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Hardware & Software Development of Wireless Sensor Network Nodes for Measurement of Strain in Airborne Environment (STRAINWISE)

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: Switzerland,United Kingdom,France
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2010-01, 2010)
Start date: 2010-11-01
End date: 2012-12-31
Duration (months): 26.0
Total project cost (EUR): 795393.0
EU funding (EUR): 552048.0
Participants: 3
Project status: CLOSED

Today, wired sensors are used for monitoring aircraft engines, structures, gearboxes, etc. Wireless Sensor Network (WSN), i.e., smart sensors with radio interfaces, promise unprecedented operational benefits; such as, reduced airplane sensor wiring costs and weight as cabling is limited to specific scenarios and the flexibility to be deployed on-board aircraft without requiring a redesign of the data wiring layout. To this end, the StrainWISE project will develop an advanced wireless sensor platform to which a strain gauge can be connected, being able to operate in the wings of the aircraft for a long time, thanks to the use of embedded energy harvesters. The technical strategy is to build an integrated autonomous platform from existing, already proofed hardware and software, except for the energy harvesting part, which are specifically tailored to meet the objectives of the call. The resulting platform will clearly advance the state of the art in a number of aspects: • The WSN operations will always be tuned to their maximum efficiency resulting in lower energy needs, thus smaller form factor; • Efficient energy scavenging will permit further reductions in size and weight; • Communication reliability will be improved by using all nodes as potential relays; • Management will be reduced to a minimum by automatic configuration and the use of standard protocols (SNMP) A number of specific tests will be performed in order to meet the requirements, limitations and constraints imposed by operation in airborne environments. The consortium is made of three highly qualified complementary entities. CSEM brings its expertise in WSN and ultra low power electronics. SERMA, an experienced actor in the aeronautics technology, will bring expertise in the aeronautics environment and constraints, as well as production and test facilities. Imperial College London, one of the world leading laboratories, provides the scavenging and energy management expertise.

Keywords: ultra low power wireless sensor networks,energy harvesting,energy management,ground and flight testing,airborne environment conditions
Electrical Simulation Criteria & Tool Performances (ESCRITP)

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-2010-01, 2010)
Start date: 2011-01-01
End date: 2012-10-31
Duration (months): 22.0
Total project cost (EUR): 200000.0
EU funding (EUR): 100000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

In the frame of electrical network architecture development for aircrafts, system integration is a key issue. Advanced powerful simulation tools, such as SABER software developed by Synopsys, have demonstrated in previous European research projects such MOET and Airbus aircraft programs that they are precious in the V&V (Validation and Verification) process to contribute to specification definition and validation, to optimize designs and to achieve verification of electrical performances at both equipment and system levels. SABER simulation platform contribution to current AIRBUS program development and research project is vital, facing an increase of on-board electric power threw new distributed voltages (230VAC and 540VDC) and new electrical loads (environmental control systems, wing ice protection systems, electro-mechanical actuators, motor control units and engine starters). To reach numeric objectives, an adequate simulation platform has to be developed to successfully address the following steps: • Modelling system through modelling language • Computing simulation through dedicated solver • Post processing data through advanced analysis tools • Display and record data Currently, several powerful software are able to build such a standardised modelling process, each of them with their inherent advantages and drawbacks. Existing software such as SABER, which already demonstrated their ability to fully support aircraft electrical network V&V process, are in constant amelioration through feedback from AIRBUS to Synopsys. In order to define a standardised modelling tool, comparison assessment has then to be performed using last software release. In this context, assessing the suitability of SABER software to build up a standardised modelling process requires that a SABER specialist develops models and performs simulations to demonstrate the full potential of the simulation tool.

Keywords: saber,electrical simulation,electrical system,power quality,network stability,simulation criteria
Reconfigurable Microsystem Based on Miniaturized and Nanostructured RF-MEMS (NANOCOM)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer
Action type: Collaborative project
Partnership: ENIAC (Art-185)
Countries involved: France,Sweden,Greece,Greece,Romania,France,France,Poland,Sweden,France
Call:  (ENIAC-2010-1, 2010)
Start date: 2011-02-01
End date: 2014-01-01
Duration (months): 35.0
Total project cost (EUR): 5570572.0
EU funding (EUR): 930284.0
Participants: 13
Project status: CLOSED

Future wireless systems will have to achieve self-reconfigurable operations for real time efficient optimization of their performances. RF-MEMS switches will allow to face this challenge and open the route towards reconfigurability of high power systems, but their reliability is still nowadays an issue. The aim of NANOCOM project is to develop a new approach for future generation of smart systems by introducing nanostructured materials capacitive MEMS to improve the reliability by one order of magnitude. NANOCOM aims to address the dielectric charging effect which limits the lifetime and to enhance the thermal performances of the device, increasing the power handling capability. The main objectives of NANOCOM are:1)explore new nanostructured materials to be used as dielectrics in RF-MEMS devices to achieve higher reliable devices by minimizing charging effects and improving thermal dissipation under high power. High-k dielectrics such as PZT with a fine control of the nanostructure and composites, aligned Carbon Nanotubes in a Si3N4 matrix and doped poly crystalline diamond as well as diamond nanopillars.2) develop the design methodologies and technological process to achieve the integration of these MEMS switches in phase shifters and SPDT devices.3) develop gas and pressure sensors and actuators of unprecedented performance that can be integrated with RF components of the same type to perform complex functions such as sensing/actuating combined with wireless transmission of data. Components of this type can improve the energy efficiency of systems by leading to efficient power supplies with intelligent energy control while allowing at the same time an increase of safety and functionality. 3 demonstrators will be fabricated by implementing them in a reconfigurable T/R module, a tunable filter and a reflect array antenna. The consortium possesses the experience to undertake this ambitious task. It is composed of 16 partners originating from 6 European countries.

Keywords: reconfigurable antenna,rf-mems,switches,spdt,t/r-module,reconfigurability,piezosensors and actuators
High Efficiency Electronics Cooking Systems (HEECS)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer
Action type: Collaborative project
Partnership: ENIAC (Art-185)
Countries involved: Sweden,Netherlands,Poland,Netherlands,Italy,Italy,Sweden,Netherlands,Sweden,United Kingdom
Call:  (ENIAC-2010-1, 2010)
Start date: 2011-03-01
End date: 2014-02-01
Duration (months): 35.0
Total project cost (EUR): 4993378.0
EU funding (EUR): 833895.0
Participants: 10
Project status: CLOSED

The HEECS project will answer the need to increase energy efficiency, developing a smart, controlled and highly efficient Solid state cooking device and give significant contributions to standards. The main project scope is to enhance energy efficiency by more than 25% in Microwave ovens (MWOs) across any range of food to be heated or cooked at home. According to this scope, breakthrough technologies will be researched and developed according to 4 HEECS main project objectives: 1) New and improved semiconductor technologies mainly focused on innovative high frequency power solid state devices. 2) Improved thermal management systems to efficiently cool the high frequency power transistor package, and make use of the dissipated heat energy in an efficient way. 3) Intelligent electromagnetic (EM) field adjustment and high frequency controls, in order to better distribute the field intensity within differing food types, thereby heating the food appropriately and decreasing losses. 4) Optimized MWO technology configuration and system architecture delivering optimum feeding and efficiency of the MWO through enhanced signal conditioning. Matching the overall ENIAC objectives, all the electronic parts of the solid state cooking device, including small signal board (frequency synthesizer, High speed RF switching, micro controller), Switched mode power supply unit, high frequency power amplification stages, RF sensing and coupling, will be built with miniaturised circuits. The thermal management of the RF power devices will also incorporate thermal / material aspects relevant to ensure reliability and miniaturisation within the hybrid transistor package. The project will also deliver TCAD, and multi-physics tools enabling design of new technologies related to RF Hybrid circuit integration, phased array controls, and thermal design of High Frequency power transistor packages.

Keywords: energy efficiency,household appliance,mw oven,semiconductor technologies,intelligent rf emission drive control,enhanced thermal management,package,antennas
ENERGY FOR A GREEN SOCIETY: FROM SUSTAINABLE HARVESTING TO SMART DISTRIBUTION. EQUIPMENTS, MATERIALS, DESIGN SOLUTIONS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS (ERG)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Joint Technology Initiatives (Annex IV-SP1)
Theme: Public-private partnerships
Destination: Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer
Action type: Collaborative project
Partnership: ENIAC (Art-185)
Countries involved: Spain,Italy,Netherlands,Germany,Germany,Netherlands,Belgium,Italy,Slovakia,Germany,Germany,Ireland,United Kingdom,Italy,Italy,Ireland,United Kingdom,Germany,Germany
Call:  (ENIAC-2010-1, 2010)
Start date: 2011-06-01
End date: 2014-05-01
Duration (months): 35.0
Total project cost (EUR): 25711684.0
EU funding (EUR): 4293852.0
Participants: 27
Project status: CLOSED

The ERG project focus on the solar energy supply chain, starting form photovoltaic cells (PV) and proceeding with energy extraction (harvesting) techniques, high efficiency power conversion and finally managing the energy distribution inside a smart grid, with the target of different classes of applications, from house to small area, as well as application specific “local grid” (healthcare, automotive, etc.). By considering the full solar energy supply chain, we expect relevant improvements of the industrial state-of-the-art in the efficiency of PV cells, in the optimization of energy generated by PV systems, in the loss reduction of power converters and finally in energy management strategy. At the initial chain-link of the energy value chain, we primarily target the development of ultra-thin (50-20 micron) Si wafer PV cells, Si heterojunction cells, novel architectures (e.g. back-contact), novel materials (for Si heterojunctions, ARC, and dielectrics), novel approaches for screen printing and laser processing. As a promising low-cost alternative to Si we will pursue the goal of totally printable dye-sensitized-solar cells (DSSC) to demonstrate DSSC products for commercial applications. The next chain-link deals with optimization of the energy generated by PV systems by focusing on power management electronics for silicon cell panels and on micro electromechanical systems for Concentrated cells (CPV). The architecture study will elaborate different profiles of end-users, including direct grid connection, energy storage options and E-mobility support. At the end of the chain we will develop behavioural models for the individual components of the “Smart Grid” to allow for optimal energy dispatching and battery charging algorithms based on wireless sensors distributed over the network. A set of demonstrators, PV cells, conversion systems for PV and CPV inverters, and network demonstrators based on a household and an industrial application will complete the project.

Keywords: solar energy supply chain,energy efficiency,smart local grid
Wave Propagation in Anisotropic Soil Strata Resting on a Poroelastic Half-plane by the BEM (WAPRO)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Intra-European Fellowships
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Greece
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IEF, 2010)
Start date: 2011-11-15
End date: 2012-11-14
Duration (months): 12.0
Total project cost (EUR): 102205.0
EU funding (EUR): 102205.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

The research subject under investigation is synthesis of artificial seismograms and of their corresponding response spectra on the free surface of non-horizontal soil strata exhibiting anisotropy and resting on a poroelastic half-plane through which propagate upward-moving seismic signals. Three basic steps are identified in this research work, namely (a) analytical solution of seismic wave propagation in a water-saturated, poroelastic half-plane; (b) formulation of the elastodynamic problem for wave propagation in laterally varying, anisotropic soil strata with free-field motion coming from the supporting poroelastic half-plane; (c) formulation and numerical implementation of a boundary integral equation method (BIEM) solution of the boundary-value problem corresponding to non-horizontal soil deposits in welded contact with the supporting half-plane and in the presence of a free-surface. In all cases, conditions of plane strain are assumed to hold, while all dynamic disturbances are of the time-harmonic type with transient behavior reconstituted through Fourier synthesis. The novelty in the proposed work lies in combining the anisotropic material model with lateral inhomogeneity in the soil deposits. Furthermore, the filtering of seismic signals through a poroelastic half-plane and their subsequent introduction to the overlying soil deposits is also considered novel, given that that existing, classical formulations pre-suppose an elastic, homogeneous and isotropic soil structure with discrete horizontal layers as the reference mechanical model. Additionally benefits will accrue from the development of efficient software based on the BIEM that will be validated against benchmark problems and then used for the synthesis of realistic seismic scenarios in geological areas of the wider Greece / Bulgaria region.

Keywords: technological sciences,seismic waves,multi-layered geological deposits,inhomogeneity,anisotropy,poroelastic halfplane,boundary element method
Strategic Energy Technology Plan conference 2010, Brussels (SETBRU)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Energy
Destination: Energy
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Belgium
Call:  (FP7-Adhoc-2007-13, 2007)
Start date: 2010-07-01
End date: 2011-03-31
Duration (months): 9.0
Total project cost (EUR): 364281.6
EU funding (EUR): 175000.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

One of the priorities of the Flemish government during the Belgian EU presidency will be the implementation of the Strategic Energy Technology (SET) plan. Launched by the European Commission, the plan is the EU's response to the challenge of accelerating the development of low carbon technologies, leading to their widespread market take-up. In this regard it will be one of the pillars to reach the climate and energy targets for 2020. The EWI department in collaboration with the European Commission will organise the SET plan conference in which an overview will be given of the current state of play of the SET plan. The conference will host the launch of two European Industrial Initiatives (EIIs) for Bioenergy and Nuclear energy. These Industrial Initiatives are industry driven and aim to strengthen industrial energy research and innovation by mobilising the necessary critical mass of activities and actors. The conference will also provide the platform to launch additional Joint Programmes for the European Energy Research Alliance (EERA). In addition the conference will initiate the reflection on the international dimension of the SET-Plan since Europe needs to build on a comprehensive but realistic 'European' international cooperation strategy for energy technologies. With this international cooperation, EWI and the European Commission are aiming at a global approach regarding renewable energy technology to develop a pathway to a low carbon economy.

Keywords: set-plan strategic energy technology research industrial initiatives eera bio nuclear
Enhanced Technology for Open Intelligent Learning Environments (ETOILECASCADESIDEAS)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Information and Communication Technologies
Destination: Future and emerging technologies
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: United Kingdom,France,Portugal
Call:  (FP7-ICT-2009-C, 2009)
Start date: 2011-02-01
End date: 2014-05-31
Duration (months): 40.0
Total project cost (EUR): 672314.0
EU funding (EUR): 599480.0
Participants: 3
Project status: CLOSED

Complex systems science is highly interdisciplinary. The silo-based education provided by most universities creates scientists expert in one discipline but ignorant of most others. Most PhD programmes require students to learn key ideas from other disciplines relevant to their topic, but knowledge across the community is patchy. This includes basic social science and even the core disciplines of mathematics, statistics, physics and ICT. The Complex Systems Society (CSS, 2000+ members) has identified this as a major hindrance to the development of the science. We will develop and use a remarkable new way of automatically creating educational resources. It is scalable so that the cost of educating large numbers of students is very low. It is adaptive to changes in the curriculum in fast-moving research fields creating new learning resources as new topics emerge, and it is adaptive to students by creating learning resource that reflects their personal styles of learning, background knowledge, and language. Étoile is a big step towards personalised learning. The basic étoile concept is simple but a demonstrator is needed to show that the idea works in practice for real students working towards masters and doctoral degrees. We will provide an open source implementation for use by the CSS, and other organisation needing to disseminate new ideas quickly at low cost to a heterogeneous community. Following proof of concept, the CSS will take étoile forward in its long term programme of professional training and recognition. Students with certificated mastery of the core curriculum will be highly attractive as post-docs. As mastery of the core curriculum becomes common communication in the research community will be much easier, there will be less duplication of effort and more cross-fertilization of ideas. Étoile can have big and long-lasting impact on the science of complex systems, and the method can be adopted by other fast-moving research communities.

Keywords: complex systems,complexity,mathematcs,computing,physics,education,distance learning,complex systems society
Stability of composite structures for civil engineering applications (STABELAS)

Framework: FP7 — People
Programme: Marie-Curie Actions
Theme: Marie Skłodowska-Curie
Destination: Intra-European Fellowships
Action type: Support for training and career development of researchers (Marie Curie)
Countries involved: Norway
Call:  (FP7-PEOPLE-2010-IEF, 2010)
Start date: 2011-09-01
End date: 2012-08-31
Duration (months): 12.0
Total project cost (EUR): 147080.0
EU funding (EUR): 147080.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

My research project is mainly oriented towards Stability theory of elastic, elastoplastic and damaged structural systems. The project is consisting of two distinct parts: - Buckling of beams Beams or columns are one-dimensional media, very current in the field of civil engineering. The project is focused on the stability and the vibrations of these structural elements, both for the in-plane and the out-of-plane behaviour. The lateral-torsional buckling of elastic beams will be investigated. The vibrations (and stability) of Timoshenko beams, but also sandwich beams or composite beams with interlayer slip will be theoretically and numerically studied. Some specific applications for reinforced concrete columns will be presented. We will also investigate the buckling behaviour of cracked section members, with specific applications in civil engineering. Some possible connection between small-size structural phenomena and civil engineering structures will be presented. - Buckling of plate systems This part will be devoted to the buckling behaviour of two-dimensional structural elements such as plate elements. Buckling of elastic plate including the post-buckling behaviour will be carefully studied. Application for composite or sandwich plates will be presented. The competition between local and global buckling will be specifically studied. Some inelastic effects such as plasticity or damage can be formally introduced in the model.

Keywords: physical sciences,structural mechanics,computational physics,computational models