6 Months Meeting – Napoli, 31 January 2012 6 Months Meeting Napoli, 31 January 2012 AGREEMENT NUMBER: ECO/10/277233 EcoPlasBrick Innovative recycled plastic

6 Months Meeting – Napoli, 31 January 2012

6 Months Meeting

Napoli, 31 January 2012

AGREEMENT NUMBER: ECO/10/277233

EcoPlasBrick

Innovative recycled plastic based panels for building field


AgendaTIME ITEM RESPONSIBLE

9:15 Welcome TRE

Presentation of the workprogram progress for the active WPs:

WP1: Project Management CETMA

Task 2.1: Requirement definition CETMA

Task 2.2: Face sheets suppliers, datasheets TRE

Task 2.3: Supplier identification, testing, purchase

MOTULAB/PANDORA

Task 4.1: First results about Requirement analysis for Eco label and EPD

TRE

WP2-WP4-WP5

Task 5.1: First results of the market analysis and road-mapping

CETMA

9:30

WP6

Task 6.6: Project web portal Task 6.7, 6.8 : First results on presentation of the project, promotion of contacts

CETMA

ACA

13:15 Lunch

14:30 Planning of Next 6 Months Activities

CETMA, with the support of each WP

leader

15.30 Discussion and conclusion All Partners

16:00 Meeting closure


Project logo


Project scope: to promote a new industrial process for eco sustainable building panels

To enable MOTULAB to produce the Ecoplasbrick panel

WP2 Industrialization activities

To design and validate an horizontal and a vertical solution manufactured with the Ecoplasbrick panel

WP3 Product design and validation

To demonstrate the environmental compatibility of the new product

WP4 Environmental compatibility analysis

To exploit ECOPLASBRICK product/process from an industrial and a commercial point of view

WP5 Exploitation and Business Plan

To establish business partnership, involving new European industries operating in ECOPLASBRICK supply chain (end-user)

WP6 Dissemination activities

Objectives Actions

Project Plan

To manufacture two finished

products


CETMA TRE Pandora MOTULAB ACCIONA ACA

WP1 Management 1500 120 120 120 120 120

WP2 Industrialization activities

2500 800 580 4700

WP3 Product design and validation

320 2200 580 1340 3320

WP4 Environmental compatibility analysis

200 2890 100

WP5 Exploitation and Business Plan

2800 120 200 120 120 120

WP6 Dissemination activities

700 120 120 120 240 2010

Plan

Number of hours budgeted


Project phase / Duration of the project (in months)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 60

WP1: Management

WP2: Industrialization activities

WP3: Product design and validation

WP4: Environmental compatibility analysis

WP5: Exploitation and Business Plan

WP6: Dissemination Activities

Project meetings x x x x x x x

Project reports to EACI PR1 IR PR2 LR FR

Project Information Sheet to EACI

X X X X X

Project Webpage/site creation and update

X

5.2.1 1.2 1.4 1.2 1.2 1.5 1.2 1.4 1.2 1.2

2.1 6.1 1.3 1.7 6.1 1.3 6.1 3.2.1 1.3

5.1 2.2 3.1 2.4 3.4.2 1.6

6.6 2.3 3.3 3.2 4.3 3.5

4.1 4.2.1 4.2.2 5.4 4.4

5.2.2 5.3 5.3 6.1 5.2.2

6.4 5.3

5.4

6.1

6.9

6.5Project deliverables 1.1

Work programme: schedule


Task 5.2 – Deliverable 5.2.1

Consortium Agreement

Art. 8 “The Parties expressly recognize that the project results may be granted in non-exclusive licence to third parties,

where this is expressed by the co-owners holding at least 30% of the ownership of the project and in any case involving

Alessia Guarnaccia and / or Pandora GROUP”


WP2: Industrialization activities

Task 6 months result Executor

2.1: Requirement definition Requirement definition CETMA

2.2: Identification of most suitable types of face sheets (skins) and optimization of panel properties

Face sheets suppliers, datasheets

TRE

2.3: Purchase, installation, and start-up of a new industrial line

Supplier identification, testing, purchase agreement

Motulab/

Pandora


Task 2.1

Requirement Definition

AGREEMENT NUMBER – ECO/10/277233

EcoPlasBrick




Ecoplasbrick is a panel made of a mixed plastic waste core with two face sheets of gres, or other materials to be identified. So, it can be considered a sandwich panel. As sandwich panel it can be

tested according to the relevant ASTM standards. ASTM Standard Title

C 273-00 Standard Test Method for Shear Properties of Sandwich Core Materials

C 297-FTS-99 Standard Test Method for Flatwise Tensile Strength of Sandwich Constructions

C 364-99 Standard Test Method for Edgewise Compressive Strength of Sandwich Constructions

C 365-00 Standard Test Method for Flatwise Compressive Properties of Sandwich Cores

C 393/C 393M-06 Standard Test Method for core shear properties of Sandwich Constructions by beam failure

D 7250/D 7250M-06

Standard Test Method for determining Sandwich beam flexural and shear stiffness



External wall claddings

For the time being, there isn’t a European specific Standard for products used as outdoor cladding; however, in order to identify the Ecoplasbrick panel requirements, an analysis of the commercial products used for the same application was carried out.

Depending on the identified material of Ecoplasbrick panel face sheets, the panel characterization according to the reference standard will be necessary.


Requirement DefinitionProperty Note Standards

Regularity (dimensions, thickness, straightness of corners, right angles, flatness)

In order to obtain excellent technical and aesthetic qualities the panels must have identical sizes and thicknesses and ensure a perfect planarity

•EN ISO 10545-2:2000 (Ceramic tiles)

Structural features (water absorption)

Water absorption is related to surface porosity of the material. The porosity degree is a key requirement from which many other characteristics of the coating

•EN ISO 10545-3:2000 (Ceramic tiles)•EN 438-2:2005 (High pressure decorative laminates – HPL)

Thermal and hygrometric features (thermal shock resistance, frost resistance, coefficient of linear thermal expansion)

The thermo-hygrometric properties are dependent on material density

•EN ISO 10545-9:2000 (Ceramic tiles)•EN ISO 10545-12:2000 (Ceramic tiles)•EN ISO 10545-8:2000 (Ceramic tiles)•EN 438-2:2005 (High pressure decorative laminates – HPL)•ASTM D 696-2008 (Polymeric composite)

Chemical properties (resistance to chemical products)

The chemical properties are related to material porosity; the compactness of panel surface aids to improve the its resistance to chemical products

•EN ISO 10545-13:2000 (Ceramic tiles)

Surface mechanical properties (resistance to deep scratches)

The coating must ensure a good surface hardness in order to preserve its original integrity

•EN ISO 10545-6:2000 (Ceramic tiles)•EN 438-2:2005 (High pressure decorative laminates – HPL)

Color resistance to lightThe product must be lightfast when it is exposed to sunlight for extended periods

•DIN 51094 (Ceramic tiles)•EN ISO 4892-3:2006 (Polymeric composite)



Other interesting features for the complete characterization of the cladding are:

Property Standards

Density•EN ISO 10545-3:2000 (Ceramic tiles)•ASTM D 792-2008 (Polymeric composite)

Flexural resistance•EN ISO 10545-4:2000 (Ceramic tiles)•ASTM D 790-2010 (Polymeric composite)

Impact resistance

•EN ISO 10545-5:2000 (Ceramic tiles)•ASTM D 256-2010 (Polymeric composite)•EN 438-2:2005 (High pressure decorative laminates – HPL)

Stain resistance •EN ISO 10545-14:2000 (Ceramic tiles)

Surface burning characteristics (fire resistance, fire reaction)

•ASTM E 84-2011 (Polymeric composite)•D.M. 26/06/84 96/603/CE (Ceramic tiles)•EN 13501-1:2007+A1 (construction elements)


Requirement DefinitionVentilated facades claddings

There are no European standards for ventilated façades but a specific guideline, drafted by EOTA (European Organisation for Technical Approvals), is under preparation; in particular, the document ETAG034 – Part 1 (Edition May 2011) refers the external claddings and associated mechanical fixings intended to be used with a ventilated air space and lists the tests for panel characterisation:

Content and/or release of dangerous contentPulsating load

Dimensional stability of external claddingImmersion in water

Freeze-thawChemical and biological resistance

CorrosionUV radiation



Properties of interest for the market

Main purpose Requirement

Safety

•no crashes•good fire reaction•good fire resistance•no cuts or scratches

Protection and preservation bearing•bearing protection against environmental agents•not to cause damages to covered wall

Aesthetic purpose and visual comfort •to show an adequate look

Thermal and hygrometric comfort •to work together to improve the building energetic efficiency

Acoustic comfort •to work together to improve the building sound insulation

Tactile comfort •not to appear movable or pliable under the hand pressure

Health and cleaning•to preserve the public health•to be washable, cleanable

Maintenance•to allow modifications and the installation of new equipment•to allow easy maintenance and repairs

Quality preservation•to hold out against the mechanical loads•to hold out against the deterioration and aging agents


Requirement DefinitionRaised floors

European Raised Flooring Systems now fall into two main Specification Categories. Those being PSA MOB PF2 PS and the new European Standard EN 12825:2001.

The majority of raised flooring manufactured comes in a standard 600 mm x 600 mm floor panel size and will be supported on steel adjustable understructure .



Raised floors - Mechanical resistance

According to EN 12825 panels are graded by their ultimate loading capacity or Class.

Classes of Deflection Deflection (mm)

A 2.5

B 3

C 4



Raised floors

Fire ratings1. Fire resistance EN 13501-2:2009 2. Fire reaction EN 13501-1:2009

Electrical characteristics:A raised floor can be antistatic, conductive or insulating EN 1081:2001

SoundproofingISO Standard N. 140



Raised floors : Properties of interest for the market

Properties of interest for the market

Notes

Wear resistanceDepending on the intensity of room usage, in order to ensure an economically viable lifespan.

Dimensional stability In order to allow a simple installation of the raised floor

Antistatic characteristicsFloor coverings for raised floors must be antistatic. This means that electrostatic Bodyvoltage must remain below 2 kV.

Thermal Conductivity

Conductivity requirements for raised floors are based on the requirements of manufacturers of electronic equipment. Users and equipment manufacturers often require lower resistance values for:- Computing centres- Radio transmitting stations

Castor chair The Floor coverings for raised floors must withstand the point loads and rolling action of chair castors

Colour consistency For obvious aesthetical considerations.


Requirement DefinitionConclusions : Most important tests on panels

Property and reference standards Skins identification

/panel optimisation

(TRE)

Design (TRE)

Process optimisation (CETMA)

Validation and Technical schedule

(raised floors/ ventilated facades) –

TRE/ACCIONA

Flexural strenght (ASTM D 7250/D 7250M-06)

X X X

Flatwise Tensile Strength (ASTM C 297-FTS-99)

X X

Density X X

Fire reaction (EN 13501-2) X X

Tolerances (EN 12825) X X

Electrical characteristics (EN 1081) X

Thermal conductivity (EN 12667) XX

Content and/or release of dangerous content(ETAG034 – Part 1)

X

Pulsating load(ETAG034 – Part 1) X


Requirement DefinitionConclusions : Most important tests on panels

Tests on the final vertical and horizontal solutions (e.g. ultimate load test for raised floors) will be better identified and carried out in the validation tasks foreseen in the Work Package 3 once designed the bearing structures and the associated fixing elements

Property and reference standards

Skins identification/panel

optimisation (TRE)

Design (TRE)

Process optimisation (CETMA)

Validation and Technical schedule

(raised floors/ ventilated facades) –TRE/ACCIONA

Dimensional stability (ETAG034 – Part 1)

X

Immersion in water (ETAG034 – Part 1)

X

Freeze-thaw (ETAG034 – Part 1) X

Chemical and biological resistance (ETAG034 – Part 1)

X

Corrosion (ETAG034 – Part 1) X

UV radiation (ETAG034 – Part 1) X


Task 2.2

Identification of most suitable types of face sheets (skins)


EcoPlasBrick



Task 2.3

Purchase, installation, and start-up of a new industrial line


EcoPlasBrick



Task 4.1

Requirements for Eco Label and EPD – First results


EcoPlasBrick



Task 5.1

Market analysis and road mapping – First results


EcoPlasBrick



Task 6.6

Project web portal


EcoPlasBrick



Homepage contains all information on Ecoplasbrick Project : description, acronym, contract number, Eco-innovation logo, as indicated by the European guidelines onCip-Eco-Innovation Projects.

Structure of Page:1. Header: Title and Logo2. Horizontal navigation menu with

links to single page3. Content of page

Images are clickable to zoom them.

1.

2.

3.

Homepage


• Links to sections :

– Project Information– Partner– News-events– Publications– Gallery– Contacts– Private Area

Navigation menu


Three types of users:• Visitor• Partner of Project and Officer• Coordinator ( Cetma)

and two types of contents:

- Public (papers, brochures…)

- Private ( administrative documents, deliverables etc.)

Users


• Visitator can view only public content;

• Partners and Officer can view public and private content;

• Coordinator can view and modify all content, and can publish files.

Users - 2


Private information is displayed after logging in.

The login page is accessible by link

Private Area

Log-in


Two sections:-Abstract-Objectives

Two sections are Public

Project information


For each partner can be found :-Logo-Short description-Web site url-Email

Partners


This page listsnews and eventsof interest

Title of news is a link to detailed description of news

News and events


List of documents : - public: visible to all users

- private: visible to authorized users. Documents can be read and / or saved on local machine

Publications


This page contains:

• Contacts

• Form to send request

Contacts


Task 6.7,6.8,6.9

First results on presentation of the project, fairs, promotion of contacts


EcoPlasBrick



COMPOTEC 8-10 February 2012

Fairs


Planning of Next Activities

2.1 Requirements definition

2.2Identification of most suitable face sheets and optimisation of panel properties

2.3Purchase, installation, and start-up of the new inustrial line

2.4 Scaling up of the manufacturing process

3.1 Design of vertical solution

3.2 Validation of vertical solution

3.3 Design of horizontal solution

3.4 Validation of horizontal solution

3.5 Technical-commercial schedule

4.1 Requirements analysis for eco Label and EPD

4.2 LCA - phase I and II4.3 LCA - phase III4.4 EPD Documentation

5.1 Market Analysis and road-mapping 5.2 Exploitation Plan Development5.3 Business Plan Development

6.6 Setting up of project web portal.6.7 Presentation of project’s results6.8 Participation in specialised fairs6.9 Promotion of contacts

Project phase / Duration of the projectWP2: Industrialization activities

WP5: Exploitation and Business Plan

WP3: Product design and validation

WP4: Environmental compatibility analysis

WP6: Dissemination Activities

1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 13-15 16-18 19-21 22-24



Task Dec 2011 Feb 2012 Mar 2012 Jun 2012 Dec 2012 Jun 2013

2.1 Panel requirements CETMA

Closed (to be updated in case of other applications)

2.2 Panel Optimisation TRE (PANDORA, MOTULAB)

Suppliers identification of suitable of face sheets (TRE)

Face sheets samples availability (TRE)

Panels manufacturing (MOTULAB/PANDORA)

Complete panels characterisation (TRE)

2.3 New industrial line MOTULAB (PANDORA)

Supplier identification, technical specification of the new industrial line, testing, purchase (MOTULAB/PANDORA)

Start up of the new industrial line (MOTULAB)

2.4 Scaling up MOTULAB (PANDORA, CETMA)

Industrial test for scaling up of the panel manufacturing process (MOTULAB);Characterisation test on panels obtained with different process conditions (CETMA); PANELS PRODUCTION

3.1, 3.3 Product design ACCIONA and TRE (PANDORA)

Design of vertical and horizontal solutions

Remember : The Eu co-funding for the equipments will be proportional to the period of months used for the action!!!


Typology of face sheets…1) …2) …

Characterisation Tests

Confirmation of Vertical and horizontal solutions to be designed

Information sharing / Decision making


Task Responsible Results Deadline

2.2Identification of most suitable

types of face sheets (skins) and optimization of panel properties

TRE Technical report June ’12

2.3 Purchase, installation, and start-up of a new industrail line MOTULAB Technical report +

Industrial line June ’12

4.1 Requirements analysis for Eco Label and EPD TRE Technical report June ‘12

5.2 Exploitation plan CETMA Technical report June ‘12

Next Deliverables

1° Progress Report to be delivered to EACI with all closed deliverables at month 10, within 30 May 2012!!!



Next meeting??

When: 3 July 2012 ? To be confirmed

Where : MOTULAB srl (Ariccia-Rome) with the industrial line installed