Objective Paints, inks, and other coatings contain volatile compounds that are harmful for humans. Although it is the policy to reduce the use of organic solvents, these materials are still in use and will remain in use for many years to come. Approximately 10 to50 million people in Europe are daily exposed to harmful solvents without protection. The objective of the project is to develop a portable detector for vapours for quantitative and qualitative measurement of unknown components present in a mixture of vapours. At present there are no such devices. The combination of a number technologies ranging from software development to materials technology by the different partners is a key element in this project. Consequently, the European multidisciplinary approach is expected to lead to new developments in sensor technology and electronics. Apart from vast commercial opportunities for the participants this project will lead to the firm establishment European sensor industry and it will have a main contribution to quality of life and health and safety of a lot of European citizens. Fields of science natural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftwaresoftware developmentengineering and technologymaterials engineeringcoating and filmsengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensors Programme(s) FP5-GROWTH - Programme for research technological development and demonstration on "Competitive and sustainable growth 1998-2002" Topic(s) 1.1.3.-6. - RTD Activities of a Generic Nature : Measurements and Testing Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme EAW - Exploratory awards Coordinator SAFETY WATCH NEDERLAND B.V EU contribution No data Address Parallelweg 9 B 5321 JA HEDEL Netherlands See on map Total cost No data Participants (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all Q - SENSE AB Sweden EU contribution No data Address Holtermansgatan 1B 412 92 GOETEBORG See on map Total cost No data
