OptiDye Control: Smart Optical Sensor For Water and Energy Efficiency
UFUK AVRUPA Projesi, UFUK AVRUPA Projesi, 2026 - 2028
- Proje Türü: UFUK AVRUPA Projesi
- Destek Programı: UFUK AVRUPA Projesi
- Başlama Tarihi: Temmuz 2026
- Bitiş Tarihi: Haziran 2028
Proje Özeti
OptiDye introduces a multi-parameter,
AI-enhanced sensing and control platform that transforms textile dyeing
into a data-driven, resource-efficient process. The system integrates
real-time turbidity, colour, pH, conductivity, and temperature
monitoring into a ruggedised sensor capable of operating reliably in
harsh, fouling-prone dye baths. Combined with edge-AI algorithms for
drift correction and anomaly detection, and a closed-loop control engine
that autonomously adjusts rinsing and process parameters, OptiDye
enables significant reductions in water and energy use while improving
repeatability and product quality. The project advances the technology
from TRL 4 to TRL 6 through laboratory validation, pre-pilot testing,
and full industrial pilots. Key expected outcomes include ≥30% water
savings, ≥10% energy reduction, >95% signal reliability, and ≥50%
fewer operator interventions. OptiDye strengthens EU industrial autonomy
by reducing dependency on non-European sensors, supporting the Green
Deal, Circular Economy Action Plan, and the EU Strategy for Sustainable
and Circular Textiles. By enabling measurable reductions in resource
consumption and providing full digital traceability, the project
positions European dyehouses for sustainable, competitive, and
regulation-ready manufacturing.