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A COUNTRY CELEBRATING SPORT. BUT SUSTAINABLY.

FOOTBALL'S COMING HOME goes the line of the famous football song. Admittedly, the home of football it refers to is England. After all, the island nation invented the game. But the song also fi ts in well with this year, as in a little over two months' time, the Football World Cup will be held for the second time after 1950 in Brazil – a country that has become a second home for the sport. Brazil is hoping to stand out for much more than just its ball skills this summer. The country hopes to shine as an excellent host and a land in booming development. So it is no wonder that high standards have been set for the quality of the World Cup stadiums – not only in terms of safety and the quality of the experience, but also when it comes to sustainability. This is an im-portant initiative, as large-scale events like the World Cup can only be sure of social acceptance if environmental concerns are truly taken into account and social responsibility does not fall by the wayside. You can read all about how we are helping to build green football grounds in the shadow of the Sugarloaf Mountain in our football focus topic.

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Ulrich FietzSpokesman of the Executive Board of TÜV Rheinland AG

But greater effi ciency in dealing with limited resources is not just impor-tant in sport. Another example: If all of the over 14,000 registered 40-ton trucks in Germany were equipped with modern low rolling resistance tires, greenhouse gas emissions would be reduced by around 150,000 tons per year. We came to this result in an elaborate practical test conducted together with the chemicals company Lanxess and the logistics service provider Talke. Haulage companies can take action today – not only pro-tecting the environment, but also saving money. We have also been involved in a possibly record-breaking future project for greater energy effi ciency in Essen, laying the world’s longest supercon-ductor cable. This technology will make it possible to transport electricity without wastage – still a long way off now, but soon to be run-of-the-mill for energy companies. Right at the end of the magazine, you can read an interview with a man who is anything but run-of-the-mill. Could you imagine developing from an absolute horse riding amateur to a jockey in a professional race in just twelve months? Exactly.

I hope you enjoy reading this edition of contact,

KNOWLEDGE

04 Hot Topic: Stadium safety Keeping thousands of supporters safe

06 Hot Topic: Sustainability in Brazil's stadiums Green sports grounds are in high demand

10 Hot Topic: The jerseytesters How harmfuland tear-resistant arefootball jerseys?

12 Hot Topic: Exemplary club 1. FC Köln has had its safety management certifi ed

18 Green tires to stayin the black Low rolling resistance tires for HGVs protect the environment and reduce fuel consumption

GLOBAL

16 Exceptional circum-stances for energy storage devicesJapan tests batteriesfor performance anddurability

24 CSR: Affordable houses The “Affordable Houses” project gives low earners in India the chance of a house of their own

26 A clear vision in the sky of emissionsHigher quality standards for inspection bodies in the EU Emissions Trading System

28 Looking for the perfect fl owSuperconductor cables will provide energy-effi cient electricity transport in the future

PEOPLE

22 Information security as a factor for successInterview: Why trust and transparency have become the newcurrency in thedigital world

30 Jim LawlessJim Lawless, motiva-tional speaker, shows us how we can make more of ourselves with his “Taming Tigers” concept.

SPOTLIGHT

14 ifes develops sustain-able energy and climate concepts for buildings; TÜV Rheinland is monitor-ing the expansion of the Tiete-Parana waterway; and more news

IRELAND ARE LOSING 4-0 to Spain, and there are just three minutes to go in the match in Gdansk. Even be-fore the end of the second group match, it is clear that the Irish team has no chance of making the quarter fi -nals of football's European Championships 2012. Qui-etly, the fans in the stadium start to sing – no more than a whisper at fi rst. But then the 20,000 Irish support-ers fi nd their voices and the sounds of "The Fields of

Athenry," a song about the Irish potato famine of 1846 to 1849 and a classic among British football fans as well, thunders through the stadium. The Irish cheer on their team for many minutes, long after the fi nal whistle. The rest of the crowd is silent. For many football fans around the world, this was one of the most moving moments of the tournament. And the fans will be singing once again at the 2014 World Cup. It doesn't matter whether

CELEBRATIONS

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> BRAZIL'S GREEN STADIUMS: The hosts of this year's festival of football

show off their environmentally-friendly

and sustainable side.

> FOOTBALL JERSEYS UNDER THE MICROSCOPE: How sturdy and free from harmful substances

are football fans' favorite jerseys?

TÜV Rheinland gets to the bottom of it.

> SAFETY AT THE STADIUM: 1. FC Köln leads by example and becomes the

first Bundesliga club to have its safety

management certified.

S GUARANTEED!they are singing "Vamos, vamos, Argentina", "One, two, three, viva Algerie" or "Oh Pilsung Korea," or just dancing samba like the Brazilians – they all have one thing in common: they can only enjoy singing, cheer-ing and celebrating if they feel safe. They want to get to and from the stadium on safe roads, be protected from violence and pyrotechnics, and be able to fi nd clear es-cape routes quickly in an emergency. They need to be

safe in the knowledge that the fan jerseys they are wear-ing do not contain any harmful substances. And they want to know that the stadiums are built sustainably, with consideration for the environment and a social conscience – not only at the World Cup, but at every tournament and in every league in the world. After all, in football, safety and freedom are equally important to all fans, wherever they are in the world. «

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MICHELANGELO WAS A PAINTER, Beethoven was a composer and he is the god of football. Anyone who says this of himself must be suffering delusions of grandeur. Unless his name is Pelé, that is – then he might be right. After all, the Brazilian is considered one of the best footballers of all time. But his home-land's very special position in professional football is not all down to him. Five World Cup wins are a pretty clear statement, and stars such as Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Kaká have all followed in "King" Pelé's footsteps. There is no question that the world's fi fth-largest country is constantly raising the bar when it comes to playing with an infl ated leather ball. The fact that the 2014 FIFA World CupTM is being held in their own country is sure to inspire the Brazilians to great things once again. But the hosts do not only want to defend their leading position on the fi eld; the twelve football stadiums will also leave a lasting impres-

HOSTS BRAZIL ARE SHOWING OFF THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL CREDEN-TIALS AT THE 2014 FIFA WORLD CUPTM: WITH SUSTAINABLE ARE-NAS WHICH TÜV RHEINLAND HAS HELPED TO INSPECT.

The innovative metal roof construction of the

Estádio José Pinheiro Borda in Porto Alegre really

stands out after the stadium's modernization.

WORLD PREMIERE

FOR BRAZIL'S GREEN STADIUMS

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sion of this massive event. After all, the seven brand-new and fi ve fully-renovated stadiums are the most environmentally-friendly grounds Brazil has ever seen. Those responsible have even had their sustainability standards certifi ed, many byTÜV Rheinland.

Energy guzzlers under the microscopeThe topic of sustainability is playing a key role in every aspect of the tournament. FIFA, world football's governing body, is hoping to use the media attention to put the spotlight on social and environmental issues alongside the sport. The of-fi cial sustainability strategy, for example, talks about want-ing to reduce the CO2 footprint of the entire event in order to make a clear stand against global warming. This year's World Cup mascot has not been named Fuleco – which comes from

the words futebol (football) and ecologia (environmen-tal protection) – for nothing. But the idea of building

sustainable stadiums was all the result of an initia-tive from Brazil, and was not originally demanded by FIFA. Nor was the aforementioned certifi cation. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED for short, is a system for classifying sustain-able buildings. The U.S. Green Building Council has developed detailed inspection lists and criteria that

have to be followed when constructing 'green' build-ings in order to achieve the internationally-recognized

environmental certifi cate – just as it was for the Brazilian football stadiums. Our experts monitored the construc-

tion of the new arenas in São Paulo, Salvador and Natal and the refurbishment of the stadium in Porto Alegre for LEED certifi cation. Over the last three years, the team has traveled up and down the east coast of Brazil many times, visiting the stadiums. "Our inspections primarily concentrated on the equipment and systems that consume energy. The moreenergy that can be saved in a stadium, the better," explains ›

Following renova-

tion, the stadium

provides space for

more than 50,000

spectators.

The implementation of these extensive

renovation measures was made possible

thanks to the Sport Club Internacional, the

municipal authorities and private investors.

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INFORMATIONRegina Celia Toscano

rtoscano@br.tuv.com

+55 11 3514-5700

www.tuvbrasil.com.br

São Paulo São Paulo will host the opening

match of the World Cup on June 12. The arena

has been completely rebuilt and will provide

space for almost 66,000 spectators for the big

event. The size will later be reduced, as the

two stands parallel to the goal lines have been

designed in such a way that they can be taken

down after the tournament. The material will

then be used to benefi t poorer parts of the city.

Regina Toscano, our expert in Bra-zil. That is why the fi ve-person team took particular care in putting energy guzzlers under the microscope. First up were the air conditioning systems, which usually consume the largest amount of energy in order to regulate the temperature in the stadium's passageways and enormous internal spaces. But the water pumps that convey collected rainwater through in-fi nite pipes to the toilet facilities and sprinkler systems also need to work effi ciently if the requirements for LEED certifi -cation are to be met.

New concrete from old stones In general, the Brazilians have been very innovative in the ways they have built their stadiums. Take Brasilia, for ex-ample: the national stadium in the nation's capital was de-molished down to its foundation walls for the tournament. The columned construction that has risen up from these foundations not only fi ts in perfectly with the city's skyline, but is also an impressive demonstration of everything a green stadium should be. The columns provide natural ventilation for the interior, while the roof absorbs the sun's rays. This means that the number of air conditioning units can at least be reduced. In addition, there are solar panels on the roof which, in good weather, can generate more energy than is consumed. 80 percent of water needs can be met through rainwater, which is used to fl ush the toilets, for example. The stadium is located in the heart of the city and is easy to reach by public transportation, or indeed by bicycle – there are even 3,500 parking spaces for bikes. Even our inspectors were impressed with the sustainable con-struction the Brazilians have achieved in Salvador. All the materials from the demolished old arena have been reused to build the new one. That meant removing, breaking down and grinding the stones in order to use the rubble to make concrete. Parts of the stands in the São Paulo stadium will meet a similar fate once the World Cup is over. The plan is to dismantle the two rectangular stands along the goal lines and to give the material to some of the poorer people in soci-ety. This could be used to build new housing in other parts of the city, for example. Brazil's commitment to sustainability has certainly paid off already, as FIFA now expects all its football matches at inter-national level to be played in stadiums built according to en-vironmental certifi cation in future. Brazil has set the bench-mark once again – before the World Cup in the country has even begun.

THE IDEA OF BUILDINGSUSTAINABLE STADIUMSWAS ALL THE RESULT OF AN INITIATIVE FROM BRAZIL.

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Porto Alegre Now that the stadium has been

certifi ed by TÜV Rheinland in accordance

with the LEED process, fi ve World Cup

matches will be played there, each in front of

almost 49,000 fans. The metal roof construc-

tion, extending right down to the ground on

the outside, is particularly striking.

Salvador Salvador's new temple to football

offers space for almost 49,000 fans to cheer

on their team. But many of them will be

entirely unaware that the materials from the

old stadium were completely recycled and

whole stones ground down to make the con-

crete. Even TÜV Rheinland was impressed

by this kind of sustainable construction.

Natal The Estádio das Dunas

in Natal is also a completely

new construction that meets

the LEED requirements. As the

name suggests, the bold shape

of the roof construction is in-

tended to look like sand dunes.

The modern stadium seats

over 42,000 spectators.

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When the players of the national teams fi nally get to kick off on June 12, there is certain to be a bit of jersey pulling. Mr. Metzger, how can the players be so sure that the fabric won't suddenly rip or a seam burst?Andreas Metzger: That is why we test the

FOUL

JERSEYSTESTED

TÜV RHEINLAND TEXTILE EXPERT ANDREAS METZGER ON RIP TESTS FOR JERSEYS, HARMFUL DYES ANDSATURDAY AFTERNOON RADIO.

quality of football jerseys at the TÜV Rhein-land laboratory in Leipzig – precisely so that doesn't happen. But a rip test is not all we do. For example, we also test whether the fabric stains when a mechanical fi nger is rubbed over it again and again, or whether the size of the jersey changes after a few washes.

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But the jerseys often don't make it as far as the washing machine. Professional footballers often wear a brand new jer-

sey for every game. Maybe, but the manufacturers and clubs also sell the jerseys to fans as merchandising. This business is a huge source of income for both clubs and manufacturers. No-one can afford to provide inferior quality, or indeed nor for the products to contain harmful substances. That is why we test whether the jerseys con-tain harmful substances.

What kind of thing might that be?We test the jerseys for around 30 to 40 sub-stances at our laboratory in Cologne. These include organotin compounds, which are poisonous to the human body and weaken the immune system. Softeners wreak havoc with people's hormones and damage the ner-vous system. Optical lighteners may make the jersey's colours really bright, but they can also cause allergic reactions. We also test the jerseys for inferior azo dyes, which can be carcinogenic. How exactly does a test for harmful sub-stances work?First, we cut the sample jersey being used for the test into little pieces. It might sound fun-ny, but even with all the latest technology, the best way is to cut up the jerseys by hand with a pair of scissors. We found this after try-ing out various other methods. The fi rst test is to look for hazardous dyes. To do this, we extract the fabric sample using solvents.

And how do you fi nd out whether there are other harmful substances in the jersey?We do that by testing extracts from the fabric in a chromatograph. This tells us whether the sample contains harmful substances. We can use either a liquid or a gas chromatograph, depending on the substance we are looking for.

Can you tell us the names of some of TÜV Rheinland's customers? We have already tested the jerseys of Bundes-liga clubs Fortuna Düsseldorf, 1. FC Köln and VFB Stuttgart, for example.

What is your favorite club in the Bundesliga?I have been loyal to Borussia Dortmund for many years.

Do you cheer on Jürgen Klopp's team in per-son at the ground?No, I usually spend my Saturday afternoon in the kitchen, cooking a delicious dinner, drinking a Kölsch beer and listening to the match on the radio. «

STADIUM SEATS INSPECTED

In its furniture testing institutes in Herford, Nurem-

berg and Dresden, TÜV Rheinland tests various

things including the functionality of seats and

whether they break under heavy loads. One of the

seats tested was the "Omega High Back" from Nowy

Styl, which has been installed not only in various

arenas abroad, but also at 1. FC Köln's ground. If

requested, TÜV Rheinland verifi es the safety of the

product with a test mark or certifi cate. This kind of

certifi cation is often a requirement for companies

taking part in bids for tender. Berthold Heinz, Head

of Laboratory at the furniture testing institute in

Herford, can be contacted at +49 5221 187 9930 or

by e-mail at berthold.heinz@de.tuv.com.

TÜV Rheinland tests not just football jerseys, but also stadium seats for safety, harmful substances and quality.

Spectators want to be both safe and comfort-able in their seats at the stadium.

INFORMATIONENAndreas Metzger

andreas.metzger@de.tuv.com

+49 221 806-3371

www.tuv.com/en/safety

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1. FC KÖLN HAS A REASON TO CELEBRATE.THE SECOND DIVISION CLUB MIGHT

NOT HAVE WON THE CUP,BUT THEY HAVE GAINED CERTIFICATION

FOR THEIR SAFETY MANAGEMENTFROM TÜV RHEINLAND.

IT SOUNDS JUST LIKE A JAMES BOND FILM. Agents

move under cover through the mass of people.

Behind the scenes, the team leaders coordinate the

action with earpieces and walkie-talkies. But their

mission is not to protect Her Majesty. The agents are

auditors from TÜV Rheinland. They are investigating

safety management at 1. FC Köln's home matches –

incognito, of course. But unlike a 007 fi lm, there is no

cliffhanger here: the second division club passed the

test and was certifi ed by TÜV Rheinland in November

2013. The club itself had the idea of being inspected.

"Our fans want to enjoy their football in a great at-

mosphere, without having to worry about safety,"

explains Thomas Polte, project manager for the certi-

fication project at 1. FC Köln. The club contacted TÜV

Rheinland voluntarily, so that it would be able to guar-

antee the safety of its spectators even more reliably.

This certification could also be of interest to other

clubs and in other countries. After all, sport means

emotion all over the world – and there are always

risks when large numbers of people come together.

Safety management at sports venues includes, for

example, avoiding trip hazards and bottlenecks, easi-

ly visible signage, and being well equipped to deal

with a fire.

Are the emergency exits clear?The certification was a pilot project for both parties.

TÜV Rheinland therefore developed a new safety stan-

dard especially for the needs of the professional foot-

ball leagues. This took three steps. First, 1. FC Köln it-

self provided information about the possible strengths

and weaknesses of the safety concept in the gap

analysis. The second step was for TÜV Rheinland to

send auditors to home games on three different match

days. In these 'mystery checks', the auditors visited the

stadium as ordinary spectators. In doing so, they paid

attention to particular criteria, such as how security

checks at the turnstiles worked and whether the emer-

gency exits were kept clear. Behind the scenes, two

more auditors checked how safety staff communicated

with one another. Once the mystery checks were com-

plete, the third step was to discuss the findings in the

audit and to verify the information provided in the gap

analysis. The entire process took several months.

TÜV Rheinland inspected not only the stadium itself,

but also 1. FC Köln's safety service providers and the

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What are the critical points for stadium safety in general, and in what areas did improvements need to be made at your stadium in Cologne?Critical points in stadiums include fi re safety

and the way large masses of people move

about. Luckily, we had no complaints in

these areas. But there was room for im-

provement in the security checks at the

turnstiles, and we also need to improve the

way we systematically assess risks.

How have safety-related processes changed since the certifi cation?The club, the stadium operators and the

safety and rescue services now work to-

gether much more systematically. Everyone

knows exactly what to do in an emergency.

We have also made small adjustments in

other areas, such as placing more stewards

in various places in the stadium. Even so, it

is impossible to guarantee 100% safety. For

example, despite all the intensive checks we

carry out at the turnstiles, pyrotechnics still

get into the stadium time and time again.

If we wanted to eliminate this completely,

fans would have to put up with standing

in line for hours.

How was it working together withTÜV Rheinland?Excellent. We were able to work with the ex-

perts there very constructively, transparently

and confi dently. Mutual trust was especially

important in this pilot project, as the club

had to open itself up fully.

Three questions for Thomas Polte, Head of Match-day Operations & Facility Management at 1. FC Köln.

Enjoying football without having to worry about safety: With 1. FC Köln, this is already reality.

cooperation between event organizers, security ser-

vices, rescue services and fan clubs. In an emergency,

it is essential that they work together quickly and

smoothly. The TÜV Rheinland inspection has made the

processes more systematic, so that event organizers,

safety staff and the fire service can work together in a

more targeted way than before, should a fire break

out. Martin Kinnen led the inspection process for

TÜV Rheinland. He is convinced that certification by a

neutral service provider will be able to calm the heated

debate about stadium safety that has recently flared

up in Germany. "Certificates bring objectivity to an

emotional discussion," he says. According to Kinnen,

other clubs from the first and second divisions have

already been in contact with TÜV Rheinland.

Certification has also gained support from the German

Football Association (DFB) and the German Football

League (DFL). The plan is for all professional football

clubs to be able to undergo voluntary certification in

future, and as a result receive lower penalties from the

DFB's sports tribunal for infringements in some cases.

The DFL and DFB have already invited bids from

across Germany for the inspection process.

INFORMATIONENMartin Kinnen

martin.kinnen@

de.tuv.com

+49 221 806-2696

www.tuv.com

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Visitors to the DZ Bank in Berlin can feel as happy as a fi sh in water. After all, the building‘s centerpiece is

the atrium with its fi sh-shaped glass roof. The Insti-

tute for Applied Energy Simulation and Facility Man-

agement (ifes) was tasked with creating a comfort-

able atmosphere inside. Together with the relevant

planning partners, the Institute develops sustainable

energy and climate concepts for offi ce buildings, pro-

duction companies and special construction projects

such as shopping centers.

One of the specialist fi elds of the ten-person team is

computer simulations. They calculated the air fl ows

in the DZ Bank and were able to determine how best

to achieve the ideal ambient air temperature and

humidity, even on particularly hot and cold days.

This saves operating costs and increases the level of

comfort at the same time. However, the simulation

experts are not only in demand in Germany.

The climate concept of the Nevsky town hall in

St. Petersburg and the ventilation system of the new

Aston Martin Design Studio were also developed by

ifes. The Institute also certifi es real estate in accor-

dance with international sustainability standards. ifes

has been part of TÜV Rheinland since September.

By acquiring the company, the provider of technical

services has established a good position in the inter-

national growth market of sustainable and energy-

effi cient planning and construction, providing all

services related to ‘green building’ from one source.

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SEVEN ATONE INDIA BLOW

The industry wants it, and so do the young:a formal vocational training. By taking over the In-

dian company NIFE, a large provider of vocational

education programs, TÜV Rheinland strengthens

its local presence. NIFE is active in seven Indian

states and 70 cities with around 300 trainers.

The courses offered are predominantly geared to

young people between the ages of 17 and 24.

GERT’S DOING GOOD

Anyone who puts on the age simulation suit GERT – short for gerontological test

suit – will quickly fi nd out the physical

limitations that come with old age. The

wearer has sight and hearing diffi cul-

ties, and is unable to move around

freely. TÜV Rheinland brings GERT

to trade fairs and health days so that

visitors can see for themselves what it

feels like to be old.

Letzte Vorbereitungen: Der Röntgenblick steht kurz bevor.

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A new offi ce building and additional employees

are a clear sign that a company is planning to grow.

The same applies to TÜV Rheinland. Another seven-

story offi ce building spanning over 11,000 square

meters is being erected on the Cologne campus. It

will open in 2015 and house about 600 new

employees.

SPACE FOR GROWTH

Weights and ‚drunkenness‘ glasses show the physical problems elderly people may suffer from.

Soy, grain, sugar cane: Agriculture is one of

Brazil’s most important industries. But what

is the best way to bring the enormous quan-

tities of produce from the country’s interior

to the economic centers on the coast? Inland

shipping is cheaper and more environmen-

tally friendly than trucks or goods trains. A

convoy of ships on the Tietê in the center of

Brazil’s farmland can replace three trains and

172 35-ton trucks. That is why the Brazilian

Ministry of Transport is investing around

EUR 500 million in expanding the Tietê-

Paraná river system. Locks and bridge spans

along a length of around 800 kilometers

are being expanded to allow larger ships to

use the waterways. In addition, another 200

kilometers of river will be navigable once the

work is fi nished. Around 40 specialists from

TÜV Rheinland are providing support for the

project by making sure that everything goes

according to plan on the around 20 large-

scale construction sites along the river.

SHIPS NOT TRUCKS

ENERGY STORAGEIN EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

PLENTY OF SPACE FOR UNUSUAL TESTS ON ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

The Kansai Technology Assessment Center in Osaka opened its doors in June 2012. TÜV Rheinland invested EUR 5 million in estab-lishing the test infrastructure for renewable energy technologies. On over 2,500 m² across three fl oors, the team of 15 engineers and experts tests rechargeable energy storage sys-tems such as lithium ion batteries and super capacitors for a range of applications, includ-ing e-Mobility and stationary energy storage systems for performance and safety. Western Japan is one of the Japanese regions in which the topic of intelligent and renewable ener-gies plays a key role.

300 MM/S AND 25 T – WHERE IS THE LIMIT?

The focus is on the reliability of energy stor-age products in every test the KTAC does. The key is always to test the limits of the prod-uct – whether this be resistance to vibration, pressure, overloading, penetration, impact or crush.

> For testing the electrical safety of products, temperatures between 100 degrees and mi-nus 65 degrees and humidity of 98 percent can be generated in humidity chambers measuring over three meters tall.

TÜV Rheinland designed 1F test area to provide a

safe environment during abusive testing of energy

storage systems.

TESTING FIELDS

HISTORY & LOCATIONH

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BATTERIES JUST MELT AWAY AT THE KANSAI TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT CENTER

HISSES AND BANGS in the chambers at the Kansai Technology Assessment Center (KTAC) in Japan. Explosions, darting fl ames and toxic fl uid leaks are everyday occurrences here. Some people might think there are more pleasant places to work, but not the KTAC team. They test energy storage systems for safety. What happens when a battery is exposed to too much pres-sure? At what temperature does a stationary energy storage systems stop to operate? Every day has surprising results in store. «

> Tests for batteries In special chambers, batteries are exposed to the most diffi cult conditions: vibration, impact, overloading, abnormal temperatures, shock and height simulation.

> Switch cabinets from energy storage sys-tems are sprayed with salt mist and tested under outdoor conditions.

The KTAC recieved accreditation for national and international requirements focused on energy storage and their applications. These standards provide internationally-recognized references in electrical technology.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY CELL OF ELIIY POWER TESTED AT KTACEngineers at the KTAC have been testing the cells of large lithium ion electrical batteries from ELIIY Power since 2011. They are the fi rst cells of their kind which passed the safety test pro-cedure designed by TÜV Rhein-land and were awarded with the TÜV Rheinland Japanese S-Mark. If the bat-tery management system fails, this cell still remains safe.

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INFORMATIONMisao Sawa

misao.sawa@tuv.com

+81 45470-1826

www.tuv.com/en/japan

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GREEN TIRES TO STAY IN THE BLACK

A PRACTICAL TEST BY LANXESS, TÜV RHEINLAND AND LOGIS-TICS PARTNER TALKE SHOWS THAT LOW ROLLING RESISTANCE TIRES FOR HGVS PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND SIGNIFI-CANTLY REDUCE DIESEL CONSUMPTION. A FLEET OF 300 HGVS SAVES EUR 1.5 MILLION IN FUEL COSTS EACH YEAR.

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The results speak for themselves: 'Green tires' reduce fuel consumption in HGVs by 8.5 percent. Vehicle fl eet operating companies who are constantly struggling with the pressure of costs could save many millions of euros per year. Additionally, tires with optimized roll-ing resistance reduce the CO2 output of commercial ve-hicles signifi cantly compared to standard tires. Lanxess, the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance synthetic rubbers, have developed and implemented a comprehensive test procedure together with TÜV Rheinland and the chemical logistics company Talke. "We have now been able to prove in practice that quality tires with low rolling resistance offer a large saving poten-tial in the commercial vehicles sector," says Axel Vaßen,fl eet vehicle expert at Lanxess. The tire label is a new ›

THE JOURNEY IS THE DESTINATION, as Chinese Phi-losopher Confucius already knew. About 2,500 years later, two 40-ton, identically-constructed articulated trucks hit the road, traveling back and forth for two months between the towns of Hürth in the Rhineland and Loos in northern France. The overall trip there and back amounts to around 650 kilometers. In total, the HGVs cover a distance of 40,000 kilometers. The driver, payload and refueling operations remain exact-ly the same for both trucks. So what is the difference between them? While one truck is equipped with stan-dard tires of fuel effi ciency class D, the other one rolls along on class B 'green tires.' The idea is to determine how much fuel could really be saved with this smooth-running rubber.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE RUBBERS PROVIDE MORE FUEL

EFFICIENCY AND ELASTICITY

‚Green tires‘ reduce fuel consumption in

HGVs by 8.5 percent. Additionally, tires with

optimized rolling resistance reduce the CO2

output of commercial vehicles signifi cantly

compared to standard tires.

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Green prospects: High-performancerubbers decrease the rolling resistance of tires and in turn reduce thus the level of fuel consumption.

labeling requirement introduced by the EU at the end of 2012. This applies to both car and commercial vehi-cle tires. The label indicates the rolling resistance (level of fuel consumption) of the manufacturing brand from grade A (low) to G (high). Additionally, it rates the wet grip (safety) and the roadway noise.

Professor Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Brauckmann:"Hundred-percent monitoring"The TÜV Rheinland experts recorded all the fi ndings during the tests. "Our inspectors were on site for all refueling operations and examined the quantity con-tained within the tank. This demonstrates the hundred-percent monitoring we are talking about. Additionally, our experts checked the tire infl ation pressure or the vehicle weight every time. All this ultimately leads to reliable results," emphasizes Professor Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Brauckmann, Member of the Board of Management of TÜV Rheinland Berlin Brandenburg Pfalz e.V.

The following example shows what a change to 'green tires' means: Up to now, a fl eet of 300 heavy trucks has been using tires that have a D rating value for rolling resistance according to the EU label. But if the com-pany were to switch to tires rated B (A tires for HGVs are currently very diffi cult to get hold of), they could save EUR 1.5 million per year in fuel costs alone (for a distance of 150,000 kilometers per vehicle and at a fuel price of EUR 1.40). After deducting the extra charges of EUR 140,000 for the 'green rubber,' all things consid-ered, you are still left with a plus of around EUR 1.45

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR

A FLEET OF 300 COMMERCIAL VEHICLES?

Calculation basis*: • 150,000 km annual mileage per vehicle • Switch from D/D/D to B/C/B tires

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xessNet savings ~ EUR 1.45 million – per year

Additional tire costs** ~ EUR 55,000

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* Calculation based on test conditions: Average fuel consumption = 25.39 l/100 km, fuel price = 1.40 €/l;

** ~EUR 40 in additional costs per tire (in total 12 tires per vehicle)

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INFORMATIONENLeonie Katharina Strauss

leonie.strauss@de.tuv.com

+49 221 806-4412

www.tuv.com

TÜV Rheinland has

now made Alfred Talke

Logistic Services one

of the fi rst compa-

nies to be certifi ed in

compliance with the

new DIN EN 16258

standard. With this

voluntary standard,

companies are able

to fi nd out the ener-

gy consumption and

CO2 output of their

transport operations

in accordance with

a uniform, EU-wide

standard. "Provid-

ing evidence for

the amount of CO2

emissions for each

transport opera-

tion will be manda-

tory within Europe

in years to come,"

predicts Alfred Talke, Group Managing Director.

France is leading the way with regard to this. Since

October 2013, trucking companies have had to indicate

the amount of carbon dioxide emissions for all their

transport operations here. "We understand that in the

medium term other countries will follow, which is why

we are already adopting the applicable EU standard as

a supplementary measure," explains Talke. Certifi ca-

tion according to quality management standards ISO

9000f, as well as an assessment in accordance with

the SQAS (Safety and Quality Assessment System),

the European Chemical Industry Council standard for

logistics providers and GMP (Good Manufacturing

Practice) for feed, food and waste transport providers

all belong to the TÜV Rheinland service package for the

industry. Moreover, TÜV Rheinland specialists exam-

ine tank containers and pressure tanks and carry out

general inspections of corporate vehicle fl eets. "Our

technical services are all about safety in complex logis-

tic companies and allowing customers such as Talke to

meet customer expectations as well as the necessary

legal guidelines."

A NEW STANDARD FORTRANSPORTATION

million. The CO2 savings amount to more than 3,000 tons per year. "The analysis speaks for itself, but it also confi rms the experience we have gained over many years. This slightly higher price for a 'green tire' pays off quickly," explains Project Manager Armin Talke Ju-nior. If all of the approx. 14,300 registered 40-ton trucks in Germany were equipped with low rolling resistance tires, trucking companies could make total net savings of more than EUR 69.5 million per year. Additionally, greenhouse gas emissions would be reduced by around 150,000 tons per year.

Lanxess expert Christoph Kalla:"The material age has begun"Christoph Kalla, tire and rubber expert at Lanxess, ex-plains where the development of environmentally-friendly tires is heading: "Within the tire industry, ev-ery possible avenue in terms of construction has been exhausted to a great extent. In other words: The age of the material has begun." Due to their specifi c charac-teristics, high-performance rubbers provide more fuel effi ciency and elasticity as well as greater wear and tear resistance. Further development of these materials will allow tire manufacturers to reduce the rolling resistance even more in the future," stresses Christoph Kalla. «

Delighted with the test results (left to right): Christoph Kalla (Lanxess), Professor Dr.-Ing. Jürgen Brauckmann (TÜV Rheinland Berlin Brandenburg Palatinate), Alfred Talke junior (Talke Group) and Axel Vaßen (Lanxess).

A company with tradition: Talke has specialized in the transporta-tion of chemical and petrochemical goods since 1947.

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Additionally, the USA is the cradle of numerous im-portant innovations in IT security. This makes it all the more important for us to be present there in order to implement our innovations more quickly and fl ex-ibly for our customers.

Recently, the label “Made in Germany” has been cir-culating more and more in the world of information security. What does it mean exactly?Olaf Siemens: The label “Made in Germany” is establishing itself more and more in the fi eld of information security as a synonym for sophisticated management systems that conform to the German Data Protection Act, which is considered one of the strictest in the world. Many German companies want to maintain their high standards in IT security on an international level, both for reasons of compliance and in order to protect their intellectual property from unauthorized access. But demand for this is also growing among foreign companies. We want to sup-port these companies on a national and international level, even in very complex environments.

FOR TÜV RHEINLAND,INFORMATION SECURITY IS ONE OF THE MOSTIMPORTANT STRATEGIC BUSINESS FIELDS OF THE FUTURE. AN INTERVIEW WITH THOMAS BIEDERMAN, RESPONSIBLE FOR IT SECURITY TOPICS AS CHRO, AND OLAF SIEMENS, GLOBAL VICE PRESIDENT INFORMATION SECURITY, ON CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS.

Secaron AG has been integrated into TÜV Rheinland since January 2014, and TÜV Rheinland has also taken over the American company OpenSky Corp. As a result, 270 information security specialists are now working for TÜV Rheinland. Why is information security so important to TÜV Rheinland?Thomas Biedermann: Information security has long been recognized as one of the critical factors for suc-cess in the private economy and the public sector. Protecting the safety and security of technology and individuals has been our core business for 140 years. IT today has completely pervaded the economy and become the basis of our infrastructure such as trans-port, energy or health, so it is only logical for us to place more emphasis on security within companies and infrastructures in this area, too. We expect that the demand for external expertise will continue to increase when faced with the dynamic risk situation.

Why the commitment in the USA?Thomas Biedermann: The US market is the most important for IT and IT security solutions, ahead of Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.

“ THE DEMAND FOR EXTERNAL EXPERTISE WILL GROW”

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How do companies benefi t from certifi cation ininformation security? Olaf Siemens: Unlike a CE symbol, which is based on voluntary information from the company itself, a test mark, such as that for “Certifi ed Cloud Services,” issued by an independent third party has an entirely different signifi cance. With certifi cation from TÜV Rheinland, companies such as cloud service providers demonstrate that they meet very high information security requirements. We examine technologies, processes and compliance, among other things, and also identify possible technical risks. You can read about the systems we have already examined on TÜV Rheinland’s online database service Certipedia. Trust and transparency are the two currencies that are becoming more and more important for successful economic transactions in today’s digital world.

What are your plans for the future?Thomas Biedermann: With the takeover of Secaron and OpenSky, we reached a real milestone on our course of expansion. We have already been able toimpress the fi rst large-scale customers – such as carmak-ers – with these additional competencies and services. We will now drive forward our business in other excit-ing IT markets in Europe and Asia both organically and, if necessary, anorganically and assertively.

Those who wish to broaden their practi-

cal knowledge and network in the fi eld

of information security should clear their

schedules for May 21 and 22, 2014. On

these two days, TÜV Rheinland is once

again inviting participants to one of the

leading get-togethers for the information

security industry. This time round, the

event will take place at the Fürstenfeld-

bruck Event Forum in Munich. The pro-

gram will include top-class experts from

Germany and abroad, such as US diplo-

mat John Kornblum and Ofi r Hason from

CyberGym, an Israeli training and simula-

tion center for cyber security specialists.

On both days, visitors can expect a wealth

of expert knowledge on the latest trends

and practical strategies for holistic infor-

mation security. Register now at:

www.tuv.com/it-security-congress

... the specialized consulting and solutions

provider for information security within

TÜV Rheinland.

The new portfolio of expertise and ser-

vices comprises three areas:

• Governance, risk and compliance

management: Specifi c risk and secu-

rity management, process defi nition

and implementation, tool support and

implementation for GRC systems,

business continuity management and

data protection

• Conception and implementation of

technical security architectures and

solutions (network design, SIEM, next

generation fi rewall, mobile security and

advanced threat protection)

• Examination of security infrastructures

including penetration tests and

• analyses, audits of systems and

applications

• certifi cation of systems and

applications

EXPERTS FROM ALL OVER

THE WORLD AT THE IT SECU-

RITY CONGRESS 2014.

TÜV RHEINLAND I-SEC IS...

INFORMATION:Sabine Rieth

sabine.rieth@de.tuv.com

+49 221 56783-210

www.tuv.com/informationsecurity

" WE WANT TO PRO-VIDE COMPANIES WITH SUPPORTIN INFORMATIONSECURITY INTER-NATIONALLY, TOO."

Olaf Siemens

«

Global Affordable Houses24 contact 1.14

Many people in India fi nd themselves in Vinod Ti-wari’s situation. As there is a lack of affordable accom-modation in Indian cities, the majority of people live either on the streets or in huts. TÜV Rheinland India and Ashoka, an international charity, have teamed up to help turn things around. Their aim? To reduce the housing shortage in four years through the “Affordable Houses - bezahlbare Häuser” project. The project was launched in 2013. Together with real estate agencies, TÜV Rheinland and Ashoka searched for solutions for low earners. Up to now, Indian real estate agencies have taken no interest in people earning an income between EUR 150 and 400, so they were not used to dealing with such needs. This has now changed.

In order to get off the streets, Vinod Tiwari at fi rst opted to live in rented accommodation. This did not work for long. He ended up having to move house a lot be-cause the rent kept rising. And there are four children to think about. “I was worried for my family,” explains the 40-year-old. He wanted them to have a permanent place to sleep, to feel at home and for his children to be able to regularly attend school. This was about eighteen months ago. That was when he heard about the project for the fi rst time.

ONE DAY, VINOD TIWARI DECIDED that he no longer wanted to live on the streets. He is a textiles salesman working on the streets of India. Every day, he peddles pants, blouses and scarves to passing customers. For a long time, the streets were everything to him: his workplace and his home.

The “Affordable Houses” projectaims to provide affordable housing in Indian cities.i I di iti

HOUSING SHORTAGES ARE PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE IN INDIA. THE “AFFORD-ABLE HOUSES – BEZAHLBARE HÄUS-ER” PROJECT GIVES LOW EARNERS THE CHANCE OF A HOUSE OF THEIR OWN. VINOD TIWARI IS ONE OF THESE PEOPLE.

MISSION “OWN HOME”

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Vinod Tiwari and his family feel safe and

secure in their new home.

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Setting human standards“Having their own home has a positive infl uence on peoples’ lives,” says Enrico Rühle, Managing Di-rector of TÜV Rheinland India. “We certify houses on the basis of their safety, quality and energy effi -ciency. With the certifi cate behind them, prospec-tive owners are able to enhance their fi nancing possibilities,” Enrico Rühle reports. An additional side effect of certifi ed and affordable housing: It also allows building contractors to set standards for human living conditions.

A few days ago, Vinod Tiwari moved into his new home. It is just one of many affordable houses offered by the project in Ahmedabad, north-western India. “I am very proud,” he says. The house cost 950,000 Indian rupees, which equates to around EUR 11,000. He was able to pay for it with savings and a loan from the bank. Now his textiles business just needs to prosper so that his fl at will really belong to him in the future. He still sometimes fi nds it hard to believe. «

In India, more and more people are moving to thecities. However, the cities are unable to provide enough living space of suffi cient quality. As part of the “Affordable Houses” project, fl ats that can accom-modate families on low incomes are being developed. TÜV Rheinland is involved in this project and issues certifi cates for the new apartments.

“AFFORDABLE HOUSES“

For people like Vinod Tiwari, having a solidroof over their heads is the exception rather than the rule.

Families with low income are at last able to lead a normal life with a home to call their own.

INFORMATIONAbinash Ghoshal

Abinash.gl@ind.tuv.com

+91 96200 55525

www.tuv.com/in/sustainability

per year,” says Jürgen Reinhardt from TÜV Rheinland. With the aim of improving transparency, a tougheraccreditation process has now been implemented forissuing certifi cates as the basis for emissions trading.

DAkkS (Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH) is the inspection body responsible for accreditation in Ger-many and has expanded the requirements for this con-siderably. Besides complete quality assurance, DAkkS

now also examines the independence of the inspectors, conducts

audits on site and sets more rigorous standards

with regard to documen-tation. This has led to market

consolidation, as only 17 organizations have applied for accreditation as inspection bodies for the EU Emissions Trading System.

TÜV Rheinland is one of the companies tak-ing these great hurdles effortlessly, as Reinhardt

explains: “For us, the standards that have now been set by the legislators have always been a part of the service we offer. Things won’t change for ourcustomers, as they already benefi t from this out-standing level of quality.” «

MARKET CONSOLIDATION IN TRADE THANKS TO CO2 CER-TIFICATES: GERMAN INSPECTION AUTHORITIES IN THE EU EMISSIONS TRADING SYSTEM NOW HAVE TO MEET HIGHER QUALITY STANDARDS. TÜV RHEINLAND’S CUSTOMERS RE-MAIN ON THE SAFE SIDE WITH THEIR CERTIFICATION, AS THE TECHNOLOGY LEADER WAS FULFILLING THE REQUIREMENTS EVEN BEFORE THE NEW GUIDELINES CAME INTO EFFECT.

A CLEAR VISION THROUGH THE FOGOF EMISSIONS

THE AIM IS CLEAR: Compared to 1990, carbon dioxide emissions in the European Union need to be reduced by 20 percent by 2020. The EU states committed to achieving this goal in the Kyoto Protocol of 2005. In order to reach this target and to guarantee suffi cient transparency in the market, the EU has introduced an emissions trading scheme for companies. The principle behind it is simple: The policy defi nes limits for thetotal of all CO2 emissions. The specifi cations mean that energy companies and industries have to acquire an appropriate emissions certifi cate for every ton of CO2 produced. Alternatively, other certifi cates such as emission reduction certifi cates, which are traded on the voluntary market, can be acquired by supporting climate protection projects (see information box).

Accreditation process for certifi cates made tougherFundamental regulations are in place for the around 12,000 compa-nies in the 27 EU member states – 2,000 of them in Germany alone – that have to declare their annual output of CO2 from production facilities. The rules are both clear and comprehensible. But in the past, there was a lack of transparency about how certifi cation was achieved, as a broad range of providers were allowed to certify the greenhouse gas balance of industrial plants. “These ranged from testing or-ganizations like TÜV Rheinland, with its nation-wide presence and international contacts to in-dividual evaluators who only looked at one plant

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Purchasing certifi cates is one of two options for

companies who wish to acquire the rights for CO2

emissions. The second option is to become in-

volved in various climate protection measures. The

Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) includes

specifi cations for the implementation of climate

protection projects in developing countries.

The projects help to reduce emissions in the host

country and therefore contribute to reducing

greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Certifi ed

Emission Reductions are granted upon successful

registration as a CDM project – these also apply in

international emissions trading.

Since January 2008, it has also been possible to

implement climate protection projects in industrial

and emerging nations. Companies receive Emission

Reduction Units for successful emission reduction.

Moreover, voluntary projects known as Joint Implementation are also part of measures to reduce

greenhouse gases. Similar to other CDM climate

protection projects, Emission Reduction Certifi -

cates that are traded on a voluntary market are

also awarded in this fi eld. As one of 17 validation

authorities accredited by the United Nations (UN),

TÜV Rheinland also validates and verifi es climate

protection projects.

INFORMATIONJürgen Reinhardt

juergen.reinhardt@de.tuv.com

+49 221 806-2085

www.tuv.com

EMISSIONS AROUNDTHE WORLD

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Global CO2 emissions are higher than ever before. And the catastrophic consequences are already being felt all over the world.

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are on the brink of commercialization. Current stud-ies are revealing the possibilities for greatly simplifying these kinds of supply infrastructures, particularly for city centers,” says Professor Mathias Noe from the Karl-sruhe Institute of Technology. Because of the supercon-ducting cable’s special features, the AmpaCity project has also received funding to the tune of EUR 6.3 million from the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi).

Certifi ed and endorsed When faced with such a logistically complicated and pioneering project, it is clear that various tests need to be carried out beforehand. After all, simply loading the fi ve-ton cable reels onto a transport vehicle specifi cally designed for the purpose was a real feat in itself. “We examined and evaluated whether the system was con-structed in accordance with the laws and regulations currently applicable and whether the superconducting cable system was implemented by the book,” says TÜV Rheinland expert Wilfred Louis. The result was entirely positive: no complaints, everything ran smoothly. The superconducting cable should be put into operation this year. And if everything runs as smoothly as it did when laying the cables, then the future of energy-effi cient electricity transportation systems is already underway in Essen. «

THE LAYING OF THE WORLD’S LONGEST SU-PERCONDUCTING CABLE IN ESSEN DEMON-STRATES WHAT ENERGY-EFFICIENT TRANSPORT COULD BE LIKE IN THE FUTURE.

A SMOOTH

CURRENT FLOW

“THOSE WITH VISIONS should see a doctor”, said Germany’s former Chancellor Helmut Schmidt in the 1980s. The physicists Alex Müller and Georg Bednorz went into research instead and received the Nobel Prize in 1987 for their vision of high-speed electrical cables. Now, their vision is becoming a reality with “Ampa-City”. It might sound like the name of a fi ctitious town from a computer game, but in fact it is a groundbreaking pilot project that is being implemented by the German energy company RWE, together with the cable manu-facturer Nexans and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technol-ogy (KIT). A superconducting cable measuring around 1,000 meters in length has been laid between two elec-tricity substations in the heart of Essen and integrated into the existing electricity grid. The technology has many advantages. It is more effi cient, as the cable con-ducts electricity with almost no transmission losses. It also saves space, as it transports fi ve times more elec-tricity than a conventional copper cable of the same diameter and requires signifi cantly less space for laying. Additionally, fewer substations are needed – gaining valuable space in city centers. The aim of the project is to drive forward a technology that is pioneering in sup-plying electricity in both urban and rural areas.

Special ceramics for perfect conductivityThe 10-kilovolt high-temperature superconducting cable has set two records right away: It is the longest su-perconducting cable in the world and the fi rst cable of its kind to be installed in a city center.The technical su-periority of the superconducting cable stems from the material property of ceramics as a conductor material (see box). As a result, it offers perfect electrical conduc-tivity. Additionally, superconducting cables do not give off any heat, are extremely fail-safe and react to their environment in an electromagnetically and thermally neutral way. This means that they can be operated in close proximity to data cables without encountering any interference. Experts are certain that, in just a few years, superconducting cables will be able to compete with copper economically in energy-intensive applica-tions. “Energy-effi cient superconducting applications have developed very quickly in the last few years and

Knowledge Superconductors28 contact 1.14

Superconducting cables are made up of tape con-

ductors that consist of a metal substrate and oxide

ceramic materials. The superconducting ceramic

generates almost perfect electrical conductivity

when exposed to temperatures of around minus

200 degrees Celsius. The core of the cable is sur-

rounded by a super-insulating cooling system that

thermally separates it from the environment and

cools it to the appropriate working temperature

using liquid nitrogen.

Unlike copper and aluminum power cables, su-

perconducting cables do not give off any heat. In

relation to the cross-section for all tape conductors,

the transmittable current densities for a supercon-

ducting cable are over 100 times higher than in a

copper conductor. With its concentric structure, the

three-phase 10 kilovolt superconducting cable has

a diameter of 20 centimeters and is designed for a

transmission capacity of 40 megawatt – i.e. 40 mil-

lion watt.

EVERYTHING’S SUPER – THE

TECHNOLOGY

Liquid

nitrogen

Conductor 1

Conductor 2

Conductor 3

Neutral conductor

Dielectric

Liquid

nitrogen

Cable cryostats

(vacuum insulation)

World premiere: As part of the

AmpaCity project, a supercon-

ducting cable measuring around

1000 meters in length has been

laid in Essen city center.

INFORMATIONWilfried Louis

wilfried.louis@de.tuv.com

+49 172 233 1894

www.tuv-e3.com

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THE TIGERWHISPERER

JIM LAWLESSAfter eleven years training and

working as an attorney, Jim

started his consultancy, The

Velocity Corporation, in 1999.

He began giving motivational

speeches in 2003 and was soon

challenged by an audience

member to prove his Ten Rules

for Taming Tigers. They wanted

him to become a jockey within

a year. Lawless, who had never

sat on a horse before, took on

the bet and won. In 2010, he

then set a new British record

for free diving, reaching a

depth of 101 meters. There are

few doubters now.

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“STAFF NEED FREEDOM TO HAVE IDEAS.”

People Jim Lawless30 contact 1.14

Mr. Lawless, what exactly is behind your “Taming Tigers”* concept?The tiger refers to the little voice inside each of us that repeatedly stops us from making brave decisions and changing ourselves. We can tame this tiger with the help of ten golden rules. Tiger tamers are in particular demand in the digital age.

Which companies want you to tell them more about how to tame our ‘inner tiger’?Every sector, everywhere in the world, is interested in how we can make more of ourselves. After all, we live in a time of momentous change – moving from the in-dustrial to the digital age. Many people think that the change has already happened. But so far we have only changed the products; we have only just started with the markets. And we have not addressed the change for people at all – they still work almost exactly as they did in the industrial age. But now there are fewer and fewer rules – each person needs to think carefully about what he himself needs to do. Many people fi nd it very hard to deal with this new freedom. What does the digital age mean for our ability to change?We need to be much more open to change – any other attitude is very dangerous. This applies not only to managers and companies, but to every single individ-ual. We need to be able to learn, to grow and to change ourselves.

What will happen if we don’t change?We will become irrelevant. The revolution affects the way we deal with one another – especially managers and their staff. In the past, companies wanted to sell products. Now, they sell ideas and experience. But ideas do not spring up when staff are constantly being monitored. People need freedom. However, it is very diffi cult to give them this freedom, and it is diffi cult to be free. “Rewrite your rulebook” is one of your rules. When people deal with rules every day – as many of TÜV Rheinland’s staff do – is it easier or more diffi cult for them to work on personal rules?I know people and teams from creative sectors such as television and design who fi nd it pretty diffi cult to re-vise their personal rulebook. On the other hand, there are people in rigid engineering companies who are ›

JIM LAWLESS, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER, CEO OF THE VELO-CITY CORPORATION, AUTHOR, FREE DIVER AND JOCKEY SHOWS US HOW WE CAN MAKE MORE OF OURSELVES WITH HIS “TAMING TIGERS” CONCEPT.

* Jim Lawless: Taming Tigers / Do things you never thought you could / Virging Books, 2012.

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very good at this. Perhaps people who write rulebooks themselves are better able to understand why rules are needed and therefore fi nd it easier to work on them at a personal level.

One of the key messages of your book is “Let’s be honest with ourselves.” Why are so many people afraid of doing this?Because honesty has consequences, and most people don’t want to face up to them. Let’s assume that we have to admit to ourselves that we only use 50% of our skills, because we sit in too many meetings and telephone conferences. In that case, we should really say “I’m not going to take part in the meeting, because I want to make better use of my time.” However diplomatically we phrase it, confronta-tion is unavoidable.

Let’s return to your personal story. Why did you accept the bet to do something apparently impossible and become a jockey in your mid-30s?I liked the idea, and I was feeling adventurous at that moment. But the two examples that make me so popular as a motivational speaker – diving and horse riding – are actually very unimportant. The truly important decisions in life come from questions like: What is the right kind of work for me? How can I love my family properly? How honest are we with other people? How do we treat our friends? But I have to talk about how to become a jockey. It reinforces my idea and wins over the listeners. «

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englishEach person needs to think carefully about what he him-

self needs to do.

People Jim Lawless32