Databáza výsledkov výskumu a vývoja - RTD Results
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| 1 | Integrated practices for storing nuclear waste | Deep under European soil are many cavities that store radioactive waste. Their stability and our safety are a key EU priority and the subject of dedicated research groups across the continent. | 29. 11. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 2 | Cheaper and more efficient solar cells | Cheap and efficient solar cells can make an important contribution to combating climate change. Europe's leading research institutes in the field of heterojunction solar cells are joining forces through the HETSI project to investigate new ways of making solar cells even more competitive. | 15. 11. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 3 | Cleaner gas from biomass | Europe must invest in renewable energy in order to reduce dependence on imported oil and gas and improve fuel security. The answer may lie in the use of biological material, known as biomass, as a source of fuel for combined heat and power (CHP) generation. | 08. 11. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 4 | Enhanced oilseed crops lead to cleaner biochemicals | New developments in genetic manipulation of oilseed crops are yielding plants that will lessen industry's dependence on fossil oils. | 08. 11. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 5 | European photonic research sees the light | A Network of Excellence (NoE) has been established to help Europe maintain its lead in photonic integration research through better use of its financial, technical and human resources. | 08. 11. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 6 | Advancing our knowledge of the universe | To fulfil the demands of the large international community using the GANIL facility in France, the Spiral2 project has been initiated. It will extend significantly the possibilities for new rare ion beams (RIBs) and cover several domains of research in nuclear physics. | 01. 11. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 7 | Helping SMEs to compete in e-waste recycling | A research project is aiming to help small companies regain their share of the growing market in waste electronics recycling. They are developing a mobile processing plant to recover metals from used equipment. | 25. 10. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 8 | Harnessing the energy potential of rivers | Harnessing power from water is an energy form that is centuries old. However, creating an energy converter for rivers or streams with very low head differences is something very new. This is what one European project is aiming to achieve. | 18. 10. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 9 | Star results from cross-disciplinary project | The search for new conducting materials at the nano-scale received a boost thanks to the five-star efforts of partners in the European-funded project Hesperus - also known as the evening star. | 18. 10. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 10 | New polymers put fuel cells in the driving seat | Fuel cells are being developed as a source of clean energy. A project funded by the EU's FP7-People programme is leading the way in the search for new materials that will help make fuels cells a reality. | 11. 10. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 11 | Testing metals for nuclear reactors | Generation IV nuclear reactors, which are currently being designed and should be available for construction by 2030, will need to be built from specific types of metal. European researchers are on the case. | 11. 10. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 12 | Making hydrogen for transport work | The Hylights project (Hydrogen for transport in Europe) has assessed European and US demonstration projects on hydrogen for transport. The main conclusions were that there are too few vehicles running on hydrogen for a full-scale demonstration project to be effective. | 06. 09. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 13 | Fuel cell technology: more than just a dream | Advancements in fuel cell technology could make the dream car of the future a reality. | 23. 08. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 14 | Taking the fuel cell bus in European cities | The demonstration of a fuel cell bus operating in a European inner city environment provides hope for more sustainable and environmentally-friendly urban transport options. | 23. 08. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 15 | Old questions about oil, a few new answers about biofuels | Assessing the effectiveness of measures taken to support the introduction of biofuels in certain European countries can deliver important insights into how their wider adoption can be accelerated. This was the focus of the Premia project, funded under the Sixth Framework Programme. | 16. 08. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 16 | The complete recipe for energy sustainability | The gradual move away from fossil fuel dependency for transport must be accompanied by research into alternative engineering and infrastructure. A European project has mapped out the direction research should be taking. | 09. 08. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 17 | Project Success Stories - Driving on hydrogen engines | With the days of oil powered vehicles numbered, researchers are developing hydrogen-fuelled engine systems that can lead the transition away from conventional fuels. | 03. 08. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 18 | Hydrogen fuels meet internal combustion | European researchers are leading the way towards the development of a hydrogen-fuelled automobile engine. The objective is two-fold, put cleaner vehicles on the road and make Europe a world leader in the hydrogen-based economy of the future. | 12. 07. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 19 | What does the future hold for transport? | For over a hundred years fossil fuels have powered the internal combustion engine, enabling the enormous growth of transport networks. Now, increasing fuel prices and the threat of climate change has meant that the current paradigm must be reappraised. | 12. 07. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 20 | Hybrid powertrains deliver HOPE | Major progress has been made toward more reliable and cost efficient high density power electronics for fuel cell and internal combustion engine hybrid electric vehicle powertrains. | 05. 07. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 21 | Putting hydrogen fuel in the driving seat | The Hylights project has proved to be a coordinated action to boost the uptake of hydrogen and fuel cells in European transport. Large-scale demonstration activities were undertaken to raise public awareness of hydrogen as a fuel for vehicles and prove the effectiveness of the technology. | 21. 06. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 22 | Safe transfer for waste storage | Industrial prototypes were developed for the underground transportation of radioactive waste canisters and very heavy loads, including prefabricated buffers and extra large containers. | 31. 05. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 23 | Making waves in offshore structure design | As the search for new oil and gas fields continues, drilling is being conducted in deeper waters and an increasingly hostile environment. The Rebasdo project developed risk-based methods for the design and safety assessment of floating structures that can operate under such challenging conditions. | 25. 05. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 24 | Models mimic waste transport underground | A report by European researchers demonstrates the influences of processes and radioactive decay on performance assessment (PA) models. Overall, it evaluates the long-term safety issues in geological repositories used to store radioactive waste. | 17. 05. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 25 | Biomarkers for the North Sea oil industry | Water and sediment samples were collected from methane gas seeps and pockmarks in the North Sea. The samples were analysed for microorganisms, the DNA of which could be used biomarkers by the oil exploration industry. | 01. 03. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 26 | Facilitated workshops on nuclear accidents | Facilitated workshops were identified as an ideal vehicle for nourishing an effective multi-party dialogue on the subject of nuclear accident response. | 01. 03. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 27 | Facilitated workshops on nuclear accidents | Facilitated workshops were identified as an ideal vehicle for nourishing an effective multi-party dialogue on the subject of nuclear accident response. | 01. 03. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 28 | Workshop on the emergency response to nuclear accidents | A workshop in Belgium helped encourage greater stakeholder involvement in coordinating the emergency response to a release of radionuclides to a populated region. | 22. 02. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 29 | Improved characterisation of hydrocarbon reservoirs | Gas and oil prospecting in the 21st century will benefit from a new scheme developed in the United Kingdom that combines both seismic and non-seismic parameters. | 08. 02. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 30 | Techniques to monitor radionuclides in the general public | European experts have identified the fastest, safest, most accurate and least costly methods of internal dosimetry with the aim of protecting the public from ionising radiation. | 08. 02. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 31 | Exploiting hot dry rocks to provide carbon-free energy | In its search for sources of cleaner energy, Europe is leaving no stone unturned, including very hot stone found at a depth of several kilometres below the Earth's surface. | 18. 01. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 32 | Resolving biomass gasification wastewater issues | The results of a number of experiments performed by chemical engineers in Italy may help resolve the wastewater issue that is currently impeding the adoption of biomass gasification. | 11. 01. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 33 | Restoring microgrids to operation following blackouts | Concerns regarding how to successfully restart microgrids following power failures have been put to rest thanks to a new black start function devised by electrical engineers with INESC Porto in Portugal. | 04. 01. 2010 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 34 | The optimal potential of fuel blending | Emission of toxic metals from industrial combustion plants can be reduced through the use of a modified fuel blending strategy. | 14. 12. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 35 | Superconductive wires for electric power delivery | Remarkable progress in the development of materials has led to a continuous increase in the current capacity of superconductive tapes and wires. To further aid the design of superconductive wires for specific applications, a novel technique has been proposed by the BIG-POWA project to allow the quantification of their benefits. | 16. 11. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 36 | Studying sea gas hydrates with X-ray computed tomography | A new device assembled by engineers with the Technical University of Clausthal in Germany could help unravel the mystery behind sea gas hydrate formation. | 09. 11. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 37 | Maximising energy output from wood waste | Woody biomass can be used in almost any energy production setting, from domestic to commercial as well as the heat and power sector. The ECHAINE project has produced a comprehensive report on energy wood with a view to fully utilising this biomass energy source. | 02. 11. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 38 | Embedding optical sensors in fuel tanks | A new sensor, designed and tested by Dutch engineers, could be instrumental in helping to make fuel tanks safer. | 12. 10. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 39 | Making negative ion beams of superior quality possible | Modern accelerator complexes, such as those at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN), started off as proton laboratories, but gradually included negative hydrogen ions in their panoply of particles. Nonetheless, existing negative ion sources are not able to fulfil their requirements for high quality particle beams. | 21. 09. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 40 | Online simulations of radioactive ion beams | Due to the numerous possible types of atoms diffusing out of solid materials, design of an optimum source for radioactive ion beams can be a real challenge. The TARGISOL project has developed the tools needed to study all those variables governing the release of radioisotopes and facilitate the design of future radioactive ion beam facilities. | 21. 09. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 41 | Recommendations for the cultivation of energy crops | An extensive investigation of energy crops culminated in several key recommendations to limit the environmental impact of their cultivation. | 21. 09. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 42 | Studying methane seeps in northern waters | A European initiative was established to study the presence of methane in selected ocean margin sediments. Methane is an important greenhouse gas and its production and sources in the environment need to be clearly understood. | 21. 09. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 43 | Baseline for economic model of low carbon technology | An economic model was developed by European researchers to give a better insight into how changes involving non-carbon emitting technologies will affect production and growth. | 14. 09. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 44 | Investigating the fatigue response of wind turbine blades | New knowledge acquired during the OPTIMAT BLADES project has enabled more accurate prediction of the lifetime of rotor blades used in wind turbines. | 14. 09. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 45 | Modelling combustion processes in a diesel engine | An alternative way to achieve the drastic cuts in exhaust emissions from diesel engines pre-scribed in the short and medium term by the legislators has been proposed by the MINNOX project. Based on detailed numerical studies of the thermal imprint of turbulence on fuel combustion, advanced models have been developed to account for the important physical effects occurring in the combustion chamber. | 07. 09. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 46 | On the road to more efficient solar cells | The production of silicon-based solar cells is a major step towards reducing carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels and securing European energy independence. As part of this initiative, the TOPSICLE project developed a low-cost industrial process for the manufacture of highly efficient multicrystalline silicon (mc-Si) cells and modules. | 07. 09. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 47 | Ensuring prolonged life for car catalytic converters | Pressure on the automotive industry to lower exhaust emissions spurred on NANOSTRAP project partners to promote exhaust gas after-treatment technologies that rely on the introduction of fuels with reduced sulphur content. | 24. 08. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 48 | Modern standards for wind turbine technology | A new version of fatigue load sequence used for variable amplitude testing on materials used in wind energy industries has been developed. | 24. 08. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 49 | Energy wood as a renewable alternative | The potential of energy wood for heat and power production in Europe has been examined taking into account long-term perspectives with respect to environmental impacts. | 18. 08. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 50 | Balancing wind power fluctuations | For embedding the less predictable wind power generators more smoothly into electricity distribution grids, an advanced system for balancing electricity supply with customers' demand was designed by the CRISP project. | 20. 07. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 51 | Methodology for estimating wave power potential | Wave power is a renewable source of energy that has yet to be fully tapped, but finding the best place to site a wave power installation just became a whole lot easier. | 22. 06. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 52 | Reaping the benefits of monocrystalline technology | Researchers at a Spanish university investigated new ways of producing multicrystalline silicon solar cells in an effort to incorporate the benefits of their monocrystalline counterparts. | 15. 06. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 53 | Studying the effects of heat on geological repositories | Opalinus clay is a leading candidate as a medium for the storage of high level waste from the nuclear industry. Research carried out in the context of the HE project has shown that this rock type resists drying out in high temperature conditions. | 09. 06. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 54 | The behaviour of clay in excavated disturbed zones | The EURATOM Programme funded a multinational research effort to evaluate the suitability of clay deposits for housing nuclear waste underground. | 09. 06. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 55 | Understanding ageing in nuclear power plants | Researchers in Finland have conducted benchmark tests to determine the fracture toughness of laboratory specimens with internal defects. The results obtained have provided valuable insights on the transferability of data obtained on standard materials to the assessment of detectable flaws in real nuclear reactor components. | 09. 06. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 56 | A bottom-to-top approach to solar cell manufacturing | Aiming to maintain Europe's competitive position in the solar cell market, the TOPSICLE research consortium produced a new cell that is more efficient and less expensive than its predecessors. | 01. 06. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 57 | Improving stability control in wind turbines | Instability in wind turbines can affect both their efficiency and their ability to operate safely. The problem was addressed by carrying out a stability analysis on the coupled rotor-tower-system, which resulted in technical improvements and economic optimisation. | 01. 06. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 58 | New enzymes boost ethanol production | Genetically improved enzymes created during the TIME project could significantly enhance Europe's ability to produce ethanol, a promising biofuel. | 01. 06. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 59 | Efficient conversion of wet biomass to hydrogen | Research performed by scientists in the Netherlands targeted the optimisation of transforming wet biomass to hydrogen gas at high temperatures and pressures. | 25. 05. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 60 | Increasing efficiency in photovoltaic wafers | The development of silicon-based photovoltaics, which convert sunlight directly into electricity, has been an important step towards securing energy independence for Europe. Low-cost multi-crystalline silicon (mc-Si) wafer technology has made a major contribution to the achievement of this goal. | 25. 05. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 61 | Simulating the behaviour of environmental tracers | Novel software developed with Greek know-how will facilitate the ongoing search for less harmful environmental tracers while minimising R&D costs at the same time. | 25. 05. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 62 | Designing aero-elastic stability into wind turbines | A new software tool developed during the STABCON project will help engineers design better wind turbines by eliminating the threat of system failure due to aero-elastic stress. | 18. 05. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 63 | Improved conversion of lignocellulose to ethanol | A cost effective and sustainable technology was developed to produce ethanol from forest and agricultural waste. The process was based on sulphur dioxide (SO2) catalysed steam pre-treatment of softwood, corn stover and willow (Salix), followed by Simultaneuos saccharification and fermentation (SSF). | 18. 05. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 64 | Laboratories prepared for the low voltage Directive | The European Union supported measurement and testing (M&T) laboratories and their related infrastructure in the Newly Associated States (NAS) in their efforts to fully implement the Low voltage Directive (LVD). This included establishing institutional triangles comprising laboratories, users of laboratories such as industry, and administrative and regulatory bodies. | 18. 05. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 65 | Reducing the cost of solar cells - it's no FANTASI | A new thin-film multicrystalline silicon solar cell was developed during the FANTASI RTD project that cuts costs without sacrificing performance. | 11. 05. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 66 | Low emissions engine designed by EU-led consortium | Cutting the environmental impact of heavy duty vehicles would be a significant move towards reaching low emission targets. This project pioneered the use of DME, which is suitable for both diesel and fuel engines, as an alternative fuel for trucks. | 04. 05. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 67 | Active materials for current measurement devices | A new class of devices for the measurement of electrical currents has been developed with the use of active materials, rather than copper coils and magnetic cores. They can provide the basic input required for controlling the flow of electricity in contemporary complex electrical power networks. | 27. 04. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 68 | Footprint algorithm detects PV malfunctions | A valuable new algorithm developed by scientists in Germany enables early notification of photovoltaic operators when their system is malfunctioning and informs them regarding the source of the fault. | 27. 04. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 69 | Fatigue evaluation in nuclear power plants | The first step towards a unified methodology for evaluating thermal fatigue failures in the piping systems of nuclear power plants (NPPs) has been taken within the THERFAT project. | 21. 04. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 70 | Safety assessment for dimethyl ether fuel system | An innovative high pressure fuel injection system was developed for use with dimethyl ether (DME), a colourless gas which can be produced from biomass. The work was part of a European initiative which carried out research into the use of alternative fuels in heavy duty vehicles. | 21. 04. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 71 | Relaying offshore industry sustainability credentials | A stakeholder dialogue was facilitated by this EU-backed research initiative, with the objective of bringing together key players in the offshore energy sector. | 13. 04. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 72 | Promoting use of new technology by reducing risk | Oil and gas companies have been reluctant to utilise new technologies available to them due to the introduction of uncertainty. Researchers taking part in the TRENDS-2 project sought to reduce this risk by outlining a comprehensive qualification for these new technologies. | 06. 04. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 73 | New electrical equipment will improve power quality | The IELAS project consortium has taken a major step forward replacing century-old technology behind current transformers that will smooth out the uneven voltages that plague today's power grids. | 30. 03. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 74 | HELIOSAT-3: shedding light on solar energy applications | A new solar energy operational processing chain put together by the University of Oldenburg in Germany is providing a range of high quality solar radiation data to its end users. | 23. 03. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 75 | New sensors and data network for offshore wind farms | New sensors and a data communication network from the Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands will enable offshore wind farm operators to better monitor wind turbine performance. | 09. 03. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 76 | For accurate electrical measurements | Applying their knowledge of the magnetic properties of ferrite materials, engineers at Enterprise Ireland worked on the development of a new class of devices for the measurement of electric currents. | 02. 02. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 77 | Improving solar cells | Solar cell research has investigated novel techniques aimed at improving the overall efficiency of solar panelling potential for multicrystalline silicon (mc-Si) cells. The processes also aimed to develop low-cost industrial protocols for these super efficient cells. | 26. 01. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 78 | Using elastic waves to measure current | Electrical engineers in Spain discovered a better way to measure current. Both electricity producers and consumers across Europe stand to benefit. | 26. 01. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 79 | New transformers for voltage and current measurement | The importance of controlling electricity flow has grown even higher in modern and complex power distribution networks. Aiming to address the challenges posed by the electricity market deregulation, an innovative approach to measure voltage and electric current has been adopted within the IELAS project. | 05. 01. 2009 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 80 | Addressing ageing for long-term operation | Knowledge of damage mechanisms that relate to ageing has been seen as among the necessary elements for making well-informed decisions on the lifetime management of nuclear power plants. The VOCALIST project has advanced the development of fracture mechanics analysis models to a point where they may be used in safety assessments. | 15. 12. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 81 | Proper enforcement of the Low Voltage Directive | Thanks to a collaborative research effort led by the University of Ljubljana in Slovenia, the EU's Low Voltage Directive will be enforced more effectively in potential Member States. | 15. 12. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 82 | Testing a new type of transformer | Electric current measurement transformers are crucial to the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy and control the flow of power in any electrical grid. However, these vital pieces of equipment for measuring electrical magnitude are still manufactured using almost the same technological concepts and methods as 40 years ago. | 15. 12. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 83 | Big Business Encouraged to Think Responsibly | A UK based consultancy led a review into the subject of corporate social responsibility and the part it plays in management considerations in the offshore oil and gas industry. The research revealed some interesting conclusions. | 08. 12. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 84 | Emission free compressed air energy storage | A novel form of emission free compressed energy storage was developed to compensate for shortfalls during periods of peak demand for electricity. | 08. 12. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 85 | Designing powerful yet silent wind turbines | In order to see more intensive use being made of wind turbines as a renewable energy source, it is perhaps paramount that their design is optimised in order to reduce the unwanted noise they generate. The SIROCCO project has paved the way for the creation of a new generation of wind turbines with improved acoustic performance. | 01. 12. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 86 | Simple, rapid access to radionuclides experiments | Experts working on developing standards or guidelines relating to exposure to radioactive materials can benefit from the development of an enhanced database which consolidates data from over 1,900 experiments on the subject. | 01. 12. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 87 | Looking more closely at offshore wind turbines | Whether online condition monitoring techniques add value to operation and maintenance strategies of offshore wind farms and how these techniques can be improved has been explored within the CONMOW project. | 21. 11. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 88 | Offshore oil and gas environmental risk management | Experts from across Europe worked together through the TRENDS-2 project to develop better environmental risk assessment (ERA) tools. | 21. 11. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 89 | Portal for regulations to improve oil and gas services | Keeping pace with new regulations, codes and changes in policy and potentially informing all interests involved is the purpose behind the European funded project TRENDS. | 21. 11. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 90 | Assessing economic potential of compressed air | An EC funded project AA-CAES, looked into ways of improving compressed air technology to bolster wind turbine electricity generation. It also investigated the financial feasibility of such hybrid technologies, developing models to determine their potential. | 17. 11. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 91 | Best practice selection for the energy industry | The advancement of hydrocarbon energy industries in Europe has been enhanced through the development of a best practice selector tool, enabling industry-wide standards and quality assurance measurement. | 17. 11. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 92 | Numerical code for noise generated by wind turbines | Research undertaken in the context of the Fifth Framework Programme helped narrow the gap between modelled and measured noise levels next to wind turbines. | 17. 11. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 93 | Biofuels on the road | As the consumption of fossil fuels for road transport steadily increases, the need to cut down carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the long term is becoming more pressing. There is therefore an urgent demand to develop not only alternative, but also additional fuels. | 10. 11. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 94 | Designing vibration out of large wind turbines | An RTD project sponsored by the EESD Programme demonstrated the ability of a new technique to extract different aerolastic turbine modes from signals provided by sensors attached to the wind turbine. | 10. 11. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 95 | Shouting for silent wind turbines | One of the leading factors responsible for the reluctance to use wind turbines in Europe is the aerodynamic noise they generate. An EC funded project, SIROCCO, developed means whereby to identify noise source with the aim of finding solutions. | 10. 11. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 96 | Calculating wind variances for better performance | Highly variable wind conditions present considerable complications in running wind-turbines effectively. Changing wind speeds or directions require suitable responses in the turbine's blade speed, pitch or yaw. Under the auspices of an EC funded project CONMOW, new algorithms have been developed to analyse and assist in responding to these changes. | 03. 11. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 97 | Examining the energy industry's environmental impact | Measures were taken toward a closer look at the European energy industry in order to obtain better risk management and to minimise future environmental impact. | 03. 11. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 98 | Toward more socially responsible energy production | In order to meet the social responsibility challenges faced by the oil and gas industry, initiatives and recommendations were set up aiming toward a more sustainable and efficient energy supply. | 03. 11. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 99 | Reliability standards push the energy industry forward | The TRENDS project brought together oil and gas companies, contractors, suppliers, universities, NGOs and other stakeholders. The purpose was to promote the continuous improvement in quality management and reliability standards. | 27. 10. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 100 | Thermal stress and component failure in nuclear plants | New research by experts in France has indicated that the effects of thermal stress on key components of nuclear power plants are not the same as those of mechanical stress. | 20. 10. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 101 | Making off-shore wind farms more reliable | A new system developed with European expertise analyses signals from wind turbine components to expose problems before they can cause turbine failure. | 13. 10. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 102 | Web service links leading solar radiation databases | The SoDa service has been developed with the aim of developing solar radiation databases for environmental monitoring. This is now an operational service for which the successes have gone beyond the original plan. | 13. 10. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 103 | An innovative PV concentration concept | Aiming to make photovoltaic (PV) energy production more competitive, the most delicate parts of concentration in photovoltaic systems have been enclosed in a protective box. | 06. 10. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 104 | Freshwater output from the Arctic | Freshwater exported from the Arctic to subarctic seas has the potential to affect north-bound currents because of changes in water density. This would affect oceanic heat transport, which in turn would influence the climate of North Western Europe. | 06. 10. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 105 | Providing high resolution solar irradiance data | Advances in irradiance modelling achieved during the HELIOSAT-3 project will benefit the renewable energy sector. | 06. 10. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 106 | Satellite-based performance check of PV system | A low cost hardware user interface was used to communicate between photovoltaic (PV) systems and the PVSAT-2 server. It relayed data concerning the amount of energy being produced and gave notification of any possibility of failure. | 06. 10. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 107 | Protecting nuclear power plants against thermal fatigue | Findings from the THERFAT R&D project will help protect Europe's ageing nuclear reactors against thermal fatigue in the coming years. | 29. 09. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 108 | Reducing pollutant emissions from IC engines | With increasing concerns about the harmful effects of pollutant emissions, engineers aim to exploit the full potential of internal combustion (IC) engines to meet stringent environmental regulations. | 22. 09. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 109 | A future fuel for the transport sector | Currently, transportation is almost entirely dependent on crude oil-derived fuels, gasoline and diesel. As the interest has shifted to biofuels offering security of supply, the AFFORHD project sought to demonstrate the feasibility of dimethyl ether as a transport fuel. | 15. 09. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 110 | Finding the price tag for alternative fuel | There is a lot of hype about new and alternative fuel sources. Whilst technological development in this arena races on, consumers, economists and investor interests are wondering how much it will cost the end user. | 08. 09. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 111 | A clean alternative truck | Alternative transport fuels can provide Europe's urban areas with more energy efficient and environmentally friendly solutions. A newly designed truck fuelled by DME offers the option of low emissions and fuel consumption during optimum driveability. | 01. 09. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 112 | Radioactive waste management | The Heater Experiment conducted at the Mont Terri underground laboratory has provided valuable input for the long-term safety of underground repositories for radioactive wastes. | 01. 09. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 113 | Reducing the vulnerability of offshore wind turbines | The TURBU Offshore software package enables its users to better design wind turbines to withstand the rigors of deployment at sea. | 01. 09. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 114 | Advanced turbulent heat transfer for IC-engines | As a basis for precise simulation of real air and fuel flows in an internal combustion engine, it is of utmost importance to be able to model turbulence accurately. This is a major influencing factor on the evaporation of liquid fuel droplets and subsequent combustion of the air/fuel mixture. | 25. 08. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 115 | Alternative fuel injection boosts diesel engines | The search for alternative fuel, especially those produced from natural substances such as gas or biomass, has lead research to investigate Dimethylether (DME) as a suitable replacement for carbon based fuels. Funded by the EC, the AFFORHD project developed a fuel injection system for DME fuels. | 25. 08. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 116 | Effect of excavating a gallery in Boom clay | Deep clay formations were examined as a possible repository for radioactive waste. Studies were undertaken to determine the proliferation of fractures and the self-healing properties of the material following the excavation of a gallery. | 25. 08. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 117 | Tool for aeroelastic stability in wind turbines | An increasing number of large wind turbines are being built in Europe to provide renewable energy in order to reduce carbon emissions. The STABCON project developed tools for optimising large wind turbines with respect to aeroelastic stability. | 25. 08. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 118 | Solutions to secure the excavated disturbed zone | Deep inside the Swiss Alps, Belgian scientists made a critical discovery that could help prevent radionuclides from leaking out from future geological repositories. | 18. 08. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 119 | Supercritical water converts biomass to biogas | A novel project focused on the cost-effective production of renewable hydrogen and methane (substitute natural gas or SNG). Supercritical water (SCW) was used to convert wet biomass into biogases. | 18. 08. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 120 | Finding hydrocarbon reserves with cyclopropane | EU-funded research has identified cyclopropane as an environmentally-friendly gas tracer ideal for use in exploration for underground hydrocarbon reservoirs. | 11. 08. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 121 | In search of a geological repository for radioactive waste | The reaction of clay, one of the materials proposed for use as a geological barrier in radioactive waste management, to differences in temperature was investigated by nuclear experts with GRS in Germany. | 11. 08. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 122 | Evaluation matrix for renewable energy technology | The European Union leather industry is well suited to the application of renewable energy systems (RES) technology. A decision matrix was used to determine which particular type of technology was best suited to the sector. | 04. 08. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 123 | Inexpensive, sustainable production of bioethanol | TMO Renewables Limited in the United Kingdom has discovered tiny organisms that could be the key to unlocking the full potential of bioethanol in Europe and beyond. | 04. 08. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 124 | Palladium membranes to optimise hydrogen production | The University of Warwick in the United Kingdom exploited hydrogen's attraction to palladium to develop a novel membrane that facilitates the production of pure hydrogen gas. | 04. 08. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 125 | SiC for high temperature electronics | The emergence of silicon carbide (SiC)-based power semiconductor devices has resulted in a substantial improvement in the performance of high-voltage power electronics applications. Pioneering research by the ATHIS project has established their superior features compared with silicon (Si)-based devices. | 04. 08. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 126 | Producing bioethanol with thermophilic enzymes | A cost effective and sustainable method was developed for the production of ethanol using lignocellulosic waste or dedicated crops. New technologies focused on pre-treatment and enzymes responsible for hydrolysis. | 28. 07. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 127 | Bringing recycling to the solar cell industry | Valuable insight has been gained from a Life Cycle Analysis of three different kinds of solar cells, which included an assessment of the possible benefits of recycling. | 21. 07. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 128 | Optimising Negative Potential Dissolution | Engineers with the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have learned how to coax even more energy production out of multicrystalline silicon solar cells by etching their surfaces. | 21. 07. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 129 | Refineries for bioethanol and power production | A novel and cost effective system has been developed for the sustainable co-production of biofuel and power. The Integrated Biomass Utilisation System (IBUS) uses biological material with a high lignocellulose content to produce bioethanol, while generating a surplus of electricity. | 21. 07. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 130 | Novel diagnostic techniques for negative ion sources | Although the acceleration of particle beams is understood by accelerator physicists, the source of the primary particles is often cloaked in mystery. The HP NIS project attempted to shed light on the operation of negative ion sources commonly used in accelerators. | 14. 07. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 131 | Efficient solar cell energy production | Current unforeseeable high oil prices have revived interest in alternative and cleaner forms of energy production. Industrial fabrication of highly efficient solar cells would increase solar energy consumption. | 07. 07. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 132 | Exploiting the sun to purify water in remote regions | The AQUACAT solar reactor exploits the power of the sun to provide potable water to remote regions where it is otherwise unavailable. | 30. 06. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 133 | Industrial solar cell using aluminium and boron | A solar cell was developed that is suitable for use in an industrial environment. The cell uses both boron and aluminium diffusion for the back-surface field. | 23. 06. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 134 | Increasing solar cell efficiency with silicon nitride | Europe's top engineers are working together to convert more of the sun's energy into electricity by constructing better solar cells. | 17. 06. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 135 | Distribution of Electrical power and fault isolation | A study was undertaken into the monitoring and control of electrical power networks and the isolation of faults. | 09. 06. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 136 | Making possible beams of rare radioactive isotopes | Aiming to extend the research currently being carried out in scientific disciplines ranging from nuclear physics to astrophysics, the variety of exotic ions produced at European radioactive beam facilities has been increased. | 09. 06. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 137 | Negative ion pulses progress nuclear fusion | Inside a fully ionised gas known as plasma, light nuclei join together and form a heavier nucleus. In this nuclear fusion process clean and safe energy is released. The developed high density negative ions sources will boost current research. | 02. 06. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 138 | Save energy with electrical heating | New products have been created by the company Nobo, in line with the belief that there is a future in mains signalling products. The company stresses these are capital investment products that are centred on reducing costs and improving quality. | 02. 06. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 139 | Environmentally friendly electricity from waves | A model created by the Russian firm Applied Technologies Company Ltd. provided valuable insight into the process of converting the energy of the sea into electricity. | 26. 05. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 140 | Intelligent Load Shedding for Distributed Generation | Engineers with ABB Automation Technologies AB in Sweden have made recommendations regarding the optimisation of load shedding as power generation becomes increasingly distributed. | 19. 05. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 141 | Sea, the energy of the future | Ocean wave energy has huge potential for massive power generation. Experts believe that this technology could be producing electricity at a commercial level as soon as 2010, yet for this to become a reality, research must continue. | 19. 05. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 142 | Assessing a floating wave energy converter | Preliminary experiments on the readiness of the main units of an environmentally friendly floating power station for the conversion of sea wave energy to electricity have been completed successfully. | 12. 05. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 143 | On the quest for more fuel-efficient and cleaner engines | Computational fluid dynamics and high-end visualisation software has been employed to develop computer models that would enable a more thorough understanding of fuel flow and combustion distribution in spark-ignited engines. | 29. 04. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 144 | On the quest for more fuel-efficient and cleaner engines | Computational fluid dynamics and high-end visualisation software has been employed to develop computer models that would enable a more thorough understanding of fuel flow and combustion distribution in spark-ignited engines. | 29. 04. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 145 | Preventing blackouts in future virtual utilities | Researchers have developed an accident diagnosis and repair model necessary to realise dependable ICT (Information & Communications Technology) support of power grid operations. | 29. 04. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 146 | Preventing blackouts in future virtual utilities | Researchers have developed an accident diagnosis and repair model necessary to realise dependable ICT (Information & Communications Technology) support of power grid operations. | 29. 04. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 147 | Aiming for high silicon steel | The DIFFANSTEEL project developed a cold rolling process which is part of an energy saving route for developing high silicon electrical steel. | 21. 04. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 148 | Monitoring the robustness of distributed generation | A study by the French firm IDEA is paving the way for the successful introduction of distributed generation in Europe's electrical networks. | 21. 04. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 149 | Wave power for Arctic region | Using a power station that runs on the power generated by waves is a possible solution to fulfilling the electricity requirement in Arctic coastal areas. German researchers tested the commercial viability of such a venture - to which they gave thumbs up. | 21. 04. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 150 | Experimental data for diesel engine research | The Chalmers University of Technology has constructed a comprehensive database with temperature, flame and flow field data from a diesel engine in order to facilitate model validation. | 14. 04. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 151 | Harnessing sea waves | A new offshore device, namely the Float Wave Electric Power Station has been designed for wave energy conversion into electricity. | 14. 04. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 152 | Making power system operation more robust | The technical consequences of DG (distributed generation) penetration in power system operations have been examined in order to analyse the different facets of system robustness. | 07. 04. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 153 | New approach to renewable energy | As part of a project modeling sustainable economic structures, a new paper on the subject of renewable energy technologies puts forward recommendations for advancement in the field. | 07. 04. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 154 | Seawater for the fuel of the future | Seawater is probably the most widespread, clean and economical source of sustainable energy resources and other products. MARINECO scientists have researched into the verification of a technique for its electrolysis to yield the fuel of the future, hydrogen. | 07. 04. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 155 | Exploiting the sun's energy without overheating | Research supported by the Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development Programme led to the creation of a highly efficient heat sink for solar power applications. | 31. 03. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 156 | Modelling heat transfer inside the combustion chamber | DaimlerChrysler took a fresh look inside the combustion chamber with the aim of narrowing the gap between computational methods and experimental data concerning heat transfer. | 31. 03. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 157 | Smart charging for hybrid electric vehicles | A special Battery Management System was designed to optimise the charging of a new bipolar lead acid battery for Hybrid Electric Vehicles. | 31. 03. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 158 | The OASYS landslide classification scheme | The Geological Bureau of China distilled the best parts of three existing landslide classification systems to create a new classification scheme for the purposes of the OASYS project. | 17. 03. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 159 | Water and sun - the future energy sources | The HYDROSOL project employed advanced ceramics manufacturing for the implementation of an efficient honeycomb monolith reactor capable of hydrogen production with the aid of solar energy. | 17. 03. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 160 | Website for solar rural electrification | TAQSOLRE has increased confidence in photovoltaic (PV) systems as a tool for supporting sustainable development in the rural areas of developing countries. The TAQSOLRE website (http://www.taqsolre.net) has created a photovoltaic reliability network. | 17. 03. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 161 | Optimising the design of internal combustion engines | While detailed experiments over a wide range of operating conditions is extremely time-consuming and often impractical, simulations of cavitation flows can support fuel injection systems' design from the beginning. | 25. 02. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 162 | Reliability of rural electrification systems | The basis of sustainable development of the world's rural areas involves the provision of a reliable cost-effective energy source. Accordingly, partners in the European project TAQSOLRE have analysed the reliability aspect of stand-alone photovoltaic systems. | 25. 02. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 163 | Survey of European biomass power plants | An extensive survey was carried out in the context of the ECHAINE project that provides valuable insight into the environmental performance of biomass power plants currently operating across Europe. | 25. 02. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 164 | Turning olives and vines into energy | A Geographic Information System proved vital in the assessment of the potential for energy production from renewable biomass in southern Portugal during the ECHAINE project. | 11. 02. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 165 | For increased use of wood biomass for energy | An innovative web Geographical Information System application aims to optimise the utilisation of wood as an energy source in thermal biomass plants and to create new market opportunities. | 04. 02. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 166 | For more reliable wind turbine technology | Urged by the lack of guidelines on the repair of composite structures for wind turbine blades, an extensive survey of current repair practices has been conducted within the OPTIMAT BLADES project. Applied to defective fibre reinforced plastic parts, they could help to avoid products' rejection during manufacture and prolong their service life. | 04. 02. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 167 | Simulating transient solar energy | An innovative simulation tool allows a detailed analysis of a solar power system's response to fluctuations in irradiation. | 04. 02. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 168 | Assessing solar rural electrification | A report has been produced which analyses the current status of solar rural electrification in developing countries and focuses specifically on the aspects of quality. | 28. 01. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 169 | Focus and forum for wood energy sources | The ECHAINE website provides a vital meeting point for a project that aimed to double the amount of renewable energy from wood sources by 2010. | 28. 01. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 170 | Model library for direct steam generation | Europe has taken the lead globally by putting aggressive energy and climate change policies in place. New software developed with German know-how will help drive the adoption of solar power as a viable alternative to conventional fossil fuels. | 28. 01. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 171 | Turning pig manure into an energy source | A Dutch firm has invented a heat recovery system that could help modernise European pig farms, reducing their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. | 28. 01. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 172 | Leading to sustainable bio-energy | Aiming to exploit biomass as an energy resource, the BIO-ENERGY project studied the performance of combustion tests of four selected perennial crops. | 21. 01. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 173 | Semiconductor waste makes highly efficient solar cells | The Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development Programme funded a unique research project to recycle semiconductor waste into raw materials for highly efficient solar cells. | 21. 01. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 174 | Thermally stable adhesive for vacuum applications | A discovery by a German company specialising in the production of very thin films will make energy efficient glass coatings easier to manufacture. | 21. 01. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 175 | Designing durability into large rotor blades | A new report from the OPTIMAT BLADES project provides practical advice to wind turbine manufacturers on ways to improve the durability of their rotor blades. | 15. 01. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 176 | Eliminating 'engine knock' for increased operating efficiency | In an attempt to assess automotive engine designs and alternative fuels, novel quantitative imaging techniques offered additional essential information over the spark ignition characteristics to conventional engine testing. | 15. 01. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 177 | Grasslands grow as energy source | The search for bioenergy and its related source fuels has kindled research into different biomass products that could proffer the best results for pyrolysis based systems. As part of the EC-funded BIOENERGY CHAINS project, perennial grasses have proven to be of interest for a research group at the Aston University in Birmingham. | 15. 01. 2008 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 178 | Bigger, stronger wind turbine blades | To build bigger wind turbine blades, one first has to think small since minute cracks can grow over time and eventually cause blade failure. The Risoe National Laboratory developed validated modelling tools to assist in this process. | 24. 12. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 179 | Bringing solar technology to developing nations | Exploiting photovoltaic technology to bring electricity to rural regions is an admirable ambition, but Innovation Energie Developpement learned that it cannot be realised without properly addressing the issues of quality assurance. | 17. 12. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 180 | Improving the thermal behaviour of buildings | Advanced materials science research funded by the Fifth Framework Programme led to the development of a new silver-based glass coating that can decrease thermal losses from buildings. | 17. 12. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 181 | State-of-the-art solar power research facility in Europe | Europe has put itself on the solar map with the establishment of the PSA DISS Test Facility in sun-drenched southern Spain. | 17. 12. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 182 | Understanding engine knock | The Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development Programme funded a comprehensive study of flame behaviour inside automobile engines in order to learn about engine knock and how it can be prevented. | 17. 12. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 183 | Turning water and sunlight into hydrogen energy | A technologically advanced reactor can turn ordinary water and sunlight into hydrogen energy, unlocking the door to an endless source of carbon-free energy for humankind. | 10. 12. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 184 | Ultra-low emissivity glass coatings | European R&D is developing advanced glass coatings today to ensure that the buildings of tomorrow are more energy efficient. | 10. 12. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 185 | Environmental effects of wave energy conversion | A life cycle analysis has been carried out to assess the environmental impact of a wave energy converter. | 03. 12. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 186 | Getting to the bottom of gettering | Armed with new equipment, the University of Milano-Bicocca in Italy was able to closely observe how silicon-based solar cells evolve during the production process. | 03. 12. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 187 | Guide for testing wind turbine blade material | The OPTIMAT BLADES project has designed OptiDAT, a database used for its information and methodology as a guide for testing wind turbine blade materials. | 03. 12. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 188 | Increasing the lifetime of wind turbine blades | In its quest to increase the durability of wind turbine blades, the University of Patras in Greece applied its expertise to define a rigorous testing protocol for new models. | 26. 11. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 189 | Perennial grasses as energy crops | The potential of multi-cropping cultivation and successive harvesting of perennial crops has been explored to make the availability of environment friendly biomass energy meet the corresponding demand. | 26. 11. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 190 | Rethinking silicon wafer technology | A new reactor employing Liquid Phase Epitaxy technology built by the University of Konstanz will help make photovoltaic technology less expensive. | 26. 11. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 191 | Reducing costs of solar power plants | The engineering design of the Direct Steam Generation process in a solar power plant of 5MWe has been detailed, aiming to further exploit its capacity for energy supply. | 19. 11. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 192 | Sustainable energy production from wood | In line with EU directives for promotion of biomass energy sources, the ECHAINE project focused on energy wood production chains, exploring all aspects, from techno-economical to social issues. | 13. 11. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 193 | Assessing solar power plant performance | An economical assessment of various DSG (Direct steam generation) power plant configurations has been conducted. | 05. 11. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 194 | Novel T-junction for liquid-gas separation | A new T-junction engineered at the German Aerospace Centre greatly improves liquid-gas separation efficiency. It is an important component of a new parabolic solar collector system developed during the INDITEP project. | 05. 11. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 195 | Understanding the economics of energy crops | The Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development Programme funded the Agricultural University of Athens to develop and implement an economic model specific to the production of energy crops. | 05. 11. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 196 | Examining the impact of bioenergy chains | A study comparing the environmental impacts of the various bioenergy chains of perennial crops has been conducted. This focused particularly on their fossil alternatives as well as the comparison among different bioenergy forms. | 29. 10. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 197 | Life Cycle Analysis of different energy sources | When viewed in the context of its entire life cycle, wood is an extremely attractive source of energy in comparison to conventional forms of energy like coal and oil. | 29. 10. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 198 | High performance reflector for solar collectors | A new, German-engineered reflector tested in the blazing sunshine of southern Spain will enable solar collectors to generate more electricity and thus lower the cost of solar power. | 22. 10. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 199 | Managing wood energy dynamics | A Geographic information system (GIS) tool has been designed from the socio-economic survey results that have been gathered by managers of wood energy using companies. | 22. 10. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 200 | Turning biomass into energy and fuel | The Biomass Technology Group BV is working to overcome obstacles in biomass gasification in order to help Europe shift away from environmentally damaging fossil fuels. | 22. 10. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 201 | Solar power components that can heat | A stainless steel absorber was created during the INDITEP project with advanced performance characteristics that do not falter when the temperature rises, even to 500 degrees Celsius. | 15. 10. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 202 | The future of wood energy in Europe | The Centre for Renewable Energy Sources in Greece performed an in-depth analysis of the issues that arise from the harvest of wood from European forests. | 15. 10. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 203 | Analysis of the energy wood supply chain | Wood may be one of mankind's oldest sources of energy, but the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has confirmed that it can still play an important role in Europe's energy portfolio. | 08. 10. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 204 | Making solar energy possible | A new phase separator invented by researchers with the German Aerospace Centre significantly improves the energy production of solar collectors, making solar energy a more attractive proposition. | 08. 10. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 205 | Detecting gas hydrates in ocean sediments | The Instituto Ciencas del Mar discovered that remnants of mud volcanic activity contained in ocean sediments can be used to identify gas hydrates reserves. | 24. 09. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 206 | Advancing manufacture of photovoltaic systems | The FIRST_STEP project focused on promoting the breakthrough concept of self-formation to the European industry, in particular in the manufacture of photovoltaic systems. | 17. 09. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 207 | Building Integrated Photovoltaics of the future | A French company has come up with a solution for small homes and businesses to produce clean energy from the sun by exploiting their rooftops. | 20. 08. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 208 | Innovative instrumentation for exploring the deep biosphere of the Mediterranean Sea | The study of the unique environment of gas hydrates presents a number of difficulties stemming from their remote locating. Research work carried out at the Technical University of Clausthal has established a specially designed laboratory facility to reveal their characteristic crystal morphology and to allow visual identification of different hydrate types. | 20. 08. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 209 | Simulation of microgrid energy market operation | Within the context of the MICROGRIDS project, researchers studied the regulatory, commercial, economic and environmental issues related to the use of microgrids. | 10. 08. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 210 | Evaluating the robustness of microgrids | The MICROGRIDS project addressed technical barriers that have been limiting the penetration of microgrids, including security issues. | 03. 08. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 211 | Modelling sea gas hydrates | During the ANAXIMANDER project the Technical University of Clausthal applied its expertise in deep sea oil and gas exploration to develop a numerical model for sea gas hydrates. | 03. 08. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 212 | Bed boiler tests for safe bio-waste combustion | Combustion of demolition wood was tested using different conditions including co-combustion with other bio-waste. Levels of gas and particle emissions were measured as an indication of the optimal conditions to burn bio-waste products. | 27. 07. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 213 | Safely integrating microgrids into the power system | De-centralised electricity generation combined with on-site production of heat bear the promise of substantial environmental benefits, brought about by higher energy efficiency and by facilitating the integration of renewable sources. With the use of modern control technologies, microgrids can further achieve the same level of safety as any other conventional distribution system. | 27. 07. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 214 | Connecting distributed energy resources to the grid | A new methodology for quantifying the economic benefits of Microgrids' penetration in the electrical power system has been developed to bring deeper insights into its merits and propose appropriate regulatory measures. | 29. 01. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 215 | Measuring conductivity at high pressure | The Technical University of Clausthal invented unique instrumentation to investigate the unique environment found at the bottom of the sea. | 29. 01. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 216 | Researching highly charged heavy ions | Within the context of the HITRAP project newly developed simulation codes allow calculation of interaction of highly charged heavy ions with surfaces, clusters and micro-structures. | 29. 01. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 217 | Disposable plastic transistors that light up | Easy processing, mechanical flexibility and low cost drive the intense research carried out in the field of organic semiconductors. Organic light emitting diodes can already be found in cell phone displays and now an organic light-emitting field effect transistor has been demonstrated for the first time. | 08. 01. 2007 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 218 | Advanced thermal processing of semiconductor materials | The epitaxial growth of cubic Silicon Carbide (SiC) films for subsequent use in mechanical sensors and other optoelectronic devices can be supported by flash lamp annealing in a promising manner. Researchers at the CNRS-CRHEA sought through extensive experimentation to optimise this process known as FLASiC for the preparation of high quality, inexpensive substrate materials. | 27. 11. 2006 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 219 | Deep geologic disposal of radioactive waste | The findings of a recent study by the Swedish Nuclear Power Inspectorate indicate that current radionuclide transport models are sufficient. More information is available in a summary report. | 27. 11. 2006 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 220 | Harnessing the sun via solar cells | Reducing the cost of converting solar energy into electricity and increasing photoconversion efficiency are global endeavours that have attracted the attention of a cooperative research group of two Andalusian universities. Their research efforts concentrated on developing a new generation of photoelectrochemical cells that do not require silicon as building material. | 21. 08. 2006 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 221 | Anaerobic digestion of solid waste | Waste management is becoming an increasingly critical issue, especially in big cities. Researchers in Spain have put forward an intelligent, cost-effective solution based on anaerobic digestion of solid waste. | 31. 07. 2006 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 222 | Aboveground Biomass Expansion Factors | Europe's forests may be able to absorb some of the carbon dioxide emitted by its industry, automobiles and other anthropogenic sources. It is therefore imperative that proper carbon accounting methods be developed for these valuable natural resources. | 24. 07. 2006 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 223 | Integrating accurate brown-field assessment techniques | A methodology for calibration and integration of geophysical techniques used in brown-field assessment and for cost-effective combination of geophysical techniques with conventional methods has been designed. | 17. 07. 2006 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 224 | Exploiting sugar waste for biomass production | A highly yielding production process allows bioethanol generation from sugar waste or energy crops using the same equipment. | 19. 06. 2006 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 225 | Rhodium catalyst produces more hydrogen | A rhodium-based catalyst produced in Cyprus has been shown to be far superior to today's commercial catalysts in producing hydrogen gas from biomass. | 29. 05. 2006 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 226 | Improving tools for global energy analysis | Understanding energy resource utilisation in the long-term is a painstaking process, which does not leave much room for error. | 15. 05. 2006 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 227 | Expanding the market potential of biomass | An overview of current and new technologies that are appropriate for use with specific types of biomass has been conducted. The purpose extends beyond discovering the most efficient and appropriate technologies for heat and electric energy transformation to that of managing biomass in the market. | 03. 04. 2006 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 228 | Emissions that breed energy | New combustors have been developed for the recovery of energy from methanol burning during the prepreg manufacture process. Its use allows the treatment of emissions, improving the work environment and the health of workers, and at the same time allowing the reuse of energy. | 27. 03. 2006 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 229 | Technical specifications for photovoltaic systems | A document created by the University of Barcelona provides guidance on crucial technical issues associated with connecting small-scale photovoltaic systems to existing energy grids. | 20. 02. 2006 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 230 | Soleil Marguerite - a novel Photo Voltaic system | The ''Soleil Marguerite'' (Sunshine daisy) is a medium-to-large solar electric system that has been installed in the Rhône Alpes region as part of a 15 grid-connected PV systems. | 13. 02. 2006 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 231 | Silicon porosity for piezo-electric/optic applications | A novel, accurate and highly sensitive piezo-electric/optic material that is inexpensive in production is expected to revolutionalise electronic device applications that require bending, pushing or pulling. | 23. 01. 2006 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 232 | Exploiting biomass potential for energy production | The BioHPR project focused on developing, constructing and testing an innovative concept for cost-efficient exploitation of biomass for energy generation. Key aspects of the hot gas cleaning system for large scale applications were extensively investigated. | 16. 01. 2006 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 233 | Designing a new biomass-based power generation system | Biomass combustion is one of the newer sources of electrical energy with great potential for contributing to sustainable development. The BIOHPR project has addressed the challenge of supplying biomass gas turbine generators or fuel cells with fuel gases that have high hydrogen content and heating values. | 09. 01. 2006 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 234 | Water desalination through wind energy | A German innovation allows water desalination that is completely based on environmentally-friendly wind energy without any energy loss and, hence significant savings in operational costs and space. | 09. 01. 2006 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 235 | Viable use of biogas for energy production | Focusing on the cost-effective utilisation of biogas from anaerobic digestion processes in fuel cells, the AMONCO project extensively studied and determined the substrates introduced in the digester. | 02. 01. 2006 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 236 | Wave turbines get wind knowledge | The combined impact that wind and wave forces generate on offshore turbines is not going to be the same as the forces impacting onshore turbines. However, with the growing demand for renewable energy sources, offshore turbine manufacture is going to require established, tested and workable standards in order to be form a viable alternative. | 19. 12. 2005 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 237 | Bringing a new generation of optoelectronic devices | Measurement of key physical parameters of liquid crystalline semiconductors including mobility and photo-generation of charge carriers is expected to open new routes in the field of optoelectronics. | 17. 10. 2005 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 238 | From wine effluent to fuel | The European wine industry produces millions of tons of waste per annum, estimated at 300 million tons of biomass waste. This waste can now be processed to produce hydrogen-rich gas. | 17. 10. 2005 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 239 | Promoting biorefineries in Europe | A number of actions have been defined through a GROWTH Programme project for the promotion of biorefineries as viable sources of energy and biofuels in Europe. | 17. 10. 2005 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 240 | Turning roads into power houses | As electricity demands rise due to rapid urban development, many cities might not be able to cope with the inherent expense of meeting such demands. Nor may they have the resources by which they can cater to such electric consumption trends. | 17. 10. 2005 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 241 | Turning to biomass for electricity production | An innovative concept of 'Biomass Heatpipe Reformer' that offers flexible heat-to-power ratio is expected to facilitate the production of energy from biomass in the most economical and environmentally-friendliest way. | 17. 10. 2005 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 242 | Pen-sized probe pinpoints faulty circuits | As electronic systems shape an ever increasing segment of our everyday lives, innovations relating to their performance and monitoring become increasingly important. | 19. 09. 2005 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 243 | Application of Drag Reducing Agents in oil pipelines | Spanish-based researchers have developed two models that facilitate the application of Drag Reducing Agents in pipelines, helping make oil transport cheaper. | 25. 07. 2005 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 244 | Laser pointer add-on lowers gas leak detection times | UK-based AOS Technology has come up with an inexpensive way to convert linear sensors into two-dimensional gas imaging systems. | 25. 07. 2005 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 245 | PipelineStudio® for optimal design and planning | PipelineStudio® is a flexible robust software for simulation of fluid hydraulics in oil pipelines, particularly for planning and designing injection of flow improvers. | 18. 07. 2005 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 246 | Remote sensing methane leaks using laser detection | The gas industry requires safe, rapid and accurate means of detecting leaks of natural gas. An EU-funded project has developed a system using a laser beam to detect small quantities of methane with accuracy even from a distance of 30 metres. | 18. 07. 2005 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 247 | From better injection to more efficient and cleaner diesel cars | Due to the related environmental and economic advantages, newly advanced diesel engines have become very popular for further exploitation in automobiles. Improving injection strategies and systems could also lead to a more accurately controlled fuel distribution and, hence, to a better performance and cleaner operation of diesel engines. | 11. 07. 2005 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 248 | Low emissions in diesel engine operation | Diesel engines, despite their superior fuel economy, durability and driveability characteristics, emit higher levels of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and particulate matters emissions than gasoline engines. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI) can provide high thermal efficiencies and low emissions, thus reducing the problem. | 11. 07. 2005 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 249 | Turning a gas leak detector into a commercial product | The easy detection and location of gas leaks offers increased benefits not only to the gas industry, but also to society as well. A new prototype module made suitable for manufacture has been designed in order to facilitate the accurate identification of leak sites. | 11. 07. 2005 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 250 | Innovative valve technology for cleaner vehicles | In meeting future legislative needs on cleaner automotive technologies, a newly adapted valve actuation system offers improved operational efficiency in diesel engines. | 04. 07. 2005 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 251 | New solutions for gas detection | The measurement and detection of gases is required for a number of industries in order to ensure effective and safe working environments. A Finnish SME has developed an improved detection methodology based on black body radiation sources. | 27. 06. 2005 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 252 | Saving energy in oil transportation | The introduction of long polymer chains as flow improvers or drag reducers in oil pipeline networks has an increased potential for great reductions in energy consumption. Focusing into this, the AESOP project extensively studied the impact of these Drag Reducers Agents (DRAs) on energy savings of oil pipeline companies. | 27. 06. 2005 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 253 | BioFlam increases online exposure | A new web-based dissemination system for BioFlam results has been established. The service provides details regarding the combustion behaviour of a series of fuels for power generation with lower CO2 emissions. | 09. 05. 2005 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 254 | Cooperative business initiatives and guidelines for the expanded EU | Prior to May 1st 2004 when the ten new member countries joined the EU, the progress made in the field of Joint Implementation (JI) had been hampered by a lack of member consensus. It therefore became necessary to implement the Baselines for Accession States in Europe (BASE), so that clean energy investment costs would not spiral out of control. | 28. 06. 2004 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 255 | Improving paper manufacturing industry processes | The paper manufacturing industry is a vital European business that should be cost-effective and energy efficient in order to remain competitive. In response, scientific and technical knowledge necessary for the enhanced design and operation of high-temperature wet pressing processes in this industry was developed. | 18. 10. 2002 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 256 | Innovative cooking apparatus | Convenient and efficient cooking equipment is popular in many markets, including country home items, camping tools, and barbecue accessories. A new portable, multi-purpose combination barbecue and stove apparatus has been developed that cooks perfectly, quickly, and in an energy efficient manner. | 20. 09. 2002 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 257 | Solar energy for cooling systems | Energy consumption for buildings is a costly expense, while the reliance on non-renewable forms of energy could lead to environmental problems, such as energy resource depletion, in the future. With this context in mind, a European consortium designed a solar assisted cooling machine that not only optimises the advantages of solar energy but also prioritises the qualities needed for commercial success. | 12. 07. 2002 | Mám záujem o viac info |
| 258 | Harvesting energy plants | Continual and expanded use of plant biomass for energy will require increased utilization of agriculturally derived materials, as well as further identification and development of the 300,000 or so productive and desirable plants. The investigation of the important aspects of successful, efficient and environmentally acceptable energy crop utilisation resulted in a helpful reference system. | 28. 01. 2002 | Mám záujem o viac info |