Technology fields and competencesdr. Zoran Marinšek

INEA d.o.o.Competence Centre for Advanced Process

Control Technologies

New Energy Technologies and Process Control Technologies in Slovenia

Structure of presentation

• Process of selection of technologies: Long list of technologies

• Technologies and competences • Partners lists

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Technology fields and competences

• Low Carbon Technologies– Technology domains formed by cross-section of New Energy

Technologies and Process Control Technologies• In several, both tradition and competences are present in SI• Competences =

– Scientific – Development & Innovation– Business

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Process of selection of technologies

• Which technologies?– Estimated potential for further development is high (new

technology)– Estimated potential for use on the market is high to good– State of maturity of technology is such that it is or can be

already used on the market– Slovenian partners exist with adequate competences

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Process of selection of technologies (2) – Long list of technologies

• The following is the „long“ list of technologies:1. Smart Grid Technologies 2. Smart and passive (active) house technologies3. Biomass gasification technologies4. Hydrogen storage and hydrogen fuel cell technologies5. Lithium batteries storage technologies6. Photovoltaics

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Competences 1: Smart Grids Technologies

Primary objective: Ensure a balance between supply and consumption of energy on the grid, while accommodating a progressively larger share of energy supply by RES. • SmartGrids: Primary processes• SmartGrids: Processes for energy transmission on the grid

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Competences 1: Smart Grids Technologies (2): Primary processes

The competences: • Processes of energy trading in the electricity

market based on Demand Side Management (DSM) • Interconnection of roles (players) into SmartGrid.• DSM in IEMS of a prosumer, • Optimization of the energy use and costs of a

prosumer

Goals and possible fields of cooperation• Pilot Smart Grids projects: Virtual Power plant,

BG energy trading system• Comprehensive prosumer energy management

systems with RES production and energy storage

Pilot project for the VPP solution: • With utility and a few big

industrial companies with total 30 MW of peak power

• adaption of clients‘ EE consumption/production up to 5 MW for the time interval of at least one hour.

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Competences 1: Smart Grid Technologies (3): Processes for energy transmission on the grids

• Active Distribution Networks– Advanced Measurement Infrastructure (AMI)– Virtual Power Plants (VPP) infrastructure– Modern Compensation Devices– Energy Storage– EV (Electric Vehicles) infrastructure

• Competences– ICT for Smart Grids, – measurement instruments, – automation and protection, – Energy efficient electric drive converters– active compensation, … – engineering competence for design and implementation of DN and TN infrastructure

• Goals and possible fields of cooperation– Pilot Smart Grids Projects

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Smart Grids players in Slovenia

• TG SG - Technology platform Smart Grids (*)• CC SURE - Competence centre for Systems for efficient use of energy (*)• TN TVP - Technology network Process control Technology with CC STV - CC

for Advanced process control (*)• TN ICT - Technology network ICT (*) with CC Opcomm - CC for Internet of

things (IoT) and open communication platform of integration of services (*)

(*) with members: research institutions and companies (see lists)• ZING - Association for engineering, and ZISP - Association for Consulting

Engineering with member companies

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Competences 2: Smart and passive (active) house technologies

• Sustainable construction: – energy sources, efficient use of energy and water, ICT and intelligent

building management, materials (new, recycled), construction technologies

• Competences:– Smart house systems– Passive (active) house systems and construction– engineering competence for design and implemention of Smart

and passive (active) houses

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Competences 2: Smart and passive (active) house technologies (2)

• Smart house systems– HEMS and BEMS – home and building energy management

system with RES and efficient use of energy management (PV or wind, HFC fuelled CHP, storage/conversion EE)

– AAL (Ambient assisted living) and ICT in Smart house– Connection to the Smart Grid with energy trading capability

• Passive house systems and construction– Materials for optimal thermal insulation with minimal impact on

environment (low CO2 emission)– Active energy control systems– construction

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Competences 2: Smart and passive (active) house technologies (3)

• Goals and possible fields of cooperation:– R&D projects in the field of sustainable

construction– Integrated HEMS and BEMS with RES

management; efficient use of energy; – Smart living (Ambient assisted living,

smart asset mgmt, smart healthcare, ..)– Smart and passive house demonstration

project, as part of smart community/smart city pilot project

HEMS

AAL technologies

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Smart and Passive House – major players in Slovenia

• CC TIGR - Competence centre for sustainable construction (*)• TP SG - Technology platform Smart Grids (*)• TN TVP - Technology network Process control Technology (*) with

CC STV - CC for Advanced process control (*)• TN ICT - Technology network ICT (*) with CC Opcomm - CC for

Internet of things (IoT) and open communication platform of integration of services (*)

• CC SURE - Competence centre for Systems for efficient use of energy (*)

(*) with members: research institutions and companies (see lists)• Project partner companies (see list)• ZING - Association for Engineering, and ZISP - Association for

Consulting Engineering, with member companies

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Competences 3: Hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cell technologies

• Development of new porous materials for storage of H2

• Development of new materials for HFC (catalysts, membranes) and stack technologies

• Development of specific Fuel Cell modules– FC control systems, Fan for FC air supply

• Development of PEM Fuel Cell mid power prototype aggregate• Goals and possible fields of cooperation:

– Development and implementation of HFC fuelled CHP system as part of internal energy supply system (HEMS);

– Integrate such HFC CHP system into internal energy management system; which includes RES and EUE management (residential, tertiary buildings);

– Connect such system to the grid as an active player in energy optimization and trading system;

– Pilot projects in integration of HFC fuelled CHP system into HEMS and in the smart grid

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Competences 3: Hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cell technologies (2)

• Demonstration projects– UPS back-up systems, CHP residential units – EU ‚EneField‘ project,

hydrogen filling stations and vehicle fleet,..)

Demo project – hydrogen filling stations The project aims to further acceptance

of hydrogen vehicles and to help to establish bus fleet in Slovenian regions (two filling stations)

Implemention by July 2012

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Hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cell technologies –major players in Slovenia (3)• CO NOT - Centre of excellence for Low Carbon Technologies (*)• RCVT - Development centre for hydrogen technologies (*)• TN TVP - Technology network Process control Technology (*) with CC STV

– CC for Advanced process control (*)(*) with members: research institutions and companies (see lists)

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Competences 4: Lithium battery technologies• Development of new Lithium battery materials/chemistries• Characterization, modeling and optimization of Li battery cells• Goals and possible fields of cooperation:

• Pool development of Lithium storage systems for use in residential houses

• Integrate battery storage system into internal energy management system which includes other Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and Efficient Use of Energy (EUE) management (residential, tertiary buildings)

• R&D and pilot projects in Lithium storage systems for use in residential houses;

• Demonstration project for electric mobility

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Competences 4: Lithium battery technologies (2)• Demonstration projects

Demo project Electric Mobility:Assemble a prototype of electric car with optimalplatform design to integrate the needed components for:• Range extender: fuel cell• Other advanced products (Slovene, foreign)

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Li batteries technologies –major players in Slovenia

• CO NOT - Centre of excellence for Low Carbon Technologies (*)• TN TVP - Technology network Process control Technology (*) with

CC STV – CC for Advanced process control (*)(*) with partners or members: research institutions and companies (see lists)

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Competences 5: Biomass gasification and biogas use technologies

• Development of catalysers for dry reforming biogas• Biomass and waste gasification technology

• Compact units• integration with biogas-fired CHPs (or boilers)

• Engineering competence for design and implemention of biomass gasification plants, cogeneration plants and boiler plants

• Goals and potentional fields of cooperation:• R&D projects in the field of biomass gasification

process• pilot and demonstration projects for biomass

gasification and biogas use

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Biomass gasification and use technologies -major players in Slovenia

• CO NOT - Centre of excellence for Low Carbon Technologies (*)• TN TVP - Technology network Process control Technology with CC

STV - CC for Advanced process control (*)(*) with members: research institutions and companies (see lists)• Project partner companies (see list)• ZING - Association for Engineering, and ZISP - Association for

Consulting Engineering, with member companies

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Competences 6: Photovoltaics technologies• Development of pliable PV cells• Development and production of PV cells• PV array control system• Optimal use of RES

• as part of prosumer energy system - Integration into HEMS, BEMS

• as part of energy production for the Smart Grid (VPP)• engineering competence for design and implemention of PV

plants• Goals and possible fields of cooperation:

• R&D projects in the field of PV materials and components• Pilot and demonstration projects in integration of PV

systems into HEMS and BEMS, and connection to the smart grid

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Photovoltaic technologies players in Slovenia

• CO NOT - Centre of excellence for Low Carbon Technologies (*)• TN TVP - Technology network Process control Technology (*)(*) with members: research institutions and companies (see lists)• Project partner companies (see list)• ZING - Association for Engineering, and ZISP - Association for

Consulting Engineering, with member companies

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Lists of TP, TN, CoE and CC members and partners

• TN TVP – Technology Network Process Control Technology• CC STV – Competence Centre for Advanced Control Technologies• TP SG – Technology Platform for Smart Grids• CC SURE – Competence Centre for Advanced Systems for efficient use

of energy • TN ICT – Technology Network for Information and Communication

Technologies• CC Opcomm - Competence Centre for Internet of things (IoT) and open

communication platform of integration of services• CO NOT – Center of Excellence for Low Carbon Technologies• CC TIGR - Competence Centre for sustainable and innovative

construction• Technology Project Partners

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TN TVP - Technology Network Process Control Technology - Members

Research institutions • Institute J.Stefan• University of Ljubljana,

• Faculty for Electrical engineering• University of Maribor

• Faculty for Electrical engineering and Computer Science

Companies• Cosylab d.o.o.• FDS d.o.o.• GOAP Nova Gorica d.o.o.• INEA d.o.o.• Kolektor Sinabit d.o.o.• RACI d.o.o.• SMM d.o.o.• Špica International d.o.o.• Trimo d.d.• TELEM d.o.o.Te

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CC STV Advanced Process Control Technology - Partners

Research institutions • Institute J.Stefan• University of Ljubljana,

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• University of Maribor• Faculty for Electrical engineering and Computer Science

Companies• Cosylab d.o.o.• Danfoss Trata d.o.o.• GOAP Nova Gorica d.o.o.• INEA d.o.o.• Helios d.d.• Kolektor Sinabit d.o.o.• Litostroj Power d.o.o.• Metronik d.o.o.• Pipistrel d.o.o.• RACI d.o.o.• Špica International d.o.o.• Trimo d.d.Co

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TP SG- Technology Platform Smart Grids - members1. Elektroinštitut Milan Vidmar 2. Univerza v Ljubljani , Fakulteta za elektrotehniko 3. Reinhausen 2e d.o.o. 4. Altens d.o.o. 5. C&G d.o.o. 6. Elektro Celje d.d. 7. Elektro Gorenjska d.d. 8. Elektro Ljubljana d.d. 9. Elektro Maribor d.d. 10. Elektro Primorska d.d. 11. Elektroservisi d.d. 12. Elektro Slovenija d.o.o. 13. Elpros d.o.o. 14. Etrel d.o.o. 15. Eurel Inženiring d.o.o. 16. GDB d.o.o. 17. Holding slovenske elektrarne d.o.o. 18. INEA d.o.o. 19. Institut Jožef Stefan – Center za energetsko učinkovitost 20. Iskraemeco d.d. 21. Iskra MIS d.d. 22. Iskra sistemi, Avtomatizacija procesov, d.d. 23. Iskratel d.o.o. 24. Kolektor Etra Energetski transformatorji d.o.o. 25. Kolektor Sinabit d.o.o. 26. Kolektor Synatec d.o.o. 27. Korona d.d. 28. Metrel d.d. 29. Sipronika d.o.o. 30. Smart Com d.o.o. 31. SODO sistemski operater distribucijskega omrežja z električno energijo d.o.o. 32. Solvera Lynx d.d. 33. Tectra d.o.o. 34. Telos d.o.o. 35. Univerza v Mariboru, Fakulteta za elektrotehniko, računalništvo in informatiko 36. GEN-I d.o.o. 37. CyberGRID GmbH

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CC SURE - Competence Centre Advanced Systems of Efficient Use of Electrical Energy - partners

• Bartec Varnost d.d.• BSH Hišni aparati d.o.o.• DOMEL d.d.• ELES d.o.o.• Gorenje d.d.• Hidria d.d.• INEA d.o.o.• Kolektor Group d.d.• METREL d.d.• Petrol d.d.• Sipronika d.o.o.• Smart Com d.o.o.• University of Ljubljana: Faculty for Electrical engineering• University of Ljubljana: Faculty for Mechanical engineering• University of Maribor: Faculty for Electrical engineering and Computer ScienceCC A

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TN ICT - Technology Network ICT withCompetence Centre Opcomm – Members and partners

• Members:• Alpineon d.o.o.• Cosylab d.o.o.• Globtel d.o.o.• Inova IT d.o.o.• Špica International d.o.o.• Institute J.Stefan• University of Ljubljana: Faculty for Electrical engineering• University of Ljubljana: Faculty for Computer Science• Technology partners• AMIS d.d.• ISKRATEL d.d.• TELEKOM d.d.• XLAB d.o.o.Te

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CC TIGR – Competence Centre for Sustainable and Innovative Construction - Partners

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Partners in CO NOT - Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon Technologies

5 academic partners• National institute of Chemistry• Institute J.Stefan• University of Ljubljana: Faculty for Chemistry and Chemical Technology• University of Ljubljana: Faculty for Mechanical Engineering • University of Nova Gorica10 companies• Cinkarna Celje d.d.• DOMEL d.d.• INEA d.o.o.• Iskra Tela d.d.• HSE d.d.• Mebius d.o.o.• Petrol d.d.• RCVT – Development centre for hydrogen technologies • Silkem d.d.• Termoelektrarna Šoštanj d.o.o.

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RCVT - Development Centre for Hydrogen Technologies - Partners

3 research institutions, 5 companies• DOMEL d.d.• INEA d.o.o.• Institute J.Stefan• Mebius d.o.o.• National institute of Chemistry• Petrol d.d.• TPJ d.o.o.• University of Ljubljana: Faculty for Mechanical Engineering

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Technology Project Partner Companies

• Bisol d.d. (PV technology, engg)• KIV d.d. (biomass gasification technology, engg)• Lumar d.o.o. (passive house supplier)• C&G d.o.o. (engineering)• IBE d.d. (consulting engineering) • Korona d.d. (engineering)• RUDIS d.d. (engineering)

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COMPETENCE CENTRE

ADVANCED SYSTEMS OF EFFICIENT USE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY

Pobreška cesta 20, SI-2000 MARIBORT: +386 2 333 13 50 .:. W: www.sure.si .:. E: info@sure.si

Smart Power Network Distribution Solutions: Smart grid solutions, development of concepts and algorithms for the efficient energy use, based on the measures of automatic controlling within the conceptual connection of active grids and smart homes.

Active Power Network Components: Development of active power network components to ensure inclusion of dispersed energy sources with usage of new technologies, enabling control and drive of plugged sources and burdens.

Smart, Energy Efficient Domestic Appliances and Systems Development of adaptive, energetically effective home appliances and systems and their inclusion to the smart grid.

Energy Efficient Electric Drive Converters Energy efficient engine converters, advanced electro engines and electronic systems for the management of advanced electric engines for domestic and industrial use.

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General Aim and Goals of CC SURE

• Comprehensive treatment of active power networks (Smart Grids) from the production, distribution and consumption of electricity

• Implementation of active Smart Grid network Concept in Slovenia• Verification and validation of newly developed solutions and products for

integration into smart electricity networks of the future.Goals:• to build concepts of an active power network, based on new technologies and

tested in parts of the real electro energetic network• implementation of several demonstration projects active distribution network

solutions,• development of primary and secondary elements of the distribution network• development and implementation of energy efficient consumer burdens in terms

of household appliances and• high-efficiency energy converters, propulsion and electromechanical converters in

terms of industrial use.

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Smart Grids: Development Program for Smart Grids in Slovenia

• according to development scenario we have to invest in distribution Smart Grids at least € 320 million until 2020– for research (€ 10 million in total)– for demonstration projects (€ 30 million in total)– for network massive implementations (€ 280 million)

• for AMI € 172 million

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CC SURE Consortium Partners …

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…CC SURE Consortium Partners

CC SURE holder

TECESPobreška cesta 20, SI-2000 Maribor, Slovenia

T: +386 2 333 13 50 .:. F: +386 2 333 13 51E: info@teces.si .:. W: http://www.teces.si

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Market for Smart and Passive houses

• Main market: Construction market in Slovenia represents approximately 5 % of GDP

• Other important markets are:– South-East Europe– Russia – Middle East and – North Africa

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Partners in CO NOT (Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon Technologies ):1. National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana2. Jožef Stefan Institute3. University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Chemistry&Chem. Technol.4. University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering5. University of Nova Gorica6. Cinkarna Celje, d.d.7. Domel, d.o.o.8. Holding Slovenian Power Plants, d.o.o.9. INEA d.o.o.10. ISKRA MIS, d.d.11. Mebius d.o.o.12. Petrol d.d., Ljubljana13. Development Centre for Hydrogen Technologies14. Silkem d.o.o.15. Thermal Power Plant Šoštanj d.o.o.

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COOPERATION IN THE FIELDSOF NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES

Simon SmolnikarINEA d.o.o.

Technology Development Centre – Slovenian-Japanese hub in Slovenia in the

area of New Energy Technologies and Process

Control Technologies

Agenda

• 3 initial technology problem domains– Smart Grids technologies– Smart House technologies– Biomass gasification technologies

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Smart Grids technologiesGOALS:• To build Virtual power plant - for Tertiary reserve to TSO or solution for energy optimization for the Balance groups. • To establish Micro-Grid Energy Management System Technologies – as an integrated subsystem in parallel with the

grid or in an intentional island mode.• To Implement, localize and sell internal energy control systems to the prosumers as part of the Virtual Power Plant

(VPP) or as independent energy costs optimizing system for the prosumers.

Slovenian companies:• INEA d.o.o.• Robotina d.o.o.• Smart Com• LE Tehnika• C&G• Xlab ...

and institutes with technological knowledge and competences:• Faculty of Electrical Engineering (UL)• Elektroinštitut Milan Vidmar • Jožef Stefan Institute • Technology network Process control Technology• Technology platform for Smart Grids • TC ARI - Research and Development centre of Automation, Robotization and Computerization of the production ...

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Smart Grids technologiesPROPOSAL FOR COOPERATIONIn the Smart Grids field we are looking for partners that will be able to bring their technology and marketing knowledge inside the working group so that we can developand implement new technologies through pilot & demonstration applications to thecommercial projects in EU and in Japan.

Potential partners/customers: • Utility companies (energy providers), • Transmission system operators (TSO) and Distribution

system operators (DSO). • These two types of companies can use Virtual

power plant solutions for their Tertiary reserves (TSO) or for optimization of their Balance groups (Utilities/energy providers).

• Engineering companies - system integrators/ solution providers for project design and implementation .

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Smart and passive house technologiesGOALS:Smart house systems• Internal energy and information system which includes RES and EE management • Connection of such system to the Smart Grid with energy trading capabilityPassive house (passive house materials and construction)Smart and passive house (integration of Smart house systems into passive house)

Slovenian companies:• Robotina d.o.o. • Lumar d.o.o. • INEA d.o.o. ...

and institutes with technological knowledge and competences:• Elektroinštitut Milan Vidmar• Faculty of Electrical Engineering (UL)• Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering (UL)• Faculty of Electrical Engineering and computer science (UM)• Institute Jozef Stefan • Technology network Process control Technology• Technology platform for Smart Grids ...

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Smart and passive house technologiesPROPOSAL FOR COOPERATION:Smart house systems• Internal energy and information system which includes RES management

1. PV and renewable energy control and management system 2. Energy storage optimization 3. Power shortage management systems 4. AAL-ambient assisted living

• Customizing internal energy management system • integration of individual subsystems with optimization

of RES and efficient energy consumption • Connection of such system into community Smart

grid (with energy trading capability)• Joint pilot project

Passive house (passive house materials and construction)Smart and passive house (integration of Smart house systems into passive house)

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Biomass gasification technology

PROPOSAL:• Establish Japanese-Slovene consortium, Japanese initiative is expected• Carry out the phases of the proposed goals, starting with feasibility study for the

wood gasification plant and for use of biogas project in Slovenia and region

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