Energy research at KIT 25. October 2011 2 nd Workshop of Dr.-Ing. Joachim U. Knebel, Chief Science Officer Bereich 4 KIT University of the State of Baden-Wuerttemberg and National Research Center of the Helmholtz Association www.kit.edu
Structure and Organisation THE KIT 2
KIT One legal entity, two missions, three tasks One Entity Two Missions CENTRE University Three Tasks Research Education Innovation 3
German Science System German Science System Institutions DFG Universities Helmholtz Max-Planck Leibniz Fraunhofer Funding (federal:state in %) 58:42 0:100 90:10 50:50 50:50 90:10 1 (1) Basic public funding only 30 % 4
The road to KIT One legal entity October 1, 2009 Decision of the Excellence Initiative: October 13, 2006 Submission of the KIT concept May 31, 2007 KIT foundation February 22, 2008 -Mission -Mission White paper November 21, 2006 Signature of the KIT contract December 13, 2007 KIT Law July 24, 2009 5
KIT Facts and Figures 5 Centers 4 Focuses 2+ Schools 35 Service departments 157 Institutes 12 Programs 11 Faculties 9.025 Employees* 3.869 5.156 384 Professors 75 309 5.617 Scientists 2.435 3.182 ca. 2.500 PhD students 249 ca. 2.200 20.800 Students 735 Mio. Budget** 361 Mio. 374 Mio. 210 Mio. Federal funds 210 Mio. 217 Mio. State funds 27 Mio. 190 Mio. 308 Mio. Third-party funds 124 Mio. 184 Mio. * Numbers of People, 30.06.2011 ** Budget 2010 6
KIT-Structures -Centers Energy 01.01.2008 -Focuses COMMputation 01.05.2008 -Schools School of Optics and Photonics 13.10.2006 NanoMicro 01.01.2008 Humans and Technology 15.07.2009 School of Energy Starting 2011 Elementary Particle and Astroparticle Physics 01.01.2008 Optics and Photonics 01.01.2010 Schools Excellence Initiative II Climate and Environment 01.01.2009 Anthropomatics and Robotics 01.07.2010 Mobility Systems 01.01.2011 7
KIT Schwerpunkt Mobilitätssysteme ENERGY RESEARCH AT KIT 8 25.10.2011 Joachim Knebel - PROIndo Workshop - Energy research at KIT
2 1 3 7 4 6 5 Simulation and Modeling / HPC Energy Measuring Techniques & Diagnostics Research infrastructure 9
Energy Center: Employees 1 Energy conversion 1.100 1.000 900 708 800 750 700 650 2 Renewable energy technology 3 Energy storage and distribution 4 Efficient energy use 5 Fusion technology 6 Nuclear Energy and Safety 7 Energy system analysis 800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 1.100 employees in 62 Institutes (16 CN / 46 CS) 0 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Employees Large-scale Research Sector / University Sector 394 600 550 500 450 400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 Number of employees 0 University Large-scale Research 10
Topic 1: Energy Conversion Thermo-Chemical Energy Conversion Electro-Chemical Energy Conversion Synthetic Fuels Heat Transfer and Cooling Materials Energy Conversion Systems CCS Modelling and Simulation Advanced Instrumentation 11
Topic 2: Renewable Energy Technology Biomass (BTL) Hydrogen from wet biomass Geothermal Energy Hydropower Wind power Photovoltaic Systems 12
Topic 3: Energy Storage and Distribution Superconducting Components Grid Equipment and Components Smart Grids Virtual Power Plants Battery Storages Hydrogen Based Energy Storage 13
Topic 4: Efficient Energy Use Energy Efficient Buildings Energy Efficient Industrial Processes Technical Systems 14
saves Energy and CO 2 Quelle: Der Spiegel, 02.08.10 15
Topic 5: Fusion Technology Fusion Research Cryogenic test facility TOSKA Tritium laboratory Fusion Technology Components development superconducting magnet coils gyrotrones blankets divertors materials Large Fusion Projects ITER, DEMO, IFMIF, W7X 16
ITER - Cadarache 17
Topic 6: Nuclear Energy and Safety Safety of Nuclear Reactors Nuclear Waste Disposal Radiation Protection Nuclear Decommissioning Technologies 18
Topic 7: Energy Systems Analysis Integral energy systems analysis Models for power plant operation and expansion planning Process chain analysis Examination of energy market Examination of political instruments 19
KIC InnoEnergy (Knowledge Innovation Community) A world class alliance of top European players with a proven track record 13 companies, 10 research institutes, 13 universities ~50% industry partners (incl. associated partners) >50% of key research players in Europe Covering the whole energy mix Knowledge triangle balanced along all dimensions Strong connection with VCs and local governments 20
KIT Schwerpunkt Mobilitätssysteme KIT CENTER MOBILITY SYSTEMS 21
Research for Mobility in Mobility Systems Initial Situation Traditionally strong research area in Karlsruhe 37 Institutes at KIT Internationally visible top research Need for interdisciplinary and system-oriented research KIT Center Mobility Systems 22
KIT Portfolio of Competence Referring to Center Mobility Systems Matter and Materials Elementary Particles and Astroparticle Physics Condensed Matter Nanoscience Microtechnology Optics und Photonics Applied and New Materials Earth and Environment Atmosphere and Climate Geosphere and Risk Management Hydrosphere and Environmental Engineering Constructed Facilities and Urban Infrastructure Systems and Processes Applied Live Sciences Biotechnology Toxicology and Food Science Health and Medical Engineering Cellular and Structural Biology Fluid and Particle Dynamics Chemical and Thermal Process Engineering Fuel and Combustion Information, Communication and Organisation Algorithm, Software and System Engineering Cognition and Information Engineering Communication Technology High Performance and Grid Computing Mathematical Models Organisation and Service Engineering Systems and Embedded Systems Power Plant Technology Product Live Cycle Mobile Systems and Mobility Engineering Technology, Culture and Society Cultural Heritage and Dynamics of Change Business Organisation and Innovation Interaction of Science and Technology with Society 23
KIT Portfolio of Competence Referring to Center Mobility Systems Matter and Materials Elementary Particles and Astroparticle Physics Condensed Matter Nanoscience Microtechnology Optics und Photonics Applied and New Materials Earth and Environment Atmosphere and Climate Geosphere and Risk Management Hydrosphere and Environmental Engineering Constructed Facilities and Urban Infrastructure Systems and Processes Applied Live Sciences Biotechnology Toxicology and Food Science Health and Medical Engineering Cellular and Structural Biology Fluid and Particle Dynamics Chemical and Thermal Process Engineering Fuel and Combustion Information, Communication and Organisation Algorithm, Software and System Engineering Cognition and Information Engineering Communication Technology High Performance and Grid Computing Mathematical Models Organisation and Service Engineering Systems and Embedded Systems Power Plant Technology Product Live Cycle Mobile Systems and Mobility Engineering Technology, Culture and Society Cultural Heritage and Dynamics of Change Business Organisation and Innovation Interaction of Science and Technology with Society 24
System Oriented Research on Land-Based Mobility Environment & Society Infrastructure Traffic Driver - Vehicle Vehicle Components Functional Elements Material 25
Value Creation Structure Storage Integration Design, Control-, and Regulation Algorithms and Thermostatization Vehicle- and Net Integration Process Line Energy Storage Prototypical Process- and Manufacturing Line 60-70% of Manufacturing Costs E-Motor/Inverter Fully integrated modular Motor/Inverter Unit Storage Material New effective and cost-efficient Storage Materials: Synthesis, Charakterization, Process Engineering 26
KIT - Center Mobility Systems Matter of Research Drive Systems Chassis and Body Energy Storage Systems Build-up and Manipulation Systems Vehicle Guidance, Traffic Routing and Logistics Infrastructure and Society KIT Focus on Mobility Systems Systems and Processes 27
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