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Superconductors for efficient wind power plants
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EU project SUPRAPOWER: KIT researchers develop cooling system for novel generator
This press release is available in German.
Wind power will make a major contribution to the energy turnaround. Efficient power generation by means of offshore power plants requires powerful, reliable generators that do not cause disproportionately high logistic efforts and do not require complex foundations. Using generators with superconductors, performance can be increased to 10 MW while at the same time reducing the units' weights and sizes. Besides, superconducting generators can be built with less than one hundredth of the quantity of rare earths required for manufacturing the currently most frequently used permanent magnet generator. Superconduction, hence, allows setting up of efficient, robust, and compact wind power plants at reduced building, operating, and maintenance costs.
It is the objective of the EU-supported project SUPRAPOWER (SUPerconducting, Reliable, lightweight, And more POWERful offshore wind turbine) to use the high potential of supraconduction for expansion of wind power. In the four-year project that has started now nine partners from industry and science cooperate under the coordination of Fundacin Tecnalia Research & Innovation, Spain. Together, the partners develop a wind power plant with direct-drive superconducting generator. The innovative direct drive, in addition, reduces transport and maintenance costs and extends the service life of the turbine.
The Cryogenic Engineering Division at KIT's Institute for Technical Physics (ITEP) contributes the cooling system: Below a certain temperature, superconductors have no electrical resistance and conduct electricity without loss. To ensure proper operation of the superconducting generator, the coils must be cooled below this so-called transition temperature. The researchers at ITEP are developing a rotating low-loss cryostat that cools down the superconducting coils to 20 Kelvin (minus 253.15 C) through pure heat conduction by means of small Gifford-McMahon coolers provided by the project partner Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum. "Since the cooling performance of such coolers is limited, we must ensure that heat between them and the superconducting coils is conducted well. Besides, we must consider the influence of rotation on the heat pipes we may use. On the other hand, the cryostat needs a highly effective thermal insulation," explains Head of the Cryogenic Engineering Division Dr. Holger Neumann. Work on the cooling system translates the findings from fundamental research to practice and, hence, is most attractive to young scientists.
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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is one of Europe's leading energy research establishments. Research, education, and innovation at KIT foster the energy turnaround and reorganization of the energy system in Germany. KIT links excellent competences in engineering and science with know-how in economics, the humanities, and social science as well as law. The activities of the KIT Energy Center are organized in seven topics: Energy conversion, renewable energies, energy storage and distribution, efficient energy use, fusion technology, nuclear power and safety, and energy systems analysis. Clear priorities lie in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable energies, energy storage technologies and grids, electromobility, and enhanced international cooperation in research.
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is a public corporation according to the legislation of the state of Baden-Wrttemberg. It fulfills the mission of a university and the mission of a national research center of the Helmholtz Association. KIT focuses on a knowledge triangle that links the tasks of research, teaching, and innovation.
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Public release date: 4-Jan-2013[ | E-mail |
Share ] Contact: Monika Landgraf
presse@kit.edu
49-721-608-47414
Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres
EU project SUPRAPOWER: KIT researchers develop cooling system for novel generator
This press release is available in German.
Wind power will make a major contribution to the energy turnaround. Efficient power generation by means of offshore power plants requires powerful, reliable generators that do not cause disproportionately high logistic efforts and do not require complex foundations. Using generators with superconductors, performance can be increased to 10 MW while at the same time reducing the units' weights and sizes. Besides, superconducting generators can be built with less than one hundredth of the quantity of rare earths required for manufacturing the currently most frequently used permanent magnet generator. Superconduction, hence, allows setting up of efficient, robust, and compact wind power plants at reduced building, operating, and maintenance costs.
It is the objective of the EU-supported project SUPRAPOWER (SUPerconducting, Reliable, lightweight, And more POWERful offshore wind turbine) to use the high potential of supraconduction for expansion of wind power. In the four-year project that has started now nine partners from industry and science cooperate under the coordination of Fundacin Tecnalia Research & Innovation, Spain. Together, the partners develop a wind power plant with direct-drive superconducting generator. The innovative direct drive, in addition, reduces transport and maintenance costs and extends the service life of the turbine.
The Cryogenic Engineering Division at KIT's Institute for Technical Physics (ITEP) contributes the cooling system: Below a certain temperature, superconductors have no electrical resistance and conduct electricity without loss. To ensure proper operation of the superconducting generator, the coils must be cooled below this so-called transition temperature. The researchers at ITEP are developing a rotating low-loss cryostat that cools down the superconducting coils to 20 Kelvin (minus 253.15 C) through pure heat conduction by means of small Gifford-McMahon coolers provided by the project partner Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum. "Since the cooling performance of such coolers is limited, we must ensure that heat between them and the superconducting coils is conducted well. Besides, we must consider the influence of rotation on the heat pipes we may use. On the other hand, the cryostat needs a highly effective thermal insulation," explains Head of the Cryogenic Engineering Division Dr. Holger Neumann. Work on the cooling system translates the findings from fundamental research to practice and, hence, is most attractive to young scientists.
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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is one of Europe's leading energy research establishments. Research, education, and innovation at KIT foster the energy turnaround and reorganization of the energy system in Germany. KIT links excellent competences in engineering and science with know-how in economics, the humanities, and social science as well as law. The activities of the KIT Energy Center are organized in seven topics: Energy conversion, renewable energies, energy storage and distribution, efficient energy use, fusion technology, nuclear power and safety, and energy systems analysis. Clear priorities lie in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable energies, energy storage technologies and grids, electromobility, and enhanced international cooperation in research.
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is a public corporation according to the legislation of the state of Baden-Wrttemberg. It fulfills the mission of a university and the mission of a national research center of the Helmholtz Association. KIT focuses on a knowledge triangle that links the tasks of research, teaching, and innovation.
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Grand Luxxe Announces the Grand Opening of the Santuario ...
NUEVO VALLARTA, MEXICO. (JANUARY 3, 2013) ? Grand Luxxe, a premiere Grupo Vidanta luxury resort located in Mexico?s most desirable beaches, today announced an addition to its Nuevo Vallarta location ? the stunning new Santuario entertainment center, now serving guests daily from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. Santuario now serves as the main entrance into the Nuevo Vallarta community of resorts.
The recently debuted breathtaking facility features a unique combination of an intimate setting within a space that both simultaneously conveys the feeling of being inside and outside. Sunlight streams in during daylight hours when guests can enjoy coffee, fruits and pastries. Nighttime brings exotic cocktails and appetizers under the stars.
Guests are invited to the Cultural Session each day at 5:30 p.m., where presentations on Mexican traditions and culture are presented. At 7:30 p.m. daily the Ballroom Hour takes place in the Santuario, and guests are invited to participate in dancing lessons under the stars. Nightly highlights at Santuario include tributes to famous singers like Tina Turner and Diana Ross, live concerts, a sand artist from Russia, a dancing duet from the Ukraine, DJ sessions and more. Live entertainment and DJs will be on hand each evening to keep guests entertained late into the night.
The huge structure, under palapa roofs, is situated in the center of the Nuevo Vallarta resort across from The Grand Bliss. ?We envisioned a place where guests could gather and socialize,? said Director of Entertainment El Kadri. ?Santuario has exceeded our wildest dreams. Not only does it provide guests with a central area in which to be engaged, entertained and educated, but it does so in the most spectacular setting imaginable.
?Santuario continues to demonstrate our deep and ongoing commitment to our clients that we will never rest in our quest to deliver the ultimate vacation experience.?
The Nuevo Vallarta resort is one of the top vacation destinations in the world, featuring Grupo Vidanta luxury vacation brands such as Grand Luxxe, The Grand Bliss, The Grand Mayan and Mayan Palace.
Since its unveiling, Grand Luxxe has set the bar for personalized luxury travel in the affluent vacation segment. Sumptuous suites and villas provide between 2,300 and 3,000 square feet of room, among the largest in the resort industry. Accommodations at the Grand Luxxe spare no details and include custom marble flooring, fine accents, rich wood furnishings and luxurious upholstery. Bathrooms exude an air of luxury befitting a spa and offer guests a place to unwind in the free standing tubs.
Modern amenities abound including private plunge pools on the balcony, private butler service for each floor, 50-inch flat panel televisions, Wi-Fi Internet access, Blu-ray players, in-room Jacuzzi and 24-hour room service, personalized transportation and medical service. Grand Luxxe pamper its visitors with full health spas and fitness centers, a unique Kid?s Club camp experience and a world-class Nicklaus-design 18-hole golf course that is a delight for pros and casual players alike.
Learn more about Grand Luxxe by visiting us at www.grandluxxe.com.
About Grupo Vidanta
Grupo Vidanta was founded in 1974 and has evolved for more than 35 years into one of Mexico?s leading developers of hotels and resorts, golf courses, vacation ownership, and tourism infrastructure, including Mexico?s first privately built and owned international airport at Puerto Pe?asco. For American travelers, Grupo Vidanta offers a choice of full-service luxury beach resorts in Mexico?s finest beaches, under the Grand Luxxe, The Grand Bliss, Ocean Breeze, Sea Garden, Mayan Palace and The Grand Mayan brands. In the near future, new hospitality brands will include The Bliss and Mansions of the World. Grupo Vidanta?s Mayan Island has built and sold over 2,000 second homes. For further information visit www.grupovidanta.com
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Michele Norris takes new role at NPR after break
WASHINGTON (AP) ? NPR says Michele Norris is returning to the network in a new role after a leave of absence from the afternoon news show "All Things Considered."
Norris stepped down from the show in October 2011 when her husband took a senior role in President Barack Obama's re-election campaign. NPR says Norris will return to the network as a host and special correspondent. She will focus in part on fostering conversations about race with "The Race Card Project," which she has developed while on sabbatical.
NPR says Audie Cornish will remain as co-host of "All Things Considered," replacing Norris. Rachel Martin will be the permanent host of "Weekend Edition Sunday," replacing Cornish.
Norris joined NPR in 2002 to host "All Things Considered." She will return to the air in February.
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Despite Settlement, Toyota Wrongful Death Lawsuits Speed Toward ...
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As reported this week in the Tampa Bay Times, Toyota has agreed to a record-setting $1 billion settlement of some claims, but the vehicle manufacturer has not yet settled pending wrongful death lawsuits based on automobile defects that caused some Toyota vehicles to accelerate out of control, injuring and killing drivers, passengers, and other innocent motorists.
These wrongful death lawsuits were filed against Toyota as products liability claims, beginning with a horrifying wrongful death accident, in which a man and his family died after their Toyota car accelerated uncontrollably to speeds over 120 mph, wrecked into other vehicles, rolled repeatedly, and then burned.? Following that highly-publicized accident, Toyota began a massive product recall, and injury and wrongful death claims began to arise across the nation and here in Florida.? In Del Ray Beach, a pedestrian was reportedly killed by a Toyota car?s sudden acceleration as a driver backed it out of a parking spot.
In a products liability wrongful death lawsuit, the designer or manufacturer of a product can be held liable when a design defect, manufacturing defect, or faulty warnings/instructions for using the product cause personal injury or wrongful death.? The settlement reported this week dealt only with claims of lost vehicle value resulting from the highly-notorious defects and recalls, but class-action wrongful death lawsuits based on Toyota accidents are still set to go to trial in February, 2013.
If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a Tampa motor vehicle accident, you should seek immediate legal advice from an experienced Tampa personal injury attorney.? The Brooks Law Group has offices in Tampa, Lakeland, and Winter Haven, and we offer highly-competent, knowledgeable Florida personal injury attorneys with a record of success spanning Florida injury and death cases from the simplest to the most complex.
Call us now at 1-888-WE-MEAN-IT (888-936-3264), for a free consultation with an aggressive, seasoned Tampa personal injury attorney who can offer the help you need in handling your Florida personal injury or wrongful death claim.? WE MEAN BUSINESS.
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Former Michigan Gov. Granholm leaving Current TV
In this Dec 10, 2010 file photo, former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm talks during a year-end interview at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. Granholm says she soon will leave Current TV, where she has hosted a public affairs program for the past year. Granholm made the announcement in a Facebook post late Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, the same day it was revealed that Pan-Arab news channel Al-Jazeera has acquired Current TV. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
In this Dec 10, 2010 file photo, former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm talks during a year-end interview at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich. Granholm says she soon will leave Current TV, where she has hosted a public affairs program for the past year. Granholm made the announcement in a Facebook post late Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, the same day it was revealed that Pan-Arab news channel Al-Jazeera has acquired Current TV. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
LANSING, Mich. (AP) ? Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm says she soon will leave Current TV, where she has hosted a public affairs program for the past year.
Granholm made the announcement in a Facebook post late Wednesday, the same day it was revealed that Pan-Arab news channel Al-Jazeera has acquired Current TV.
In the post, Granholm says her "agreement with Current was for the duration of the election (and the sale)." She says "The War Room" will air "for the next few weeks through the transition, but after that" she plans to go "back to teaching, speaking and other things."
Granholm spokeswoman Liz Boyd says the ex-governor would have no additional comment on the move.
Granholm is a Democrat who served two terms as Michigan governor from 2003 through 2010.
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