Some examples for cooperative innovation projects between Technical University in Graz / Austria and the local Business A2B = Academia to Business Hans.

Some examples for cooperative innovation projects between

Technical University in Graz / Austria and the local Business

A2B = Academia to Business

Hans Schnitzer

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• SMEs from the manufacturing sector– Food processing– Metal treatment– Textiles– …

• Agriculture and Forestry– Agriculture wastes– Wood processing– Plants with specific ingredients (for pharmaceuticals and wellness)

• Other sectors– Hospitals– Tourism– Offices and public buildings

• …

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AINArguments for business to

cooperate

• SMEs don’t have research and development departments

• Universities do have access to latest knowledge and technologies

• Universities have national and international networks behind

• Universities have the necessary tools (Computer programs, labs, …)

• Good possibility for selecting new employees

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AINArguments for Universities to

cooperate with business

• Students are better prepared for work in industry• Extra income for the University• ??? Extra income for professors??? (if system

allows or favors) • University get well know in business and attracts

good students

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AINArguments for students to write

their thesis in a A2B-project

• Learn how the “Real World” works• Learn that their work has a practical relevance to

the society• Learn how to select a good job in future• ??? Income ???

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AINImproving the material and

energy use in car repair shops

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Eloxal HeubergerElectroplating (Aluminum), 20 employees, ISO 14.000

• Use of spray rinses, longer drain time, daily control of chemicals,

• reduction of the water consumption

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Water recycling and energy efficiency with a wire

manufacturer

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Value added products from solid waste from wine

production (oil from grape seeds)

• Production of oils from the “organic waste” grape seeds

• Feasibility study for the co-production of other valuable products– animal feed– cosmetics– wellness

• cooperation with local farmers, business and administration

• develop the necessary cooperation and networks for the support of small businesses

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AINProduction of fine and bulk

chemicals from green biomass

electricity and heat

Fractionizingraw materialfrom fields

Silo

Aminoacids• Food• Cosmetics• Pharma

Lactic acid• solvents• cosmetics / pharma• bio-polymers

BIOGAS

Multi-product system: sustainable products from sustainable resources

Fibers• insulation• boards• filters, etc.

optional

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167.20

40

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40.13

11

10Milchthermisierung

631.29

Käsefertiger

891.50

Magermilch

167.20

ZWRG

1395.13 Bruchwaschwasser

40.13

Dampf970.12

Käseformen Reinigung

98.31Käsepresse

0.00

Salzbad

0.00

Lagerraum

0.00

Eiswasseranlage

0.00

Entstaubung

873.60

Entrahmung

873.60

Abkühlung auf RO Temp

1417.00

RO Anlage

665.60

Staubkäse

0.00

Molkerahm

0.00

Retentat

250.80

Vakuum Eindampfung

707.40

condensate Ziel: 25°C

74.00

Molke Ziel: 8°C

59.81

Aufteilung zu 9447.24

zu ZWRG

373.24

Aufteilung zu 10

249.89

zu ZWRG

190.08

Solar

Energy efficiency and solar thermal heat for a dairy

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EINSEINSTTEINEINTHE THERMAL AUDIT FOR THE THERMAL AUDIT FOR COMPANIES FOR ENERGY COMPANIES FOR ENERGY

COST REDUCTIONCOST REDUCTION

EXPERT SYSTEM FOR AN INTELLIGENT SUPPLY OF THERMAL ENERGY IN INDUSTRY

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• Holistic vision…• …trough the EYE of Einstein

Demand reduction

Process optimisation

Heat recovery and process integration

Heat exchangersPINCH-analysis

Heat exchanger networks

Thermal chillers and heat pumps

PolygenerationElectricity, Heat & Cold

CHP & trigeneration(engines, turbines, fuel cells)

RES

Efficient heat & coldsupply

Efficient equipment(boilers, burners, chillers)

No use of electricity for thermal processes

Heat and cold networks Efficient distribution(steam, etc.)

solar thermal

biomass

Einstein’s approach An integral approach to energy efficiency

Energy-in-industry.joanneum.at

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Plant:

Tyras

Location:

Trikala (Greece)

Solar field:

1040 m2 (flat plate)

Process:

dairy

Working temp.:

80 ºC

Source:

CRES /

Solenergy Hellas SA

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AINConstructed wetlands for

waste water from food industries cheese

sourvegetables

fish

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AINOptimizing the production

of biogas

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AINWhat we have learned

• It is difficult to build up trust on both sides (Universities and business)

• First small success stories help a lot• First projects will not provide a big profit• Universities have to find a system to reward

A2B-cooperation for students and professors• A2B is not scientific research and difficult to

publish in good journals, since business looks for solutions not for reserach

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AINConclusions

• Cooperation with Universities can lead to a competitive advantage for business

• The cooperation improves the ability of students to work in business

• Cooperation can take place in any field like engineering, management, preparation for audits, environmental protection, new products, quality control,…

• Students can be motivated to work for their country and feel responsible for the economic its development