Electricity networks have been widely equipped with alternating current technology at 50 or 60 Hz for over century. However, DC technology provides clear technical advantages in a world that will be dominated by energy storage systems, photovoltaic modules, digital equipment and energy efficient HVAC systems. Introducing DC technology will increase conversion efficiency and power transfer capability while at the same time reducing costs.
We therefore invite you to participate in the DC Symposium on Tuesday December 13th, in Thor Central at Thor Park in Genk, where the results of two DC projects: the ICON BIDC and the ICON MultiDC will be discussed.
Program (latest version here):
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10-10h30: Reception & Coffee
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10h30-10h45: Introduction, Flux50
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10h45-12h15: Direct Current DC in residential applications
(Results from ICON BIDC project, financing via Flux50 & VLAIO) -
12h15-13h: Lunch
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13h-13h30: Keynote: Direct Currect DC projects outside Flanders
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13h30-15h: Direct Current DC in industrial applications
(Results from ICON MultiDC Project, joint Flux50 & Flanders make icon project, financing via Flux50 & VLAIO) -
15h-15h55: Valorization, intro Giel Van den Broeck, Imtech
Panel discussion, moderated by prof. Johan Driesen, ESAT, KU Leuven -
15h55-16h: Wrap-up, intro demonstrations (tour in groups), prof. Johan Driesen, ESAT, KU Leuven
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16h-16h15: Move to EnergyVille building I (EV1)
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16h15-18h: Lab Tour with demo's at EV labs, e.g
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EMC
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Protection setups
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Power converters
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Drive setup
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Storage setup
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ABB converters
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Flanders Make setups
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Starts from 17h30: Closing drink at EnergyVille 1
Place: Auditorium of Thor Central, Thor Park, Genk
Date: Tuesday, December 13th
Check the latest version of the program on EnegyVille's website
Supporting partners:
KU Leuven, ABB, Imtech, TH!NK E, VITO, BASF Antwerpen, Bluways, Bekaert, Flanders Make
Supported by:
Flux50, VLAIO