SCENT — Smart Cities EMC Network for Training

Results in brief

Smart Cities EMC Network for Training

The global vision of Smart and Sustainable Cities is restricted by the rapid increase of interference and interoperability problems which occur through the interaction of electrical power with information technology and communications equipment. This interconnected systems-of-systems infrastructure creates a complex electromagnetic environment in which interoperability of the electronic systems has to be achieved. There is an urgent need to conduct greater understanding in Power Quality (PQ) and (conducted) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) due to the changing dynamics of the field. The main issue is the insufficient number of qualified engineers for the latest developments in smart cities, renewable generation and electric vehicles. A highly trained cadre of engineers is required to lead this area. The aim of SCENT was to create a network to train highly skilled engineers through an integrated doctoral training program based on the essential research required in PQ and EMC that can underpin all future technological developments, strongly linked to industry, and bridging the gap between research and industry for translation of new knowledge. Designed into the project were specific innovations with methodologies to optimize the design of power distribution networks inside buildings and industrial plants, as well as transport systems, with respect to compatibility and efficiency in the distribution networks and connected electronic systems. The partners of the network consisted of leaders in these fields and relevant industrial stakeholders resulting in a unique and effective network in Europe and globally. Dissemination methods to realize optimal impact included scientific publications, workshops, training of engineers in industry, and dissemination through newsletters, interviews, social media. SCENT resulted in a strong network of academia and industrial partners to train ESRs into unique engineers needed to solve major problems in the future development of Smart and Sustainable Cities. Several of the ESRs have been offered jobs before they ended the contract, which shows the need for trained researchers, but also that SCENT improved the career perspectives of the ESRs. The training was done via many academic and industrial secondments, but also the attendance of courses from other universities, workshops and international conferences. All activities were disseminated and communicated to society via various channels, such as the website, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Finally, there is a unique collaboration between the three beneficiaries established, as a joint doctoral degree will be awarded once the ESRs successfully complete the SCENT program.

Data: CORDIS, © European Union

Project objective

The global vision of Smart and Sustainable Cities is greatly restricted by the rapid increase of interference and interoperability problems which occur through the interaction of electrical power with information technology and communications equipment. This interconnected systems-of-systems infrastructure creates a complex electromagnetic environment in which interoperability of the electronic systems has to be achieved. There is an urgent need to conduct greater understanding in Power Quality (PQ) and (conducted) Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) due to the changing dynamics of the field. The main issue is the insufficient number of qualified engineers for the latest developments in smart cities, renewable generation and electric vehicles. A highly trained cadre of engineers (a new breed) is required to lead this area. To date no specific doctoral programme in this field is available in Europe resulting in well trained researchers and engineers being scarce.SCENT will create a network to train highly skilled engineers through an integrated doctoral training program based on the essential research required in PQ and EMC that can underpin all future technological developments, strongly linked to industry, and bridging the gap between research and industry for translation of new knowledge. Designed into the project are specific innovations with methodologies to optimize the design of power distribution networks inside buildings and industrial plants, as well as transport systems, with respect to compatibility (no interference) and efficiency in the distribution networks and connected electronic systems. The partners of the network consist of leaders in these fields and relevant industrial stakeholders resulting in a unique and effective network in Europe and globally. Dissemination methods to realize optimal impact will include scientific publications, workshops, training of engineers in industry, and dissemination through newsletters, interviews, social media.

Original text from CORDIS.

Participants

UNIVERSITEIT TWENTE · EnschedeCoordinatorNetherlands
ATKINS CONSULTANTS LIMITED · EpsomUnited Kingdom
EMC-ESD Vereniging · LeusdenNetherlands
ENEA OPERATOR SP ZOO · PoznanPoland
Ekoenergetyka - Polska Sp. z o.o. · Zielona GóraPoland
JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED · CoventryUnited Kingdom
Lambda Engineering B.V. · HilversumNetherlands
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED · LONDONUnited Kingdom
RH MARINE NETHERLANDS BV · SchiedamNetherlands
SIEMENS PLC · CamberleyUnited Kingdom
SOLARIS BUS & COACH SPOLKA Z OGRANICZONA ODPOWIEDZIALNOSCIA · OWINSKAPoland
TAURON DYSTRYBUCJA SPOLKA AKCYJNA · KRAKOWPoland
THALES NEDERLAND BV · Hengelo OvNetherlands
THE INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS, INCORPORATED · PiscatawayUnited States
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM · NottinghamUnited Kingdom
UNIWERSYTET ZIELONOGORSKI · Zielona GoraPoland
Ursus Bus S.A. · LublinPoland

SCENT · Smart Cities EMC Network for Training

Results in brief

Smart Cities EMC Network for Training

Project objective

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