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Paula Angheliță

PhD. Eng.

Senior researcher CS II - INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI

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Senior researcher CS II - ICPE S.A. (Romania)

Researcher | Scientific reviewer | Designer

Web of Science ResearcherID: H-8206-2018

Curriculum Vitae (25/03/2024)

Expertise & keywords

Superior utilization of SRE through the development of high energy efficiency equipment for the production of electricity and for the intelligent control of its distribution and use Call name:
42N/20.01.2023 2023 - 2025

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI ()

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Abstract:

Inertial energy storage device for local electrical microgrids protection Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2021-0639 2022 - 2024

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: ICPE S.A.

Project partners: ICPE S.A. (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO)

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Project website: http://www.icpe.ro/ro/disep/

Abstract:

Due to industrial development correlated with population growth, the demand for energy continues to grow. The context of the existing global dynamics in terms of climate change has led Romania to commit through PNIESC to reduce by 2030 with 43.9% greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2005 values and to increase the global share of energy from renewable sources in final gross consumption by 30.7%. Inertial energy storage systems based on the flywheel principle, known in the literature as the "Flywheel Energy Storage System" (FESS) is gaining much attention from the scientific community due to the fact that they can be a viable solution to the problem related with the intermittent nature of energy harnessed from renewable sources. In addition, the level of technological development reached by additive manufacturing as well as the new composite materials, which have a remarkable potential in terms of energy density that can be absorbed and returned by the flywheel, all of this redefine the FESS concept, important companies at a global level investing in the research and development of these systems. The aim of the project is to develop a product for both energy storage and protection of local micro electricity networks. The product is addressed to banks, medical units, data centers, laboratories and units of strategic interest. The invention solves a technical problem which consists in the realization of an inertial device which, in addition to the energy storage function, it permanently ensures protection from voltage peaks and against electrical parasitic elements. The innovative character is also supported by the existing patent application. As a result of the project, significant technological and economic effects will result and ICPE SA in this way will expand its research capability and will diversify its range of products adapted to the new performance and efficiency requirements, assimilating the R&D results of the ICPE-CA and UTCN project partners.

Transfer of knowledge regarding the development of new methods for diagnosing panels in photovoltaic plants Call name:
126-D10/2022 2022 - 2023

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI

Project partners: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI ()

Affiliation: INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI ()

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Abstract:

Cloud-based analysis and diagnosis platform for PV prosumers Call name: P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET
ERANET-MANUNET-PVADIPC 2020 - 2022

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: ICPE S.A.

Project partners: ICPE S.A. (RO); EPRA Elektrik Enerji Ins. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti. (TR); University of South-Eastern Norway (NO)

Affiliation: ICPE S.A. (RO)

Project website: http://www.icpe.ro/ro/pvadipc/

Abstract:

The project proposes a cost effective solution designed for small ongrid PV systems, where the relevant onsite data are collected, sent to a dedicated cloud platform to be processed, analyzed and diagnosed. The equipment will provide an easy onsite mounting, directly on the prosumer's installed PV system, without technical assistance. Once connected, it will start rapidly to collect and send data such as: meteorological, spatial PV system configuration, orientation and tilt, into the platform. All received data are automatically integrated and the output data are processed by means of algorithms. The mainly benefits of PVADIPC project are in terms of important time and money savings. The onsite sensors commissioning, data transfer to the PVADIPC cloud platform, their processing, analysis and diagnosis are done fast and easy. As a project result, a smart, easy to use system will be obtained, which will ease the PVs operation. It empowers prosumers to optimize their PV system benefits, e.g. for maximization of the PV generation usage in the moments grid power injection is not allowed, maximizing their revenues or providing flexibility to the distribution system operator (DSO).

Range of prototypes for automatic capacitive compensators designed to improve power factor and load balancing in low voltage electrical networks Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2019-0694 2020 - 2022

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: ICPE S.A.

Project partners: ICPE S.A. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA TIMIŞOARA (RO)

Affiliation: ICPE S.A. (RO)

Project website: http://www.icpe.ro/ro/proiecte/smartq/

Abstract:

Improving the power factor at the same time as balancing the three-phase loads in the low voltage distribution networks, by using an unbalanced capacitive compensator, is an efficient solution, but well-known only by very few specialists so far. ICPE SA (http://icpe.ro/) participated as the only partner, together with UPT - coordinator (http://upt.ro/), in a project carried out within the PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013–4 (https://www.sites.google.com/site/caeredjt/ - Funding Contract No. 48 / 01.07.2014). Within the project, the mathematical model of such a compensator was perfected, which was then put into practice by constructing a demonstrative experimental model, corresponding to the technology readiness level TRL 4.

The excellent results obtained within this first partnership, including articles published in international journals indexed by ISI, with Impact Factor, respectively the high potential of the profile market, created the premises that ICPE SA (IMM) decided to continue the technological development of this solution. ICPE SA request financial support participating in this competition to start the production of a range of prototypes of intelligent capacitive compensators.

The project proposed by this financing application is coordinated by ICPE SA (CO), with a single partner UPT (P1) and aims to reach the technological readiness level TRL 6. The central element of this second partnership is the transfer from UPT to ICPE SA of the related intellectual property and the assimilation by ICPE SA of the control method of automatic balancing capacitive compensators for industrial applications.

ICPE SA, having the human resources and the infrastructure necessary to reach the technological readiness level proposed, identified the opportunity to introduce in manufacturing an innovative product, significantly improved, with a high potential for commercial exploitation, both on the domestic and international market.

Big data solutions in demand side management enhancing market strategies and settlement for distribution grid operators Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2019-1198 2020 - 2022

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: ACADEMIA DE STUDII ECONOMICE

Project partners: ACADEMIA DE STUDII ECONOMICE (RO); ICPE S.A. (RO)

Affiliation: ACADEMIA DE STUDII ECONOMICE (RO)

Project website: https://simonaoprea.ase.ro/research/bigdata4grid/

Abstract:

Future electricity grids consist in heterogeneous systems with an increasing number of small-scale generators and smart appliances, providing large amounts of data. Hence, the electricity sector necessitates big data solutions and architectures for a performant energy system management. The proposed informatics solutions are particularly important in the current context of the European and national regulations regarding large scale implementation of smart metering systems, reduction of carbon footprint, improvement of energy efficiency and new guidelines on electricity balancing that impose 15-minute market settlement starting from Dec. 2020. Hence, ANRE approved progressive targets for Distribution System Operators, including Distribuție Energie Oltenia (DEO) to install smart meters, starting a new era of digitalization. In this era, DEO is ready to understand the consumers’ behavior and customize the distribution service towards a sustainable electricity consumption. The scope of BigData4Grid is to develop and test demonstrative models integrated into a smart adaptive Big Data framework for Demand Side Management (DSM) enhancing market strategies, settlement and grid efficient operation for DEO. BigData4Grid essentially necessitates Big Data solutions to extract, process and analyse large volumes of data generated by consumers/prosumers from various sources: smart appliances (IoT), small-scale generation integrated with storage and electric vehicles. Also, data regarding the settlement mechanism and market trading activities of DEO will be integrated into BigData4Grid. The objective is to create a modular and scalable web-based prototype, with Big Data, 2 sets of models that should answer to DEO’s necessities in terms of DSM, efficiency and legislative requirements. Briefly, the resources consist in project team’s experience, previous articles, preliminary results, national & international research projects, laboratories and testing environment for BigData4Grid.

Automation in prevulcanization of tyres and assembly line automation Call name: P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET - COFUND
COFUND-ERANET MANUNET III-reTyre 2019 - 2021

Role in this project: Partner team leader

Coordinating institution: ICPE S.A.

Project partners: ICPE S.A. (RO); Technium AS (NO); SINTEF AS (NO)

Affiliation: ICPE S.A. (RO)

Project website: http://www.icpe.ro/ro/reTyre/

Abstract:

reTyre is a modular tyre system consisting of a detachable tread surface and a base tyre. The system allows for change of the tread pattern and surface materials without removing or changing the tyre itself. The method and technology is patented, and reTyre is the first to achieve a fully viable and scalable modular tyre system.

The technology is highly adaptable and suitable for for scooters, motorcycles, strollers, wheelchairs and the likes. The modular tyre system provides functional and environmental benefits, as well as significant industrial benefits. Due to the material composition of standard tyres every tyre is made manually, thus resulting in little scale benefits. Modular tyres separate the production of tread from the base tyre, potentially allowing for full automation of the tread manufacturing process.

Cloudbased Maintenance IIoT Platform for Smart Manufacturing Call name: P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET - COFUND
COFUND-ERANET MANUNET III-CM4SMART 2019 - 2020

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: ICPE S.A.

Project partners: ICPE S.A. (RO)

Affiliation: ICPE S.A. (RO)

Project website: http://www.icpe.ro/ro/cm4smart/

Abstract:

The main objective of CM4Smart is to perform research, development, simulation and production implementation of smart manufacturing maintenance solution based on cloud technologies. The result of the project will enable digital transformation of the production in the direction of smart maintenance and new datadriven production efficiency models for the SME sector. Following the key Industry 4.0 design principles, the project will aim to interconnect

business level software systems with operational data from the field thus

aligning production schedules with maintenance activities. Innovative machine learning algorithms for predictive maintenance will analyse data, identify hidden insights and propose both preventive and optimisation actions before machine failures take place thus aiming at zero downtime, zero defected manufacturing and greener enterprise.

The project will combine deep IIoT technology understanding and project experience from the leading partner ICN-Interconsult Norway, strong R&D capacity from NTU (Norway) and practical knowledge and real manufacturing challenges coming fromtwo production enterprises-ICPE (Romania) and HTS Maskinteknikk (Norway)

end-users Tools to Empower and raise Awareness of Behavioural CHange towards EneRgy efficiency Call name:
H2020-EE-2017-RIA-IA 2017 - 2020

Role in this project: Partner team leader

Coordinating institution: CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS DE MATERIALES Y CONTROL DE OBRA SA

Project partners: CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS DE MATERIALES Y CONTROL DE OBRA SA (RO); ICPE S.A. (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://www.eteacher-project.eu/

Abstract:

eTEACHER concept consists of encouraging and enabling energy behaviour change of building users by means of continuous interventions displayed through a set of empower tools to drive informed decisions in order to save energy and optimise indoor environment quality. These empower tools are a set of ICT solutions that ensures friendly connection in between end-users and building systems, implement continuous behavioral change interventions and provide tailored advice. The tools can be classified into BACS (Building Automation and Control Systems) add-ons and end-user friendly solutions. The BACS add-ons (What-if-Analysis, data processing and universal BACS/monitoring system interface) are responsible for collecting information from the building, pre-processing data to focus on relevant metrics related to the use of energy and indoor environmental quality, exploring potential energy conservation measures (ECMs) and post-processing data in order to present it in a way that can have more impact on users behavior.The user friendly solutions are energy efficiency and comfort advisor apps for end-users devices (mobiles, smartTV, smartwatch, dashboarding). These apps show the ECMs identified by BACS-addons and integrates ICT-based behavioural change techniques such as gamification (games, challenges, bonus system, energy literacy, energy visibility, etc.) according to different roles (visitors, facility managers, owner, etc.) as building users and according to cultural and demographic indicators. An important feature of the advisor apps is that they collect feedback from end-users regarding comfort and satisfaction that are used to customise ECMs and engagement techniques. The project is demonstrated in 12 real buildings located h 3 different climate conditions. The pilots located in Spain are 2 residential buildings, 2 schools and 2 health care centres. The pilots located in UK are an office building and a school. The Romania pilots are 4 residential buildings.

Drone Network for Search and Rescue Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect experimental - demonstrativ
PN-III-P2-2.1-PED-2016-0732 2017 - 2018

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: Academia Tehnica Militara

Project partners: Academia Tehnica Militara (RO); ICPE S.A. (RO)

Affiliation: ICPE S.A. (RO)

Project website: http://www.mta.ro/defend

Abstract:

The purpose of this project is to create and test a technology demonstrator which consists of a mobile drone network of relatively simple agents capable of autonomously cooperate for search and rescue mission in uncontrolled environments. The drone itself is based on a direct-drive wheel concept applied on a diwheel chassis configuration, providing improved running capabilities and standby operation. The robot is built as a chassis with two symmetrical side-wheel direct-drive engines. The choice of the motor assembly allows superior mobility and smaller footprint compared to tracked propulsion or rovers with four or more wheels. The robots can be programmed to carry on long time missions who require a running time of days, weeks or even months. The drive train itself is powered by two direct-drive electrical motors used also as wheels, which provide high efficiency, low noise, non-polluting, and very low mechanical complexity. The use of several robots/drones in an intelligent, self-configurable network is an innovative solution to extend the application area and adapt rapidly to context changing. Each drone will have sensors and communication devices in order to sense, communicate, and reason (independently or in clusters) in order to find the most suitable solution to the new context. From an application perspective, the use of a robot network to monitor the observed environment eliminates the time and resource required by human intervention. Due to its versatile construction and design, the drone network can be used for various applications, such as environmental monitoring and law enforcement.

Brushless servo-motors series utilizing soft magnetic composite materials Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2016-0071 2016 - 2018

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: ICPE S.A.

Project partners: ICPE S.A. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO)

Affiliation: ICPE S.A. (RO)

Project website: http://www.icpe.ro/smc4servo

Abstract:

Due to a globalized market of permanent magnet electric motor, producers have to offer competitive solutions for theirs products. Technological challenges require compact sizes and high torque and high power density. The international market requires competitive manufacturing cost, which lead to a high productivity and effective manufacturing. Additionally, the European Union requires improved energy efficiency and recycling. As a result, the project aims to develop a new series of brushless servo-motors with soft magnetic composite (SMC) materials. Additionally, the series of servo-motors can employ a series of electric drives. Starting from experimental model of electric motors with SMC materials developed by UPB and UTCN, a new series of servo-motors with magnetic core from SMC will be designed, manufactured, tested in real operating condition and validated. The advantages related to servo-motors with SMC materials are: tri-dimensional distribution of magnetic field, low Eddy current and Joule losses, compact dimensions, high torque and high power density and easy recycling. The innovation of this project consist on using SMC materials in design and manufacturing of a permanent magnet electric motor, arising a series of servo-motors with high performance, competitive cost, high manufacturing productivity and environmental friendly. The project may generate significant technological effects through developing of a series of servo-motors based on innovative design and manufacturing process, and significant economic effects through financial exploitation of the new series of electric motor. ICPE will expand its research capability on SMC material used for electric motors and will enlarge its range of products adapted for the new requirements on performance and efficiency.

Thermal sensing bra used for breast cancer detection and locating Call name: P 2 - SP 2.1 - Proiect de transfer la operatorul economic
PN-III-P2-2.1-PTE-2016-0029 2016 - 2018

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: ICPE S.A.

Project partners: ICPE S.A. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); UNIVERSITATEA DE MEDICINA SI FARMACIE (U.M.F) Cluj-Napoca (RO)

Affiliation: ICPE S.A. (RO)

Project website: http://www.icpe.ro/ro/termocan/

Abstract:

Breast cancer represents the majority of new cancer cases diagnosed in Romania. Early detection of the tumor allows an increased life expectancy for the ill. Thermography can be a solution for early detection of breast tumors. The principle of the method is based on the fact that thermal footprint at the surface of the sick breast is different from the one corresponding to the normal breast. Exploiting this correlation, detection can reach cancer cells much earlier as mammographic investigation to give a result.

The partners involved in this project have already achieved important results, in which, starting from measuring the thermal infrared footprint, the position of the tumor is looked after in a tetrahedral mesh, by solving Pennes equation. Physical constants of the breast tissue (strongly inhomogeneous) influence the relationship between the thermal footprint and the position of the tumor. The key that opens the way towards thermographic detection, followed in this project, is given in a paper published by the team members. It is shown that the temperature difference between the sick breast and the healthy one, relative to the maximum of this difference is practically influenced only by the location of the tumor. This result has produced an efficient procedure of searching for the location of the tumor. The detection device and method were proposed for patenting.

In this project the scope is to realize the prototype thermal-bra for breast tumors detection and localization. The bra is rigid and compels breast to fit into the cup. On both cups are mounted two identical temperature sensor networks collected by a data acquisition system. Knowing the geometric position of the sensors and the measured temperatures, dedicated software solves the inverse thermal field and locates the tumor. The device and the algorithm will be tested on laboratory models that will approximate the real properties of the sick breast.

Cost-effective and sustainable Bio-Renewable Indoor Materials with high potential for customization and creative design in Energy Efficient buildings Call name:
FP7-2013-NMP-ENV-EeB -

Role in this project: Partner team leader

Coordinating institution: RINA CONSULTING SPA

Project partners:

Affiliation:

Project website: http://www.brimee.eu/

Abstract:

The challenge of today lies in the accomplishment of sustainable and low-energy buildings, which can combine at the same time the thermal insulation properties with healthy, comfortable, accessible and safe indoor environment. Reduction of the energy demand through the use of insulating materials still remains a challenge for European architects and building designers as well as materials producers. Beside good and consistent thermal and acoustic performance overtime, a good and marketable insulation material should in fact be self-extinguishing, not degradable, unshrinkable or non-settling, safe during handling and installation, low cost and should not pollute the indoor building environment, while having a low embodied energy, proven through LCA assessment. The main aim of the BRIMEE project is therefore to combine the development of better performing insulation materials for improving buildings energy performance and having as final overall objective a significant reduction of buildings operational energy, in combination with the capability not to emit harmful substances and to act as an absorber for indoor pollutants. Our innovation is based on a Nano-Cristalline Cellulose (NCC) based foam, strengthened with Natural derived resin (furan), providing self extinguishing features. An enzimatic approach and protein fusion to the Cellulose basis is exploited to confer to the material additional functionalities from the bulk, such as fragrance release, water repellence or anti-bacteria. Thanks to an advanced processing, the NCC material can be profitably extracted from the waste streams of the pulp and paper industry. Although the BRIMEE product family is applicable for the envelope and interior partitions of both new and existing buildings, most of the impact and the largest market is represented by buildings built before 1975 and requiring retrofitting. This is the initial market to be penetrated in line with EU priorities and recent action plans and directives.

High performance polymeric insulations for electrical rotation machines. Technology and modeling approaches. Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-0792 2014 - 2017

Role in this project:

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA "VALAHIA" TARGOVISTE

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA "VALAHIA" TARGOVISTE (RO); ICPE S.A. (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: ICPE S.A. (RO)

Project website: http://262.icstm.ro/

Abstract:

The concept of this project is represented by the identification of new approach method of the electrical machine insulations and an innovative technological procedures to the insulation improvement.

The insulation of the electric machines represents a main component which can to influence the functional parameters.

In the past few decades, it has been recognized that the safety margins in the design were

excessive and can greatly increase the cost of the rotor and stator. For example, Draper has

indicated that a 20% reduction in the groundwall insulation thickness in a large SCI motor

stator will allow the width and the depth of the stator slot to be reduced, for the same output

power.

Depending on the speed of the motor, the weight of the steel needed for the stator is reduced from 13–33%, the copper is reduced 5–64%, and the mass of the insulation is reduced 12–57%.

These are significant reductions. Since the price of a motor or generator is very dependent on the mass of the steel, copper, and insulation, the stator cost is significantly reduced by increasing the design electric stress level, i.e., by reducing the groundwall thickness.

The research team (partnership) proposes a research project with the main objectives:

• New procedure of the insulator used in electrical machines.

• Knowledge of the oxidative thermal degradation of the electric machine insulating material in the absence and presence of an effective antioxidant;

• Determining/identifying the optimum concentration of antioxidant or synergic mixture that hinders the material thermal degradation.

• Improving/bettering/upgrading the insulation characteristics (impregnating varnishes) by adding antioxidant additives, polymeric materials and new technological procedures.

"Reducing hydroelectric power plant own technological consumption by using energetic microhidrounits that use the kinetic energy of the water from Hydroelectric developments" Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA 2013 - call
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2013-4-0232 2014 - 2017

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: ELECTRA TOTAL CONSULTING S.A.

Project partners: ELECTRA TOTAL CONSULTING S.A. (RO); STRAERO-(INSTITUTUL PENTRU CALCULUL SI EXPERIMENTAREA STRUCTURILOR AERO-ASTRONAUTICE) S.A. (RO); ICPE S.A. (RO); UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO)

Affiliation: ICPE S.A. (RO)

Project website: http://hydro4less.etc.org.ro

Abstract:

The project proposal "Reducing hydroelectric power plant own technological consumption by using energetic microhidrounits that use the kinetic energy of the water from Hydroelectric developments" falls in the priority area "Energy", Research Division 2.1 Sustainable energy systems and technologies, energy security, research topic 2.1.2 Promotion of primary energy structure with a focus on use of renewable sources. One of the priorities of the energy strategy is to improve energy efficiency. Increasing energy efficiency is a major contributor to achieving security of supply, sustainability and competitiveness.

Reduction of energy demand by increasing energy efficiency is a win policy, which besides saving primary energy resources lead to the reduction of greenhouse emissions. The representative synthetic indicator regarding the efficiency of energy use at national level is energy intensity, respectively the energy consumption to produce a unit of Gross Domestic Product. Given that SC HIDROELECTRICA S.A. is the largest energy producer in Romania, providing 30-36% of electricity production in Romania, the largest provider of system services in Romania (80% of total services), thereby ensuring the stability of the national energy system (NES), own technological consumption (OTC) varies between 3 and 9.7% in normal operation and in low water regime OTC may increase to 11.7 to 13.4%. According to Law no. 220 (r1) of 27/10/2008, regarding the system for promoting energy production from renewable energy sources, own technological consumption represents the electricity consumption of a power plant necessary for carrying out the production of electricity.

The purpose of this project is to reduce the OTC in hydroelectric power plants, through the efficiently use of the hydraulic energy from the hydropower development which includes the hydroelectric power plant. The methods are: using the kinetic energy of the water before entering the intake of the hydropower unit when hydropower units are functioning, using the kinetic energy of water in the situation of functioning the evacuation operation of high waters, using the kinetic energy of the running canal (at the turbine exit) and the kinetic energy of at the locks. This kinetic energy, unused so far, will be exploited for electricity production using submersible energetic microhidrounits of type bulb. In this new technology, the turbine and the generator forms a compact bulb shaped system, in which the outer edge of the turbine blade supports the generator's rotor made with permanent magnets. This configuration greatly reduces the physical dimensions in the direction of water flow in microhidrounits, enabling applications where space is limited. The most important advantage of this system is the production of electricity in compensation of OTC of an hydroelectric power plant using the existing hydrotechnical construction, without requiring additional land areas, no environmental risk, having a modular concept, that can be mount grouped at the hydropower units intakes, at the water ejection, or on the running canal of a hydroelectric power plant that is operating.

New Vacuum Low Voltage Compact Contactor Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA-2011 call, Type 2
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2011-3.2-0357 2012 - 2016

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA POLITEHNICA DIN BUCURESTI (RO); ICPE S.A. (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU OPTOELECTRONICA INOE 2000 INCD (RO); INSTITUTUL NATIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU INGINERIE ELECTRICA ICPE - CA BUCURESTI (RO); MEDAPTEH SRL (RO)

Affiliation: ICPE S.A. (RO)

Project website: https://sites.google.com/site/projectnewalc/home

Abstract:

The purpose of NeWaLC project is the development of a new type of Vacuum Low Voltage Contactor which will be introduced in manufacturing in Romania.

As a classical concept, the Low Voltage Contactor carry out air switching arc at atmospheric pressure. This fact determines a lot of functional, economical as well as concerning environment and personnel disadvantages. The contactor we propose, having a compact structure, is a new element, having an obvious prospective in the process of electrical energy distribution and use.

The electric arc quenching process is incapsulated in a minimum volume quenching chamber under high vacuum. The actuator is also of minimum size and the NeWaLC main dimensions are substantially reduced. Therefore the NeWaLC will be a modern scientific and technical solution having a very positive impact on romanian economic activity.

The manufacturing and commercialization of NeWaLC will increase the exploitation safety level of the electric networks that operate in important risk conditions. Such situations are specific in the chemical, oil-chemical or mining industry.

The type of the contactor will meet the most severe conditions of ecological and environmental pollution, also with regard to electromagnetic compatibility.

This project proposes specific scientific research activities, technological design and industrial tests. Also a NeWaLC industrial prototype will be elaborated and put into fabrication.

The NeWaLC project will urge the research and development activities and will determine an improvement of the activity in a series of small, medium and large enterprises that will operate in this domain in Romania.

Besides the positive economic and social effects, the R&D and manufacturing of NeWaLC will give the opportunity to carry out some interdisciplinary scientific research in different fields of activity, slightly adressed so far. This fact will have a positive effect on increasing the training level of young researchers involved.

Hardware-in-the-Loop Modular Platform for Testing the Energy Management of Competitive & Highly-Efficient Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Call name: Joint Applied Research Projects - PCCA-2011 call, Type 2
PN-II-PT-PCCA-2011-3.2-1299 2012 - 2016

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA

Project partners: UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA DIN CLUJ - NAPOCA (RO); ICPE S.A. (RO); SIEMENS INDUSTRY SOFTWARE SRL (RO)

Affiliation: ICPE S.A. (RO)

Project website: http://www.hitech-hev.utcluj.ro

Abstract:

The project proposal entitled “Hardware-in-the-Loop Modular Platform for Testing the Energy Management of Competitive & Highly-Efficient Hybrid-Electric Vehicles” (HiTECH-HEV) has come to existence after several contacts with the industrial partners from Romania and based on current trend of social/economical tendencies at international level.

The hybrid car can be seen on streets nowadays, thus the era of using full electric automobiles is near. In this context, this project proposes the implementation and hardware in the loop testing of a high competitive hybrid-electric automobile. (We would like to recall that the term “hybrid-electric” is related the use of different types of electric energy sources: batteries, ultracapacitors and fuel cells.)

It is true that the idea of having a similar platform is not new, since other companies and research centers from Romania and abroad are spending important funds for testing HEV. Two of these companies have joined Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (the coordinator of this project proposal): ICPE-SA and LMS-Romania. These two industrial actors have already a background in the field of electric/hybrid vehicles and wish to improve/develop their knowledge/products in this field.

Up to know, the scientific community have proposed motorization solutions at low speeds (up to 8,000rpm). On the other hand, our project proposes the study of of the motorization of the HEV with high speed electrical machines (EM): beyond 20,000rpm. Here we will test the maximum controlability speed, for two types of EM. Also, the energy managment and the hybrid source should be carrefully designed/controled for this application.

In order to consider a correct energy flow on board of the HEV, the authors will study also the influence of the auxiliary subsystems like: the steering, the braking and the air-conditioning.

The HiL integration of the HEV will be realized on a software program which will be produced by one of our industrial partners.

Electric propulsion modular system for land vehicles and boats, built in a flexible technology Call name: Dezvoltare Produse - Sisteme - Tehnologii - 2012
PN-II-IN-DPST-2012-1-0002 2013 - 2015

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: ICPE

Project partners: ICPE (RO); Universitatea Politehnica Bucuresti (RO); Technosoft International SRL (RO)

Affiliation: ICPE (RO)

Project website: http://www.icpe.ro/simopel/ro

Abstract:

The resulting product of this project is a modular electric propulsion (SIMOPEL) for sustainable development of land and water transport. The product will meet the market demand within different power ranges for different types of transport systems, such as:

- Land transport: electric vehicles (cars, scooters), industrial autonomous/robotic transport systems (TransContainers).

- Water transport systems (boats, speedboats) .

The concept of modular propulsion system proposed in this project is an innovative concepts for experimental electric vehicles, concept that allows both increased autonomy and propulsion power, according to the specific use .

The target market is rapidly growing, with high growth rates. The product target could be:

- Manufacturers of lightweight two-wheeled vehicles (bicycles, scooters)

- Local authorities for various uses in areas where ICE vehicles traffic is prohibited.

- Carriers or tourism managers in recreational areas

- Manufacturers who want to enter into the light electric vehicles market and want to test experimental models and prototypes

- Administration of natural reserves (such as Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve) who want to equip their boats with electric propulsion

Modular electric propulsion system comprises the following modules:

- Propulsion module itself, consisting of electric motor/generator and control system;

- Command and control module with associated auxiliaries;

- Batteries and recharging control system;

- Power flow management module, including the DC/DC converter;

The battery recharging module, an infrastructure component, will also be developed within the project ("the electric gas station") .

Initial fabrication, testing and final inspection will be performed in the existing technological capabilities and specialized laboratories of ICPE .

The project Consortium entirely covers the necessary technical expertise. The team includes key individuals with experience in engineering technology, people who were responsible for the design, execution and implementation of manufacturing technologies for other like products. The project management group provides managerial competencies required for such a complex process, with applications in many industrial activities. Project managers from each partner are highly appreciated specialists in the scientific tasks assigned to each member of the Consortium. The technical experts are people with experience in designing electrical machines and automation systems.

Electromechanical components for high tech direct drive systems produced by flexible production lines Call name: Stimularea Exportului High-Tech - 2012
PN-II-IN-SEH-2012-1-0005 2013 - 2015

Role in this project: Key expert

Coordinating institution: ICPE SA

Project partners: ICPE SA (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website: http://www.icpe.ro/htdd

Abstract:

The overall objective of the project is the development of high-tech products (electric machines for direct drive) intended for export. Products will be made on the basis of existing patents, as well as on new solutions that will be patented in the project. These are new products, high tech, with high export potential. The goal is to increase ICPE's products competitiveness on the national and international level. Indirectly, the positive results will have an impact on increasing the visibility and confidence in high-tech Romanian products.

In the field of electric drives appeared a tendency of replacing with "direct drive machines" the conventional systems that use electric machines at high speed in combination with mechanical reducers. The advantages are: general performance increase, reducing operating costs and maintenance, energy saving, space-saving, lower noise and vibrations, simple installation, precise motion control, better dynamics.

The products proposed by this project will be carried out using flexible production lines, allowing for fast execution and with minimum expenses of small series of high tech electric machines, having different characteristics.

By carrying out and completion of the project, the traditional product range of ICPE will be renew with new and outstanding products, allowing for maintaining the position of the leader in the field of ICPE. Certification of new methods of production will have effects in labor organizing enhancements.

At the end of the project, the following marketable products will result: 1- a series of direct current torque motors; 2- a series of direct drive rotating electrical machines; 3 - series of direct drive linear motors.

The total value of the project is 9,523 million lei, the duration of 24 months, the term of placing on the market is the end of year 2015. A sum of 0,29 million lei is added that represents ineligible expenses for dissemination, patenting, etc.

AGV-based IIoT platform for intelligent Safety, Efficiency and pRedictive maintenance at factories Call name: P 3 - SP 3.2 - Proiecte ERA.NET - COFUND
COFUND-MANUNET III-AGVISER 2015 -

Role in this project: Partner team leader

Coordinating institution: ICPE S.A.

Project partners: ICPE S.A. (RO)

Affiliation:

Project website:

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