The protective sheath for the reactors

For three months, resigns from the damaged nuclear plant in Fukushima
radioactivity. Tepco plans now before digesting a protective cover
over the reactors. Construction has already begun.
A spokesman for the Tepco presented at a press conference a model of
the planned construction of the destroyed reactor 1 (June 14, 2011)
In order to prevent the escape of radiation from the damaged nuclear
plant in Fukushima I, operator Tepco has begun to create covers for
the heavily damaged reactors. The plan is a giant steel structure
height of 54 meters, 42 meters long and 47 meters wide, as the daily
"Mainichi Shimbun" reported. Then a protective coat is fastened with a
resin-coated plastic. This roof and wall panels to enclose the reactor
airtight and thus isolate the radiation. At the same time prevent the
housing such that rain water enters the open reactors. It was under
consideration, whether the cover is also plenty of wind and earthquake
resistant.
To protect the workers against radiation, the parts of the housing in
the city about 50 kilometers away Iwaki are collected and assembled.
As "TBS News" reported, was the work for the erection of steel
structure on 13 Started in June.

Ultra lightweight makes electric vehicles affordable

Ultra lightweight design makes electric vehicles affordable
Kim-Astrid Magister

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Technical University of Dresden
31.08.2011 13:46
Ultra lightweight makes electric vehicles affordable
ILK Dresden scientists and LZS develop with its partner ThyssenKrupp an electric car under 900 kilograms - Research results for the first time at the 64th IAA 2011 presented

Dresden. The Institute for Lightweight Structures and Polymer Technology (ILK) Dresden University of Technology developed the lightweight center Sachsen GmbH (LZS) and ThyssenKrupp AG, a serial-capable ultra lightweight vehicle. The electrically powered compact car weighs less than 900 kilograms. Through consistent ultra-lightweight construction, the vehicle can take advantage of the benefits of a fully electric drive. The generic lightweight electric vehicle designed for the metro area and is particularly suitable for urban commuting and short distance drivers. Combine with this car project, the researchers sporty driving enjoyment with free attractive vehicle designs and environmentally friendly use.