Numerical Analysis of the Influence of Turbulence Intensity on Iced Conductors Gallop Phenomena

Turbulence is expected to play a relevant role in the so-called conductor gallop phenomena,namely,the high-amplitude,low-frequency oscillation of overhead power lines due to the formation of ice structures and the ensu-ing effect that wind can have on these.In this work,the galloping time history of a wire with distorted(fixed in time)shape due to the formation of ice is analyzed numerically in the frame of afluid-solid coupling method for different wind speeds and levels of turbulence.The results show that the turbulence intensity has a moderate effect on the increase of the conductor’s aerodynamic lift and drag coefficients due to ice accretion;nevertheless,the corresponding changes in the torsion coefficient are very significant and complicated.A high turbulence intensity can affect the torsion coefficient in a certain range of attack angles and increase the torsion angle of the conductor.Through comparison of the galloping phenomena for different wind velocities,it is found that the related amplitude grows significantly with an increase of the wind speed.For a relatively large wind speed,the galloping amplitude is more sensitive to the turbulence intensity.Moreover,the larger the turbulence intensity,the larger the conductor’s vertical and horizontal galloping amplitudes after icing.The torsion angle also increases with an increase in the wind speed and turbulence intensity.

Present Status of the Development and Application of Transparent Conductors Oxide Thin Solid Films

Luis Casta&ntildeeda’s article, 'Present Status of the Development and Application of Transparent Conductors Oxide Thin Solid Films ', has been retraced by Ray Boxman because of plagiarism. The scientific community takes a very strong view on this matter and we treat all unethical behavior such as plagiarism seriously. This paper published in Vol.2 No.9 1233-1242, 2011, has been removed from this site.

Analysis of Cable-in-Conduit Conductors' DC Performance in Light of Strand's Experimental Properties

Conductor qualification will be carried out with four Cable-in-Conduit Conductor （CICC） samples made of superconducting strands. The direct current （DC） performance of these samples will be tested in the SULTAN facility. The critical current densities of the strands can be well simulated by empirical equations. In this paper, a model is illustrated to predict the DC behaviour of the cable in light of the single strand＇s experimental properties. The simulation results were compared with experimental results.

A Top Level Bundle Conductors Laboratory Built in China

This paper introduces the key laboratory on bundle conductors for high voltage overhead lines built byElectric Power Construction Research Institute under the State Power Corporation of China. It consists of 4 sub-laboratories, namely the Aeolian Vibration Lab, Spacer Vibration Lab, Conductor Fatigue Lab and Conductor CreepageLab. The paper introduces also laboratory’s facilities, functions and some experimental results.[

Experimental Study on the Influence of Cross-Section Type of Marine Cable Conductors on the Bending Performance

Through the development of marine energy,marine cables are the key equipment for transmission of electrical energy between surface platforms and underwater facilities.Fatigue failure is a critical failure mode of marine cables.The bending performance of the cable conductor has a major influence on both bending and fatigue performances of the overall cable structure.To study the influence of different types of the conductor cross-section on the bending performances of marine cable conductors,three types of copper conductors with the same cross-sectional area,i.e.,noncompressed round,compressed round,and shaped wire conductors,were selected.The experimental results demonstrated that the cross-section type significantly affects the bending performances of copper conductors.In particular,the bending stiffness of the shaped wire conductor is the highest among the three conductor types.Four key evaluation parameters,i.e.,the bending stiffness,maximum bending moment,envelope area,and engineering critical slip point,were selected to compare and analyze the bending hysteresis curves of the three copper conductors.The differences in the key evaluation parameters were analyzed based on the structural dimensional parameters,processing methods,and classical bending stiffness theoretical models of the three copper conductor types.The results provide an important theoretical guidance for the structural design and engineering applications of marine cable conductors.

MODES COMPUTATION AND ANALYSIS FOR LONG MULTI-SPAN BUNDLE CONDUCTORS OF POWER TRANSMISSION LINES WITH GALLOPING CONTROL DEVICES

A new type of element which is suitable for solving the modes of thegalloping long multi-span bundle conductor structures is presented. The element is composed of allsub-conductor segments between two spacers. Based on the linearized governing differential equationsof the conductors, the mass matrix and stiffness matrix of the element in consideration of theconstrained relations imposed on the conductors by spacers are derived. The dynamic characteristicsof the galloping control devices can be directly added to the element. The modes for an actual powerline structure are computed by using the element formula and FEM procedures, where seven cases ofdifferent galloping control device allocations are considered. Compared with the measured data, themethod is shown to be reliable and effective. Analysis and discussions of the computational resultsare given. Some hints that are helpful to further investigation of galloping are also obtained .

Fabrication of IBAD-MgO and PLD-CeO2 Layers for YBCO Coated Conductors

MgO thin films with different textures are fabricated by the ion beam assisted （IBAD） method on the Y2O3/Al2O3 buffered C276 tape. Then a CaO2 layer is directly grown on the IBAD-MgO film by the pulsed laser deposition （PLD） method. Effects of lBAD-MgO texture, substrata temperature and thickness on the grain alignment of the CeO2 layer are investigated. Film characterization is performed by x-ray diffraction and atomic force microscopy. It is found that the orientation and texture degree of the CaO2 layer are very sensitive to the IBAD-MgO texture. By optimizing the IBAD-MgO texture, CeO2 has pure （002） orientation and excellent biaxial texture deposited in a broad substrata temperature range. In addition, the PLD-CeO2 layer has a thickness effect. Under the optimized experimental condition, the PLD-CeO2 layer has a high in-plane texture of △φ = 2.9° and a smooth surface with an rms surface roughness of less than 2nm. The critical current density Jc of a 0.4μm-thick YBCO film deposited on the CeO2 layer is 6.25 × 106 A/cm2 at 77K and a self-field.

Preparation and Characterization of CeO_2/YSZ/CeO_2 Buffer Layers for YBCO Coated Conductors

CeO2 seed layer was deposited on rolling-assisted biaxially textured metal substrates by direct-current （DC） magnetron reactive sputtering. The effect of deposition temperature on epitaxial orientation of CeO2 thin films was examined. High quality CeO2 layers were achieved at deposition temperature from 750℃ to 850℃.Subsequently yttria-stabilized zirconia （YSZ） and CeO2 films were deposited to complete the buffer layer structure via the same process. The best samples exhibited a highly biaxial texture, as indicated by FWHM （full width half maximum） values in the range of 4°-5°, and 2°-4° for in-plane and out-of-plane orientations,respectively. Secondary ion mass spectrometer analysis confirmed the effective prevention of buffer layer against Ni and W metal interdiffusion. Atomic force microscope observations revealed a smooth, dense and crack-free surface morphology, which provided themselves as the good buffer structure to the YBa2Cu3O7-δ（YBCO） coated conductors.

Numerical Analysis on the Magneto-Elastic Stability of Current-Carrying Conductors: Aiming at Applications for the Tokamak System

A novel method for calculating the magnetic stiffness matrix was proposed for the numerical analysis of the magneto-elastic stability of complicated current-carrying structures aim- ing for application in the magneto-elastic behavior of the tokamak system. A code based on the proposed method was developed and applied to the numerical analysis of two typical current- carrying structures. The good consistency of the numerical and analytical results validated the proposed method and the related numerical code.

Externalized conductors and insulation failure in Biotronik defibrillator leads: History repeating or a false alarm?

Conductor externalization and insulation failure are frequent complications with the recalled St. Jude Medical Riata implantable cardioverter-defibrillator(ICD) leads. Conductor externalization is a "unique" failure mechanism: Cables externalize through the insulation("inside-out" abrasion) and appear outside the lead body. Recently, single reports described a similar failure also for Biotronik leads. Moreover, some studies reported a high rate of electrical dysfunction(not only insulation failure) with Biotronik Linox leads and a reduced survival rate in comparison with the competitors. In this paper we describe the case of a patient with a Biotronik Kentrox ICD lead presenting with signs of insulation failure and conductor externalization at fluoroscopy. Due to the high risk of extraction we decided to implant a new lead, abandoning the damaged one; lead reimplant was uneventful. Subsequently, we review currently available literature about Biotronik Kentrox and Linox ICD lead failure and in particular externalized conductors. Some single-center studies and a nonprospective registry reported a survival rate between 88% and 91% at 5 years for Linox leads, significantly worse than that of other manufacturers. However, the preliminary results of two ongoing multicenter, prospective registries(GALAXY and CELESTIAL) showed 96% survival rate at 5 years after implant, well within industry standards. Ongoing data collection is needed to confirm longer-term performance of this family of ICD leads.

IONIC CONDUCTION MECHANISM IN Na_(5+x)YA1_xSi_(4-x)O_(12) SUPERIONIC CONDUCTORS

Na_(5+x) YAl_x Si_(4-x) O_(12) polycrystalline solid electrolytes are prepared by solid reactions. By the analyses of X-ray, TG and DTA, infrared spectu re, and SEM, the variasion of their density with the composition X are discussed Their electric conductivity in the temperature range of R. T. to 300℃ are determined with electric brigde, and their variasions with the compositions X and temperature are studied. Their activations in the tem- perature range 140℃ to 300℃ are calculated, and their variation with the compositons X are discussed.

Application of protonic conductors in metallurgy

Two types of disposable EMF hydrogen sensors for measurements ofsolute contents of liquid metals in situ in metal-refining processesand their general principles are introduced. The way to design newelectrochemical sensors and the direction to develop new protonicconductors as new electrochemical sensors are discussed. Thefeasibility of protonic conductors worked as hydrogen pump innon-ferrous metal refining processes is discussed as well.

Growth and Characterization of Doped CeO_2 Buffers on Ni-W Substrates for Coated Conductors Using Metal Organic Deposition Method

CeO2 and Ce0.8M0.2O2-d films （M = Mn, Y, Gd, Sm, Nd and La） with （00l） preferred orientation have been prepared on biaxially textured Ni-W substrates by metal organic decomposition （MOD） method. The factors influencing the formation of cracks on the surface of these CeO2 and doped CeO2 films on Ni-W substrates were explored by X-ray diffraction （XRD）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM） analysis, atomic force microscopy （AFM） and differential scanning calorimetry （DSC）. The results indicate that many factors, such as the change of the ionic radii of doping cations, the transformation of crystal structure and the formation of oxygen vacancies in lattices at high annealing temperature, may be related to the formation of cracks on the surface of these films. However, the crack formation shows no dependence on the crystal lattice mismatch degree of the films with Ni-W substrates. Moreover, the suppression of surface cracks is related to the change of intrinsic elasticity of CeO2 film with doping of cations with a larger radius. SEM and AFM investigations of Ce0.8M0.2O2-d （M = Y, Gd, Sm, Nd and La） films reveal the dense, smooth and crack-free microstructure, and their lattice parameters match well with that of YBCO, illuminating that they are potentially suitable to be as buffer layer, especially as cap layer in multi-layer architecture of buffer layer for coated conductors.

Algebraic Current-voltage and Voltage Dependent Resistance Expressions for Ballistic Nano Conductors and Their Low Voltage Nonlinearity

In this study, an algebraic current-voltage(I-V) equation suitable for the hand-calculation of ballistic nano conductors is derived from Landauer's formulation. A voltage and temperature dependent resistance expression is also obtained. It is shown that the presented algebraic I-V expression and the original Landauer's formula give the same characteristics as expected. Moreover, the I-V characteristics of ballistic nano conductors are investigated and it is concluded that there is an inescapable nonlinearity originating from the curvature of Fermi-Dirac distribution function in low voltage range. Finally, the total harmonic distortion(THD) of a sample ballistic nano conductor caused from its low voltage nonlinearity is computed via HSPICE simulations.

Analyzing an UWB Bandpass Filter for High Power Applications Using Rectangular Coaxial Cables with Square Inner Conductors

Using the finite element method (FEM) in two dimensions and the CST MICROWAVE STUDIO? (CST MWS) Transient Solver, the electromagnetic (EM) analysis and the design of a novel compact ultra wideband (UWB) bandpass filter using rectangular coaxial cables with square inner conductors, convenient for high power applications, are presented. The design of the UWB BP filter is based on the use of impedance steps and coupled-line sections. The center frequency around 6.85 GHz was selected, the bandwidth is between 3-10 GHz, the insertion-loss amounts to around 0.35 dB and the return loss is found higher than 10 dB in a large frequency range (4-9.5) GHz. The simulated results of stopband performances are better than 15 dB for a frequency range up to 11 GHz. For the selected center frequency and on a substrate with a dielectric constant of 2.03, the rectangular coaxial cables BPF with square inner conductors is only 6.7 × 8.9 × 33.4 mm in size.

Preparation of a Cube-Textured Ni-7at.%W Based Template Used for Coated Conductors

Although Ni-W substrate with high W content (>5at.%) substrates have been developed successfully, the quality of cube texture and grain boundary, as well as extensive applications in coated conductors should be further improved. In the present work, once intermediate annealing treatment (IAT) at 500°C for 2 h has been employed to optimize the deformation and recrystallization textures in Ni-7at.%W (Ni7W) substrates. As a result, competitive high cube texture content (<10°) and low angle grain boundary fraction (<10°) were realized (98.5% and 91.2%, respectively). A Gd2Zr2O7 (GZO) buffer layer with strong cube texture and high-quality surface deposited successfully on the Ni7W substrate using the chemical solution deposition method, demonstrating the advanced GZO/Ni7W template is promising for coated conductors.

Fabrication of YBCO Coated Conductors on Biaxial Textured Metal Substrate by All-Sputtering

CeO2/YSZ/CeO2 buffer layers were prepared on biaxial textured Ni-5at.%W substrate by direct-current magnetron reactive sputtering with the optimum process. YBCO thin films were deposited on CeO2/YSZ/CeO2 buffered Ni-5at.%W substrate at temperature ranging from 500℃ to 700℃ by diode de sputtering. By optimizing substrate temperature, pure c-axis oriented YBCO films were obtained. The mierostruetures of CeO2/YSZ/CeO2 buffer layers were characterized by X-ray diffraction. A smooth, dense and crack-free surface morphology was observed with scanning electron microscopy. The critical current density Jc about 0.75 MA/cm2 at 77 K was obtained.

Theoretical analysis for the mechanical behavior caused by an electromagnetic cycle in ITER Nb3Sn cable-in-conduit conductors

The central solenoid（CS）is one of the key components of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor（ITER）tokamak and which is often considered as the heart of this fusion reactor.This solenoid will be built by using Nb3Sn cablein-conduit conductors（CICC）,capable of generating a 13 T magnetic field.In order to assess the performance of the Nb3Sn CICC in nearly the ITER condition,many short samples have been evaluated at the SULTAN test facility（the background magnetic field is of 10.85 T with the uniform length of 400 mm at 1%homogeneity）in Centre de Recherches en Physique des Plasma（CRPP）.It is found that the samples with pseudo-long twist pitch（including baseline specimens）show a significant degradation in the current-sharing temperature（Tcs）,while the qualification tests of all short twist pitch（STP）samples,which show no degradation versus electromagnetic cycling,even exhibits an increase of Tcs.This behavior was perfectly reproduced in the coil experiments at the central solenoid model coil（CSMC）facility last year.In this paper,the complex structure of the Nb3Sn CICC would be simplified into a wire rope consisting of six petals and a cooling spiral.An analytical formula for the Tcs behavior as a function of the axial strain of the cable is presented.Based on this,the effects of twist pitch,axial and transverse stiffness,thermal mismatch,cycling number,magnetic distribution,etc.,on the axial strain are discussed systematically.The calculated Tcs behavior with cycle number show consistency with the previous experimental results qualitatively and quantitatively.Lastly,we focus on the relationship between Tcs and axial strain of the cable,and we conclude that the Tcs behavior caused by electromagnetic cycles is determined by the cable axial strain.Once the cable is in a compression situation,this compression strain and its accumulation would lead to the Tcs degradation.The experimental observation of the Tcs enhancement in the CS STP samples should be considered as a contribution of the shorter length of the high field zone in SULTAN and CSMC devices,as well as the tight cable structure.

Effects of Sc doping on electrical conductivity of BaZrO_3 protonic conductors

BaZr1-xScxO3-0.5x (x=0.07,0.10,0.13,0.16) powders were prepared by solid-state reaction method,and ZnO was used as sintering aid.Samples with different amount of ZnO additive were sintered at 1450·C for 6 h in air.Single cubic perovskite phase proton conductors were obtained.Conductivity was measured by electrochemical workstation.It was shown that Sc doping could increase conductivity through enhancing the carrier concentration in the material,but excessive Sc content might decrease the carrier concentration because of its charge compensation.ZnO had an influence on carrier concentration and mobility and affected the electrical conductivity.2 mol% ZnO and 13 mol% ScO1.5 doped sample showed the highest DC conductivity of 3.6×10-3 S·cm-1 tested at 800·C in wet hydrogen atmosphere.

Fabrication of NiO Buffer Layer for YBCO Coated Conductors by Combining Sputtering and SOE Method

In research of YBCO coated conductors, the development of a oxide template for epitaxial growth of YBCO is very important. Matsumoto et al have demonstrated the potential of the surface oxidation epitaxial (SOE) route for formation a cube textured NiO layer on nickel tapes. The epitaxial NiO functions as a buffer layer of chemical reaction between YBCO and nickel, and as a template for the epitaxial growth of YBCO. However, the surface quality of NiO is difficult to control and defects such as crack, spall and deep grooves exist in SOE NiO layer. A new approach combining sputtering and SOE method to obtain crack-free and cube textured NiO layer were reported. Ni tapes prepared by the combination of rolling and recrystallization were used for this work. A coating of Ni was first deposited on the tapes via magnetron sputtering. Then on the coating tapes, continuous and textured NiO layer were achieved by SOE technology.