WP2 – Holistic monitoring and data-acquisition solutions
Key achievements:
- The development of Smart Sensor Prototype is finished
- Progress in deployment of local platforms at the demo sites
- The naming exercise for unified naming of signals at the demo sites is finished
- Progress in development of uniform part of the edge layer
M24 – M30 targets:
- Deployment and testing of Smart Sensor Prototype at Fraunhofer IWU
- Finish deployment of local platforms
- Finish development of uniform part of the edge layer
- Data transfer to ECOFACT platform from all demos
WP3 – Holistic monitoring and data-acquisition solutions
Key achievements:
- Modelling of seven production lines for Tofaş
- Modelling of four production lines for Gullón
- Integration of the OptimiST tool by RINA-C (industrial energy flexibility) into the Digital Twin Platform (DTP)
- First integration of the LINKS tool (industrial energy disaggregation) into the DTP
- First Kafka test to receive real-time data from the Data Broker in Athenian Brewery
- Development of statistical Predictive Maintenance Model (PdM) based on equipment exponential degradation profile. Model training based on historical data of a similar component to the one to be analysed in AB demo.
Deliverables submitted:
- D3.8 – ECOFACT Digital Twin Platform (CO)
M24 – M30 targets:
- Complete the digital twins of the demo sites
- Finish the development of the energy and resource tools
- Implement the communication with the Data Broker
- Generate synthetic data for PdM model based on demos’ experience, and update the developed model accordingly.
WP4 – Dynamic LCA/LCCA module and value chain data integrations
Key achievements:
- The Supply chain collaboration service (SCCS) use case for Arcelik has been detailed and a draft deliverable has been prepared (D4.2). The goal of the SCCS is to include dynamic data bout energy and water consumptions from one of Arcelik’s suppliers.
- LCA/LCC baseline models for all four demos further refined through internal review
- LCA/LCC baseline models have been adapted with the dynamic assessment in mind, based on which dynamic data points are expected from the field.
- The approach that will be followed for the sensitivity analysis of LCA/LCC results as part of task 4.4 has been prepared
- Conference presentations at Global Sustainable Manufacturing Conference and EcoBalance
Deliverables submitted:
M24 – M30 targets:
- Complete deliverable D4.6 in which the methodological approach and modelling decisions made for the LCA/LCC models will be documented, along with baseline LCA/LCC results (D4.6)
- Perform and document sensitivity analysis (D4.5)
- Clarify and implement use case for AHP algorithm (D4.4)
WP5 – ECOFACT platform and ICT framework development
Key achievements:
- Implementation and deployment on the cloud of the ECOFACT data broker to be used by ECOFACT partners, integration of the Athenian Brewery factory with access to real-time data
- Implementation of the DSS core features and of rule-based applications to be used for Athenian Brewery and TOFAS use cases
- Implementation of the first version of the UI/dashboard
- Cybersecurity risk analysis and safeguard specification completed for all the ECOFACT components
- Publication and presentation of a scientific paper in IEEE 8th World Forum on Internet of Things (click to view paper)
M24 – M30 targets:
- Refinement of the ECOFACT common data model to promote interoperability among the ECOFACT components
- Interconnection of all the pilot sites with ECOFACT platform components, through the Data Broker, for real-time and historical data
- Release of new versions of the DSS and of the UI/Dashboard
- Implementation and test of the applicable safeguards and release of a final safe by design architecture
- Start of the integration of the components of the ECOFACT platform
WP6 – Demonstration
Key achievements:
- Monitoring Software & Sensors in acquisition;
- Building-up of a factory hub for unified external access;
- Implementation of MQTT – interface in Plant Simulation;
- Excel template provided to all demos related to monitoring hardware to be purchased (potential dates of purchasing & delays).
M24 – M30 targets:
- Installation of smart sensors
- Adaption of Digital Models – Test of eniBric module for E3 factory;
- Update of time framework for the new equipment to be purchased;
- DSS requirements (e.g., potential models related to energy flexibility);
- Monitoring plan in line with Dashboard and KPIs to be evaluated.
WP7 – Standardization, certification and regulation of energy efficient manufacturing
Key achievements:
- Identification of the main standardization technical bodies related to ECOFACT Project at European and international level;
- Standards mapping to different WP in the project;
- Identification on barriers/obstacles, in complying with regulatory instruments on Energy Efficiency (EE) and Life Cycle Sustainability (LCS);
- Definition of a first approach for a third-party certification scheme for a Sustainable Manufacturing Management System (SmMS),
Deliverables submitted:
- D7.1 Report on the standardization landscape and applicable standards (PU) – Click to view
- D7.2 Report on framework analysis for sustainable manufacturing certification (PU) – Click to view
- D7.3 Regulatory framework analysis (PU) – Click to view
M24 – M30 targets:
- Interaction with standardization system
- Analysis of standardization potential of ECOFACT results
- Definition of a Sustainable Manufacturing Management System (SmMS) (Requirements and KPIs)
WP8 – Replication and Exploitation
Key achievements:
- Update of the list of Key Exploitable Results (KERs)
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL) assessment of Key Exploitable Results (KERs)
- Prioritization of Exploitable Results
- Preliminary definition of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) protection measures and intentions
- First Exploitation workshop
Deliverables submitted:
- D8.6 First ECOFACT Exploitation Plan: KERs characterized and IPR manual (CO)
M24 – M30 targets:
- Start of feasibility studies in Early Adopter industrial cases
- Start of the impact assessment of the ECOFACT approach from a replication perspective
- Start of elaboration of exploitation paths and business models
- Further characterization of the results selected during the workshop and start of risk analysis
