Q-SUD
Sustainable and intelligent design with quantum-inspired algorithms for high-performance mechanical components.
Abstract
QSUD aims to integrate sustainable design principles with advanced optimisation techniques for the intelligent design of mechanical components. QSUD will leverage quantum-inspired algorithms (e.g. QUBO) to address the design of environmentally sustainable components/products while enhancing their performance.
Details
- Partners: Idea-Re (Lead Partner), KnoWow
- Reference Mission: Mission 4 – Education and Research
- Total project cost: €300,327.00
- Total contribution: €240,261.60
Project objectives
Integrate sustainable design principles with advanced optimisation techniques for the intelligent design of mechanical components. The optimisation criteria will include material efficiency, recyclability and the carbon footprint associated with the production and lifecycle of the components.
Partnership
The core of Q-SUD involves the development of a model that encapsulates both structural integrity requirements and environmental impact considerations of the design process. The methodology will include the following steps:
- Problem Definition: Formulate mechanical design problems incorporating constraints related to structural integrity, material properties and environmental impact metrics.
- Optimisation Model Development: Convert the multi-objective optimisation problem into a QUBO framework using penalty methods to manage constraints and objectives.
- Solver Implementation: Utilise classical and quantum computing resources to solve the models, leveraging the strengths of quantum annealing and other heuristic algorithms to find near-optimal solutions efficiently.
- Sustainability Analysis: Evaluate the environmental impact of the proposed solutions using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies to ensure that designs not only meet technical and functional requirements but also contribute to sustainable engineering practices.
The novelty of the project lies in its multidisciplinary approach, combining mechanical engineering, optimisation theory and environmental sciences.
Source of funding
Project co-funded by the Public Call for the selection of project proposals aimed at granting funding for activities consistent with the Programme drawing on the resources of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) - Mission 4 "Education and Research" - Component 2 "From Research to Enterprise" - Investment Line 1.4, funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU. ICSC Project - Spoke 10, entitled "Quantum Computing". Ministry of University and Research - Italia Domani.
Expected impacts and results
- Design of environmentally sustainable mechanical components/products with enhanced performance.
- Development of a model encapsulating structural integrity requirements and environmental impact considerations.
- Optimisation based on material efficiency, recyclability and the carbon footprint associated with the production and lifecycle of the components.
- Design solutions evaluated through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies, compliant with technical and functional requirements and sustainable engineering practices.
- Advancement beyond the boundaries of traditional design methodologies towards more sustainable and innovative mechanical designs.
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Publication date: 20/04/2024 Last updated: 05/10/2026 14:13