Data-Gouv-ML/pcri-informations-sur-les-projets-laureats huggingface dataset:
Repairing of Photovoltaic Wafers and Solar Cells by Laser Enabled Silicon Processing. (REPTILE)

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: Spain,Germany,Czechia,Greece,Spain
Call:  (FP7-SME-2011, 2011)
Start date: 2011-10-01
End date: 2013-09-30
Duration (months): 24.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1445068.0
EU funding (EUR): 1029000.0
Participants: 5
Project status: CLOSED

REPTILE will develop a laser-based technique for repairing of broken and defective silicon cells and wafers, improving the yield of the European wafer and cell manufacturers, and representing an opportunity for European SMEs for the reuse of scrapped and recovered silicon to produce custom PV products at low price, covering a growing demand for small format, semi-transparent or custom shape PV cells. The concept is based in the automated defect recognition and classification performed on C or D class cells, and the subsequent laser reprocessing to obtain a smaller A-class cell. Research efforts will be focused in image-based cell inspection, computer-based detection of optimal process path, precision laser cutting, laser ablative isolation, and automatic handling of the processed parts. Advances will be made in defect classification and interpretation algorithms by luminescence and thermal imaging. In the field of laser processing, advantage will be taken from high brilliance laser sources and advanced scanner control for performing surface processing in novel repairing techniques. These developments will allow the integration of the whole process in a single station which comprises automatic wafer/cell handling, recognition, processing and classification. The work plan is designed to end up with a prototype system, able to automatically select and cut or isolate non-defective areas in scrap cells and wafers, with computer based calculation of the best geometry for maximum efficiency and minimum waste of material. Proof-of-concept modules will be then built, installed and tested to asses the market potential. The project will bridge the gap between the need of the PV market for a solution for their rejected cells and wafers, and the capacity of European SMEs to reprocess this material and take economical advantage from its recovery. Hence, this project can lead to market replication and easily be implemented in a profitable way, opening new markets for SMEs.

Keywords: photovoltaic energy,crystaline silicon cells,recycling,system automation,laser processing.
Eco-efficient aluminium for Aircraft (ECEFA)

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-2010-05, 2010)
Start date: 2011-09-01
End date: 2014-06-30
Duration (months): 34.0
Total project cost (EUR): 473000.0
EU funding (EUR): 236500.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

This project aims at developing an aluminium alloy, primarily for fuselage skin application, that offers a step change in terms of corrosion resistance versus conventional aluminium alloys used for this application. As the overall purpose of Clean Sky is to offer more eco-friendly solutions, the proposed alloy must also offer properties that allow some weight saving versus the incumbent alloys. This is achieved through mechanical properties, which determine the component thickness, and through density reduction. The option proposed is to develop an AlMgLi alloy that inherently offers a 10% weight saving by density versus conventional alloys. Further improvements versus the currently flying aircraft can be achieved by design optimization. . Alcan has developed this type of alloy to a Technology Readiness Level 3. Following lab trials, two campaigns at industrial scale were already performed, that demonstrate the capabilities of this alloy type to fulfil the above requirements. To bring the alloy to TRL6, the proposition is first to roll and heat treat an existing slab to determine the properties according to the precise requirements of the airframers issuing the call. Corrosion tests relevant to the application, with and without protection, fatigue before and after corrosion protection, and large flat panels damage tolerance tests will be performed. A second step consists in casting, converting and characterizing a slightly modified composition, to be determined according to the results obtained in the first step. Minor elements could be tuned in order to obtain the optimum microstructure. In that second step, properties pertaining to the fabrication of components will be assessed in addition to the material properties as described above. Capitalising on Alcan’s experience in airframe technology, the next step would be to support the build and testing of a demonstrator. The project aims at starting in September 2011. This date has been fixed in agreement with the topic manager due to project planning and casting facility availability (scheduled month n°11).

Keywords: aluminium alloys,corrosion resistance,mechanical behaviour,low density,surface treatment
Low Temperature and Lean Volume Cleaning System – Demonstrating the Project Results (LOWTEV II)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Research for the benefit of SMEs
Destination: Demonstration Activity
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: France,France,United Kingdom,Türkiye,United Kingdom,United Kingdom
Call:  (FP7-SME-2011, 2011)
Start date: 2012-09-01
End date: 2014-12-31
Duration (months): 28.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1160777.62
EU funding (EUR): 659696.9
Participants: 7
Project status: CLOSED

LOWTEV will bring considerable water savings to the food processing industry which is comprised of over 300,000 SME organisations. With an excellent consortium including experts in the fields of food processing and ultrasound sanitisation we will demonstrate our ultrasonic Clean In Place (CIP) technology for use in the food processing environment. Our technology was developed during the FP7 R4SME Project LOWTEV (Grant agreement no. 222078) and has shown  60% savings in cleaning water consumption  30% savings in energy consumption  20% increase in productivity during proof of concept trials in the laboratory. Using our LOWTEV CIP technology on bulk handling and conveyance equipment for food processors, a factory site would benefit from 60-80% savings in cleaning water consumption and at least a 10% savings in overall water use. This equates to an estimated €30,000 worth of savings on water and energy bills per factory per annum, providing a return on investment in 1-2 years of installation.

Keywords: food,hygiene,ultrasound,manufacturing,production
Towards an Intermodal Transport Network through innovative research-driven clusters in Regions of organised and competitive knowledge (INTRAREGIO)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Regions of Knowledge
Destination: Transnational cooperation between regional research-driven clusters
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Spain,Germany,Türkiye,Italy,Italy,Bulgaria,Spain,Italy,Bulgaria
Call:  (FP7-REGIONS-2011-1, 2011)
Start date: 2012-01-01
End date: 2014-12-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1821519.2
EU funding (EUR): 1571513.0
Participants: 18
Project status: CLOSED

The InTraRegio project is a coordination action that aims to enhance the integration process and the capacity of the five European regions Canary Islands (ES), Bremen (DE), Marmara (TR), Calabria (IT) and Ruse (BG) towards their development of regional RTD and economic policies and research strategies related to transport concerns, in particular to intermodal freight and passenger transport. Through mutual learning processes and collaborative relationships among regional research-driven clusters, represented by 18 partners coming from governmental, research and industrial side, a transnational strategy will be established, directed at developing the take up of innovative measures that spin towards new collaboration among regional players and address as a joint force transport-related issues. The project will be implemented during a 36 months period in three main consecutive and complementary phases while project management and dissemination will be horizontal activities: 1) Establishment of the institutional cluster framework. In-depth analysis of the regions’ state of play and Cross-regional Analysis of regional Research Agendas, detecting synergies and paving the way for concerted RTD activities and policy strategies, including SWOT analyses and Directory of RTD offer and demand; 2) Joint RTD Strategy & Policy Formulation Event and building of the Joint Action Plan with integrated Business Plan; 3) Mutual learning and mentoring through personnel exchanges/ trainings and transnational workshops, supporting the goals set in the Joint Action Plan and improving the European integration process. Elaboration of an International Cooperation Strategy with an international perspective for extending cooperation possibilities in RTD and innovation support services beyond European boundaries.

Keywords: intermodal freight and passenger transport,intelligent transport systems,ports,concerted rtd strategies and policies,mutual learning and mentoring,international cooperation
Smart condition monitoring and prompt NDT assessment of large concrete bridge structures (CROSS-IT)

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: United Kingdom,Greece,Spain,Croatia
Call:  (FP7-SME-2011, 2011)
Start date: 2011-11-01
End date: 2014-01-31
Duration (months): 27.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1066928.8
EU funding (EUR): 823400.0
Participants: 6
Project status: CLOSED

Today pre-stressed concrete bridges represent well over 50 percent of all bridges built. This increase has resulted from advancements in design and analysis procedures and materials, however the life of a concrete structure is still dependant on corrosion of the many internal steel reinforcements. As above, there appears to be a complete lack of appropriate international standards or specific regulations dealing with the Ultrasonic non-destructive testing (NDT) of concrete and reinforced concrete bridge structures. NDT methods for concrete structures consist of Impact hammer echo, ultrasonic velocity, radiography, Quantitative Acoustic Emission (QAE) and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR). However, they all provide limited information and require a high level of technical interpretation. Cross-It project will develop a new technology based on Ultrasonic Guided Waves, Automotive thermography and advanced GPR techniques to inspect the concrete structure for dangerous levels of age-related degradation, which could consist of cracks due to water ingress and corrosion of internal steel re-bars and reinforcement. The developed Guided Waves technology will be able to scan the concrete and display the results as a visual map on a connected laptop. The laptop will run a purpose designed condition monitoring program based on advanced artificial Intelligence like a Neural Networks to match the ultrasonic patterns. Cross-it system could be also permanently installed to the bridge structure to enable a real time structural health monitoring system.

Keywords: ultrasonic non-destructive testing,hammer echo,ultrasonic velocity,radiography,quantitative acoustic emission,advanced gpr,guided waves technology,scan,condition monitoring,neural networks
Multi-sensor automated water quality monitoring and control system for continuous use in recirculation aquaculture systems (AQUALITY)

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: Norway,Netherlands,United Kingdom,Denmark,Türkiye,Poland,Romania,Italy,Netherlands,Denmark,Denmark,Spain,Germany
Call:  (FP7-SME-2011, 2011)
Start date: 2011-12-01
End date: 2014-11-30
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2753966.4
EU funding (EUR): 2092550.0
Participants: 15
Project status: CLOSED

EU aquaculture currently produces around 1.3 million tonnes a year, with a value of some EUR 2.9 billion and employs about 65 000 people. This level represents 18 % of EU fish production but only 2 % of world aquaculture production. Catches of wild fish levelled off in the 1980s but between 1973 and 2003 world fish consumption doubled According to FAO estimates 47 % of all fish for human consumption now comes from aquaculture. Between 2000 and 2005, due to growth in Asia and South America, world aquaculture production increased by one third but in the EU it has remained level since 2000. In the EU there are rigorous quality standards to ensure that aquaculture products are fit for human consumption, production is sensitive to the environment and maintenance of wellbeing of the animals is good. High standards bring higher costs, and make it more difficult for our fish farmers to compete with imports from markets that do not adhere to the same standards. Further barriers are access to large quantities to clean unpolluted water, increased competition for the use of space and conservation requirements of the marine environment have to be respected. Recirculated Aquaculture Systems (RAS) use minimal water and allow the farms to be sited anywhere including urban spaces. The technology of RAS systems are not standardised and key components effectively custom built for each development and in addition there is a higher skill level requirement to maintain good husbandry. Expansion of this sector will depend on continued improvements to design and optimisation of both build and operating costs. The AQUAlity project intends to address this through the provision of a standardised open platform technology to lower the cost for fish farmers by developing a multi-sensor unit to measure water quality parameters coupled to an intelligent control system that is automatic and contains built-in knowledge of the farmed species to reduce the skill level required of the fish farmer.

Keywords: aquaculture recirculation water quality
Geotechnical design solutions for the offshore renewable wave energy industry (GEOWAVE)

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: United Kingdom,Australia,Ireland,United Kingdom,United Kingdom,Ireland,Belgium,Sweden,Norway
Call:  (FP7-SME-2011, 2011)
Start date: 2012-09-03
End date: 2015-08-02
Duration (months): 35.0
Total project cost (EUR): 1456241.03
EU funding (EUR): 1129100.0
Participants: 10
Project status: CLOSED

Sustainable offshore wave energy has the potential to make a real contribution towards the binding EU commitment to source 20% of its electricity requirements from renewable sources by 2020. The vast wave energy resource along Europe’s western seaboard is unparalleled anywhere in the world. Consequently the EU has an opportunity to become international industry leaders in what is becoming a rapidly evolving and dynamic marketplace. However technical and economical hurdles associated with anchoring wave energy devices to the seabed threatens to stall and limit the impact that renewable wave energy has the potential to deliver. Consequently the offshore renewable wave energy industry has collectively identified “mooring and anchoring systems” as a research topic of immediate relevance and priority. GeoWAVE aims to address this immediate research need by providing a structure whereby industry specified research will be conducted on a new generation of offshore anchors and mooring components deemed to have the highest economical and technical merit for mooring wave energy devices. In so doing GeoWAVE will remove the technical and economical hurdle of mooring wave energy converters to the seabed so that widespread deployment on a commercial scale becomes viable, thereby providing new business opportunities for the SMEs. This 2 year project brings together 3 SMEs, 3 RTD performers and 1 end-user group from 5 EU member states. The research approach adopted by the consortium involves using complementary methodologies in numerical, analytical and experimental modelling combined with field trials to increase the understanding of the combined response of the system and to develop economical and practical design solutions for the wave energy industry. The new knowledge generated by the project will be fully assigned to the SMEs, who will exploit the assigned intellectual property rights by maximising the market opportunity that is considered to open up by 2016.

Keywords: wave energy,anchors,moorings,offshore,geotechnical,centrifuge modelling
Sustainable Organisation between Clusters Of Optimised Logistics @ Europe (SOCOOL@EU)

Framework: FP7 — Capacities
Programme: Regions of Knowledge
Destination: Transnational cooperation between regional research-driven clusters
Action type: Coordination and support actions
Countries involved: Netherlands,Sweden,Germany,Spain,Türkiye
Call:  (FP7-REGIONS-2011-1, 2011)
Start date: 2012-01-01
End date: 2014-12-31
Duration (months): 36.0
Total project cost (EUR): 2829397.6
EU funding (EUR): 2528017.0
Participants: 5
Project status: CLOSED

The project aims to create an open European platform of excellence in the area of supply chain management and logistics in connection with hubs and gateways. Its purpose is to enable research-driven regional clusters throughout Europe to collaborate and exchange experiences for increasing sustainability and competitiveness of logistical services and (intermodal) transport operations. The consortium consists of five clusters that represent essential areas of logistics (deep-sea hubs, airports, land-hubs and short-sea hubs). In the project the needs of the stakeholders will be analysed, a strategy for international cooperation will be elaborated, and adequate plans for joint action will be initiated and implemented. In addition, training activities will be carried out. The project will pursue its objectives especially through extensive dissemination and exploitation activities.

Keywords: transport,logistics,supply chain management,sustainability,research-driven regional clusters collaborations,best practice exchange,triple helix,eu competitiveness
Development of a Selective Laser Melting (SLM) Simulation tool for Aero Engine applications (AEROSIM)

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-2010-05, 2010)
Start date: 2012-05-01
End date: 2015-07-31
Duration (months): 39.0
Total project cost (EUR): 966476.4
EU funding (EUR): 700290.0
Participants: 1
Project status: CLOSED

As it is announced in the call, the metal-based additive process (SLM) as innovative manufacturing technique should be used for the environment-friendly production of components and modules of the advanced GTF demonstrator and therefore to meet the requirements of the SAGE 4 concerning a fuel burn reduction combined with a decrease in noise emission. For compliance with the high requirements of the aerospace industry, concerning the process stability and part quality of the SLM process, numerous rigs testing are required to integrate the manufactured parts in a SAGE 4 full engine. As described in the call, high resource consumption is necessary if the process qualification is performed directly at the manufacturing system. This includes the increased material usage, the personnel deployment and a decreased system availability. A significant reduction of the production efficiency is the result and is in contrast to the requirements of SAGE 4. Hence, the main objective of this proposal is to develop a simulation tool that is based on an integrated finite element model by considering the material properties and process parameters of the manufacturing process for a realistic mapping of aerospace parts of the GTF. Thus, for every part that has to be manufactured, the virtual process qualification of SLM increases the quality objectives “high density", “reduced distortion and residual stresses” and “specified microstructure characteristics”. Due to the development of user-specific optimization methods that are based on the simulation results, a significant economization of resources for the manufacturing process should be reached within the project work and thereby the requirements of the SAGE4 with regard to the advanced GTF demonstrator can be fulfilled.

Keywords: ebm,simulation,finite element analysis,gtf,sage4
Future Policy Modeling (FUPOL)

Framework: FP7 — Cooperation
Programme: Information and Communication Technologies
Destination: ICT for Health, Ageing Well, Inclusion and Governance
Action type: Collaborative project
Countries involved: France,Germany,Germany,Latvia,Spain,Cyprus,Italy,Romania,Kenya,Austria,Croatia,China,United Kingdom,North Macedonia
Call:  (FP7-ICT-2011-7, 2011)
Start date: 2011-10-01
End date: 2015-09-30
Duration (months): 48.0
Total project cost (EUR): 9102880.0
EU funding (EUR): 6539310.0
Participants: 20
Project status: CLOSED

The FUPOL project proposes a comprehensive new governance model to support the policy design and implementation lifecycle. The innovations are driven by the demand of citizens and political decision makers to support the policy domains in urban regions with appropriate ICT technologies. It will specifically target domains such as urban economy, community facilities, urban mobility and sustainable tourism. The scientific approach is based on complexity science. It aims at reducing the complexity through a comprehensive policy spiral design lifecycle approach, deemed appropriate for complex societal problems.The outcomes of the project, designed in line with the ICT work program, include a new governance model to engage all stakeholders in the whole policy design lifecycle, a policy knowledge database, cloud computing based comprehensive ICT framework, multilingual training, piloting in Europe, China and Africa, large scale dissemination and a sustainable exploitation strategy. The FUPOL framework to support the policy lifecycle contains major innovations, namely multichannel social computing, policy topic sensing and extraction, advanced visualization including integration with GIS, multilingual semantic analysis, advanced policy modelling and model repository, dynamic agent based simulation, cloud computing and IMS supported crowd sourcing. FUPOL will lead to better policy decisions, more efficient implementation of government policies as well as better identification of consequences for citizens and businesses. The FUPOL consortium comprises innovative multinational companies, leading research institutes, high-level political organizations and strong pilot partners. It has a good balance and all the capabilities to achieve the ambitious tasks envisaged in the work plan. The strong involvement of the IT-industry ensures the exploitation of the results. It has potential to generate a huge impact in Europe and beyond.

Keywords: policy modeling,simulation software agent based simulation,policy topic sensing and extraction,advanced visualization with gis,multilingual semantic analysis,cloud computing,idea management