Projekt Interreg IVb "PlasTEP - Plasma based technologies for environment protection in the Baltic-Sea-Region"
The steady rise in emissions causes deleterious impacts on the environment and for the people around the Baltic Sea Region (BSR). According to national and international directives emission control (e.g. for NOx/SOx/VOC and particulate matter) will become more and more important.
The Baltic Sea Region is an important common environmental resource as well as an industrial and trading region. Thus it was declared as a PSSA by IMO in 2005. The development of new technologies for reduction of NOx/SOx, the removal of VOC, other hazardous gases and aerosols is of great importance under this issue. Numerous research activities have demonstrated the possibility of reducing air (e.g. VOC) and wastewater (e.g. organic components) pollution with new innovative processes based on plasma technology. Plasma based technologies for environmental protection and for emission control will be supported to facilitate their acceptance by industry.
Special workgroups with the topics NOx/SOx reduction, VOC/odour destruction and water cleaning were originated during the preparation phase. One of the main goals of this project is to develop prototypes as a practicable proof of the relevancy of the procedure in practice. These prototypes will demonstrate the sustainable reduction of air and water pollution and we will support the acquisition of investments for these new innovative treatment technologies.
The aim of the project partnership is to build up the network with partners from industry and science to share knowledge of the technology in the BSR. This will be a chance for the region to build up a visible technology cluster in applied plasma technology for environmental protection in Europe. This project includes informing decision makers especially in industry and politics about its goals and will support the emergence of spin offs. This project will establish the basics for future transnational and international cooperation.
The application of plasma technology in environmental protection and improvement of human health are especially underdeveloped. Therefore, the project should address the decision makers in industry and society to inform them about the potential of this technology. In addition to the information for the decision makers it is necessary to educate future staff. Therefore this knowledge should be imparted to students, engineers and scientists by international and national workshops, conferences and training courses.
