Cel Wave energy has a great potential as renewable source of electricity. Studies have demonstrated that significant percentage of world electricity could be produced by Wave Energy Converters (WECs). However electricity generation from waves still lacks of spreading because the combination of harsh environment and form of energy makes the technical development of cost effective WECs particularly difficult.This Project introduces a new class of Polymeric WECs (PolyWECs), characterized by the employment of Electroactive Elastomer (EE) transducers. The goal is to introduce a radical change in the traditional architecture of WECs that usually includes three basic components: mechanical wave absorbers, a mechanical transmission and a power take-off system. Due to their nature, PolyWECs can be conceived in a way that such three components are integrated into a single deformable lightweight and low-cost polymeric element. EEs have been largely investigated in the form of actuators for robotics and ICT applications. Preliminary studies on energy generation through EEs demonstrated their great potential in terms of cost effectiveness, efficiency and reduced complexity. Due to their intrinsic low mass, flexibility and resilience, as well as their capacitive nature and high voltage operation, EE technology perfectly matches the requirements of WECs.The Project investigates on new concepts and mechanisms for wave energy harvesting that are based on EEs through a multidisciplinary approach that includes competencies on WEC design/tests, fluid dynamics simulation/test, control/mechatronics and material science. The aim of the Project is to develop new knowledge and new technologies aiming at:(1) optimizing EE materials for WEC applications,(2) conceiving new electro-mechanical configurations for PolyWECs,(3) studying the fluid-EE interaction through numerical simulations,(4) performing wave-tank tests of small scale prototypes, (5) providing economic and environmental assessment. Dziedzina nauki engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectrical engineeringpower engineeringelectric power generationengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energyhydroelectricitymarine energywave powerengineering and technologymechanical engineeringmechatronicsengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringroboticsengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsenergy conversion Program(-y) FP7-ENERGY - Specific Programme "Cooperation": Energy Temat(-y) ENERGY.2012.10.2.1 - Future Emerging Technologies Zaproszenie do składania wniosków FP7-ENERGY-2012-1-2STAGE Zobacz inne projekty w ramach tego zaproszenia System finansowania CP - Collaborative project (generic) Koordynator SCUOLA SUPERIORE DI STUDI UNIVERSITARI E DI PERFEZIONAMENTO S ANNA Wkład UE € 771 582,30 Adres PIAZZA MARTIRI DELLA LIBERTA 33 56127 Pisa Włochy Zobacz na mapie Region Centro (IT) Toscana Pisa Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Kontakt administracyjny Marco Fontana (Dr.) Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych Uczestnicy (5) Sortuj alfabetycznie Sortuj według wkładu UE Rozwiń wszystko Zwiń wszystko INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA PETRU PONI Rumunia Wkład UE € 295 600,00 Adres Aleea Grigore Ghica Voda 41A 700487 Iasi Zobacz na mapie Region Macroregiunea Doi Nord-Est Iaşi Rodzaj działalności Research Organisations Kontakt administracyjny Maria Cazacu (Dr.) Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych SELMAR SRL Włochy Wkład UE € 275 797,50 Adres VIA CESARE ARZELA' 7/I 19037 SANTO STEFANO DI MAGRA SP Zobacz na mapie Region Nord-Ovest Liguria La Spezia Rodzaj działalności Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Kontakt administracyjny Andrea Raggi (Mr.) Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Zjednoczone Królestwo Wkład UE € 459 476,20 Adres OLD COLLEGE, SOUTH BRIDGE EH8 9YL Edinburgh Zobacz na mapie Region Scotland Eastern Scotland Edinburgh Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Kontakt administracyjny Angela Noble (Ms.) Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych WAVEC/OFFSHORE RENEWABLES - CENTRO DE ENERGIA OFFSHORE ASSOCIACAO Portugalia Wkład UE € 208 700,00 Adres EDIFICIO DIOGO CAO, DOCA DE ALCANTA NORTE 1350-352 LISBOA Zobacz na mapie Region Continente Área Metropolitana de Lisboa Área Metropolitana de Lisboa Rodzaj działalności Research Organisations Kontakt administracyjny Carla Bacelar (Mrs.) Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA DI BOLOGNA Włochy Wkład UE € 48 000,00 Adres VIA ZAMBONI 33 40126 Bologna Zobacz na mapie Region Nord-Est Emilia-Romagna Bologna Rodzaj działalności Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Kontakt administracyjny Sicuranza Claudia (Dr.) Linki Kontakt z organizacją Opens in new window Strona internetowa Opens in new window Koszt całkowity Brak danych