{"id":12839,"date":"2023-04-24T15:33:26","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T15:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1395802"},"modified":"2023-04-24T15:33:26","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T15:33:26","slug":"irish-startup-and-cern-join-forces-on-experimental-energy-transmission-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=12839","title":{"rendered":"Irish startup and CERN join forces on experimental energy transmission project"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An Irish startup<\/a> has teamed with CERN to develop a new form of insulation for superconducting cables, which are designed to accelerate the green energy transition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Named SuperNode<\/a>, the company has invented energy transmission cables that can transfer immense power across long distances. As the system requires less space and voltage than conventional copper-based cables, the environmental impact is reduced.<\/span><\/p>\n

These benefits derive from superconductivity. This phenomenon occurs when certain materials are cooled below their critical temperature \u2014 typically -180\u00b0C for high-temperature superconductors. As a result, superconductors can offer a hefty power density and zero electrical losses.<\/span><\/p>\n

To harness this potential, SuperNode needs unique scientific resources \u2014 which is where CERN comes in.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn its research, CERN pushes the limit of superconductivity to reach record energy levels and operates one of the largest vacuum systems in the world,\u201d said CERN\u2019s Paolo Chiggiato in a statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn particular, to avoid collisions with residual gas molecules inside the accelerators, we must reach extreme levels of vacuum. Vacuum is also used at CERN as a thermal insulator for our superconducting magnets. We believe that this know-how can be successfully applied to evaluate the technological solutions proposed to insulate the superconducting cables developed by SuperNode.\u201d<\/p>\n

To test the tech, CERN will subject candidate materials to temperatures, pressures, and environments that replicate the conditions that the cables will face. CERN<\/span> will also design and develop a novel test rig to validate scale prototypes. Eventually, the rig will be installed at SuperNode\u2019s Dublin headquarters \u2014 dubbed the European Cryogenic Centre for Superconductors.<\/p>\n

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<\/i><\/a>A study commissioned by SuperNode<\/span><\/a> found that an integrated pan-European energy grid could reduce energy costs by 32%. <\/span>Credit: SuperNode<\/figcaption>