Obiettivo Wave energy has a great potential as renewable source of electricity. Studies have demonstrated that significant percentage of world electricity could be produced by Wave Energy Converters (WECs). However electricity generation from waves still lacks of spreading because the combination of harsh environment and form of energy makes the technical development of cost effective WECs particularly difficult.This Project introduces a new class of Polymeric WECs (PolyWECs), characterized by the employment of Electroactive Elastomer (EE) transducers. The goal is to introduce a radical change in the traditional architecture of WECs that usually includes three basic components: mechanical wave absorbers, a mechanical transmission and a power take-off system. Due to their nature, PolyWECs can be conceived in a way that such three components are integrated into a single deformable lightweight and low-cost polymeric element. EEs have been largely investigated in the form of actuators for robotics and ICT applications. Preliminary studies on energy generation through EEs demonstrated their great potential in terms of cost effectiveness, efficiency and reduced complexity. Due to their intrinsic low mass, flexibility and resilience, as well as their capacitive nature and high voltage operation, EE technology perfectly matches the requirements of WECs.The Project investigates on new concepts and mechanisms for wave energy harvesting that are based on EEs through a multidisciplinary approach that includes competencies on WEC design/tests, fluid dynamics simulation/test, control/mechatronics and material science. The aim of the Project is to develop new knowledge and new technologies aiming at:(1) optimizing EE materials for WEC applications,(2) conceiving new electro-mechanical configurations for PolyWECs,(3) studying the fluid-EE interaction through numerical simulations,(4) performing wave-tank tests of small scale prototypes, (5) providing economic and environmental assessment. Campo scientifico engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectrical engineeringpower engineeringelectric power generationengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energyhydroelectricitymarine energywave powerengineering and technologymechanical engineeringmechatronicsengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringroboticsengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsenergy conversion Programma(i) FP7-ENERGY - Specific Programme "Cooperation": Energy Argomento(i) ENERGY.2012.10.2.1 - Future Emerging Technologies Invito a presentare proposte FP7-ENERGY-2012-1-2STAGE Vedi altri progetti per questo bando Meccanismo di finanziamento CP - Collaborative project (generic) Coordinatore SCUOLA SUPERIORE DI STUDI UNIVERSITARI E DI PERFEZIONAMENTO S ANNA Contributo UE € 771 582,30 Indirizzo PIAZZA MARTIRI DELLA LIBERTA 33 56127 Pisa Italia Mostra sulla mappa Regione Centro (IT) Toscana Pisa Tipo di attività Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contatto amministrativo Marco Fontana (Dr.) Collegamenti Contatta l’organizzazione Opens in new window Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato Partecipanti (5) Classifica in ordine alfabetico Classifica per Contributo UE Espandi tutto Riduci tutto INSTITUTUL DE CHIMIE MACROMOLECULARA PETRU PONI Romania Contributo UE € 295 600,00 Indirizzo Aleea Grigore Ghica Voda 41A 700487 Iasi Mostra sulla mappa Regione Macroregiunea Doi Nord-Est Iaşi Tipo di attività Research Organisations Contatto amministrativo Maria Cazacu (Dr.) Collegamenti Contatta l’organizzazione Opens in new window Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato SELMAR SRL Italia Contributo UE € 275 797,50 Indirizzo VIA CESARE ARZELA' 7/I 19037 SANTO STEFANO DI MAGRA SP Mostra sulla mappa Regione Nord-Ovest Liguria La Spezia Tipo di attività Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Contatto amministrativo Andrea Raggi (Mr.) Collegamenti Contatta l’organizzazione Opens in new window Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Regno Unito Contributo UE € 459 476,20 Indirizzo OLD COLLEGE, SOUTH BRIDGE EH8 9YL Edinburgh Mostra sulla mappa Regione Scotland Eastern Scotland Edinburgh Tipo di attività Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contatto amministrativo Angela Noble (Ms.) Collegamenti Contatta l’organizzazione Opens in new window Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato WAVEC/OFFSHORE RENEWABLES - CENTRO DE ENERGIA OFFSHORE ASSOCIACAO Portogallo Contributo UE € 208 700,00 Indirizzo EDIFICIO DIOGO CAO, DOCA DE ALCANTA NORTE 1350-352 LISBOA Mostra sulla mappa Regione Continente Área Metropolitana de Lisboa Área Metropolitana de Lisboa Tipo di attività Research Organisations Contatto amministrativo Carla Bacelar (Mrs.) Collegamenti Contatta l’organizzazione Opens in new window Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato ALMA MATER STUDIORUM - UNIVERSITA DI BOLOGNA Italia Contributo UE € 48 000,00 Indirizzo VIA ZAMBONI 33 40126 Bologna Mostra sulla mappa Regione Nord-Est Emilia-Romagna Bologna Tipo di attività Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contatto amministrativo Sicuranza Claudia (Dr.) Collegamenti Contatta l’organizzazione Opens in new window Sito web Opens in new window Costo totale Nessun dato
