Objective POSSEIDON addresses the development of a complete sensor-based processing unit that can continuously monitor ships lubricated systems, in particular main propulsion and power generating engines, to provide effective scrutiny over its serviceable life. It will monitor the main properties of lube oil (LO) and indicate oil degradation and contamination. This will enable: - to recognise problems and take remedial action -extended engine life of both LO and engine components -reduction of LO waste disposal (currently 2M tons/yr) -avoidance of unscheduled downtime and catastrophic failure -the incorporation of planned/proactive maintenance and condition monitoring -enhanced understanding for engine operation/design -reduced dependence on inadequate land based analyses and field tests -to integrate LO status into shipboard management and remote control. LO is the lifeblood of propulsion and power generating engines. Any quality failure leaves the vessel, its cargo, the community onboard and even the envi ronment in a jeopardy situation. Propulsion engines can circulate 40 tons of LO that is exposed to aging and contamination factors like fresh and sea water, fuel oil and the products of combustion. Precise analysis in the lab is confronted unreasonable per iods between analyses. Field tests for basic LO parameters attempt to bridge this vulnerability gap but LO quality remains a void in the engine management system basically necessary for higher safety, reduced operation costs and to reduce environmental dam age. Progress in technology and science now enables us to address this long-stand problem. POSSEIDON presents a truly transnational and multidisciplinary group that forms a strong platform on which to carry out this work. 8 partners from 5 countries will benefit from their specialised knowledge in technology, lubrication, methodology, optics, fluidics and end user needs and applications. The POSSEIDON sensor will be a new generation of product. Fields of science engineering and technologymechanical engineeringtribologylubricationengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringwaste managementengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuels Programme(s) FP6-SUSTDEV - Sustainable Development, Global Change and Ecosystems: thematic priority 6 under the Focusing and Integrating Community Research programme 2002-2006. Topic(s) SUSTDEV-2005-3.2.2.2.4 - Research domain 2.2 (only for a new generation of products and systems in waterborne transport), research domain 2.3 (for all types of transport vehicles and vessels excluding passenger cars), research domain 2.4 and research domain 2.6. Call for proposal FP6-2005-TRANSPORT-4 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme STREP - Specific Targeted Research Project Coordinator MARTECHNIC GMBH Address Adlerhorst 4 Hamburg Germany See on map Links Website Opens in new window EU contribution € 0,00 Participants (7) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all FUNDACION TEKNIKER Spain EU contribution € 0,00 Address Avd. otaola 20 Eibar See on map Links Website Opens in new window IB KRATES OÜ Estonia EU contribution € 0,00 Address Akadeemia tee 19 Tallinn See on map Links Website Opens in new window BP MARINE LIMITED United Kingdom EU contribution € 0,00 Address Chertsey road Sunbury-on-thames See on map Links Website Opens in new window OELCHECK GMBH Germany EU contribution € 0,00 Address Kerschelweg 28 Brannenburg See on map Links Website Opens in new window UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND United Kingdom EU contribution € 0,00 Address Edinburgh building, chester road SR1 3SD Sunderland See on map INSTITUT FÜR MIKROTECHNIK MAINZ GMBH Germany EU contribution € 0,00 Address Carl-zeiss-str.18-20 Mainz See on map Links Website Opens in new window RINA SERVICES S.P.A. Italy EU contribution € 0,00 Address Via corsica 12 Genova See on map Links Website Opens in new window
