EU 7th Framework Programme

Duration:
2014-2016

Subject:
Electrospun functionalized nano-materials for ultra-compact de-NOX SCR system in naval shipping

Objective:
The BLUESHIP project aims to realise an innovative de-NOx Selective Catalytic Reactor (SCR) specifically tailored to the shipping industry, based on electrospun ceramic fibers tailored in designed textures modules. In fact the monolithic design currently in use for SCR imply a very large volume of reaction and heterogeneous reaction yields and rates in the different parts of the reactor. On the other hand, electrospun fibers allow to achieve a dramatic dramatic increase of the exposed active area in the SCR reactor, higher yield of the NH3-NoX reaction and optimization of the fluid-dynamics and gas conversion. This will in turn make it possible to achieve: a reduction of the size and weight of the De-NOx SCR of 50% with respect to state of the art SCR, for installation and retrofit in existing ships and for possible integration into De-Sox units; reduce the consumption, need of purchase and costs of reactant (ammonia or urea) of 20%; reduce the installation costs of 20%; reduce operation and maintenance costs of 15%.

The project is promoted by Akretia, who is mother company of the leader in the manufacturing of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems for the shipping industry, LINARI, manufacturer of electrospinning equipments and STOGDA, engineering company specialised in naval architecture and design. The possibility to achieve a complete, integrated, light and compact EGCS for DeSOx and DeNOx would represent a milestone in the exhaust treatment for the naval industry and proposers would gain an outstanding market position worldwide, also considering that new technology will allow the shipping industry to comply with the upcoming NOx and SOx limits imposed by the IMO 2016. The potential profits from the BLUESHIP have been estimated to amount to 7,2 M€/y after 3 years from the commercialization, not considering possible application to other sectors (automotive, biomass boilers, and thermoelectric power plants).

Participants:
LABOR S.R.L. (Italy) – Coordinator
AKRETIA GMBH (Germany)
LINARI ENGINEERING SRL (Italy)
StoGda Ship Design & Engineering Sp. z o.o. (Poland)
DANMARKS TEKNISKE UNIVERSITET (Denmark)
Next Technology Tecnotessile Società Nazionale di Ricerca r.l. (Italy)

more info:
http://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/185461_en.html
http://www.blueship-fp7.eu

Grants for innovation

Financing Agreement Project no: POIG.01.04.00-22-009/12

Duration:
1 June 2012-31 March 2015

Subject:
Research and construction of an underwater object for scientific purposes

Objective:
According to the principles of the grant which Deep Ocean Technology Sp. z o.o. has been awarded within the framework of the Innovative Economy Operational Programme 2007-2013, Measure 1.4 ‘Supporting Targeted Projects’, the company is implementing a Project whose main goal is to improve the competitiveness and innovation of the enterprise by the use of effects of industrial research leading to creating a product which is going to be an innovation on international scale.

The subject of the Project is to carry out industrial research and development works which are necessary in creating an underwater sea resort for scientific research purposes. The mounted prototype structure will be used for scientific, technical, and environmental activities in order to perfect the basic company’s product, which will be an underwater sea resort for residential purposes and for exploring sea and ocean environment. Setting up a new R+D cell within the company’s structure, created for the purpose of doing research necessary in implementing new products which will make the offer of the company innovative on international scale, is an additional goal of the Project.

Positive environmental effects of the enterprise are of crucial importance regarding the fact that the latest solutions within the scope of renewable energy are used in the structure.

Participants:
Gdańsk University of Technology, Faculty of Ocean Engineering and Ship Technology (PG WOiO)
StoGda Ship Design & Engineering Sp. z o.o.
Wuprohyd Sp. z o.o.
Polish Register of Shipping (PRS S.A.)

more info:
http://www.deep-ocean-technology.com/pl/projekty/projekty_unijne.html

EU 7th Framework Programme

Duration:
2009-2011

Subject:
Development of a sustainable and cost effective ballast water treatment technology with reverse pulsed DC electric field that excludes formation of oxidising free radicals

Objective:
The objective of the proposed project is development of a ballast water treatment system by using a pulsed DC electrical field for microbial inactivation of invasive species in ballast water. The EcoSeaSafe applies an electrical designed pulse shape with instant reversation of the current direction, which generates a reversed electric field that prevents a secondary reaction of radicals which change the water chemistry while fully eliminating target species specified by the gudelines of International Maritime Organisation (IMO). Transfer of invasive marine species by ballast water is a major global ecological and economic problem. As a result, IMO has adopted a convention that requires proper management of ballast water that all ships must comply with progressively staring in 2009. There are, however very few treatment systems that have obtained IMO approval in spite of efforts being done a number of technology developers and vendors. With huge global market for new ballast water treatment technologies, the proposers of EcoSeaSafe have identified a new and big market opportunity that can enable them exploit a superior technology and enhance their competitive position and economic growth as well as international network of cooperation. The EcoSeaSafe system is a cost effective, environmentally accepted, user friendly, compact and safe technology. It has minimal footprint and can be easily installed on new ships and retrofitted on existing vessels without disrupting the structural integrity of the vessel. To attain the technological objectives of the proposed project, innovative developments will be undertaken that include development of innovative pulse generator, a novel radical reactor of innovative alloys and a process control unit for controlling the required pulse frequency, amplitude and shape as well as efficient inactivation with minimal electrode distance.

Participants:
TEKNOLOGISK INSTITUTT AS (Norway) – Coordinator
SORBWATER TECHNOLOGY AS (Norway)
O.M.T. OBERFLACHEN UND MATERIALTECHNOLOGIE GMBH (Germany)
FISKAL TEKNIKK AS (Norway)
StoGda Ship Design & Engineering Sp. z o.o. (Poland)
BOLLFILTER NORDIC APS (Denmark)
LABOR S.R.L. (Italy)

more info:
http://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/96619_en.html
http://ecoseasafeproject.com/

EU 7th Framework Programme

Duration:
2009-2011

Subject:
Development of innovative and sustainable technology for control of marine biofouling on heat exchangers of vessels with ozone technology

Objective:
The objective of the proposed project is development of a cost effective and sustainable seawater treatment system to control accumulation of marine organisms on heat exchangers of vessels by applying ozone technology. To maximize the dispersion in the seawater and achieve effective contact between water and ozone, there is a need to develop a novel ozone injection and dispersion unit. In addition, an intelligent process control unit will be developed in order to control the ozone dose and make the treatment system cost effective. To create this technological capability, new scientific knowledge will be acquired and applied to specific development routes. Marine bio-fouling is a major problem for materials in constant contact with seawater. For vessels, the need for sustainable and cost effective biofouling control technology is growing as existing methods are either inefficient or under environmental scrutiny. The demand for a cost effective and environmentally friendly technology for mitigation of biofoulig on heat exchangers of vessels is particularly gaining ground as accumulation of marine organisms has impact on the proper functioning of engines and other appliances on board that need constant and proper cooling, and on the safety of the vessel. However, the European and global equipment market for equipment needed for mitigation of marine biofouling is dominated by products from Europe’s major global economic partners due to their superior R&D. To respond to this challenge and enhance our competitive position in the home market and globally, the SME partners of the proposed project from four European countries have therefore agreed to develop an innovative and cost effective method for control of biofouling on heat exchangers with the support of scientific knowledge through Research for the Benefit of SMEs.

Participants:
NORMEX AS (Norway) – Coordinator
Statiflo International Ltd (United Kingdom)
EDUR-Pumpenfabrik Eduard Redlien GmbH & Co. KG (Germany)
Hydro-Eco-Invest Sp. z o.o. (Poland)
StoGda Ship Design & Engineering Sp. z o.o. (Poland)
FARSTAD SHIPPING ASA (Norway)
TEKNOLOGISK INSTITUTT AS (Norway)
CHALMERS TEKNISKA HOEGSKOLA AB (Sweden)
LABOR S.R.L. (Italy)

more info:
http://cordis.europa.eu/projects/rcn/94936_en.html
http://www.biofoulcontrol.com/

EU 6th Framework Programme

Duration:
2005-2008

Subject:
Development of Advanced Wastewater Treatment with Ozone Oxidation and Flotation Technique for Maximum Water Reuse

Objective:
The EU countries are still far away from the goal of reducing hazardous substances polluting European waters. Today, the Union’s problem in this regard is worsening considering the state of water quality in the new member countries. Due to the lack of available effective onsite technologies, a bulk of the industrial activities are not treating their wastewater as required. In 2001, 38% of the total pollution management expenditure by environmental media in EU15 constituted wastewater management. However, available technologies in wastewater treatment have not been able to redress the pressure on European waters to an acceptable level. In light of this, the European Parliament and the Commission have now launched the Environmental Technologies Action Plan (ETAP) where Water Quality and development of advanced treatment methods are among the main issues. Our idea is to develop an advanced oxidation method by innovative development of ozone flotation technology for treatment of industrial wastewater cost effectively, fulfilling the need of the European industry meet emission standards and apply water reuse. The treatment system addresses the challenges related to sustainability of the European manufacturing industry, competitiveness and issues of water resource management. To achieve these objectives, we need to develop a novel ozone injection unit which maximizes the oxidation process with minimal amount of ozone especially for oxidation of recalcitrant substances; development of flotation chamber that enhances optimal diffusion of microbubbles, and a process control unit for ozone injection and pollution removal.

Participants:
NORMEX AS (Norway) – Coordinator
ASIO SPOL. S R. O. (Czech Republic)
FRAUNHOFER GESELLSCHAFT ZUR FOERDERUNG DER ANGEWANDTEN FORSCHUNG E.V. (Germany)
HYDRO- ECO- INVEST SP. Z O.O (Poland)
MODEL AG, PC THURPAPIER (Switzerland)
NAPRO PHARMA AS (Norway)
PERA INNOVATION LIMITED (United Kingdom)
SALSNES FILTER AS (Norway)
STATIFLO INTERNATIONAL LTD (United Kingdom)
STOGDA SHIP DESIGN & ENGINEERING SP Z O.O. (Poland)
TEKNOLOGISK INSTITUTT AS (Norway)

more info:
http://cordis.europa.eu/projects/rcn/75052_en.html

EU 6th Framework Programme

Duration:
2004 ÷ 2007

Subject:
Dramatically reducing spreading of invasive, non-native exotic species into new ecosystems through an efficient and high volume capacity Ballast Water Cleaning System

Objective:
Transport of micro-’organisms in ballast water represents a major contributor to spreading of invasive, non-native exotic species into new ecosystems which can result in serious effects on sensitive ecological communities around the world. Both regions in the North Sea and the Mediterranean have experienced uncontrolled growth of killer algae” reaching pest proportions in many areas and causing huge economic impact by killing fish in fish farms’ The degree of microbiological growth depend in several factors such as water temperature, sunlight and the amount of nutrients in the water and microbiological growth in ballast tanks results in increased maintenance of these tanks including use of VQC containing tank coating products. Microbiological growth, and especially of sulphate reducing bacteria, is 'enhanced in ballast tanks where sediments have accumulated due to ballast water not being filtered by intake, as the situation is for most ships today. In 1997 the Commission proposed a European Parliament and Council Directive establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy (Water Framework Directive, WFD). This Directive will replace, the emission control policy established under Council Directive 76/464/EEC, and be the WFD will be the basic legislation for the protection of the European aquatic environment.
Our project will directly contribute to the objectives of the Water Framework Directive by contributing to reduction in water pollution and maintaining the biodiversity in coastal areas and waterways across the EU by contributing to reduction in spreading of non-native exotic micro-organisms to vulnerable ecosystems, the IPPC Directive, i.e. the „Council Directive concerning integrated pollution prevention and control (96/61/EEC)” and also other directives. The global need for a Ballast Water Treatment system that meets the coming IMQ objectives for BWT systems. Every year more than 10.000 M tons of ballast water…

Participants:
TEKNOLOGISK INSTITUTT AS (Norway) – Coordinator
LYNG AQUA S.L. (Spain)
STOGDA SHIP DESIGN & ENGINEERING SP Z O.O. (Poland)
ABINGTON PARTNERS (United Kingdom)
STERNER AQUA TECH AS (Norway)
AIR PRODUCTS PLC (United Kingdom)
OCEANSAVER AS (Norway)
PERA INNOVATION LIMITED (United Kingdom)
LEIF HOEGH & CO AS (Norway)

more info:
http://cordis.europa.eu/projects/rcn/107781_en.html