Projects - Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design | KTU https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/ KTU Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:25:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Recycling of waste wind turbine blades using supercritical technology (WTB-SUP) https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/recycling-of-waste-wind-turbine-blades-using-supercritical-technology-wtb-sup/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:25:06 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/recycling-of-waste-wind-turbine-blades-using-supercritical-technology-wtb-sup/ The post Recycling of waste wind turbine blades using supercritical technology (WTB-SUP) appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Transformations international Experience and Research network for Sustainable futures (TransformERS) https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/transformations-international-experience-and-research-network-for-sustainable-futures-transformers/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:46:16 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/transformations-international-experience-and-research-network-for-sustainable-futures-transformers/ The aims of this project: 1) identify what transformation-relevant knowledge is held and by whom 2) understand how the different pieces fit together; 3) understand what the big picture is – what we know about transformations collectively; and 4) identify the missing pieces – understand what we still need to create knowledge on. TransformERS creates […]

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]]> Multifunctional fibre-reinforced plastic composites with MXene layers (MIRACLES) https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/multifunctional-fibre-reinforced-plastic-composites-with-mxene-layers-miracles/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:46:57 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/multifunctional-fibre-reinforced-plastic-composites-with-mxene-layers-miracles/ Fibre-reinforced plastic composites (FRPC) are widely used in advanced fields such as aviation, shipbuilding, wind energy, etc. FRPC structures, during exploitation, lose loadbearing capacity because of local damage, icing, water absorption and other factors. The specific objective of the MIRACLES fundamental research is FRPC with the tailored additional functionality of damage monitoring, de-icing, self-sensing, and […]

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]]> Impact assessment of the Lithuanian transport sector in the case of a military threat to the country https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/impact-assessment-of-the-lithuanian-transport-sector-in-the-case-of-a-military-threat-to-the-country/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:25:59 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/impact-assessment-of-the-lithuanian-transport-sector-in-the-case-of-a-military-threat-to-the-country/ A military threat in a broad sense is understood as a crisis situation in a country that directly affects not only all sectors of industry and the economy without exception, but also the behaviour of the population. Three main features of a crisis are distinguished: the presence of a real threat, the factor of surprise […]

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]]> Mitigating Microplastics Pollution Through Advanced Baltic Cooperation (MICROPLASTGUARD) https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/mitigating-microplastics-pollution-through-advanced-baltic-cooperation-microplastguard/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:46:52 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/mitigating-microplastics-pollution-through-advanced-baltic-cooperation-microplastguard/ The MicroPlastGuard project is specifically designed to confront the urgent and pervasive issue of microplastic pollution, with a primary focus on the Baltic Sea region. The project’s central objective is to address the significant threat posed by microplastic originating from synthetic textiles, which persist in the marine environment, posing a substantial risk to both marine […]

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]]> Developing of structures of flexible solar module and analysis of dynamic processes arising in the operating environment https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/developing-of-structures-of-flexible-solar-module-and-analysis-of-dynamic-processes-arising-in-the-operating-environment/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:46:46 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/developing-of-structures-of-flexible-solar-module-and-analysis-of-dynamic-processes-arising-in-the-operating-environment/ The post Developing of structures of flexible solar module and analysis of dynamic processes arising in the operating environment appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Increasing SAFEty in Nuclear Reactor (Rx) Vessel Internals https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/increasing-safety-in-nuclear-reactor-rx-vessel-internals/ Mon, 18 May 2026 23:25:34 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/increasing-safety-in-nuclear-reactor-rx-vessel-internals/ The most critical challenge in the nuclear industry is the safe long-term operation of existing nuclear power plants (NPPs) and the development of new, safe, and efficient NPPs. Ensuring safety requires effective aging management. The identification of structural degradation caused by aging in the internal components of light water reactor (LWR) pressure vessels will become […]

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]]> Prediction of the environmentally-assisted crack initiation behaviour of materials produced by advanced manufacturing techniques for the safe long-term operation of light water reactors https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/prediction-of-the-environmentally-assisted-crack-initiation-behaviour-of-materials-produced-by-advanced-manufacturing-techniques-for-the-safe-long-term-operation-of-light-water-reactors/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:25:22 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/prediction-of-the-environmentally-assisted-crack-initiation-behaviour-of-materials-produced-by-advanced-manufacturing-techniques-for-the-safe-long-term-operation-of-light-water-reactors/ One of the most important challenges in the nuclear industry is the safe long-term operation of existing nuclear power plants and the development of new, safe, and efficient ones. Ensuring the safe and economically viable long-term operation of Generation II and III light water reactors requires investigating the resistance of metal alloys—particularly those produced using […]

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]]> Plasma-based metal nanoparticle deposition and low-frequency ultrasound mechanisms of action against Prototheca spp. in an antimicrobial environment (Ultrananoalgae) https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/plasma-based-metal-nanoparticle-deposition-and-low-frequency-ultrasound-mechanisms-of-action-against-prototheca-spp-in-an-antimicrobial-environment-ultrananoalgae/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:24:45 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/plasma-based-metal-nanoparticle-deposition-and-low-frequency-ultrasound-mechanisms-of-action-against-prototheca-spp-in-an-antimicrobial-environment-ultrananoalgae/ The safety of ultrasound exposure is essential for the patient’s health. According to the standard of the Ultrasound Society, the acoustic intensity emitted by medical ultrasound diagnostic equipment in the frequency range of 1-10 MHz must not exceed 1000 mW/ cm2. Waves of this frequency are well absorbed by biological tissue, but “too weak” ultrasound […]

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]]> Carbon molecular nanostructures in space (NanoSpace) https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/carbon-molecular-nanostructures-in-space-nanospace/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:46:13 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/carbon-molecular-nanostructures-in-space-nanospace/ The aim of NanoSpace is to determine the abundance, formation mechanisms and astrochemical role of carbonaceous nanoparticles in space. Carbon is ubiquitous in space; from small carbon and hydrocarbon molecules to fullerenes and large but currently unidentified polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, carbonaceous dust particles and ultimately life. The clear identification of C60 in the interstellar medium […]

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]]> Participate in the international scientific conference M2D 2019 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/participate-in-the-international-scientific-conference-m2d-2019/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:44:37 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/participate-in-the-international-scientific-conference-m2d-2019/ The aim of the project is to improve the scientific qualification of the researcher at a scientific event abroad by participating in the 8th International Conference MECHANICS AND MATERIALS IN DESIGN 2019 (M2D2019), taking place in Bologna, Italy on September 4-6, 2019 (http://m2d2019.com/). The activity to be implemented is an oral presentation entitled “Analysis of […]

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]]> Research on Morphing Wing Trailing Edge Mechanisms (KGS) https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/research-on-morphing-wing-trailing-edge-mechanisms-kgs/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:44:54 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/research-on-morphing-wing-trailing-edge-mechanisms-kgs/ Modern aircraft flight greatest efficiency is achieved with only a few operating velocities, which makes them part of the flight be not enough effective. Morphing wing is superior to conventional, because it adapts to aerodynamic environment and ensures that the shape of the wing is optimal all the time. Morphing wing significantly increases overall aircraft […]

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]]> Unstable Reversible Asymmetric Testing-training Device (NERATTI) https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/unstable-reversible-asymmetric-testing-training-device-neratti/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:44:55 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/unstable-reversible-asymmetric-testing-training-device-neratti/ The post Unstable Reversible Asymmetric Testing-training Device (NERATTI) appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Formation of Synergetic Silver/Cooper Nanoparticles and Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite Coatings and their Antimicrobial Activity Evaluation (GOtoAgCu) https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/formation-of-synergetic-silver-cooper-nanoparticles-and-graphene-oxide-nanocomposite-coatings-and-their-antimicrobial-activity-evaluation-gotoagcu/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:44:56 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/formation-of-synergetic-silver-cooper-nanoparticles-and-graphene-oxide-nanocomposite-coatings-and-their-antimicrobial-activity-evaluation-gotoagcu/ The post Formation of Synergetic Silver/Cooper Nanoparticles and Graphene Oxide Nanocomposite Coatings and their Antimicrobial Activity Evaluation (GOtoAgCu) appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Technical Assistance to VATESI in the Field of Decommissioning (Stage 6) – Task 2 “Licensing Documentation Review Services for Solid Radioactive Waste Retrieval Facilities from the Existing Storage Facilities and New Treatment and Storage Facilities for INPP” https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/technical-assistance-to-vatesi-in-the-field-of-decommissioning-stage-6-task-2-licensing-documentation-review-services-for-solid-radioactive-waste-retrieval-facilities-from-the-exi/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:44:57 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/technical-assistance-to-vatesi-in-the-field-of-decommissioning-stage-6-task-2-licensing-documentation-review-services-for-solid-radioactive-waste-retrieval-facilities-from-the-exi/ The objective of project is to provide VATESI with technical assistance for the review of licensing documents related to decommissioning of Ignalina NPP. The main contractor is RISKAUDIT (France). Participating partners are from Germany, Belgium, Great Britain and Lithuania. The review of safety analysis reports and measurement methodologies (INPP projects B3 / 4; B2-1; B2-2) […]

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]]> Commercialization of technology and equipment for continuous grinding of fine amber blanks (Labora) https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/commercialization-of-technology-and-equipment-for-continuous-grinding-of-fine-amber-blanks-labora/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:44:58 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/commercialization-of-technology-and-equipment-for-continuous-grinding-of-fine-amber-blanks-labora/ The post Commercialization of technology and equipment for continuous grinding of fine amber blanks (Labora) appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Oasis of Creative Excellence (Oazė) https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/oasis-of-creative-excellence-oaze/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:44:59 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/oasis-of-creative-excellence-oaze/ The main objective is to create the prototype of creative oasis of excellence. For this purpose to develop a methodology for the change and transfer of the highest competencies of Cultural and Creative industries (CCI), which could subsequently be developed through the other projects. We are talking about development of transferable skills and attitudes to […]

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]]> Participation in the International Scientific Event The ASME Internal Combustion Engines Fall Conference (ICEF 2020) https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/participation-in-the-international-scientific-event-the-asme-internal-combustion-engines-fall-conference-icef-2020/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:45:00 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/participation-in-the-international-scientific-event-the-asme-internal-combustion-engines-fall-conference-icef-2020/ The post Participation in the International Scientific Event The ASME Internal Combustion Engines Fall Conference (ICEF 2020) appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Fracture mechanics testing of irradiated RPV steels by means of sub-sized specimens (FRACTESUS) https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/fracture-mechanics-testing-of-irradiated-rpv-steels-by-means-of-sub-sized-specimens-fractesus/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:45:01 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/fracture-mechanics-testing-of-irradiated-rpv-steels-by-means-of-sub-sized-specimens-fractesus/ The post Fracture mechanics testing of irradiated RPV steels by means of sub-sized specimens (FRACTESUS) appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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]]> Thermochemical treatment of used COVID-19 face masks for energy recovery https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/thermochemical-treatment-of-used-covid-19-face-masks-for-energy-recovery/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:45:02 +0000 https://fmed.ktu.edu/projects/thermochemical-treatment-of-used-covid-19-face-masks-for-energy-recovery/ The post Thermochemical treatment of used COVID-19 face masks for energy recovery appeared first on Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Design.

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