Objective The aim of OPEUS is to develop a simulation methodology and accompanying modelling tool to evaluate, improve and optimise the energy consumption of rail systems with a particular focus on in-vehicle innovation. The OPEUS concept is based on the need to understand and measure the energy being used by each of the relevant components of the rail system and in particular the vehicle. This includes the energy losses in the traction chain, the use of technologies to reduce these and to optimise energy consumption (e.g. ESSs). Specifically, the OPEUS approach has three components at its core: i) the energy simulation model ii) the energy use requirements (e.g. duty cycles) and iii) the energy usage outlook and optimisation strategies recommendation. The concept builds on an extensive range of knowledge and outcomes generated by a number of key collaborative projects (e.g. CleanER-D, MERLIN, OSIRIS, RailEnergy, ROLL2RAIL) underpinning the research proposed, ALL of which have been led by OPEUS consortium members. Particularly the tool developed for the CleanER-D project will be used as starting point. Significant complementary work from the academic community will also be used to enhance the activities of the project. Specifically, these previous projects input will be used to:• Expand and develop the simulation tool (CleanER-D, MERLIN);• Complete the operational requirements by enhancing the urban duty cycles (OSiRIS);• Provide a global vision of energy consumption in railways (CleanER-D, OSIRIS, RailEnergy)OPEUS’ ambition is to firmly contribute to the following key areas:• Understand energy consumption of urban railways;• Develop a tool to objectively compare technologies and strategies aimed at optimising the energy usage of railway systems;• Unlock the potential contribution that novel technologies and associated strategies can make to optimising rail energy consumption;• Share a global vision for how energy is used in railways Fields of science natural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftwaresoftware applicationssimulation software Programme(s) H2020-EU.3.4. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Smart, Green And Integrated Transport Main Programme H2020-EU.3.4.8.6. - Cross-cutting themes and activities (CCA) Topic(s) S2R-OC-CCA-02-2015 - Energy usage, generation and saving approaches Call for proposal H2020-S2RJU-2015-01 See other projects for this call Sub call H2020-S2RJU-OC-2015-01-2 Funding Scheme Shift2Rail-RIA - Research and Innovation action Coordinator UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE Net EU contribution € 195 527,50 Address Kings gate NE1 7RU Newcastle upon tyne United Kingdom See on map Region North East (England) Northumberland and Tyne and Wear Tyneside Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 Participants (5) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all SAFT France Net EU contribution € 89 556,25 Address 26 quai charles pasqua 92300 Levallois perret See on map Region Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Hauts-de-Seine Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 UNION INTERNATIONALE DES CHEMINS DE FER France Net EU contribution € 135 187,50 Address Rue jean rey 16 75015 Paris See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Activity type Other Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 UNION INTERNATIONALE DES TRANSPORTS PUBLICS Belgium Net EU contribution € 106 750,00 Address Rue sainte marie 6 1080 Bruxelles / brussel See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/ Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad Activity type Other Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 UNIVERSITAET ROSTOCK Germany Net EU contribution € 157 358,75 Address Universitatsplatz 1 18055 Rostock See on map Region Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Rostock, Kreisfreie Stadt Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 STADLER RAIL VALENCIA SAU Spain Net EU contribution € 112 750,00 Address Calle mitxera 6 46550 Albuixech See on map Region Este Comunitat Valenciana Valencia/València Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00
