Low-energy leak-proof double seat control valve based on a water hydraulic actuator system

Información del proyecto

HYDRACTVAL

Identificador del acuerdo de subvención: 666698

DOI

10.3030/666698

Proyecto cerrado

Fecha de la firma de la CE 8 Junio 2015

Fecha de inicio 1 Junio 2015

Fecha de finalización 31 Mayo 2017

Financiado con arreglo a

• SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research, and the bioeconomy

Coste total

€ 1 063 750,00

Aportación de la UE

€ 744 625,00

Coordinado por

KM RUSTFRI AS
Denmark

Objetivo

The HYDRACTVAL project aims to design, test and demonstrate a leak-proof double seat control valve for the brewery and dairy industries. It will be based on and fully exploits the benefits of its core technology – a patented water-based hydraulic actuator with regulation functionality. The novel technology holds a range of clear advantages over compressed air:
 Energy efficiency and reduced CO2 emission: Reducing electricity consumption and carbon emissions by more than 65%;
 Precision: Accurate positioning of valve position allowing any valve to be used for regulation besides fully open/close position.
 Hygiene: Leak free and sterile hydraulic system prevents spread of air borne bacteria, oil, etc., reducing the risks of food and beverage contamination.
 Reliability: Reducing waste by avoiding unintended opening of valves and leaks. Avoids cavitation.
 Cost: Reduces the number of valves needed for a given process, reduces the cost of production and installation of valves, and allows smaller and more flexible plants.

The water-based hydraulic actuator system promises to offer a new level of control over valves. To exploit this control to its maximum potential – and thus pave the way for broad market impact - a new process valve would have to be designed, adapted and demonstrated. The technology will have the potential to be adapted for other markets currently using pneumatic valves. It will significantly increase KM’s competitiveness through launching a game changing product in a conservative industry, and opening vast and global market opportunities.

HYDRACTVAL will drastically decrease the energy consumption in food and beverage industries, with consequent decrease in greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint. It will also have a positive impact on the food security by reducing the risks of contamination. This is coherent with the challenge under the work programme topic Resource-efficient eco-innovative food production and processing (SFS-08-2014).

Ámbito científico (EuroSciVoc)

• ciencias naturales › ciencias biológicas › microbiología › bacteriología
• ciencias agrícolas › ciencias animales y lácteas › lácteos
• ciencias naturales › informática y ciencias de la información › ciencia de datos › macrodatos
• ingeniería y tecnología › otras ingenierías y tecnologías › alimentos y bebidas › seguridad de los alimentos
• ciencias médicas y de la salud › ciencias de la salud › nutrición

Programa(s)

• H2020-EU.3.2. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research, and the bioeconomy PROGRAMA PRINCIPAL
  
• H2020-EU.2.3.1. - Mainstreaming SME support, especially through a dedicated instrument
  

Tema(s)

• SFS-08-2014 - Resource-efficient eco-innovative food production and processing
  

Régimen de financiación

SME-2 - SME instrument phase 2

Convocatoria de propuestas

H2020-SMEInst-2014-2015

Coordinador

KM RUSTFRI AS

• Aportación neta de la UEn: € 744 625,00
• Dirección: GAMMEL RONBJERG VEJ 2 A GL RONBJERG ; 7800 SKIVE ; Dinamarca
• Pyme Sí:
  Región
  Danmark › Midtjylland › Vestjylland
• Región: Danmark › Midtjylland › Vestjylland
• Tipo de actividad: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
• Coste total: € 1 063 750,00