Development of high-temperature superconductor cables for high direct current applications

Development of high-temperature superconductor cables for high direct current applications
Author: Preuß, Alan
Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2021-01-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3731510413

A design process for HTS DC cables was developed for high current applications. Based on the design process, a 35 kA HTS DC cable demonstrator was developed. The superconducting elements of the demonstrator were manufactured and tested individually at 77 K. Afterwards, the demonstrator cable was assembled and tested at 77 K. The assembled demonstrator successfully reached 35 kA at 77 K and self field conditions.

AC Losses in High-Temperature Superconductor Tapes and Cables for Power Applications

AC Losses in High-Temperature Superconductor Tapes and Cables for Power Applications
Author: Godfrin, Aurélien
Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2022-05-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3731510960

This work focuses on two topics. The first is the investigation of producing filaments on copper-stabilized coated conductors, with striations made after or before electroplating the tape. The second topic is the applicability of the striations for reducing the AC losses of cables, in particular the CORC® and RACC cables, which are made with high-temperature superconductor (HTS) striated tapes.

Prospective Life Cycle Assessment of High-Temperature Superconductors for Future Grid Applications

Prospective Life Cycle Assessment of High-Temperature Superconductors for Future Grid Applications
Author: Buchholz, Alexander
Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2022-07-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3731511940

High-temperature superconductors have distinct advantages compared to conventional conductors. Below their critical temperature, superconductors have immeasurably low ohmic losses. To maintain the superconducting state, superconductors require constant cooling. This study aims at identifying the environmental impacts of the application of superconductors in future grid technologies such as superconducting power cables.

Fluorescent thermal imaging method for investigating transient effects in high-temperature superconductor tapes and coils

Fluorescent thermal imaging method for investigating transient effects in high-temperature superconductor tapes and coils
Author: Gyuráki, Roland
Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2022-02-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3731510642

This work presents the development and application of high-speed fluorescent thermal imaging for quench analysis in high-temperature superconductors (HTS). Using a fluorescent coating, with a temperature-dependent light emission, temperature changes can be calculated over 2D surfaces. The technique uncovered peculiar transient effects in novel HTS tape architectures and also helped to verify and better understand hot spot development in both insulated and non-insulated, HTS–wound pancake coils.

High Temperature Superconductors (HTS) for Energy Applications

High Temperature Superconductors (HTS) for Energy Applications
Author: Ziad Melhem
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-12-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780857090126

High temperature superconductors (HTS) offer many advantages through their application in electrical systems, including high efficiency performance and high throughput with low-electrical losses. While cryogenic cooling and precision materials manufacture is required to achieve this goal, cost reductions without significant performance loss are being achieved through the advanced design and development of HTS wires, cables and magnets, along with improvements in manufacturing methods. This book explores the fundamental principles, design and development of HTS materials and their practical applications in energy systems. Part one describes the fundamental science, engineering and development of particular HTS components such as wires and tapes, cables, coils and magnets and discusses the cryogenics and electromagnetic modelling of HTS systems and materials. Part two reviews the types of energy applications that HTS materials are used in, including fault current limiters, power cables and energy storage, as well as their application in rotating machinery for improved electrical efficiencies, and in fusion technologies and accelerator systems where HTS magnets are becoming essential enabling technologies. With its distinguished editor and international team of expert contributors, High temperature superconductors (HTS) for energy applications is an invaluable reference tool for anyone involved or interested in HTS materials and their application in energy systems, including materials scientists and electrical engineers, energy consultants, HTS materials manufacturers and designers, and researchers and academics in this field.

Superconductors in the Power Grid

Superconductors in the Power Grid
Author: C. Rey
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 463
Release: 2015-04-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1782420371

Superconductors offer high throughput with low electric losses and have the potential to transform the electric power grid. Transmission networks incorporating cables of this type could, for example, deliver more power and enable substantial energy savings. Superconductors in the Power Grid: Materials and Applications provides an overview of superconductors and their applications in power grids. Sections address the design and engineering of cable systems and fault current limiters and other emerging applications for superconductors in the power grid, as well as case studies of industrial applications of superconductors in the power grid. - Expert editor from highly respected US government-funded research centre - Unique focus on superconductors in the power grid - Comprehensive coverage

High Temperature Superconductivity 2

High Temperature Superconductivity 2
Author: A. V. Narlikar
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 608
Release: 2004
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9783540406396

In contrast to research on the fundamental mechanisms of High-Temperature Superconductivity, in recent years we have seen enormous developments in the fabrication and application of High-Tc-superconductors. The two volumes of High Temperature Superconductivity provide a survey of the state of the technology and engineering applications of these materials. They comprise extended original research papers and technical review articles written by physicists, chemists, materials scientists and engineers, all of them noted experts in their fields. The interdisciplinary and strictly application-oriented coverage should benefit graduate students and academic researchers in the mentioned areas as well as industrial experts. Volume 1 "Materials" focuses on major technical advancements in High-Tc materials processing for applications. Volume 2 "Engineering Applications" covers numerous application areas where High-Tc superconductors are making tremendous impact.

High Temperature Superconductivity 2

High Temperature Superconductivity 2
Author: Anant V. Narlikar
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 585
Release: 2013-11-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3662077647

In contrast to research on the fundamental mechanisms of High-Temperature Superconductivity, in recent years we have seen enormous developments in the fabrication and application of High-Tc-superconductors. The two volumes of High Temperature Superconductivity provide a survey of the state of the technology and engineering applications of these materials. They comprise extended original research papers and technical review articles written by physicists, chemists, materials scientists and engineers, all of them noted experts in their fields. The interdisciplinary and strictly application-oriented coverage should benefit graduate students and academic researchers in the mentioned areas as well as industrial experts. Volume 1 "Materials" focuses on major technical advancements in High-Tc materials processing for applications. Volume 2 "Engineering Applications" covers numerous application areas where High-Tc superconductors are making tremendous impact.

Technology and readout for scaling up superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors

Technology and readout for scaling up superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors
Author: Knehr, Emanuel Marius
Publisher: KIT Scientific Publishing
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2023-03-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3731512564

This work presents three advances to scale SNSPDs from few-pixel devices to large detector arrays: atomic layer deposition for the fabrication of uniform superconducting niobium nitride films of few-nanometer thickness, a frequency-multiplexing scheme to operate multiple detectors with a reduced number of lines, and the integration of SNSPDs with free-form polymer structures to achieve efficient optical coupling onto the active area of the detectors.