Subsidized projects in 2023.
Project No. 1
Project name: Predictive diagnostics system for switchgear using AI techniques
Project Goal: The digital transformation of power grids including Smart Grid requires the introduction of AI solutions. The goal is to reduce operating costs through early detection of infrastructure performance anomalies.
Project leader: Pawel Michalski, pawel.michalski@itr.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Planned funding/subsidy for 2023: PLN 990,000
Planned project deliverables: PDM module model; PdM methodology; patent application; publications
Project No. 2
Project Name: Development and implementation of methods for controlling parameters of current and voltage sensors
Project objective: Development of methods for reproducible control of voltage and current sensor parameters for MV networks – improvement of power quality.
Project Leader: Alexander Lisowiec, aleksander.lisowiec@itr.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Planned funding / subsidy for 2023: PLN 1,020,000
Planned project deliverables: bench model; drift compensation method; publications
Project No. 3
Project name: Methods and devices for detection of incomplete discharges and voltages in MV switchgear
Project objective: Detection of dangerous phenomena of incomplete discharges and dangerous voltages in switchgear – increasing the safety of personnel.
Project leader: Szymon Czerwiński, szymon.czerwinski@itr.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Planned financing / subsidy for 2023: PLN 970,000
Planned project deliverables: acoustic and optical methods; voltage detection device; publication
Project No. 4
Project name: Ultrasonic extraction technology and ultrasonic extractor
Project objective: To develop a new technologyfor ultrasonic extraction of plant substances as an alternative to supercritical CO₂.
Project leader: Marcin Kielbasinski, marcin.kielbasinski@itr.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Planned funding/subsidy for 2023: PLN 1,200,000
Planned project deliverables: extractor demonstrator; technology; proof of concept; patent application
Project No. 5
Project name: New generation ultrasonic welding module
Project objective: To develop an energy-efficient ultrasonic welding module without pneumatic infrastructure.
Project Leader: Dariusz Kapelski, dariusz.kapelski@itr.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Planned funding/subsidy for 2023: PLN 700,000
Planned project deliverables: Proof of concept; demonstrator; utility model
Project No. 6
Project name: Technology of automatic preparation of analytical sample of coking coal mixture
Project objective: Automation of preparation of samples for laboratory tests of coal mixture in steel industry.
Project leader: Bartłomiej Parczała, bartlomiej.parczala@itr.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Planned financing / subsidy for 2023: PLN 850,000
Planned project results: Sample preparation device; patent application
Project No. 7
Project Name: Development of technology for production of PCBs containing 40 µm diameter blind holes
Project objective: Production of PCBs for high-tech industry using laser and plasma ablation.
Project leader: Dariusz Ostaszewski, dariusz.ostaszewski@itr.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Planned financing / subsidy for 2023: PLN 2,700,000
Planned outcomes of the project: Borehole technology; stand; start of trial production
Project No. 8
Project Name: Development of selective layer sensor technology
Project Objective: Development of sensors for hydrogen detection using palladium thin films.
Project Leader: Izabela Stępińska, izabela.stepinska@itr.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Planned funding/subsidy for 2023: PLN 1,140,000
Planned project outcomes: Palladium layers; sensor model; publications; discussions with AMARGO
Project No. 9
Project Name: Development of new electron-beam vacuum technologies
Project Goal: Soldering, welding and microdetail modification technologies for military, space and industrial applications.
Project Leader: Piotr Konarski, piotr.konarski@itr.lukasiewicz.gov.pl
Planned funding/subsidy for 2023: PLN 500,000
Planned project deliverables: technological procedures; publications; proof of concept