| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2023 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Energy Technologies and CO2 Management
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| Presentation Title |
Superconductor Busbar Systems in the Light of Increased Energy Costs |
| Author(s) |
Wolfgang Otto Reiser, Till Reek, Claus Hanebeck, Peter Abrell |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Wolfgang Otto Reiser |
| Abstract Scope |
The Russian invasion of Ukraine led to a shortage and increase of energy costs. Every MWh that can be saved does not need to be generated. Direct current transmission with superconductors takes place without electrical resistance and without line losses. The potential use cases in the aluminum industry presented during TMS 2021 will be highlighted and re-evaluated on the new energy costs. The relations between conventional technologies and the innovative superconductor technology are shifting. Technologies previously considered unfeasible gain importance. In the paper, different variants of influencing the investment and operating costs by changes in the choice of superconductors and refrigeration technology are presented. Alternative variants are described technically and evaluated economically. Investment costs are indicated as well as costs for maintenance, operation and total cost of ownership for various timelines. A special chapter will describe the advantages of a combined pipeline for transfer of liquid hydrogen and superconductor electricity. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
| Keywords |
Characterization, Energy Conversion and Storage, Environmental Effects |