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Capacity Building for Sustainable Treatment and Valorization of Olive Mill Waste in Palestine (OLITREVA)

Das Projekt "Capacity Building for Sustainable Treatment and Valorization of Olive Mill Waste in Palestine (OLITREVA)" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: Applied Research Institute Jerusalem Association.As for the whole Mediterranean, for thousands of years, the olive tree has been an integral part of the Palestinian landscape: a symbol of Palestinian identity, culture and tradition. Nowadays, around 100.000 families in the West Bank depend on olive cultivation as their main source of income and during harvest season, this sector creates thousand of additional jobs. Despite the significant contributions of the olive oil sector in the economic and social development of the Palestine, it is becoming a source of serious environmental problems to which urgent solutions have to be addressed. OLITREVA project aims to strengthen RTD and cooperation capacities of Palestinian research centres and thus, to enhance their response to the environmental threats posed by olive oil production residues in the country. Our target would be to enhance S&T capacities of local research performers devoted to the field of Olive Mill Waste Treatment, by increasing networking and cooperation with European centres of top-level research and scientific excellence working in the same field. Through this path, local researcher centres and researchers will develop the necessary capacities to respond to the environmental challenges result from incorrect OMW disposal. By engaging one of the country's leading research institutions, The Applied Research Institute-Jerusalem, awareness among local peer organizations on this research field will be raised. Moreover, several activities within the work plan are meant to be a platform to increase international awareness about the work performed by Palestinian research institutions and to promote networking activities and transfer of knowledge and best practices.

FP6-INCO, Man-induced Environmental Risks: Monitoring, Management and Remediation of Man-made Changes in Siberia (ENVIRO-RISKS (CA))

Das Projekt "FP6-INCO, Man-induced Environmental Risks: Monitoring, Management and Remediation of Man-made Changes in Siberia (ENVIRO-RISKS (CA))" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: Danmarks Meteorologiske Institut.Siberia environment has been subjected to serious man-made transformations during last 50 years. Current regional level environmental risks are: direct damages to environment caused by accidents in process of petroleum/gas production and transporting inc luding their influence on water, soil, vegetation and animals; caused by deforestation (cutting and forest fires) variations in Siberian rivers runoffs and wetland regimes; direct and indirect influence of forest fires, flambeau lights and losses of gas and petroleum during their transportation on regional atmosphere composition; deposition of hazardous species leading to risks to soil, water and consequently to risks in the food chain. These regional problems are typical for number of NIS and some Europ ean countries, whose territory are crossed by pipelines and/or are used for petroleum production. Strategic objective of the project is to facilitate elaboration of solid scientific background and understanding of man-made associated environmental risks, their influence on all aspects of regional environment and optimal ways for it remediation by means of coordinated initiatives of a range of relevant RTD projects as well as to achieve improved integration of the European research giving the projects ad ditional synergy in current and future activities and potential for practical applications.Scientific background allowing us to reach this objective is formed by a number of different levels RTD projects devoted to near all aspects of the theme but in vi rtue of synergy lack not resulting in improvement of regional environmental situation. The set comprise coordinated/performed by Partners EC funded thematic international projects , national projects supported by Siberian Branch of RAS, RAS and Russian F oundation for Basic Research and projects performed by NIS Partners under contracts with regional/local administrations and petroleum/gas producing and transporting enterprises/companies.

FP6-INCO, Optimal engineering design for dependable water and power generation in remote areas using renewable energies and intelligent automation (OPEN-GAIN)

Das Projekt "FP6-INCO, Optimal engineering design for dependable water and power generation in remote areas using renewable energies and intelligent automation (OPEN-GAIN)" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: Universität Heidelberg,Institut für Technische Informatik.Objective: To combat water scarcity and desertification, intensive desalination activities have been carried out in remote arid regions. However, desalting is resources and energy intensive, which are limited and expensive. Thus, water production must be increased while keeping the consumption of resources affordable. For remote arid areas, de-centralised solutions for energy and water co-production offer advantages over large central production sites. Finally, skilled personnel is normally absent in such areas, what demands dependable systems. To implement all this, a highly qualified consortium complemented by experienced subcontracting companies was established. This project offers a solution to cost optimal co-production of energy and water using renewable energy besides diesel generators. Cost optimisation is achieved through a high level of automation, which is necessary to adapt the working conditions to the strongly varying renewable energy supply, and remote maintenance. The approach is based on thorough modelling of the processes and offers a large degree of flexibility in the design to meet different production requirements. The project's work packages are so organised that high teamwork with less management effort is possible. The later transfer from R& TD to the manufacturers will lead to new products with increased benefits. Companies will reduce cost due to an optimal engineering design. They can also offer better maintenance services based on higher reliability and remote monitoring. European countries will become more familiar with the MPC regional demands. This shall lead to a decisive advantage in the international market with a better access for their products to MPC and MENA countries. The new product shall also improve the quality of life in the affected regions and MPC will obtain a better access to European R&TD; their personnel of water authorities and power suppliers shall obtain an added qualification for engineering services.

FP6-INCO, Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Supplying of Services in Rural Settlements of Mediterranean Partner Countries (HYRESS)

Das Projekt "FP6-INCO, Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Supplying of Services in Rural Settlements of Mediterranean Partner Countries (HYRESS)" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: Agricultural University Athens, Department of Natural Resources and Agricultural Engineering.Objective: The strategic objective of the proposed project is to remove the knowledge barriers against the installation of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems and the creation of mini-grids based on renewables. Ultimate objective of the project is to develop, combine, install, test and assess (technically and socially) the performance of low-cost pilot hybrid Renewable Energy (RE) systems in remote areas of the Mediterranean, which are not yet grid-connected. The hybrid systems will be consisted of photovoltaics, small wind generators, hydrogen subsystems and they will be installed in selected areas of the MPC countries to set-up and provide energy and associated services thus aid to the increase of the standard of living of these rural communities. The systems will be configured and sized after taking into account the local conditions. Three hybrid systems will be installed in remote rural areas of Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia. The systems should fulfil criteria as modularity, robustness, and simplicity in use and also require very low maintenance. Additional considerations for the technologies selection and implementation regard the possibility of systems standardisation and replication. Furthermore, the local installations will serve as good practice, accelerate local skill development, and promote and encourage international partnerships amongst all relevant stakeholders, such as research, financial, and regulatory institutions, industry and service companies, in particular SMEs, local representatives and social players. By setting-up the afore mentioned three pilot installations in three MPC the proposed research will bring a significant contribution for creating sustainable structures with a decent living quality in the rural environments of the MPC by developing highly innovative hybrid RE installations based on the availability of local renewable energy sources and the local social conditions and needs.

FP6-INCO, Eine innovative Methode für die vorort Sanierung von verschmutzten Böden unter bestehenden Strukturen (CLEANSOIL)

Das Projekt "FP6-INCO, Eine innovative Methode für die vorort Sanierung von verschmutzten Böden unter bestehenden Strukturen (CLEANSOIL)" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Commission of the European Communities, DG Research, Unit N4 - International scientific cooperation / Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: Verein zur Förderung des Technologietransfers an der Hochschule Bremerhaven e.V., Technologie-Transfer-Zentrum Bremerhaven.In CLEANSOIL arbeitet das TTZ mit 5 weiteren Forschungspartnern aus Russland, der Ukraine und Polen zusammen. Des Weiteren besteht das Konsortium in diesem von der EU geförderten 'INCO-Specific Targeted Research Project' aus 2 Unternehmen aus Spanien und Schweden. Wissenschaftlich-technologische Hauptzielsetzung in CLEANSOIL: In CLEANSOIL soll ein System zur Sanierung von Böden und zum Grundwasserschutz entwickelt werden das es ermöglicht, einen Sanierungsgrad des Bodens zu erreichen, der dem ursprünglichen Leistungsvermögen des Bodens entspricht. Das CLEANSOIL System kann dabei vor allem immer dann zum Einsatz kommen, wenn das Abtragen und Beseitigen des verschmutzten Bodens keine Option darstellt. Das Prinzip ist speziell ausgerichtet auf große Flächen verschmutzten Bodens und besonders dann empfehlenswert, wenn die Beseitigung des Bodens aufgrund der örtlichen Gegebenheiten nicht bzw. nur schwer umzusetzen ist (unter Gebäuden, Straßen, Eisenbahnstrecken, etc). Das CLEANSOIL System besteht aus Absorptionskörpern, die miteinander verbunden und wie an einer Kette aneinander gereiht sind. Diese Ketten liegen innerhalb perforierter Rohre, die durch horizontal gebohrte Löcher parallel zueinander in den Boden eingebracht werden. Die auf diese Weise in den Boden implementierten Absorptionsmittel können die Schmutzstoffe aufnehmen. Nach einer bestimmten Zeitspanne werden die Adsorptionskörper entfernt und das Absorptionsmittel für weitere Einsatzmöglichkeiten wieder aufbereitet.

FP6-INCO, Neuer Energie-effizienter Ansatz zum Betrieb von Membran Bioreaktoren für dezentralisierte Abwasserbehandlung (PURATREAT)

Das Projekt "FP6-INCO, Neuer Energie-effizienter Ansatz zum Betrieb von Membran Bioreaktoren für dezentralisierte Abwasserbehandlung (PURATREAT)" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Commission of the European Communities, DG Research, Unit M4 - Research and SMEs, SDME 09,12 / Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: Verein zur Förderung des Technologietransfers an der Hochschule Bremerhaven e.V., Technologie-Transfer-Zentrum Bremerhaven.In PURATREAT arbeitet das TTZ mit 9 Forschungspartnern aus Holland, Großbritannien, Spanien, Marokko, Tunesien, Jordanien, Syrien und Saudi-Arabien zusammen. Wissenschaftlich-technologische Hauptzielsetzung in PURATREAT: - Vergleichung der Leistung von Membran Bioreaktoren unter herkömmlichen Operation; Konditionen mit der Leistung erreicht, unter Konditionen, besonders angepasst an den Anforderungen der MENA Länder. - Analysierung der Leistung des innovativstem Markts verfügbarer Membran Technologien, betrieben unter verschiedene Konditionen. - Analysierung der Leistung, Energie Verbrauch und Wartung; Anforderungen von Membranbioreaktoren die unter kurz Feststoffen Verweilzeit als möglich Betrieb Ablauf für die Anwendung von Membran Technologie auf vorstädtischen Bereichen in den MENA Ländern.

FP6-INCO, Innovative decision making for sustainable management of water in developing countries (DIM-SUM)

Das Projekt "FP6-INCO, Innovative decision making for sustainable management of water in developing countries (DIM-SUM)" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: Universität für Bodenkultur Wien, Institut für Siedlungswasserbau, Industriewasserwirtschaft und Gewässerschutz.Innovative decision making for sustainable management of water aims at providing tools needed if any integrated and participatory management of water should be carried out. Management refers in this context to its core element, the decision making process (DMP). Focusing at water supply and sanitation (as there the need is paramount), DIM-SUM will carry out one case study in one river basin in each participating partner country: Indonesia, Maharashtra-India, Malaysia and Nepal in order to evaluate and develop these tools.

FP6-INCO, Cost efficient and reliable rural electrification schemes for South Mediterranean countriesbased on multi user Solar Hybrid grids (CRESMED)

Das Projekt "FP6-INCO, Cost efficient and reliable rural electrification schemes for South Mediterranean countriesbased on multi user Solar Hybrid grids (CRESMED)" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: Trama TecnoAmbiental S.L..Objective: Based on the successful implementation of multi-user solar hybrid grids (MSG) in Europe, this project deals with the design of rural village electrification technology and schemes for rural communities, schools, or dispensaries in Mediterranean partner cou ntries. For this purpose, this project further develops and adapts an integrated approach, covering all aspects required (social, economical, financial and technical) for long term sustainable energy service achieved with hybrid systems. This approach is e laborated in a common effort between partners in the EU and Mediterranean partner countries). There is an initial preparation phase addressing research on technological, socio-economic and institutional issues in each target country covered by this project (Morocco, Algeria, Jordan, Lebanon), which are all crucial for successful implementation. The systems to be developed are adapted to the context in Mediterranean partner countries, such as high robustness, and additional communications for remote monitori ng. They are based on a locally appropriate energy mix based on PV plus wind or micro-hydraulic, and fuel, feeding local micro grids. Intelligent energy distribution devices assure reliable energy service for each user so that a high level of energy effici ency and demand side management is achieved during the operation of the systems. The project previews dissemination of results using a rural electrification manual, local dissemination actions in each target country, one training seminar and one internatio nal conference targeting at specialists from all Mediterranean partner countries.

FP6-INCO, Cost-effective renewable energy for rural and peri urban areas in the Mediterranean region (MEDRES)

Das Projekt "FP6-INCO, Cost-effective renewable energy for rural and peri urban areas in the Mediterranean region (MEDRES)" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: Observatoire Mediterraneen de l'Energie.Objective: The objectives of the MEDRES research are to assess the opportunities for cost-effective renewable energies (RE) for rural areas and villages, the real effectiveness of new technologies through better knowledge of end user acceptability for energy efficient technologies and practices and to measure the impact of electrification on socio-economic development in rural areas.The main results will be elaborated in a set of recommendations and proposed adapted strategies to be disseminated in the region. The countries will be studied in order to promote cost-effective RE for rural areas in the region and best practices in order to enhance sustainable development, which is in line with the MDGs, the outcome of the International Conference on Renewable Energies in Bonn 2004 and the EU strategy within its neighbouring countries.The proposal is structured along five main work programmes and related deliverables: Analysis of the present RE context in the Southern Mediterranean countries and prospects; Research on sustainable power for rural areas and villages; Analysis of energy efficient use in peri-urban and rural areas, technologies and practices effectiveness; Measuring the impact of electrification on socio-economic development in rural areas and Management, Exploitation and dissemination. The research will support the decision makers in these countries to better define the best practices of sustainable energy in the rural and peri-urban areas and especially regarding RE and energy efficient technologies. It w ill also serve to support the EC with respect to the formulation of future INCO programmes focussing on the thematic issue of Sustainable Energy as well as to elaborate draft concepts for Renewable Energy projects which may be supported by the EC and the Mediterranean Countries. Thereby, this project will also help achieving the objectives of the Type II energy Initiative launched at the WSSD in Johannesburg: the Mediterranean Renewable Energy Programme.

FP6-INCO, Virtual balkan power centre for advance of renewable energy sources in Western Balkans (VBPC-RES)

Das Projekt "FP6-INCO, Virtual balkan power centre for advance of renewable energy sources in Western Balkans (VBPC-RES)" wird/wurde gefördert durch: Kommission der Europäischen Gemeinschaften Brüssel. Es wird/wurde ausgeführt durch: Univerza v Ljubljani, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Laboratory for Energy Policy.Objective: Countries in the Western Balkan region have great unexploited potential of renewable energy sources (RES), which could by efficient use significantly contribute to security of supply within the region and wider. Special care has to be devoted to sound solu tions for electricity supply of undeveloped and isolated regions due to war damage. The main objectives of the VBPC are: (i) transfer of know-how in RES technology and their implementation for isolated regions, (ii) to identify main economic and legislativ e factors influencing investment decisions in RES including barriers and local specifics, and to identify options to improve penetration of RES, and (.ii) awareness building and education on modes, means and benefits of renewable energy sources. The work w ithin the VBPC will be organized in 4 work packages (WP). First WP will deal with transfer of best practice and best technologies in RES for isolated regions, comprising energy transformation, distribution, operation and control, connection to the local ne twork, energy storage and organizational as also other implementation issues. In the second WP the regulatory framework of each WB country will be analyzed to identify barriers and local specifics. This will be archived by exchange ofinformation on establi shing incentives for promotion of RES and experiences with harmonisation with EU legislation in EU, AS and WB countries. Communication and dissemination with key focus groups (policy makers, utilities and SMEs, higher education system) will be the objectiv e of the WP3. Fore each key focus group of actors important for RES implementation in the region a special dissemination program will be carried out comprising targeted workshops, conferences, public reports and summer schools. The fourth WP will be devote d to project management issues and to support actions and activities in the first three work packages.

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