), ii) a very fast installation and removal, iii) a very good quality of the photography, iv) a low energy consumption associated to autonomous power production leads to many days of autonomy, v) a very low aerodynamic impact, and vi) a very fast data transmission when the plane is on the ground.

Keywords: camera wireless sensor super-capacitor solar panels captiflex flight test instrumentation leading edge aerodynamic device
Responsive and Flexible: Living and learning researcher career development framework. (REFLEX)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Support for the coherent development of research policies
Destination: Supporting a single market for R&I and delivering the ERA Framework
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Slovakia,Hungary,Switzerland,Denmark,Norway
Call:  (FP7-CDRP-2013-EUR-CD, 2013)
Start date: 2015-01-01
End date: 2016-12-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 441280.0
EU funding (EUR): 394558.0
Participants: 5
Project status: CLOSED

Systematic and focused career development is becoming increasingly important for both researchers and their employers. Variety of career management tools is currently available to help them with this challenge. Although many of these tools are very effective in certain contexts they are not simply transferable to another. REFLEX project will try to address this problem through bottom-up approach based on direct involvement of researchers, HR departments, EURAXESS Service Centres and other relevant stakeholders in the design and implementation of flexible, living and learning career development framework adaptable to variety of national and institutional backgrounds. The pool of different career development tools and practices will be collected and analysed. Scenario workshops with researchers and other local stakeholders reflecting on identified factors influencing researcher’s career will be organised in every project country to learn about the country specific situations. A set of modules will be defined describing the particular practices, procedures and skills, which will be combined into the common framework and its country specific mutations. Pilot implementation process will be carried out within the project partners’ institutions/countries. National training models focusing on the development of career management skills for researchers as well as potential future coaches/facilitators will be created and pilot tested. Mutual learning and feedback activities will be carried out to ensure the coherence and continuous improvement of all project outcomes. In order to increase the transferability of the framework to other national and institutional contexts, European level workshop will also be organised before the end of the project. Special EURAXESS training model scheme implementation guide will be produced to help navigate EURAXESS Service Centres through modular framework in the adaptability of the training scheme to their capacities, needs and possibilities.
Development of Self-lubricating Nanocomposite Coatings impregnated with in-situ formed MoS2 for Tribological Applications (NANOCOAT)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Incoming Fellowships (Return Phase)
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: India
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2007-4-2-IIF, 2007)
Start date: 2011-06-01
End date: 2012-05-31
Duration (months): 12.0
Total project cost (EUR): 15000.0
EU funding (EUR): 15000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Use of self-lubricated coatings in dynamic contacting parts of the system not only reduces complexity, weight, and cost to the system, but also improves the performance to a great extent by reducing friction and wear. Unlike liquid lubricants, the release of various toxic and harmful chemicals to the environment can also be avoided. So, a self-lubricated surface with a long lifetime is a promising one to meet future challenges. The most common solid lubricants are graphite and transition metals layered dichalcogenides, among which MoS2/WS2 has a great prominence. In this proposal, electrodeposition of Co-W alloys impregnated with MoS2 and WC nanoparticles will be carried out to form nanocomposite coatings by a low cost electrodeposition process. The idea is to impart high hardness and mechanical strength by WC particles for wear resistance; and self-lubrication property by MoS2 particles to a Co-W matrix. Firstly, unlike ELECTROLYTIC CO-DEPOSITION from suspensions of MoS2 nanoparticles, here, emphasis will be on the in-situ formation of MoS2 particles in the electrical double layer followed by their incorporation into Co-W alloys during electrolytic reduction process. Secondly, R&D efforts will be directed to co-deposit WC particles from suspensions along with MoS2 to make self-lubricated wear-resistant nanocomposite coatings. The detailed mechanistic study of MoS2 nucleation and growth; the surface and structural characterization of the nanocomposite coatings, wear and friction property and corrosion will be investigated to understand the structure property correlation. Thirdly, the electrodeposition of Co-W+WC+IF-MoS2 nanocomposite coatings will be carried out from electrolytic suspensions of WC and IF-MoS2 nanoparticles, and the properties will be compared with the former nanocomposites. A special attention will be given on the onset of an implementation of this technology into industrial practice.
Vector Control for Visceral and Cutaneous Leishmaniasis (VCVCL)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Incoming Fellowships (Return Phase)
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Tunisia
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2007-4-2-IIF, 2007)
Start date: 2010-11-01
End date: 2011-10-31
Duration (months): 12.0
Total project cost (EUR): 15000.0
EU funding (EUR): 15000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) & cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) are parasitic diseases transmitted to humans by the bite of infected insects (sand flies). VL is fatal if not treated and CL may cause facial disfigurement both are more likely to affect children under 15 years old in European as well as S. Mediterranean countries. Precise figures are not available but reports suggest that between 36,000 & 65,000 cases may occur in endemic Mediterranean (including European) countries annually. The proportion of VL cases varies from 3 to over 40% depending on the country. The EU and WHO recognise the significance of the health problem and have called for research to develop innovative tools to control sand flies as vaccines are not available. This project addresses the concerns of the EU and WHO by developing an alternative vector control strategy that targets the insects responsible for transmitting VL and CL, leading to reduced disease transmission. This project will determine through lab and field based behavioural and chemical studies if sex pheromones are present in Phlebotomus perniciosus and P. papatasi (vectors of VL & CL) and determine if they have practical applications. This approach is also being used by the Keele research group, funded by the Wellcome Trust, to develop sex pheromone based strategies for controlling the S. American vector of VL, Lutzomyia longipalpis. The success of the project depends of the complimentary skills of the MC IIF and the research group at Keele University. The MC IIF has significant skills in maintaining colonies, handling and understanding the insects behaviour. The Keele group has significant ability to isolate, identify and synthesize insect sex pheromones and to translate the results of bench research into practical outcomes. This research will lead to a new, environmentally benign, method of controlling sand flies that transmit VL and CL in European and other countries leading to a reduction in disease transmission.
Epigenetics and DNA repair. Is a chromatin remodeling process involved in the higher UV sensitivity of nucleotide excision repair defective cells? (EPINER2007)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Incoming Fellowships (Return Phase)
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Uruguay
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2007-4-2-IIF, 2007)
Start date: 2010-06-01
End date: 2011-05-31
Duration (months): 12.0
Total project cost (EUR): 15000.0
EU funding (EUR): 15000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The knowledge on regulatory roles of epigenetic mechanisms (heritable changes in the genome function without a change in the DNA sequence) has grown very fast during the last decade since they can be the target for treating several pathologies related to cancer and neurodegeneration. In the base of these diseases deficiencies in DNA repair mechanisms have also been found. In this respect, two human syndromes (Xeroderma Pigmentosum and Cockayne’s Syndrome) affecting one of the major DNA repair systems in human cells called nucleotide excision repair (NER) characterized by sensitivity to UV irradiation, are interesting models to unravel the link between chromatin remodeling processes and DNA repair. Expected results on the possible influence of chromatin remodeling processes on the higher sensitivity to UV radiation of Cockayne’s Syndrome cells will allow further investigations in order to understand how these mechanisms are involved in the development of cancer and/or neurodegeneration found in these patients. Since the proposed investigation requires a multidisciplinary study (cytogenetics, molecular biology and immunocytochemistry), it is of the utmost importance not only for the planned research activity at the Laboratory of Prof. Palitti (since this line of research fits very well with the purposes already established by the Network of Excellence - NoE – Epigenetic Network created by several laboratories from Europe and supported by the FP6 Program from the European Community) but also for having the possibility to incorporate new methodologies and strategies to continue with the study of possible links between epigenetic and DNA repair in our laboratory in Uruguay with the aim to initiate studies on epigenetic therapy mainly applied to facilitate chemotherapy treatment of cancer diseases.
modelling of integrated water systems under uncertainty for aquatic environment rehabilitation in rapidly urbanised catchments (AMWRUC)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: International Incoming Fellowships (Return Phase)
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: China
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2007-4-2-IIF, 2007)
Start date: 2011-09-01
End date: 2012-08-31
Duration (months): 12.0
Total project cost (EUR): 15000.0
EU funding (EUR): 15000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

Many catchments in developing countries are undergoing rapid urbanization, in which water systems become a fusion of natural water bodies, rivers, and man-made water networks. It has also been widely recognized that rehabilitation of the aquatic environment is essential in maintaining the system's ecological and hydrological balance, especially under rapid urbanisation. There have been a number of EU projects, e.g. NeWater and AquaStress, on adaptive and integrated modelling of catchments, but very few have investigated adaptive measures necessary for rapidly developing countries. Modeling of these water systems poses a significant challenge and requires a change in thought paradigm in order to deal with rapid spatial-temporal changes in the physical elements and the associated catchment responses. Two case studies from Southern China, Maozhou river catchment and Shenzhen river catchment, would be carried out to demonstrate the reliability and effectiveness of the approach. The two catchments are both located in rapidly urbanised area of China but have different urbanisation level. Aquatic environments in the two catchments have been severely damaged due to tempestuous disturbances of human activities. The adaptive modelling approach would be applied to support decision making for aquatic environment rehabilitation in the catchments. The objective of the project is to develop a novel framework of adaptive approach to model the integrated water systems, which is subjected to rapid changes over a relatively short period of time, effectively. It is envisaged that within the proposal framework, various simulation models, optimisation techniques and uncertainty analysis methods are integrated on a common platform to build up the fully integrated model of water system. This adaptive framework would allow decision makers to investigate the feasibility of different catchment rehabilitation measures within a common platform for better comparison and sound judgments.