PROJECT'S MILESTONES
Milestone |
Date |
Comments |
Development of the computer models to calculate the most efficient water, energy and nutrients management solutions |
September 2014 |
The modelling results for water, nutrients and energy management are integrated in a computer model and used to calculate and forecast optimal solution for a sustainable and economic viable INAPRO system
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Design and practical development of the aquaponic modules for water and energy management (filters, hydraulic system, wastewater system, sensors) based on the outcome of the model
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February 2015 |
The modules for water and energy management are developed and optimised on the basis of the model results |
Integration and testing of the developed models for water and energy management and of the hardware and software components in the manufactured site – Abstagen - (taking into consideration the specific solutions for different locations)
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June 2015 |
The models are integrated in the manufactured site. Tests considering specific solutions for different geographical locations have been run |
Installation of different INAPRO greenhouses in rural areas to prove the viability of the concept taking into account the geographical diversity of the locations
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February 2016 |
INAPRO rural demonstration greenhouses are finished and optimised on the basis of geographical specificities |
Tests and validation of the INAPRO greenhouses located in rural areas to check the full functionality of the system
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October 2017 |
Positive results from the tests demonstrate the viability of the INAPRO system in rural areas under different climatic conditions |
Construction of the urban demonstration system at different end-users sites
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April 2016 |
Construction of the urban demonstration system completed |
Validation of the urban demonstration systems |
November 2017 |
Urban demonstration system works and proves that INAPRO is scalable to installations of different dimensions
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Dissemination and Exploitation activities carried out
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November 2017 |
Planned dissemination and exploitation activities fulfilled |
Project completed |
December 2017 |
Demonstration phase completed, final report published
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