Innovation through Research and Development
The involvement in varied research projects forms the basis for state-of-the-art science and technology and corresponding engineering. Therefore, GICON continually participates in numerous projects. Furthermore, GICON possesses cooperative agreements with several research institutions.
Contact
Oliver Schwamberger, Dipl. Business
+49 351 47878-63 
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Research Projects
Algorithm for identification of contaminant layers through analysis of the temporal gradient of the concentration during sampling, taking into account the depth-dependant permeability and availability of phase. |
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Analysis and evaluation of implemented groundwater remediations in Germany; derivation and application of a method for the evaluation of the effectiveness of the remediation measures; development of a database system. |
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Formulation of an affordable and practical natural attenuation-based technique primarily for the remediation of monoaromatic-impacted aquifers. |
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Development and testing of methodical approaches for the quantification and stimulation of natural contaminant reduction potential; evaluation of a possible application of an ENA approach as an efficient remediation measure; concept for the long-term monitoring of NA/ENA processes. |
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Formulation of the scientific and methodic fundamentals for the derivation of optimal groundwater remediation concepts during the application of NA and ENA approaches in connection with a source remediation. |
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Derivation and application of an investigational strategy for landfill explorations in Thailand with the focal point of the investigation being the hazards in the area of the site on the one hand, and a possible utilization of the landfill gas on the other hand. |
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Formulation of the fundamentals for the monetary evaluation of the invasive impacts to contruction materials from contaminated groundwater gas emmissions (use within the framework of valuations of contaminated properties) |
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Transformation of a new two-step process for controllable and process-stabile energy generation from renewable raw materials in a marketable and competitive biogas plant; erection of a pilot plant. |
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Verification of the suitability of biological hydrolysis as an upstream facility for less-than-capacity wastewater treatement plants as well as their optimization on an individual basis; examination of the optimal application of various substrates |
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Fundamentals for the determination of the reduction in current market value of contaminated properties and the resulting environmental, politico-ecomomic, and financial consequences.
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Expansion with regards to SäGEP content and methodology concepts; development of database software as the basic tool for energy consultants during development of the SäGEP; development of a training concept for energy consultants; implementation and professional monitoring of the test-run |
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Derivation of computation programs for explosive atmospheres in connection with the stress release of high-speed valves on river barges |
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Assembly of the process model; validation of the model, and contribution to the process optimization for a novel production technique at a raw material production plant |
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Energetic- and material-coupled application of whole hemp plants through a biogas process with subsequent processing of the fibers and shives for application as an aggregate. |
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Construction of a server-based, modular plant management system for all company structures and branches, with the core functions of structure administration, detailed data management, and activity oversight |
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Formulation of a method for the determination of contaminant discharge characteristics atold chemical waste disposal areas; investigation of various leaching processes. |
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Development of an Integrated Management System (IMS) for the derivation of contaminated site remediation strategies, with large-scale groundwater contamination as the focal point. |
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Utilization of geothermal energy potential for the energetic optimization of existing commercial real estate - technological development and economical, ecological, and legal impact assessments, planning and realization |
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Examination of optimal process circuit configurations for hydrolysis during thermophilic operation; optimization of heat management and parasitic energy use in the entire process; optimization of feedstock post-treatment |
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Development of a programming system for the systematic acquisition and quality assurance of groundwater monitoring data, for quality assurance of groundwater monitoring wells, and for the derivation of operational plans for monitoring networks
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Development of an affordable and practical, natural attenuation-based in-situ method for the remediation of primarily monoaromatic-contaminated aquifers (Phase 2). On-site test and derivation of recommendations for the use of the method at other locations
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Planning concept and software for utilization optimization of available sites as renewable energy locations |
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Development of a practical method for the simplification of logistics at mass log assortments in reference to the dissemination of information with assistance from RFID technology
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Derivation of a site-specific operational and long-term monitoring concept for EGR with inclusion of the legal and safety boundary conditions; exploration, monitoring, and evaluation of the hydrogeologic and hydrochemical parameters at the EGR location
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Impact assessment for uncontrolled release of carbon dioxide (and possibly natural gas) during the use of CO2 for EGR purposes; risk evaluation, project managment
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Conception, planning, realization, and assessment of a leak test for the examination of the dispersal of CO2 in near-surface groundwater aquifers |
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Creation of evaluation standards for brownfields and contaminated sites on the basis of bioavailability of contaminants in soil GICON tasks: compilation of utilization concepts for the location, creation of a financing model
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GICON tasks: arrangement and monitoring of the sampling, preparation of the process data, consultation with R&D partners and monitoring of the results evaluation
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Energetic utilization of incoming glycerine, a by-product of biodiesel production, in a biogas plant using the GICON Process. Process design, pilot plant.
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Adaptation and application of innovate methods for investigation of soil and groundwater contamination at principally oil-contaminated sites in Brazil |
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GICON tasks: development of a model-supported method for CO2 supply during the cultivation of microalgae in photobioreactors |
Link to project site BMBF/DLR