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Ioan Constantin Tarca

- UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA

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Smartdoct Project for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Students of the University of Oradea Call name:
123008 2019 - 2021

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA ()

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA ()

Project website:

Abstract:

FIBER OPTIC MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR REAL TIME MONITORING OF THE FERMENTATION BIOPROCESS Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2016-1955 2017 - 2018

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA (RO); PRIMUS TECHNOLOGIES S.R.L. (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA (RO)

Project website: http://imtuoradea.ro/pniii_198ped_2017/

Abstract:

The scope of the project is to develop and test a novel and innovative optical fibre measurement system in order to investigate in real time the ethanol fermentation taking into acount the simultaneous measuring bioprocess parameters of interest (concentration of ethanol, glucose, lactic acid, CO2, temperature and pH) using an artificial neural network, with applications in all the fields of Bioeconomy: Agro-Food, Bioenergy (biogas, biomass, biofuel) and Biotechnology, in order to increase the economical and technological efficiency.

The project is situated between TRL 2 and TRL 4. As such, the start point is limited to current state of the art analytic studies, experimentations, publications. On the other hand, the project output represents a novel and innovative validated optical fibre measurement system realised after conducting design, development and lab testing activities for optical fiber sensors activities backed up by an artificial neuronal network.

A system for the superior use of the energy produced by solar panels Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Cecuri de inovare
PN-III-P2-2.1-CI-2018-0897 2018 - 2018

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: SOLAR ECO SYSTEMS SRL

Project partners: SOLAR ECO SYSTEMS SRL (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA (RO)

Project website: http://imtuoradea.ro/PNIII-152/

Abstract:

The project has as general objective the harnessing of the technical and scientific competencies available at the supplier by designing a new, innovative product that should lead to the increasing of the competitiveness and quality of the beneficiary's products.

The project activity is one of industrial research and aims to design a system for a superior use of the thermal energy produced by the solar panels.

The system includes:

- a heating subsystem consisting of the solar panels and the thermal agent circuit;

- the thermal-hydraulic generator, that transforms the thermal energy into hydrostatic energy and consists of the actual generator, the hydraulic- pneumatic accumulator and the hydraulic circuit;

- the subsystem for the conversion of the hydrostatic energy in electric energy composed of: variable hydraulic motor, synchronous electrical generator and electrical transformer;

The activity will be finalized by a project that contains the technical solution and the dimensioning calculus necessary to manufacture a new, innovative system for the superior use of the thermal energy produced by the solar panels.

MONORAIL CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED PRODUCTION LINES Call name: P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET
ERA-MANUNET-MCSAPL 2015 - 2018

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA (RO); ESPROBA SRL (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA (RO)

Project website: http://imtuoradea.ro/MCSAPL/index.html

Abstract:

The goal of this project is to create a strong partnership for a good collaboration between universities and industrial companies from Romania and Slovakia for giving solutions to problems identified in priority domains – adaptive manufacturing technologies and new manufacturing methods, components and systems.

The practical relevance results from the specific objective of the present project which is focused on the development of a transportation modular system conveyor type that can be used in various fields of activity, and can be adapted according to the needs of each user in order to create conditions of optimization in a manufacturing environment.

Within this project will be done a series of research, design and manufacturing activities which support the achievement goals.

A conveyor is a device that provides transport of an object from one place to another. These systems have proved their efficiency in transporting large quantities of products in a short time from one place to another, which was an incentive for engineers to carry out research on their development.

Over time they have been continuously improved and the use of materials with high wear resistance endowment with equipment with automatic control has opened the way to powerful and impressive transport systems

In countries with strong industry there are companies engaged in improving and development of new conveyor systems.

Within the main characteristics of the conveyor, the present project has proposed to improve most of them in order to get a system which will fit on the necessities of any user from industry. In this way will be also assure an optimum repartition of the hall surface and will have the advantage of being possible to be mounted both on the floor and on the structure of the industrial hall.

The final product of the project, the monorail conveyor system for automated production lines, contains mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and automation parts.

The operating clamp elements are equipped with hanging hooks controlled by a follower, which is commanded from a mobile cam mounted in the loading, unloading and stationary stations of the conveyor, and driven by an actuator receiving command from PLC control equipment.

The conveyor will have sensors to indicate the presence of different types of pieces, their number and the command system will sort the pieces according to their configuration to established unloading stations. The entire equipment will supply an automatic transport, easily to adapt by sensors and PLC software to each kind of production lines in automotive companies, but also for other industrial fields.

The conveyor will assure low noise and will supply horizontal and vertical lines to adapt in different industrial halls and will give an automatic control of the transported products, besides the possibility of manual control. The transport speed will be adjustable according to the products and the fixture devices will be projected on specific necessities.

In order to get a high quality conveyor, the manufacturing technology will take the advantage of performing CAM/CNC after the CAD/CAE procedures have been applied at design phase.

Companies face the problem on having to transport a lot of pieces during production and an easy system for transport will facilitate to move from one production step to another. The conveyor will assure a proper flexibility in transport within the industrial halls and will reduce significantly the timing for adjusting any new configuration of the products. The proposed conveyor will be a solution for industrial halls where any space must be harnessed in order to have the equipments grouped in a smaller area, but, in the same time, the ergonomic design will allow a decrease of accident risks. This monorail conveyor system is an innovative product, that can work both in manual mode and in completely automatic mode on robotized lines. This means that it would be very beneficial for industrial companies producing assembly lines for automotive.

In countries with strong industry there are companies that have main field of activity the production of conveyors. The theme proposed in this project fits into the goals of research and manufacturing alignment of partner countries in the European trend.

The project develops a conveyor system which has some features in order to provide as much flexibility and reduce times to adapt to a new product configuration. The idea of developing this system came as a result of requests from some companies.

Proposed monorail conveyor system for automated production lines is designed for use in companies that produce automotive assembly lines, but it can be used in other fields such as aeronautics industry, agro - food industry, textiles industry etc.

AUTONOMOUS DRONES COLLABORATIVE SYSTEM USED TO IDENTIFY VICTIMS LOCATION AFTER DISASTERS USING MOBILE PHONE SIGNALS Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Transfer de cunoaștere la agentul economic „Bridge Grant”
PN-III-P2-2.1-BG-2016-0296 2016 - 2018

Role in this project: Project coordinator

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA (RO); TECHSWARM SRL (RO)

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA (RO)

Project website: http://imtuoradea.ro/proiect-surfinder/index.htm

Abstract:

This project took shape during meetings between TECHSWARM SRL representatives and those of University of Oradea. Therefore the aim is to combine the expertise held by the university with the technological capacity of the company to produce drones in order to achieve a crucial product for moments immediately following a disaster, whether natural or caused by an accident or of an armed intervention.

The company representatives have thought to use/design a solution for visual identification of the affected areas with the help of a group of drones to provide real-time images of the area, in order to identify the geography of the calamity location and organize the intervention activities.

Therefore, the project proposal aims at designing a collaborative/adaptive and functional drone system which would work together to identify the location of the victims using their mobile phone signals, avoiding collisions between them or with objects in the environment, as well as the identification of possible threats for the intervention teams.

The project involves activities such as the development of interconnecting activities of researchers/ master’s or PhD students expertise with the private sectors need, knowledge transfer to the industrial environment and collaboration between research environments and private sectors, as well as internships activities for master’s or PhD students which will help them to get used with the industrial environment.

A new method and system for real time fermentation process monitoring Call name:
HU-RO/1001/121/2.2.2 2012 - 2013

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA (); Bay Zoltan Foundation for Applied Research Institute for Biotechnology ()

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA ()

Project website: https://imt.uoradea.ro/web/bioethanol/

Abstract:

The objective of the project is to develop a novel and innovative measurement system to investigate in real-time carbohydrates hydrolysis and ethanol fermentation during bioethanol and wine production in order to increase economical and technological efficiency.

This method will be compared to the classical HPLC and UV-VIS spectroscopy analysis regarding to the economical, time, and technical apparatus consideration.

The Romanian partner will develop the method and the new sensors and the Hungarian partner will valid their measures by HPLC during the fermentation.

The Hungarian partner will determined the problematic microbes during the ethanol fermentation.

The new method and also the microbiological method will allow a quick intervention during the hydrolysis and fermentation to improve the effectiveness of the bioethanol production and the quality of wine.

The competence of the Romanian and Hungarian partners are complementary to develop, testing and valid this new method.

Development and Implementation of a Master Program in Advanced Mechatronics Systems Call name:
MECHA HURO/0901/179/2.3.1 2010 - 2011

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA (); University of Debrecen ()

Affiliation: UNIVERSITATEA DIN ORADEA ()

Project website: https://imt.uoradea.ro/web/huromecha/platform/

Abstract:

This project implies the creation of a Master program at University of Oradea. This Master will be held in collaboration with the Hungarian partner, University of Debrecen, in joint development, for developing the cross-border human resources. This project implies Master`s approval, creation of an internet platform, preparation and launch of new research directions and opportunities. The main component of this Master program is an internet platform where all the information regarding the courses and laboratories will be uploaded. All interested parties will be able to acess the database to inform themselves free of charge. The courses and laboratories will be held by Romanian and Hungarian professors, the students being from the both sides of the border.

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