Objective Both in lakes, large ponds, water reservoirs and public waters, the growth of blue-green algae constitute a formidable problem. These types of algae represent a group of bacteria, known as cyanobacteria. They give rise to a distinctly foul odour and are also known to produce toxins. These toxins can cause various discomforts and illnesses. As well as causing skin irritations they are even suspected to be involved in the occurrence of liver cancer. Each year, numerous lakes are forced to close for all recreational use due to the growth of blue-green algae. In response to this global problem, a substantial annual budget is being released by governments with the purpose of keeping lakes clear from blue-green algae.Today’s traditional algae controlling methods (e.g. aeration, chemical or biological additives, ultrasound and others) are not sufficiently effective when it comes to larger waters. There are high labour costs associated with the need for frequent maintenance and dosage. Another concern is the environmental impact in particular cases, especially when chemicals are used.The ClearWaterPMPC project offers solutions to these problems by providing an environmentally-friendly technology that is based on ultrasound. Ultrasound is a well-known and proven technology for the treatment of algae. In contrast to currently available ultrasound based algae control systems, the ClearWaterPMPC project will be more cost-effective due to its low operation and installation costs. It will have an implemented online lake monitoring system and the possibility for remote control of specific control parameters. The system will also be independent of power supply from shore, since it will be self-supporting of power through solar panels and/or windmill generator.The technical issues that will be encountered in the development work demand expertise at a high level in the areas of Ultra Sound, electronic design and IT-systems. In addition, the project requires highly skilled re Fields of science medical and health sciencesclinical medicineoncologyliver cancerengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcontrol systemsnatural sciencesbiological sciencesmicrobiologybacteriologynatural sciencesbiological sciencesmicrobiologyphycologynatural sciencesphysical sciencesacousticsultrasound Programme(s) FP7-SME - Specific Programme "Capacities": Research for the benefit of SMEs Topic(s) SME-2011-1 - Research for SMEs Call for proposal FP7-SME-2011 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme BSG-SME - Research for SMEs Coordinator LG SOUND BV Address Platinastraat 5-7 2718 SZ Zoetermeer Netherlands See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Lisa Brand (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window EU contribution No data Participants (8) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all SINAPTEC France EU contribution € 211 016,50 Address Avenue pierre et marie curie 7 synergie park 59260 Lezennes See on map Region Hauts-de-France Nord-Pas de Calais Nord Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Pascal Tierce (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data INFORMASJONSKONTROLL AS Norway EU contribution € 272 393,35 Address Hvamsvingen 11 2013 Skjetten See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Per Mr Berg (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data TIME KOMMUNE Norway EU contribution € 4 400,00 Address Arne garborgs veg 30 4340 Bryne See on map Activity type Public bodies (excluding Research Organisations and Secondary or Higher Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Vidar Ausen (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data KLEPP KOMMUNE Norway EU contribution € 4 400,00 Address Solaveien 1 4352 Kleppe See on map Activity type Public bodies (excluding Research Organisations and Secondary or Higher Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Svein Oftedal (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data TEKNOLOGISK INSTITUTT AS Norway EU contribution € 21 940,00 Address Kabelgaten 2 N-0580 Oslo See on map Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Asbjorn Rune Ousland (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data HELLENIC CENTRE FOR MARINE RESEARCH Greece EU contribution € 9 370,00 Address Leoforos athens sounio 46 7km 19013 Attikia anavissos See on map Region Αττική Aττική Ανατολική Αττική Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Stylianos Kastrinakis (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data KAUNO TECHNOLOGIJOS UNIVERSITETAS Lithuania EU contribution € 13 200,00 Address K donelaicio 73 LT-44029 Kaunas See on map Region Lietuva Vidurio ir vakarų Lietuvos regionas Kauno apskritis Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Milda Beruliene (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data INSTYTUT METEOROLOGII I GOSPODARKIWODNEJ - PANSTWOWY INSTYTUT BADAWCZY Poland EU contribution € 12 400,00 Address Ulica podlesna 61 01 673 Warszawa See on map Region Makroregion województwo mazowieckie Warszawski stołeczny Miasto Warszawa Administrative Contact Joanna Zak (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Other funding No data
