TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION INSTITUTE OF PIRAEUS

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1 TECHNOLOGICAL EDUCATION INSTITUTE OF PIRAEUS Prof. D. Tseles, Deputy President of T.E.I. RESEARCH TRENDS IN T.E.I. OF PIRAEUS Conference Manufacturing Industry and the Regional Economy IAFES & Jianghan University April Wuhan, China

2 Investigation of the possibility of energy saving in existing dc motor driving systems in the Hellenic territory and the quality of electric power in these systems Main Researchers: 7 Engaged External Researchers: 7 Power measurements on applied DC drive systems and harmonic measurements, application of new high-voltage low loss semiconductor switches relying on silicon carbide (SiC) and optimization schemes for the control of DC drive systems and the design/simulation of reduced losses circuits/converters for DC motor systems are considered for saving energy purposes. 2

3 A distributed microelectronic system for environmental monitoring with emphasis on sound mapping Main Researchers: 8 Engaged External Researchers: 7 A distributed microelectronic system for acoustic monitoring of areas of environmental interest based on a wireless acoustic sensors network for the automated generation of sound maps is developed. 3

4 Single-level setup (LAN). Distributed system and local area wireless sensors network. Two-levels setup (LAN-WAN), for wider area coverage. 4

5 Information system for sustainable development Main Researchers: 5 Engaged External Researchers: 8 The proposed research model (Soil Fertilization Model, SFM) is supported by the design and development of an Information System for Sustainable Development (ISSD) for optimal fertilization on soil grown greenhouse vegetables. The ISSD will provide an integrated environment of implementing the model of sustainable soil fertilization. Automated measurements will feed the system in order to: a) preserve and enhance soil and irrigation water quality b) nminimize pollution of soil, water and air c) secure a sustainable production of healthy, high quality crops d) promote conservation of natural resources. 5

6 Novel low power consumption hybrid oleds with improved operational characteristics Main Researchers: 8 Engaged External Researchers: 8 The project proposes the simulation, design, development and characterization of novel hybrid organic light emitting diodes (HyOLEDs) based on a combination of organic semiconductors and inorganic oxides (either evaporated metal or soluble molecular oxides), p-type or n-type for anode and cathode interface modification, respectively. 6

7 Engineering of st ates with in the bandgap of HWV deposited oxides Selection of organic semiconductors - fluorescent/phospho rescent emitters Preparation of modified POMs structures Vapor d eposition of metal oxides Integration of deposition processes to make devices Wet deposition of POMs Optimization through modelling Schematic Project Methodology 7

8 Novel and highly efficient hybrid organic photovoltaic cells Main Researchers: 8 Engaged External Researchers: 10 This project proposes the design, development, electrooptical characterization and modeling of novel, highly efficient, nanostructured hybrid organic photovoltaic cells (HyOPVs) based on a combination of polymeric-organic semiconductors and inorganic molecular as well as metal oxide-based materials. The proposed device structures will consist of solution-processable nanostructured bulk-heterojunctions of polymeric materials. 8

9 The prototype sensor is consisted of a sensor made by conductive fibres integrated into the garment that work together with the other electronic components of the system. The system sends the produced data stream to a central management and control system, which may be located in the same or other remote geographical point, in order to undergo final processing. The whole system is distinguished by small physical dimensions as to not interfere with other components integrated in textiles and clothing and to be used for continuously monitoring of patients, athletes and individuals who are engaged for specific critical work (police, military, aircraft pilots, etc.). Particular attention is given to the extremely low power consumption, so that the autonomy of the system will be at higher levels. 9

10 The system enables data acquisition, buffering and sequencing, and it can be used as a stand alone data-acquisition system. Supported devices include accelerometers for motion detection, IR active-tag readers for location and proximity detection, audio input and output devices, battery monitors, GPS, analog two channel EKG/EMG, two channel galvanic skin response sensors, and skin-temperature sensors. The hardware uses common interfaces to communicate with a wide range of commercially available sensors for monitoring pulse oxymetry, respiration, blood pressure, EEG, blood sugar and CO2 levels. 10

11 11 The integrated telemedicine platform

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13 13 Development of an integrated electronic wearable system for measuring and wireless transmission of biological signals Main Researchers: 7 Engaged External Researchers: 23 The Development of a microprocessor based integrated electronic system for measuring biological signals is the main subject of this project. Design and implementation of a wearable instrument garment capable of recording bio-chemical variables and physiological signals is between the main objectives of this project. The wearable system promises to be effective for monitoring medical treatments. Continuous monitoring of human activity can be reality by means of a special data acquisition system, based on a microprocessor, that can acquire data through sensors that can be implemented using gold plated innovative fibrous sensors that can be integrated in the instrument.

14 Investigation of organic coatings durability on concrete reinforcement corrosion protection with the synergistic influence of corrosion inhibitors Main Researchers: 7 Engaged External Researchers: 5 The protection that offer organic coatings in reinforced mortar specimens is studied, when applied on their surface in combination with hydrophobic means. Moreover, the combined use of the above coatings with corrosion inhibitors and their overall effectiveness against corrosion are investigated. 14

15 Open source platform for wireless sensor networks Main Researchers: 5 Engaged External Researchers: 16 The main aim of the research proposal is the development of an open integrated wireless sensor node platform, which will be available to the academic community, targeting to the research through experimentation and education in the scientific fields of embedded systems, WSNs and smart objects. The general principles of building open-source code will be followed for the development of the platform s software and hardware. 15

16 Sensors Signal Conditioning & Interface Sensors Temperature Acceleration Humidity Ambient Light Current RF Modem (MCU) Microcontroller Interconnection and Debugging Circuits JTAG UARTs SPI bus USB I 2 C bus Voltage 1-Wire Interconnection Circuits Digital I/O External Non- Volatile Memory Electronic Load Drivers Power Supply, e-metering and Energy Harvesting Circuits 16 WSN - Node

17 Sensor Web Concept 17

18 A comparative evaluation of hydrogen based technologies and other energy storage systems for the support of autonomous res-based hybrid power stations Main Researchers: 6 Engaged External Researchers:6 the specific research aims to provide a profound evaluation of different energy storage system for the support of hybrid renewable energy sources based configurations in autonomous electrical networks, with emphasis given on the promising hydrogen technologies, while based on both an experimental and an analytical simulation approach, designation of optimum operation directions for such configurations is the primary goal of the specific research work. 18

19 19 RES-based hybrid installation coupled with an integrated FC-HS unit or a battery bank

20 THANK YOU 20