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INTEGRATED MODEL GUIDED PROCESS OPTIMIZATION OF STEAM CRACKING FURNACES (IMPROOF)

Start date: Sep 1, 2016, End date: Aug 31, 2020,

The objective of the project IMPROOF is to drastically improve the energy efficiency of steam cracking furnaces by at least 20%, in a cost effective way, while simultaneously reducing emissions of greenhouse gasses and NOx per ton ethylene produced by at least 25%. One important way to reduce the energy input in steam cracking furnaces is to reduce coke formation on the reactor wall. The use of ei ...
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The Neurobiology of Decision-Making in Eating - Innovative Tools (NUDGE-IT)

Start date: Jan 1, 2014, End date: Dec 31, 2018,

Nudge-it engages internationally leading experts in the neurobiology of motivational behaviour, the neuroscience of reward pathways, the neuroendocrinology of homeostatic regulation of appetite, experimental psychology, functional brain imaging, behavioural economics, and computational modelling. They will work together to develop new tools and approaches that can provide the evidence needed to in ...
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European-wide field trials for residential fuel cell micro-CHP (ENE.FIELD)

Start date: Sep 1, 2012, End date: Aug 31, 2017,

ene.field will deploy up to 1,000 residential fuel cell Combined Heat and Power (micro-CHP) installations, across 11 key Member States. It represents a step change in the volume of fuel cell micro-CHP (micro FC-CHP) deployment in Europe and a meaningful step towards commercialisation of the technology.The programme brings together 9 mature European micro FC-CHP manufacturers into a common analysis ...
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Laser equipment ASsessment for High impAct innovation in the manufactuRing European industry (LASHARE)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: Aug 31, 2017,

LASHARE will develop a robust assessment framework for innovative laser equipment paving the way for new manufacturing applications. It will carry out a large number of assessment experiments for a variety of laser equipment targeting strategic manufacturing areas for Europe.The Laser Equipment Assessment (LEA) will be carried out by a trio of research/supplier/user partners. Each LEA will define ...
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Real-time Monitoring and Optimization of Resource Efficiency in Integrated Processing Plants (MORE)

Start date: Nov 1, 2013, End date: Feb 28, 2017,

In recent years, indicators for the environmental impact of products and production processes have been developed and are increasingly used in the communication of companies in the processing industries with the public as well as in the evaluation of alternative routes and for the decision on investments into new production facilities or revamp measures. In the MORE project, we will significantly ...
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The European Location Framework (E.L.F.)

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

E.L.F. project will foster the wider use of geo-information and enable the creation of innovative value-added services. The purpose of this project is to deliver the European Location Framework (E.L.F.) required to provide up-to-date, authoritative, interoperable, cross-border, reference geo-information for use by the European public and private sectors. Our versatile cloud and cascade supporting ...
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Transnational access and enhancement of integrated Biological Structure determination at synchrotron X-ray radiation facilities (BIOSTRUCT-X)

Start date: Sep 1, 2011, End date: Feb 29, 2016,

The BioStruct-X consortium has 19 partners from 11 EU member and associated states, who lead in facility provision and research in structural biology using high brilliance X-rays, provided by state-of-the art synchrotrons and a free electron laser. BioStruct-X will provide integrated transnational access via 42 installations in four key areas: macromolecular X-ray crystallography, small angle X-ra ...
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Manufacturing Error-free Goods at First Time (MEGAFIT)

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

Today, Europe’s leading position in manufacturing of high-precision metal parts is being threatened by developed non-EU countries that catch up quickly on product quality at low cost. If no further action is taken, loss of jobs and GDP are at risk.To face global competition, a breakthrough is needed in tackling the following 4 challenges:1) High number of defects2) Many costly, energy consuming fi ...
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Europe meets China – a broader picture of contemporary China (EUMECH)

Start date: Jan 1, 2012, End date: Dec 31, 2013,

"The project aims to break with the narrow and stereotyped European view of China by analysing a unique dataset on contemporary China. The project will be coordinated by the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA), in Bonn, a renowned institution producing world-class research in labour economics. The participants will be the Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education – Economics Institute ...
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European coordination action on human biomonitoring (COPHES)

Start date: Dec 1, 2009, End date: Nov 30, 2012,

This proposal has been elaborated by a consortium of 35 partners coming from 27 European countries and including scientists, government institutions and authorities, NGOs and industry. The main goal is to develop a coherent approach to HBM in Europe as requested by ACTION 3 of the EU Environment and Health Action Plan through coordination of ongoing and planned HBM activities. The project will exp ...
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RISK ASSESSMENT OF ENGINEERED NANOPARTICLES (ENPRA)

Start date: May 1, 2009, End date: Oct 31, 2012,

Engineered Nanoparticles (ENP) are increasingly produced for use in a wide range of industrial and consumer products. Yet it is known that exposure to some types of particles can cause severe health effects. Therefore it is essential to ascertain whether exposure to ENP can lead to possible health risks for workers and consumers. We have formed a consortium of well-known scientists from European U ...
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Coeliac Disease – Management, Monitoring and Diagnosis using Biosensors and an Integrated Chip System (CD-MEDICS)

Start date: Feb 1, 2008, End date: Jul 31, 2012,

The overall concept of the CD-MEDICS IP is to develop a technology platform for point-of-care diagnostics, capable of simultaneous genomic and proteomic detection, with embedded communication abilities for direct interfacing with hospital information systems. This will be achieved by exploiting breakthroughs at the confluences of bio-, micro- and nano- technologies to create a low-cost non-invasiv ...
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"HIGH RELIABILITY, LOW COST, STACKABLE POWER SUPPLY FOR SECURITY SYSTEMS" (SECURITAC)

Start date: Nov 1, 2008, End date: Apr 30, 2011,

"Security systems (including fire, intrusion, access control, and voice alarm) typically contain an AC-DC power supply to deliver power to the system and to charge and maintain 12V batteries, which provide the “secondary source” during a mains failure. The combined power supply-charger-battery system represents a key component of such systems in terms of cost and contribution to system reliability ...
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Actions to stimulate participation of cooperation partners in surface transport research (CETRRA)

Start date: Jun 1, 2008, End date: Sep 30, 2010,

"Contributing to the European Research Area in surface transport to strengthen the competitiveness of the European surface transport sector. This will be achieved by using the excellent EURNEX competence to provide research excellence capabilities to European Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs). Furthermore the cooperation with research excellencies from non EU countries will stimulate resear ...
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GEOSS INSPIRE and GMES an Action in Support (GIGAS)

Start date: Jun 1, 2008, End date: May 31, 2010,

The GEOSS INSPIRE and GMES an Action in Support (GIGAS) promotes the coherent and interoperable development of the GMES, INSPIRE and GEOSS initiatives through their concerted adoption of standards, protocols, and open architectures. Given the complexity and dynamics of each initiative and the large number of stakeholders involved, the key added value of GIGAS is bringing together the leading organ ...
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Scanning des diabetischen Fußes (Vincent 50)

Start date: Nov 30, 2004, End date: Jun 29, 2008,

Das Krankenhaus Twenteborg Ziekenhuis Almelo beantragt die technische Entwicklung und Erprobung eines Fußsohlen-Scannsystems mit zwei Call Centern für Diabetes-Patienten. Ziel ist es, Fußabweichungen bei Zuckerkranken möglichst früh per Ferndiagnose zu erkennen. Zugleich soll das System helfen, unnötige Patientenüberweisungen zu vermeiden.Es sollen 50 Scann-Geräte des Typs VINCENT 50 bei deutschen ...
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