TV4NEWOOD ThermoVacuum: new process FOR NEW generation of thermally modified WOOD PROJECT ECO/12/333079 BARCELONA - ECO INNOVATION FORUM 2015
PROJECT INTRODUCTION TV4NEWOOD deals with the patented Thermovacuum technology for thermal wood modification performed in vacuum conditions. Thermovacuum process improves the overall wood characteristics without any chemical or raw material additives, so the material and process are absolutely environmentally friendly, and a Green alternative to chemically treated wood The molecular changes in wood structure have a result of: Very high DURABILITY (equal or better to best tropical wood without impregnation) Outstanding DIMENSIONAL STABILITY (swelling and shrinkage reduced over 75%) Certified ODOURLESS (indoor utilisation for parquet, furniture) Natural HARDNESS INCREASED Consistent QUALITY THROUGHOUT (from surface to core) 100% NON TOXIC & RECYCLABLE Expanded usage opportunities enhancing the exploitation of local species
PROJECT ACTIONS Plant Manufacturing Process Fine Tuning Data Collection Life Cycle Assessment Mass Energy Balance Process and Product Standardisation Market Replication MANUFACTURE OF INDUSTRIAL THERMOVACUUM PLANT IPR STRATEGY & PATENTING AT INTERNATIONAL LEVEL PROCESS STANDARDISATION OF 7 ESSENCES PRODUCT CHARACTERISTIC CERTIFICATION VALIDATION OF ENERGETIC, ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS DEMONSTRATION ACTIVITIES & END-USERS EXPERIENCE LUXURY YACHT FURNISHING AND CLADDING MARKET PENETRATION
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PRODUCTION OF 14.000 m3 OF THERMOVACUUM WOOD BY THE END OF PROJECT (SEPTEMBER 2016) AND 44.000 m3 TWO YEARS AFTER (2018) FORESEEN OBJECTIVES 2016 2018 CO2 REDUCTION 470 Tons 1.390 Tons REDUCTION OF GAS EMISSION 1.950.000 m3 5.500.000 m3 REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION (COMPARED TO BAT) 1.400.000 Kwh 4.400.000 Kwh REDUCED RESOURCE CONSUMPTION (NATURAL TROPICAL TIMBER IMPORT) 14.000 m3 44.000 m3 REDUCED WATER CONSUMPTION (COMPARED TO BAT) 980.000 Lt 2.900.000 Lt
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT EXPANDED USAGE OPPORTUNITIES IN BUILDING SECTOR WITH VERY LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION ENERGY CONSUMPTION (KwH) TO MANUFACTURE 1000 Board Foot 5.000 4.500 4.000 ONLY 150 KwH 3.500 3.000 2.500 2.000 1.500 1.000 500 - THERMOVACUUM Drying of lumber Pressure-treated wood Thermowood Glued Wood Composite Wood Acetylated wood Concrete Steel
MARKET UPTAKE FORESEEN OBJECTIVES 2016 2018 N THERMOVACUUM PLANTS 8 14 ENTRY IN NEW TRANSNATIONAL MARKETS 6 EU COUNTRIES 10 EU COUNTRIES 4 OVERSEA ENTRY IN DIFFERENT SECTORS OUTDOOR - CLADDING - EXTERNAL JOINERY (WINDOWS & DOORS) - FURNISHINGS PREVIOUS + PARQUET - INDOOR - HOUSE RESTRUCTURING - NAUTICAL SECTOR TREATMENT COST REDUCTION FOR M3 OF WOOD FROM 40 UP TO 60% CHANGE TO BASELINE COMPARED TO BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES
POTENTIAL BENEFITS & OUTCOMES BEAUTIFUL CHEAPER TRADITIONAL GOODS & LOCAL FORESTS EXPLOITATION substitution of imported tropical timber, with local wood: Ash, Beech, Poplar, Pine, Oak, Spruce instead of Teak, Iroko, Doussiè, Wengè Interiors
POTENTIAL BENEFITS & OUTCOMES BEAUTIFUL CHEAPER TRADITIONAL GOODS & LOCAL FORESTS EXPLOITATION substitution of imported tropical timber, with local wood: Ash, Beech, Poplar, Pine, Oak, Spruce instead of Teak, Iroko, Doussiè, Wengè Furnishing Floors
POTENTIAL BENEFITS & OUTCOMES BEAUTIFUL CHEAPER TRADITIONAL GOODS & LOCAL FORESTS EXPLOITATION substitution of imported tropical timber, with local wood: Ash, Beech, Poplar, Pine, Oak, Spruce instead of Teak, Iroko, Doussiè, Wengè High resistance to atmospheric agents
DIFFICULTIES / SOLUTIONS DIFFICULTIES ESTIMATED REASONS COUNTERMEASURES COMMUNICATION TENDENCY TO INDIVIDUALISM DELAYS COMPREHENSION OF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE RULES Different Languages Cultural differences (SMEs/Public) Not comprehension of causes / effects relation on overall work plan when delaying a task, changing a priority autonomously Wrong initial schedule estimation Changed boundary conditions (resources: economic competences market regulations) Lack of experiences in EU projects Translation of all documents / communications Mediation / shared priorities Very strong effort in coordination, communication, control (Project management) Very tight control & coordination actions Risk Analysis Contingency plan Tight relationship with the Project Officer External coach Documented procedures
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