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Simulation Supported Real Time Energy Management in Building Blocks (Sim4Blocks)

Start date: Apr 1, 2016, End date: Mar 31, 2020,

The growing share of variable renewable energy necessitates flexibility in the electricity system, which flexible energy generation, demand side participation and energy storage systems can provide. SIMBLOCK will develop innovative demand response (DR) services for smaller residential and commercial customers, implement and test these services in three pilot sites and transfer successful DR models ...
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Training Engineers and Researchers to Rethink geotechnical Engineering for a low carbon future (TERRE)

Start date: Nov 1, 2015, End date: Oct 31, 2019,

... is lagging behind other construction industry sectors. TERRE aims to close this gap through a network-wide training programme carried out by a close collaboration of eleven Universities and Research Centres and three SMEs. It is structured to provide a balanced combination of fundamental and applied research and will eventually develop operational tools such as software for low-carbon geotechnica ...
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Ecological and Multifunctional Composites for Application in Aircraft Interior and Secondary Structures (ECO-COMPASS)

Start date: Apr 1, 2016, End date: Mar 31, 2019,

Composites are important materials used in aircrafts due to their excellent mechanical properties combined with relatively low weight enabling the reduction of fuel consumption. Expensive carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) are used in fuselage and wing structures and increasingly replace classic metals. Glass fibre reinforced plastics (GFRP) are mainly used for the interior panels. All these ...
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Drag Reduction in Turbulent Boundary Layer via Flow Control (DRAGY)

Start date: Apr 1, 2016, End date: Mar 31, 2019,

The proposed project “Drag Reduction via Turbulent Boundary Layer Flow Control” (DRAGY) will approach the problem of turbulent drag reduction through the investigation of active/passive flow-control techniques to manipulate the drag produced by the flow structures in turbulent boundary layers. In addition, the project aims to improve the understanding of the underlying physics behind the control t ...
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Efficient Manufacturing for Aerospace Components USing Additive Manufacturing, Net Shape HIP and Investment Casting (EMUSIC)

Start date: Apr 1, 2016, End date: Mar 31, 2019,

This proposal is in response to the call for International Cooperation in Aeronautics with China, MG-1.10-2015 under Horizon 2020 “Enhanced Additive Manufacturing of Metal Components and Resource Efficient Manufacturing Processes for Aerospace Applications”. The objectives are to develop the manufacturing processes identified in the call: (i) Additive manufacturing (AM); (ii) Near Net Shape Hot I ...
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Innovative Methodologies and technologies for reducing Aircraft noise Generation and Emission (IMAGE)

Start date: Apr 1, 2016, End date: Mar 31, 2019,

The proposed project, IMAGE, is relevant to Topic MG-1.10-2015, aiming to enhance the EU-China collaborative effort focusing on “Innovative methods and numerical technologies for airframe and engine noise reduction”. The project consortium consists of 12 partners.The purpose of IMAGE is to investigate experimentally and numerically innovative airframe and engine noise-reduction technologies and, i ...
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EDI-NET – The Energy Data Innovation Network; using smart meter data, campaigns and networking to increase the capacity of public authorities to implement sustainable energy policy (EDI-Net)

Start date: Mar 1, 2016, End date: Feb 28, 2019,

The Energy Data Innovation Network (EDI-Net) will use smart energy and water meter data to accelerate the implementation of sustainable energy policy. It will do this by increasing the capacity of EU public authorities to act quickly and decisively. The capacity will be increased by the provision of just the right amount of intelligible information, by training and exchange of experiences of Publ ...
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Computer Aided Technologies for Additive Manufacturing (CAxMan)

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

The objectives of Computer Aided Technologies for Additive Manufacturing (CAxMan) are to establish Cloud based Toolboxes, Workflows and a One Stop-Shop for CAx-technologies supporting the design, simulation and process planning for additive manufacturing. More specifically the objectives are to establish analysis-based design approaches with the following aims:-To reduce material usage by 12% thro ...
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On a Nuclear Waste Deep Repository Simulator (NuWaSim)

Start date: Nov 1, 2016, End date: Apr 30, 2018,

Nuclear waste is generated during the operation and maintenance of nuclear power plants. The waste is first transferred to an interim storage, where it remains for tens of years, till radioactivity and heat generation of the spent fuel is reduced to a level that allows its final disposal. It is generally accepted that the final waste will be disposed of in a deep geological repository. However, no ...
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Training in Multiscale Analysis of multi-Phase Particulate Processes (T-MAPPP) (T-MAPPP)

Start date: Mar 1, 2014, End date: Feb 28, 2018,

"Dry, wet and multiphase particulate materials constitute over 75% of raw material feedstock to industry. Despite their significance, many industrial particulate processes display unpredictable behaviour due to both their multiscale nature and the coexistence of different phases: this leads to undesirable losses in resources, energy, money and time. Considerable progress can be achieved using mult ...
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Advanced tools for computational design of engineering materials (COMP-DES-MAT)

Start date: Feb 1, 2013, End date: Jan 31, 2018,

"The overall goal of the project is to contribute to the consolidation of the nascent and revolutionary philosophy of “Materials by Design” by resorting to the enormous power provided by the nowadays-available computational techniques. Limitations of current procedures for developing material-based innovative technologies in engineering, are often made manifest; many times only a catalog, or a dat ...
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Tri Continental Alliance in Numerical Methods applied to Natural Disasters (TCAiNMaND)

Start date: Jan 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

It is unquestionable that natural disasters are a major issue for almost all the countries in the world and are considered a priority concern on most of the country strategy papers. In particular, Mexico and China are two of the most vulnerable countries, which regularly suffer from earthquakes, floods, tsunamis and wildfires, to mention some of the most important disasters, where in Europe is a b ...
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European Collaborative Dissemination of Aeronautical research and applications 2 (e-CAERO 2)

Start date: Dec 1, 2014, End date: Nov 30, 2017,

The E-CAero2 project is the natural follow-up of the E-CAero project developed within FP7 from 2009 to 2013.E-CAero achievements can be summarized as improved communication between associations, implementation of a common logistic platform, better synchronised conference events, scientific expertise better aggregated to conferences, events organised in cooperation between associations, and a visio ...
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ICEBREAKER

Start date: Oct 1, 2016, End date: Sep 30, 2017,

In the ICEBREAKER Proof of Concept (PoC) we will explore the industrial applicability and potential for commercialization of the computational technology developed in the SAFECON Advanced Grant project (www.cimne.com/safecon ) for the study of the navigation of a ship in an iced-sea and the determination of the ice drag of the vessel and the ice-induced resistance on the vessel hull. Up to date a ...
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High-Resolution Solar Physics Network (SOLARNET)

Start date: Apr 1, 2013, End date: Mar 31, 2017,

This project aims at integrating the major European infrastructures in the field of high-resolution solar physics. The following actions will be taken: (i) realise Trans-national Access to external European users; (ii) enhance and spread data acquisition and processing expertise to the Europe-wide community; (iii) increase the impact of high-resolution data by offering science-ready data and facil ...
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Rethinking Container Management Systems (RCMS)

Start date: May 1, 2015, End date: Jan 31, 2017,

Container terminals serve thousands of ships, store billions of TEUs, compete to serve the next vessel, and introduction of larger ships will result in new challenges. While advances have been made in terminal automation (Automated Ground Vehicle (AGV), gate control, yard cranes, etc.), with current technologies terminals are limited by their ability to maintain growth and quality of service. To a ...
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VISUALIZATION FOR EXTREMELY LARGE-SCALE SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING (VELaSSCo)

Start date: Jan 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

...levant background in Big Data handling, advanced visualisation, engineering and scientific simulations. The team will be reinforced with the experience and feedback of a User Panel including research centres, SMEs and companies form key European industrial sectors such as aerospace, household products, chemical, pharmaceutical and civil engineering.
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Simulation framework for multi-scale phenomena in micro- and nanosystems (SimPhoNy)

Start date: Jan 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2016,

Accurate design and modeling of nano-enabled systems requires a multi-scale simulation approach that can link phenomena on the nano-, micro-, meso-, and macroscales. Numerous simulation methods and tools are available for describing a material accurately and efficiently on each of the scales separately. In addition, several approaches for linking and coupling various hierarchal scales are also ava ...
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Robust, and FLEXible CAST iron manufacturing (FLEXICAST)

Start date: Nov 1, 2012, End date: Oct 31, 2016,

The FLEXICAST project presents knowledge-based technologies that aim to follow the way to transform the conventional (batch-by-batch) foundry process into a flexible (mold-by-mold) process. The proposal technologies will be applicable not only to new cast iron foundry lines, but also is readily available to be retro-fitted to existing plants. The specific objectives are:a)A cast iron production ce ...
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Learning Layers - Scaling up Technologies for Informal Learning in SME Clusters (Layers)

Start date: Nov 1, 2012, End date: Oct 31, 2016,

Learning Layers develops a set of modular and flexible technological layers for supporting workplace practices in SMEs that unlock peer production and scaffold learning in networks of SMEs, thereby bridging the gap between scaling and adaptation to personal needs. By building on recent advances in contextualized learning, these layers provide a meaningful learning context when people interact with ...
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NUMERICAL METHODS AND TOOLS FOR KEY EXASCALE COMPUTING CHALLENGES IN ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES (NUMEXAS)

Start date: Oct 1, 2013, End date: Sep 30, 2016,

Exaflop computing will make a considerable impact on several areas of engineering and applied sciences, where current high-end computing capabilities are deemed grossly insufficient. The overall aim of the NUMEXAS project is to develop, implement and validate the next generation of numerical methods to be run under exascale computing architectures. This will be done by implementing a new paradigm ...
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Uncertainty Management for Robust Industrial Design in Aeronautics (UMRIDA)

Start date: Oct 1, 2013, End date: Sep 30, 2016,

Virtual prototyping (VP) is a key technology for environmental friendly and cost effective design in the aircraft industry. However, the underlying analysis and simulation tools (for loads, stresses, emissions, noise), are currently applied with a unique set of input data and model variables, although realistic operating conditions are a superposition of numerous uncertainties under which the indu ...
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Integrative Computational Materials Engineering Expert Group (ICMEG)

Start date: Oct 1, 2013, End date: Sep 30, 2016,

"Scope of this proposal is to establish a network of stakeholders - an ""Integrative Computational Materials Engineering expert group (""ICMEg"") - aiming at the creation of an open, global standard for information exchange between a heterogeneous variety of commercial and academic simulation tools.The vision of the ICMEg proposal isa new strategy of materials and process development, where a var ...
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The European Platform to Promote Healthy Lifestyle and improve care through a Personal Persuasive Assistant (WITH-ME)

Start date: Jun 1, 2013, End date: Sep 30, 2016,

The With-Me ecosystem consists of a collection of embedded devices including multi-purpose consumer electronics (mobile phone, computer, TV, media centres, Kinect, etc), dedicated health equipment for personal or shared use (HR monitors, activity sensors, environment sensors, exercise equipment, blood pressure, and glucose analysis devices, etc.), external information sources providing sensor inpu ...
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On a free open source extreme scale finite element software (FEXFEM)

Start date: Mar 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2016,

The ability of scientific computing to efficiently exploit forthcoming extreme scale machines will have a great impact in almost every field of science. The next generation of exascale computers is expected to reach billions of cores. As a result, high performance scientific software able to efficiently exploit these extreme scale super-computers is strategic in this scenario. However, this target ...
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Demonstration of an adaptable structure for architecture applications (HYPERMEMBRANE-DEMO)

Start date: Jan 1, 2014, End date: Jul 31, 2016,

The HyperMembrane consists on a system of a Physical and Digital elements that will allow a shape adaptable constructionsystem –and its procedure to put in shape- able to generate multiple and non-predetermined shapes, modifiable regardingto different spatial, solar or energetic requirements.- Physical HyperMembrane is an amazingly shape-adaptable selfsupportingstructure (roof, façade,…) able to s ...
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Factories of the Future Resources, Technology, Infrastructure and Services for Simulation and Modelling (FORTISSIMO)

Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Jun 30, 2016,

The importance of advanced simulation to the competitiveness of both large and small companies is well established. The principal objective of Fortissimo is to enable European manufacturing, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), to benefit from the efficiency and competitive advantage inherent in the use of simulation. However, the simulation of, for example, high-pressure gas cylinders ...
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ASESSMENT AND INITIAL STEPS FOR THE EXPLOITATION OF A SIMULATION SOFTWARE FOR THE STUDY AND MITIGATION OF THE EFFECT OF FLOODS ON CONSTRUCTIONS AND LANDSCAPE (FLOODSAFE)

Start date: Jul 1, 2015, End date: Jun 30, 2016,

In the FLOODSAFE PoC we will explore the industrial applicability and potential for commercialization of the computational technology developed in the SAFECON Advanced Grant project for the study and mitigation of the effect of floods on constructions and landscape. The SAFECON technology will help engineers to the enhanced design, building and maintenance of new protective constructions under ext ...
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GReener Aeronautics International Networking-2 (GRAIN 2)

Start date: Oct 1, 2013, End date: May 31, 2016,

As mentioned in the Executive Summary of the Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda, Aviation has an important role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well as noise and local air quality issues. The continuous increase of air passenger transport generates an increasing use of hydrocarbon fuel with excessive emission of CO2 and NOX (greenhouse gases, pollutants and noise). It is well k ...
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Extensive UNIfied-domain SimulatiON of the human voice (Eunison)

Start date: Mar 1, 2013, End date: May 31, 2016,

Everyone needs their voice, and speech has a pivotal function in modern society. A detailed, working model of the voice would contribute to the human atlas and would find profound applications in fields such as speech technology, medical research, pedagogy, linguistics and the arts. But the physics are very intricate: we make the sounds of speech, song and emotions using multiple mechanisms; and t ...
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ASSESSMENT AND INITIAL STEPS FOR THE EXPLOITATION OF A FAST SIMULATION SOFTWARE FOR CASTING MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS (FORECAST)

Start date: May 1, 2015, End date: Apr 30, 2016,

In the FORECAST PoC we will explore the industrial applicability and potential for commercialization of the new fast simulation technology developed in REALTIME for the enhanced design of mould filling processes in casting manufacturing operations of mechanical components.The computational technology tested In the FORECAST PoC will allow the casting industry, and in particular SMEs, to solve mould ...
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Development of a new generation of knee prostheses with enhanced lifespan features using advanced computational biomechanics (TOTAL.KNEE)

Start date: Apr 1, 2012, End date: Mar 31, 2016,

"Total knee replacement (TKR) is one of the most expensive prosthetic surgery, causing large costs to European countries. In Europe, an average of 107 knee prostheses per 100.000 inhabitants was needed in 2008, generating the need of 335.000 knee prostheses. This number is increasing in European countries, being estimated that the global number will double each year. Considering an average cost of ...
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Multiscale Modelling of Landslides and Debris Flows (MUMOLADE)

Start date: Jan 1, 2012, End date: Dec 31, 2015,

"Landslides and debris flows are serious geo-hazards common to countries with mountainous terrains. The high speed and the enormity of debris mass make debris flows one of the most dangerous natural hazards. Debris flows are often triggered by landslides partially or completely mobilizing into debris flows. Globally, landslides cause billions of dollars in damage and thousands of deaths and injuri ...
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New Computational Methods for Predicting the Safety of Constructions to Water Hazards accounting for Fluid-Soil-Structure Interactions (SAFECON)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2015,

The objective of this research project is the development and experimental validation of a new generation of mathematical and computational methods allowing the solution of practical fluid-solid structure interaction (FSSI) problems of interest for predictive safety of civil constructions to water-induced hazards. These constructions include: buildings, bridges, harbours, dams, dykes, breakwaters, ...
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Computational Methods for Fusion Technology (COMFUS)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2015,

The simulation of multidisciplinary applications use very often a combination of heterogeneous and disjoint numerical techniques that are hard to put together by the user, and whose mathematical foundation is obscure. An example of this situation is the numerical modeling of the physical processes taking place in nuclear fusion reactors. This problem, which can be modeled by a set of partial diffe ...
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DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW STEERABLE PARACHUTE SYSTEM FOR RESCUE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZE AIRPLANES (PARAPLANE)

Start date: Dec 1, 2012, End date: May 31, 2015,

"The aim of the project is to design, produce and validate a demonstrator of a Steerable Aircraft Parachute System for rescue of small and medium size airplanes, such as Light Sport Aircrafts (LSA), weighting up to 500 kg, as well as for space capsules, and navigated within the frame of the Global Navigation Satellite System GNSS (e.g. GPS/EGNOS/Galileo).Once the emergency system is activated by t ...
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Ultra-lightweight structures with integrated photovoltaic solar cells: design, analysis, testing and application to an emergency shelter prototype (ULITES)

Start date: Jan 7, 2013, End date: Jan 6, 2015,

The introduction of new technologies in the fabrication of light-weight high-performance materials for civil-engineering applications opens many new possibilities for the design of extremely lightweight structures. In particular, the inclusion of photo-voltaic cells together with the use of carbon-fiber cables will allow new design concepts combining an extreme lightness with an excellent structur ...
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Saving Energy in Europe's Public Buildings Using ICT (SMARTSPACES)

Start date: Jan 1, 2012, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

To substantially reduce peak and overall demand for energy and water across EU public buildings, the project will develop a service comprising innovative ICT-based energy decision support, awareness and management service components. Decision support is provided directly to city energy managers and other professionals responsible for building performance, and to building users, both staff and visi ...
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Designing Safer Urban Spaces (DESURBS)

Start date: Jan 1, 2011, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

The DESURBS project makes significant and novel advances with the following developments: 1) An urban space security event database that includes incidents or ‘near misses’ that have (or might have) resulted in injury or loss of life, damage to urban spaces, the auxiliary infrastructures supporting those spaces, or the surrounding natural environment 2) An integrated security and resilience (ISR) ...
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Semantic Tools for Carbon Reduction in Urban Planning (SEMANCO)

Start date: Sep 1, 2011, End date: Nov 30, 2014,

While many cities in Europe and in the world have issued climate change policies and set targets for reduction of CO2 emissions, their implementation in urban planning practice remains a major challenge. Devising effective decision systems which support CO2 emissions reduction demands a systems approach which enables different actors -policy makers, planners, engineers, consultants, and inhabitant ...
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