Objective The objective of this project was to transfer the 'Active Industrial Silencer' (AIS) Technology from the exclusive European AIS-licensee, KEBA Ges.m.b.H. & Co, to the European SME machine industry so that it can be used as original equipment on their machines. This objective was to be met by realisation of pilot installations and targeted dissemination of AIS know-how through the following work packages:1. transfer of the AIS-Technology to industrial silencer manufacturers2. complete pilot installations including documentation3. adaptation of the AIS-Hardware to the European market requirements4. dissemination of AIS information to OEMs and end-users5. installation of a permanent AIS Technical Support Centre.The target groups for the technology transfer were manufacturers and users of industrial diesel engines, compressors and Roots-type equipment.Compared to conventional exhaust silencer technology the AIS offers a range of advantages, including :1. superior low-frequency noise control2. increased engine energy efficiency combined with reduced exhaust gas emission3. reduced cost4. smaller silencer volume5. upgradeable by software changes6. equally good performance at all engine speeds.SMEs in Europe are not yet familiar with ANC technology and therefore do not know of its benefits. This lack of awareness was also to be overcome with manufacturers, users, etc. By applying the AIS technology the European SME machinery industry can improve the quality of their products (reduced noise, improved machine efficiency and reduced gas emissions). Additionally the time traditionally required to develop noise control measures will be reduced. Fields of science natural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftware Keywords Communications Computer Applications Electronics Hardware Large Companies Research and Technology Organisations SME Transfer/Validation Programme(s) FP4-INNOVATION - Specific programme for the dissemination and exploitation of the results of activities in the field of research, technological development and demonstration, 1994-1998 Topic(s) 1.6 - PUBLIC SECTOR INNOVATION 1.7 - SMES INVOLVEMENT Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator DMT - GESELLSCHAFT FÜR FORSCHUNG UND PRÜFUNG MBH EU contribution No data Address HERNER STRASSE 45 44809 BOCHUM Germany See on map Total cost No data Participants (7) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all DISCOM B.V. Netherlands EU contribution No data Address See on map Total cost No data HEINRICH GILLET GMBH&CO.KG Germany EU contribution No data Address See on map Total cost No data KEBA GMBH & CO Austria EU contribution No data Address See on map Total cost No data MERFORD LAWAAIBEHEERSING Netherlands EU contribution No data Address See on map Total cost No data Q.E. INTERNATIONAL Netherlands EU contribution No data Address See on map Total cost No data SOCIETE D'ACOUSTIQUE INDUSTRIELLE France EU contribution No data Address See on map Total cost No data Sound Attenuators Ltd United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address See on map Total cost No data
