Vilnius Gediminas Technical University Department of Water Engineering started international institutional partnership project: Circular Economy – Closing Material and Energy Flows in Industry Efficiently.
Lithuanian-Swiss Cooperation Programme to reduce economic and social disparities within the enlarged European Union, programme “Research and development”.
The goal of the proposed project - is to identify and systematically assess resources efficiency improvement options in selected areas of relevant Lithuanian industrial sectors.
The budget of the project is up to 98 937 euro, from it 85 % is Swiss contribution, 15 % - State budget of the Republic of Lithuania.
Duration of the project is 9 months.
The goal of the proposed project - is to identify and systematically assess resources efficiency improvement options in selected areas of relevant Lithuanian industrial sectors.
The budget of the project is up to 98 937 euro, from it 85 % is Swiss contribution, 15 % - State budget of the Republic of Lithuania.
Duration of the project is 9 months.
The project is carried out by Lithuanian-Swiss cooperation programme “Research and development”. Kaunas University of Technology Institute of Environmental Engineering (KTU APINI) and Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU) in cooperation with University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) aims to identify and systematically improve resource efficiency options in selected areas of relevant Lithuanian industrial sectors.
During this program five Lithuanian researchers will conduct internships, acquire practical skills and knowledge in Switzerland, addressed challenges and problems will be discussed in two thematic seminars and project results will be presented in the final conference performed in Lithuania.
Project integrates knowledge and competence of project participants in several scientific disciplines: engineering, environmental sciences and economy. The cooperation aims to create a competitive advantage, reduce resource consumption and environmental impact by applying resource-efficient and cleaner production techniques as well as physical material, energy, water and by-product exchange methods.
The project will evaluate the material and energy flows associated with production of plastics, non-recyclable products and packages and drinking water supply systems. In many industries materials and energy is a major input. Thus, it becomes an important factor in the efficient use of resources in the context of increasing value of the product or service.
Moreover, the project will generate scientific excellence in the field of industrial ecology for resource conservation, pollution prevention and creation of industrial symbiosis links based on the Swiss partners experience by means of identification of good practices, transferring knowledge (tools for identification of efficiency options) from Swiss to Lithuanian partners, and its application in relevant case studies.
Scientific works
Evaluation of Lithuanian storm water removal and treatment systems and recommendations for improvement. Terms of the project: 2007 – 2010 year. Head of the project Dr. M. Rimeika.
Research on usage of natural sorbents for removal of pollutants form natural water sources. Terms of the project: 2004 – 2006 year. Head of the project Dr. M. Rimeika.
Analysis of water losses in network and measure for reduction of losses. Terms of the project: 2001 – 2003 year. Head of the project A. B. Matuzevicius.
Energetic efficiency evaluation of water and wastewater pumps. Terms of the project: 1998 – 2001 year. Head of the project A. B. Matuzevicius.
International projects
Program of European Union: Leonardo da Vinci Mobility and Pro Water Europe. Restoring Waters in Historical Parks in Zichtau, Sachsen-Anhalt (Germany) and Aštrioji Kirsna, Lazdujai District (Lithuania) under Exemplary Appliance of EM (Effective Microorganisms) Technology. Terms of the project: 2011 – 2012 year. Head of the Lithuanian project part Dr. M. Rimeika.
European Commission program EUREKA. Project „EUREKABUILD“. Terms of the project: 2005 – 2007 year. Head of the VGTU project part Dr. M. Valentukeviciene.
European Commission program Framework-6. Project Enhancing Research and Development Projects to find Solutions to Struggle against various Marine Pollutions – MAPO. Terms of the project: 2005 – 2007 year. Head of the VGTU project part Dr. M. Valentukeviciene.
British Embassy Vilnius Small Grants Project Fund. Project („Environmental Engineering English“. EEE). Terms of the project: 2005 – 2006 year. Head of the VGTU project part Dr. M. Valentukeviciene.
Commercial projects
Evaluation of the gas production during mesofilic disestion using organic flocculants. Client - Kaunas Technical University. Terms of the project: 2011 year. Head of the project Dr. R. Dauknys.
Hydraulic calculation and analysis of Karoliniskes basin storm water network. Client - “Grinda” Ltd. Terms of the project: 2011 year. Head of the project Dr. M. Rimeika
Cost analysis of industrial wastewater treatment at municipal WWPT. Client – Lithuanian Water Supplier Association. Terms of the project: 2011 year. Head of the project Dr. M. Rimeika
Hydraulic model of Alytus high pressure water supply network and water hammer protection measure. Client – “Dzukijos water” Ltd. Terms of the project: 2010 year. Head of the project Dr. M. Rimeika
Analysis of filtre media for low cost biological treatment of wastewater. Client „Arginta“ Ltd. Terms of the project: 2010 year. Head of the project Dr. M. Rimeika
Pressure wastewater network protection from water hammer. Client – “Vilniaus water” Ltd. Terms of the project: 2009 - 2010 year. Head of the project Dr. M. Rimeika.
Evaluation of aeration system for local produced of wastewater treatment plants. Client – “Feliksnavis” Ltd. Terms of the project: 2010 year. Head of the project Dr. M. Rimeika.
Hydraulic model of one Alytus city stormwater network basin. Client “Dzukijos water” Ltd. Terms of the project: 2009 year. Head of the project Dr. M. Rimeika.
Evaluation of sludge digestion tank material at Vilnius WWTP proposed by WTE Wassertechnik GmbH ir Cambi AS. Client „GreenWorks Industry“ Ltd. Terms of the project: 2009 year. Head of the project Dr. M. Rimeika.
Analysis of aeration systems at small wastewater treatment plants. Client – “Feliksnavis” Ltd. Terms of the project: 2009 year. Head of the project Dr. M. Rimeika.
Expert services for evaluation of existing wastewater treatment plants in Lithuania. Clients – Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania. Terms of the project: 2007 – 2008 year. Head of the project Dr. M. Rimeika.
Hydraulic modeling of wastewater network at Vilnius city. Client – “Vilniaus water” Ltd. Terms of the project: 2007 – 2008 year. Head of the project Dr. M. Rimeika.
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