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Realising Value from Electricity Markets with Local Smart Electric Thermal Storage Technology (RealValue)
Start date: Jun 1, 2015, End date: May 31, 2018,
...rgy system modelling specialists (UCD, DIW, RTU); energy market specialists (VTT); socio-economic experts (Oxford University); electricity network operators (ESBN, EirGrid) and energy utilities (MVV, SSE). RealValue is designed to accelerate innovation and develop business models necessary for small-scale storage, allowing it to form an integral part of the future EU energy landscape.
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Zero Emission bUs Systems (ZEEUS)
Start date: Nov 1, 2013, End date: Apr 30, 2017,
... to non-disruptive and grid-balancing principles.The ZeEUS project will cover innovative electric bus solutions with different types of electrical power-train systems. Full-electric battery-based busses will be demonstrated in five locations (Barcelona, Bonn, Muenster, Plzen and Rome), whereas plug-in hybrid or range-extender type of power-trains will be demonstrated in three sites (London, Glasgo ...
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Distributed Intelligence for Cost-Effective and Reliable Distribution Network Operation (DISCERN)
Start date: Feb 1, 2013, End date: Apr 30, 2016,
...rease the intelligence of medium and low voltage grids to cope with this task are often highly specialized, non-replicable and therefore not cost-effective.It is therefore the aim of this project to assess the optimal level of intelligence in the distribution network and to determine the replicable technological options that will allow a cost-effective and reliable enhancement of observability and ...
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Development of a high sensitivity ultrasonic phased array Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) method for the early detection of creep damage (Type IV cracking) in alloy steels used in high temperature, high (CreepTest)
Start date: May 1, 2013, End date: Apr 30, 2015,
...To produce a field prototype NDE ultrasonic array system, signal processing and software for the examination of power plant steam pipe welds for creep damage.•Quantify results to assess the extent of creep detection and categorise into (i) cavitation formation (ii) cavitation coalescence (iii) formation of micro-cracking and (iv) macro-cracking.•To demonstrate the NDE systems performance on in- ...
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Northern Seas Wind Index Database (NORSEWIND)
Start date: Aug 1, 2008, End date: Jul 31, 2012,
NORSEWInD is a programme designed to provide a wind resource map covering the Baltic, Irish and North Sea areas. The project will acquire highly accurate, cost effective, physical data using a combination of traditional Meteorological masts, ground based remote sensing instruments (LiDAR & SoDAR) and Satellite acquired SAR winds.The vertical resolution of the ground based instruments will be used ...
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In-situ wireless monitoring of on- and offshore WINd TURbine blades using energy harvesting technology (WINTUR)
Start date: Jul 1, 2009, End date: Aug 31, 2011,
...has been used for both AE and LRU functions. • Validate the reliability of the sensor/transducer systems and associated electronic modules through a stringent environmental test scheme. System assembly and potential manufacturing routes will also be established. • Develop a central software program with high-level functions comprising data collection, signal processing, data analysis and represent ...
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