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Power consumption and CO2 footprint reduction in mobile networks by advanced automated network management approaches (GREENNETS)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SMEs
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: Germany,Germany,Poland,Germany,Lithuania
Call:  (FP7-SME-2011, 2011)
Start date: 2011-09-01
End date: 2013-08-31
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1235049.96
EU funding (EUR): 961800.0
Participants: 6
Project status: CLOSED

ICT energy consumption is a growing concern. With an expected exponential growth in data transport, the communications infrastructure alone may soon become one of the largest energy consumers in the world. This trend has long been detected and is addressed at various levels. The first to respond were the equipment manufactures, and modern equipment is considerably more energy efficient than the one deployed a decade ago. Given the growth rates in mobile data traffic, better equipment alone will not suffice to successfully fight exploding energy demand. Its smarter use, exploiting inherent, yet not fully explored intelligence in the networks shall further improve energy efficiency. The objective of the GreenNets proposal is to tackle this challenge for cellular radio networks. This is to be done by developing sophisticated methods and tools in four directions: for analyzing the energy efficiency in existing deployments; for finding measures to improve the efficiency; for implementing those measures in dedicated software platforms; and for establishing the ability to migrate to more energy efficient radio network deployments in face of sharply rising mobile network traffic. The ambitious aims of the project call for R&D activities that will extend and complement the platforms, tools and methodologies already in the possession of the participating SMEs. In a nutshell, the research aims at establishing two complementing functionalities: First, an automated network management that continuously adapts network activity to match the spatial and temporal network traffic variations. This shall leverage better efficiency in the short-to-mid term. Second, the ability to optimize the evolution of network deployments such that they become even more energy efficient in the mid-to-long term. Both lines are compelling extensions of the businesses the three GreenNets SMEs make today.

Keywords: mobile radio networks,automated network management,energy efficiency
Advanced condition monitoring system for the assessment of wind turbines rotating parts (CMSWIND)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SME associations
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: United Kingdom,Germany,Spain,Belgium,Spain,Germany,Greece,Türkiye
Call:  (FP7-SME-2011, 2011)
Start date: 2012-06-01
End date: 2015-05-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2592879.06
EU funding (EUR): 1869903.0
Participants: 11
Project status: CLOSED

Current wind turbine condition monitoring methodologies can be time-consuming and a costly process and fail to achieve the reliability and operational efficiency required by the industry. For these reasons existing vibration-based Condition Monitoring System (CMS) usually fail to detect defects until they become critical. This project will show the applicability of the CMS enabling the prompt detection of defects. The proposal idea is to use this experience to deploy an existing system that: o Allows an early detection and identification of any developing defects on several components of the wind turbine such as blade cracking, slip-ring corrosion and shaft/bearing misalignment, thus helping to optimise the maintenance schedule. o Combine the use of several sensors in order to evaluate the overall operational condition of the turbine’s generator, gearbox bearings, main shaft and blades. o Use wireless sensor for rotating components monitoring using high performance powering and energy harvesting technologies. o Fuse and analyse the data obtained through the different sensors using a single SCADA system. Broadband radio transmission systems were developed to transmit the data from fixed or rotating frames to the ground without losing any signal resolution. The results indicate the feasibility of collecting AE signals from the rotating frame with acceptable level of noise in low to moderate wind speeds. Also other developments were executed in order to verify whether or not the noise level increases appreciably with wind speed and whether such signals can be filtered out. Application of CMSWind system: • The Gearbox (including Main bearing, Yaw System, The hub) • The Generator • The Bolting One of the aims of this project is to develop new standards and procedures for applying offshore instrumentation and therefore providing generic developments and information of use to the whole Wind Energy and NDT industry.

Keywords: condition monitoring,blade cracking,slip-ring corrosion,bearing misalignment,maintenance,sensors,gearbox bearings,shaft,energy harvesting,scda,ae signals,new standards,procedures,offshore
Electronic paper message board for outdoor use with carbon NanoBud display module and GPRS I/O layer (E-SIGNAGE)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SMEs
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: Estonia,Finland,United Kingdom,Italy,Sweden
Call:  (FP7-SME-2011, 2011)
Start date: 2011-11-01
End date: 2013-04-30
Duration (months): 18.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1497650.88
EU funding (EUR): 1168800.0
Participants: 9
Project status: CLOSED

The general objective of the “Electronic paper message board for outdoor use with carbon NanoBud display module and GPRS I/O layer” (E-SIGNAGE) project is to develop a large area, low-cost, high brightness and contrast level, robust, energy efficient (bi-stable; no backlight needed), high information content two-colour electronic outdoor message board that is able to receive data via GSM communication and uses solar energy as a power source. Twist-ball e-paper material developed by Invent Research OÜ (coordinator; SME, Estonia) has the principle capabilities to meet all the quality requirements set by the end-users for active front-plane layers of outdoor electronic signage and message boards (OEMBs). It is potentially highly robust and flexible, has high bi-stability, wide operating temperatures and low production costs. In addition the material is video capable that widens the usage areas of OEMBs. Carbon nanomaterials (Carbon nanotubes and NanoBuds™) developed by Canatu (partner; SME, Finland) have the principle capabilities to meet all the quality requirement set by end-users for the transparent electrode front-plane layers and thin film transistor backplane layers of OEMBs. Canatu’s nanocarbon films are highly robust and flexible, have high carrier mobility, on-off ratios and exceptional optical properties such as high transparency, colour neutrality and excellent index matching. Moreover, Canatu’s Direct Dry Printing technology allows low cost, high volume production. Further development of Invent Research’s and Canatu’s materials in combination with the existing OEMB components will enable the partners of the proposal to develop autonomous and good picture quality OEMB applications. It would be necessary to develop the quality characteristics (brightness and contrast level, resolution, stability in time and in UV light) of the e-paper material (front-plane) for using in OEMBs; develop carbon nanomaterials based front-plane electrodes and backplane transistors; integrate the front-planes/backplanes with other OEMB components; and develop the necessary software.

Keywords: e-paper,carbon nanobuds,outdoor electronic message boards
Development of Shock Wave Technology for Packed Meat (SHOCKMEAT)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Research for SMEs
Action type: Research for the benefit of specific groups
Countries involved: Germany,Denmark,Austria,Netherlands,Denmark,Denmark,Austria
Call:  (FP7-SME-2011, 2011)
Start date: 2012-01-01
End date: 2014-04-30
Duration (months): 28.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1742058.3
EU funding (EUR): 1311700.0
Participants: 7
Project status: CLOSED

In recent years the consumer demand has shifted towards convenient, easy to prepare meat products. In Europe mainly multiple use cattle varieties (milk and meat production) are raised, providing a small amount of tender meat pieces applicable for steak production, only. To produce beef and pork meat with sufficient quality for preparation of convenience food like steaks usually a post-mortal ripening is applied. Due to a time requirement of 14 to 21 days, meat maturation causes significant storage and energy costs. In pilot scale tests it was shown, that hydrodynamic shock wave treatment results in an accelerated meat maturation and allows tremendous improvements of meat quality and economic situation of SME meat producers. But up to now shock wave technology is not marketable. The lack of industry ready equipment, the knowledge of the process-product interactions as well as suitable packaging material limit an industrial application of the technique so far. In an interdisciplinary cooperation of SMEs and RTD-Performers ShockMeat will bridge the gap from research to industrial implementation of the technique by - development of an innovative industry ready shock wave equipment including meat handling, - identification of key processing parameters and elaboration of process-product interactions, - development of technology adapted packaging material, - deriving cost models and demonstration activities. With an annual turnover of approx. 202 million Euro meat industry is the most important sector of European food industry. By enhancing meat maturation product quality will be improved and processing costs reduced. ShockMeat will contribute to improve the competitiveness of SME in the area of meat processing, equipment manufacturing as well as packaging material. The consumer will benefit from meat products which are of higher quality (lower salt content, good texture, more tender, extended shelf life).

Keywords: meat processing,shockwave application,meat quality parameters
Composite Stiffened Panels Infusion (COSPI)

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,Switzerland
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2010-05, 2010)
Start date: 2011-09-01
End date: 2013-07-31
Duration (months): 23.0
Total project cost (EUR): 199560.0
EU funding (EUR): 149670.0
Participants: 3
Project status: CLOSED

The CoSPI project aims at developing and manufacturing flat stiffened skin composite panel using infusion process. This kind of process often leads to the reduction of manufacturing costs while lessening the environmental impact of the production. Before manufacturing the panels, we propose to study three different processes: cold infusion, Liquid Resin Infusion and Resin Film infusion. The major development efforts will be on the impact behaviour. This behaviour is a critical issue for parts obtained by infusion and has to be acceptable for primary structure parts. Several parameters will be studied such as the resins, the weaving, the preform type, curing in an oven or an autoclave, in order to optimise the triptych process-composite preform-resin. Thus a trade-off study will be carried out in order to choose the best infusion process in terms of mechanical behaviour, costs and environmental impact. The environmental impact will be at the heart of the CoSPI project. Minimising waste, energy consumption and the use of noxious products is one of the main objectives of this project. To achieve the objectives, the CoSPI will experiment some innovative ideas, such as the use of resins usually dedicated to pre-pregs in LRI and RFI techniques. Some new weaving method will also be investigated. Thus, mutiaxial warp knit fabrics will be tested, again for improving the impact resistance of the panels. Three partners are part of this project: UBO a French university, CC a Swiss SME and FMC a French SME. UBO has a wide experience of infusion processes and has already been part of projects on this topic. FMC and CC are two SMEs specialised in high technology composite parts manufacturing. They will both bring to the project solid know-how and high-value equipments for coupon manufacturing. Expected impacts involve both dissemination and training material for the academic partners and exploitation of new infusion techniques for the SMEs.

Keywords: composites,cold infusion,lri,rfi,preforms,mwk fabrics,stiffened panels,eco conception,trade-off study
Transport Clusters Development and Implementation Measures of a Six-Region Strategic Joint Action Plan for Knowledge-based Regional Innovation (LOG4GREEN)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Regions of Knowledge
Destination: Transnational cooperation between regional research-driven clusters
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Austria,Austria,Germany,France,Türkiye,Ukraine,Austria,Germany,Belgium,Germany
Call:  (FP7-REGIONS-2011-1, 2011)
Start date: 2011-12-01
End date: 2014-11-30
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2840856.4
EU funding (EUR): 2544574.0
Participants: 14
Project status: CLOSED

LOG4GREEN's objective is to boost the regional competitiveness and growth in six European regions: Carinthia (AT), Ruhr (GE), Wallonia (BE), Normandy (FR), Istanbul (TR), Odessa (UA). Logistics clusters of these regions have joined forces to elaborate and to start the implementation of a Joint Action Plan. LOG4GREEN considers the characteristics of Sustainable Transport Logistics such as: (i) logistics is genuinely defined by a need for interaction and qualified communication, (ii) logistics is a key factor for the greening of transport, (iii) the role of logistics is underestimated and needs public awareness to support an overall development towards more sustainability. 4 general objectives within the RTD-based logistics sector have been defined and transformed into a 36 months workplan: (1) to strengthen integrative research in the overall field of logistic systems by developing transregional interdisciplinary RTD-networks involving stakeholder groups along the value-added chain, (2) to foster interregional knowledge exchange between the triple helix stakeholders making use of the challenges/best practices for green transport in order to open up new fields for research activities, (3) to optimise education and training of (young) experts to meet the challenges of the highly complex multidisciplinary requirements of the future logistics innovation systems, (4) to enhance the competitive performance of the European logistics clusters with regard to the development of successful regional RTD- and knowledge transfer structures in global context. The partnership builds upon existing bilateral cooperation between partner regions, promotes synergies but also identifies complementarities in both research and economic fields. The consortium further improves existing links between the actors involved and stakeholders in clearly defined mentoring regions. The project thus supports the development (or foundation) and internationalisation of regional research-driven cluster.

Keywords: strengthenng research potentials - transport logistics - multimodal transport - urban supply - mentoring - cluster competitiveness
Business Aviation for Sustainable Economy (BASE)

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,France
Call:  (SP1-JTI-CS-2010-05, 2010)
Start date: 2011-07-01
End date: 2012-06-30
Duration (months): 12.0
Total project cost (EUR): 236970.0
EU funding (EUR): 177727.5
Participants: 2
Project status: CLOSED

Project BASE aims at better understanding how business jet operators handle environmental constraints, currently and in the future. BASE pursues three main objectives in line with Clean Sky’s SGO ITD: - Gather and analyze trajectory data from actual flights. - Understand the current practices and operating costs of the business jet operators. - Understand the costs of current and future environmental constraints applicable to the business jet operators and their expectations in terms of flight optimization. For trajectory data, environmental specialists will work with multiple operators (UniJet, Flying Group, Palmali Aviation, Korfez Havacilik, doing taxi, charter, corporate travel and shared ownership) to record FDR data on a variety of routes, aircraft (Falcon, Global Express, GulfStream) and approaches that are relevant for an environmental study. Data will then be analyzed and synthesized for use within the Clean Sky simulator. For operating costs and practices, the consortium members will use their existing knowledge and portfolio of biz jet operator customers and contacts. They will survey existing best operating practices stressing in particular the role of pilots, dispatchers, flight ops engineers, and analyze the operating costs by business model. They will also analyze the costs of environmental constraints and expectations of business aviation operators in terms of flight optimization and integrated solutions to alleviate the environmental constraints. The consortium involves 2 SMEs with extensive experience in aviation and the environment, FDR data analysis, flight ops & costs. They do regular business with the business jet operators (ETS consulting and verification) and have secured informal participation from several operators to the project. Finally, these participants have experience in handling such projects having taken a key role in the Clean Sky project CARING with similar objectives in the airline w

Keywords: green trajectory fdr cost environment business jet flight ops
SBAS Awareness and Training for South Africa (SATSA)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Transport (including Aeronautics)
Destination: Support to the European global satellite navigation system (Galileo) and EGNOS
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Spain,South Africa,United Kingdom,Italy
Call:  (FP7-GALILEO-2011-GSA-1-a, 2011)
Start date: 2012-01-04
End date: 2013-10-03
Duration (months): 21.0
Total project cost (EUR): 787043.82
EU funding (EUR): 487983.0
Participants: 4
Project status: CLOSED

The SATSA project has the following three main objectives: 1. SBAS Capacity Building in South Africa: To support South Africa in building up local capacity with regard to SBAS knowledge and technical know-how to better manage SBAS in South Africa (and Africa ultimately) in all its phases, from deployment to an operational service. It also aims to raise awareness of SBAS capabilities to a wide range of application sectors. To achieve this objective, three main activities will be developed: o Training sessions will be provided for capacity building on GNSS and SBAS issues not only to SANSA but also to other relevant partners in South Africa: ATNS, ATA, CAA, etc. o Working sessions will be also provided with the help of the relevant training tools – used in the EGNOS program and elsewhere – which will allow exercising some of the concepts obtained during the training sessions o Training trials will be conducted with the goal of allowing SANSA to operate a SBAS Central Processing Facility such as magicSBAS and become aware of the services and performances that SBAS technology can bring to South Africa not only for Civil Aviation but also for other applications requiring improved accuracy. 2. SBAS Way Forward in South Africa: As a consequence of the capacity building acquired during the project, a way forward on SBAS introduction in South Africa will be developed. 3. Promotion of the use of EGNOS, EDAS and Galileo in South Africa: EGNOS, EDAS and Galileo technology will be shown and used through the different training sessions and with the provided tools. In particular, EDAS data and similar EGNOS algorithms will be used when magicSBAS will be operated to show the SBAS performances that could be achieved in South Africa. By providing the necessary SBAS training and capacity building, the SATSA project aims to contribute to the 2nd Joint Africa-EU Action Plan 2011-2013 on the Infrastructure area of the Partnership nr. 3: Regional integration, Trade and infrastructure.

Keywords: sbas training and capacity building for south africa egnos satellite navigation edas galileo
EGNOS EXTENSION TO EASTERN EUROPE: APPLICATIONS (EEGS2)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Transport (including Aeronautics)
Destination: Support to the European global satellite navigation system (Galileo) and EGNOS
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: Spain,Russian Federation,Romania,Poland,Ukraine,Moldova, Republic of,United Kingdom
Call:  (FP7-GALILEO-2011-GSA-1-a, 2011)
Start date: 2012-01-14
End date: 2013-10-13
Duration (months): 21.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1498408.0
EU funding (EUR): 760791.0
Participants: 9
Project status: CLOSED

The EEGS2 project is aimed to demonstrate the benefits of EGNOS, EDAS and Galileo through applications in the Eastern countries of Europe. The project has the following three objectives: -To demonstrate through flight trials the benefits of EGNOS in areas of Eastern Europe where EGNOS is not available. -To study the impact of the SBAS technology in transport management -To promote EDAS, EGNOS and Galileo The first objective will be demonstrated through the deployment of avionics on board capable of reading the magicSBAS message from RF, the definition of flight procedures and the analysis of the performances in real flights in four eastern countries. Demosntrations on Electronic Fee Collection, Pay as you Drive and Transport Technology Information applications will be undertaken in Ukraine. The Eastern countries will have from the EEGS2 project a real EGNOS experience. They will be able to understand the performances, benefits and limitations of EGNOS and they will be totally prepared for the extension of ENGOS to the Eastern countries in the coming future.

Keywords: magicsbas,egnos,flight trials,road management