Superconductivity
the history
Superconductors transport electrical energy without any electrical resistance and thus without losses. In addition, superconductors are able to carry more energy than conventional copper or aluminum conductors of the same cross-section.
The discovery of superconductors dates back over 100 years. The effect of superconductivity was first discovered in 1911 by Heike Kamerlingh Onnes during experiments with liquid helium. In 1913, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. In 1986 Johannes Georg Bednorz and Karl Alexander Müller discovered high-temperature superconductors during their research at IBM Zürich Research Laboratory. These materials become superconducting at higher temperatures. For their work, they were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1987.
Vision Electric Super Conductors continues in their footsteps by developing this great technology into innovative industrial solutions. Be a part of this history - let us talk about your applications.
Industry
lower CO2 footprint
ICE®BAR - the superconducting busbar system transmits high DC and AC currents almost without any energy losses and gives essential advantages compared to conventional busbars. The system is operated at approximately - 200 °C / 73 K with liquid nitrogen and is capable of carrying currents up to 200 kA and more. Including all costs, ICE®BAR is more economical compared to conventional systems from currents upwards of 10 kA and lengths upwards of 30 m.
It is usable in chemical electrolysis, aluminum smelters, steel arc furnaces and all other applications that require high DC currents. The whole system is completely encapsulated with IP68 protection and guarantees 100 % safety for personnel and equipment, no additional protection is necessary. As a result, ICE®BAR can be used to optimize production and maintenance processes.
ICE®BAR is a modular system with up to 95 % reduced system dimensions and weight compared to copper or aluminum busbar systems. This enables you to use your existing production area more efficiently, e.g. for increasing your production capacity.
Data Centers
new efficient design
5G, big data, ecommerce, video on demand and the growth of AI computing is steadily increasing data center power consumption all over the world. Data center operators are also facing ever-increasing efficiency requirements. By 2030, new data centers are required to have PUEs of 1.2, while sourcing renewable energy and implement a heat reuse.
ICE®BAR offers you the electrical engineering technology to master these challenges. The superconducting busbar system ICE®BAR is the most efficient modular energy transport system worldwide, delivered turnkey. The system allows the loss-free transmission of currents upwards of 200 kA. Discover new possibilities and save between 15 and 20 % of your energy costs.
Transmit the electricity from the UPS at battery voltage level directly to your racks – with zero power losses. Transformers and rectifiers are no longer necessary. Please review the documents below and find out how superconductivity can increase the efficiency of your data center.
Power Grids
eco transmission
Modernization of electric distribution grids is a challenging task for DSOs. In addition to the expansion of high- and medium-voltage grids and the increased power demand, the capacity of distribution grids has to be continuously increased. Superconducting cables are the right solution for this challenge.
Superconductor technology integrates all power generation and storage facilities into a highly efficient energy grid, which is operated with direct current at low voltage level. For this reason, cost-intensive power converters are avoided.
Fusion Power Plants
the solution for fusion
Building electromagnets for plasma confinement is a challenging undertaking. High currents, fields and forces create unique conductor requirements. Make your life easier by choosing conductors that were made to solve these problems.
The Cross Conductor (CroCo) is a HTS conductor developed by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and is exclusively licensed and produced by Vision electric Super Conductors.
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Components
connecting worlds
We produce and deliver a variety of components to connect and operate superconducting systems in conjunction with normal-conducting systems. Furthermore, we also realize tailor-made components according to your specialized projects.
Vision Electric Super Conductors has the exclusive production and distribution rights for the Cross Conductor (CroCo), develop by Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. This exceptional superconductor is cable-like, flexible and can be coiled up on a cable reel for transport.
Engineering Services
our know how - your success
We deliver the following services for all high current, high power and superconductor systems:
- Basic engineering and feasibility studies
- Design engineering and layout
- Detail engineering and mathematical models
- Thermodynamic and temperature models
- Cross section optimization and thermal load calculation
- Definiton of materials and equipment
- Stress analysis and force calculation
- Installation and operation manuals creation
- Risk analysis, assessment and remedy measures
- Quality inspection
- Tender specifications
- Maintenance and operation supervision
