Superconductivity occurs in certain materials where amongst others electrical resistance vanishes. Superconductors can facilitate transmission of unparallelled current densities, generation of extremely high magnetic fields. Superconductors also make extremely sensitive magnetic sensors. Cf.: www.conectus.org Superconductivity is successfully applied in healthcare (MRI scanners) and large-scale R&D facilities (CERN, ITER). It is making its introduction into industry,…
Apart from the technical content, many innovations have an underlying philosophy that drives the creative steps and the R&D systematic approach. This is the domain of concepts like brainstorming and associative thinking, but also of game-theory. It is also the domain of how concepts like acclerated aging can be validated. IWO is studying these concepts…
The mission of IWO is to advance developments for the public benefit by mobilizing science. A focus is therefore also on sustaining science capabilities and transferring expertise to next generation experts. Maintaining a network and attracting senior experts is essential to the vision and operational core of IWO. It is explored how concepts can be…
One of the biggest challenges in the transition towards renewable energy is the logistics. Conversion, storage and transmission of energy are all challenging. IWO studies the concepts and technologies that must enable the transition. This comprises alternative technologies. IWO is cooperating with the Sustainable Electrical Energy Center of Expertise with HAN and partners in the…
By the end of the 20th century, many utilities in Europe faced the challenge of providing secure, sustainable and affordable energy to the people. As a consequence, the style of operation changed from governmental operations to a more entrepreneurial approach. In order to meet high standards at lower costs, various asset management concepts were introduced….
Many innovations are based on material innovations. Similarly, the failure of many components are due to material failures as well. There is long-standing experience with material properties and degradation within IWO. There is also much experience with forensic studies, material characterization, diagnostics and testing. IWO is involved in the interpretation of accelerated R&D testing at…
Since the founding of IWO, reliability statistics is one of the core subjects. The focus started on characterizing data from breakdown tests and early failures in electrical grids. Issues were the bias and variance of estimated Weibull parameters and how that can influence decision-making. To date, the scope has widened to data analytics for mixed…
This spreadsheet is the result of statistical studies by IWO (Ede, NL). It is a tool to analyze failure (and survival) data and support decision-making about appropriate response like keep on repairing or preventively replace products. This is freeware that aims at resilience in the electric power supply, for non-commercial use and education. For commercial…
iRel40 will strengthen the industrial competitiveness of electronic components and systems for transport and mobility, digital industry and energy application by reliability along the value chain. https://www.irel40.eu/
A future proof electrical infrastructure asset management model based on data driven maintenance methods and strategies IWO contribution: Predictive Health Index and resilience; main focus: statistical techniques based on light-weight computing for decision-making after early failures Result: IWO Data Analyzer for resilience. Made available as freeware Partners: HAN (Lead), IPbv, TenneT, TU Delft, GE, Stedin…