Projects
Developing environmental sustainability & circularity assessment methodologies for industrial bio-based systems Ghent University
The main objective of the ESCIB project is to support the sustainability of the bio-based economy in Europe.
To achieve this, ESCIB will develop assessment methodologies and thus contribute to the standardisation of such methodologies. The
aim is to develop a comprehensive, robust and fully operational methodology to assess the sustainability of bio-based systems at
various technology-readiness levels (TRLs). This ...
Security Architecture for Industrial Control Systems KU Leuven
The goal of this research project is to design a security architecture for industrial control systems (ICS) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). These systems consist of multiple connected embedded devices – often also legacy devices – which are used to control and monitor an industrial process. Clearly, security is of uttermost importance in ICS and IIoT. However, in practice, these systems often lack the necessary security protection ...
Role and prospects for industrial relations and social dialogue in green transition management of local economic systems KU Leuven
This project is aimed at understanding the current and potential role of industrial relations and social dialogue in managing the greening of local economies. The COVID-19 crisis, with the equivalent of 255 millions jobs lost, exacerbated the situation of some regions, economic sectors and population groups leading to an increase in poverty and inequalities and hindering the convergence process, one the main priorities of the Union. These ...
PROGRASS: Polymer Recovery Optimization from industrial GRAnular Sludge Systems KU Leuven
Aerobic, granular sludge could overcome several downsides of traditional wastewater treatment facilities. This research will focus on the link between biopolymer production and granulation. This link will be inferred through a bottom-up approach (starting with pure/co-cultures), with a large focus on in-depth monitoring of different conditions. Additionally, the influence of different operational conditions, such as the sludge retention time ...
Hydrogen Policy Modelling for Industrial Energy Systems KU Leuven
The current energy system models are often limited to a techno-economic analysis, while policy-oriented models typically are not able to take into account the wide energy system scope which is needed. This PhD topic aims to build a new model-toolbox which is able to fill the void with respect to modelling policies on industrial hydrogen production and demand. In a first step, mapping of policies and measures which relate to hydrogen and ...
MPC for industrial mechatronic systems KU Leuven
This research focusses on developing tools to facilitate the use, the implementation, validation and analysis of nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) for nonlinear mechatronic systems. Special focus is on realizing closed-loop properties typical for motion systems, such as zero-steady state positioning errors, low settling times, rise times and overshoot, in addition to the more typical NMPC objectives such as tracking and economic ...
Development and deployment of physics-based digital twins for the analysis of the vibro-acoustic behavior of systems of industrial complexity. KU Leuven
The vibro-acoustic performance of mechatronic systems is a vital aspect of their operation. Thus, it needs to be assessed during both the design process and the operational life of the asset. This proposal aims to develop and deploy physics-based virtual entities called “Digital Twins” (DT) for the purpose of analyzing the vibroacoustic behaviour of these systems. A DT is a virtual duplicate of a physical system, built from a fusion of ...
Validation of 2-aminoimidazoles as biofilm inhibitors in industrial water systems KU Leuven
The aim of this project is to provide a proof-of-concept for the resistance-resistant action of 2-aminoimidazoles (2-Als) as biofilm inhibitors in industrial (cooling water; boiler water, process water) water systems and the optimization of their (i ) activity, (ii) safety and (iii) cost of chemical synthesis.
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