Numerical simulation of the mechanical behavior of superconducting tape in conductor on round core cable using the cohesive zone model

Cables composed of rare-earth barium copper oxide(REBCO)tapes have been extensively used in various superconducting devices.In recent years,conductor on round core(CORC)cable has drawn the attention of researchers with its outstanding current-carrying capacity and mechanical properties.The REBCO tapes are wound spirally on the surface of CORC cable.Under extreme loadings,the REBCO tapes with layered composite structures are vulnerable,which can lead to degradation of critical current and even quenching of superconducting devices.In this paper,we simulate the deformation of CORC cable under external loads,and analyze the damage inside the tape with the cohesive zone model(CZM).Firstly,the fabrication and cabling of CORC are simulated,and the stresses and strains generated in the tape are extracted as the initial condition of the next step.Then,the tension and bending loads are applied to CORC cable,and the damage distribution inside the tape is presented.In addition,the effects of some parameters on the damage are discussed during the bending simulations.

Slow Vortex Creep Induced by Strong Grain Boundary Pinning in Advanced Ba122 Superconducting Tapes

We report the temperature, magnetic field and time dependences of magnetization in advanced Ba122 superconducting tapes. The sample exhibits peculiar vortex creep behavior. Below 10 K, the normalized magnetization relaxation rate S = d ln(-M)/d ln(t) shows a temperature-insensitive plateau with a value comparable to that of low-temperature superconductors, which can be explained within the framework of collective creep theory. It then enters into a second collective creep regime when the temperature increases. Interestingly, the relaxation rate below 20 K tends to reach saturation with increasing the field. However, it changes to a power law dependence on the field at a higher temperature. A vortex phase diagram composed of the collective and the plastic creep regions is shown. Benefiting from the strong grain boundary pinning, the advanced Bal22 superconducting tape has potential to be applied not only in liquid helium but also in liquid hydrogen or at temperatures accessible with cryocoolers.

Effects of Cold Working and Annealing on the Microstructure and Critical Current Density of Ag-sheathed BiPbSrCaCuO Superconducting Tapes

Ag-sheathed BiPbSrCaO(2223)superconducting tapes prepared by the powder-in-tube technique were inVeSgated. The Mswt of M layCr and the Jc at 77 K are spengly dspendent on the amouDt of cold wotheg and annchg condition. The Jc bo by uhahal tw aha drawing and rolling. The OPbown annwtg theperawt, boe and coohag de tO madrihe Jc vaiueS were in the range 84()-- 850t, 1bo^2bo h and 50-- loot / h, nyhvejy. The mndum tuSPOrt Jt at 77 K under zero mopetic field was l.33 x l04 A / cm2.

HOT PRESSING AND ITS DEFORMATION MECHANISM OF Ag-SHEATHED DPSCCO SUPERCONDUCTING TAPES

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Development of Second Generation High T_C Superconducting Tapes

Owing to the high performance, the second generation （2 G） high Tc superconducting tapes based on yttrium barium copper oxide have attracted much attention of the researchers worldwide to develop the processing techniques for application. In recent years, a series of the achievements have made the 2 G tapes become the focus of the superconductor research. An overview of the recent progress of 2 G superconductor tapes was provided,

TEM Analysis on YBCO Composited Superconducting Tapes

The microstructures of the YBCO composited superconducting tapes with different J_c were analysed by TEM.The relationship between microstructure and J_c of the tapes is discussed in detail.It is demonstrated that J_c value of the tapes increases significantly with the decrease in the width of grain boundary,increase of the twin density and the reducing of the amount of precipitates at grain boundary.At grain boundary of the tapes,howev- er,small amount of non-superconducting phases can-not be avoided.For the fabrication of high J_c YBCO com- posited tapes,it is very important to improve the microstructure of the superconductor perfectly.

Influence of Precursor Powder Fabrication Methods on the Superconducting Properties of Bi-2223 Tapes

Bi-2223 precursor powders are prepared by both oxalate co-precipitation(CP) and spray pyrolysis(SP) methods.The influence of fabrication methods on the superconducting properties of Bi-2223 tapes are systematically studied. Compared to the CP method, SP powder exhibits spherical particle before calcination and smaller particle size after calcinations with more uniform chemical composition, which leads to a lower reaction temperature during calcination process for Bi-2223 tapes. Meanwhile, the non-superconducting phases in SP powder are more uniformly distributed with smaller particle sizes. These features result in finer homogeneity of critical current in large-length of Bi-2223 tape, higher density of filaments and better texture after heat treatment. Therefore,the SP method could be considered as a better route to prepare precursor powder for large-length Bi-2223 tape fabrication.

Electron-phonon coupling in cuprate and iron-based superconductors revealed by Raman scattering

Electron-phonon coupling （EPC） in cuprate and iron-based superconducting systems, as revealed by Raman scat- tering, is briefly reviewed. We introduce how to extract the coupling information through phonon lineshape. Then we discuss the strength of EPC in different high-temperature superconductor （HTSC） systems and possible factors affecting the strength. A comparative study between Raman phonon theories and experiments allows us to gain insight into some crucial electronic properties, especially superconductivity. Finally, we summarize and compare EPC in the two existing HTSC systems, and discuss what role it may play in the HTSC.

Fabrication of Grain-oriented (Bi,Pb)_2Sr_2Ca_2Cu_3O_x Superconducting Tapes Using Magnetic Field and Vibration Technique

Highly textured (Bi,Pb)2Sr2Ca2Cu3Ox superconducting tapes have been fabricated by means of magnetic-field and vibration technique. This method is an effective way of improving the degree of grain alignment and density of oxide core in tapes after heat treatment and pressing cycles.Jc of above 20% was increased than that without treatment.

Nodal superconducting gap in LiFeP revealed by NMR:Contrast with LiFeAs

Identifying the uniqueness of FeP-based superconductors may shed new lights on the mechanism of superconductivity in iron-pnictides.Here,we report nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR) studies on LiFeP and LiFeAs which have the same crystal structure but different pnictogen atoms.The NMR spectrum is sensitive to inhomogeneous magnetic fields in the vortex state and can provide the information on the superconducting pairing symmetry through the temperature dependence of London penetration depth λ_(L).We find that λ_(L) saturates below T~0.2 T_(C) in LiFeAs,where T_(C) is the superconducting transition temperature,indicating nodeless superconducting gaps.Furthermore,by using a two-gaps model,we simulate the temperature dependence of λ_(L) and obtain the superconducting gaps of LiFeAs,as Δ_(1)=1.2 kB T_(C) and Δ_(2)=2.8 k_(B)T_(C),in agreement with previous result from spin-lattice relaxation.For LiFeP,in contrast,λ_(L) does not show any saturation down to T~0.03 T_(C),indicating nodes in the superconducting gap function.Finally,we demonstrate that strong spin fluctuations with diffusive characteristics exist in LiFeP,as in some cuprate high temperature superconductors.

基于直流超导限流器的超导带材实验研究

为进一步认识直流超导限流器中超导带材在直流短路电流下的超导特性及失超电阻的建立规律,对超导带材进行了直流电流冲击实验,测量了冲击电流作用下带材的失超电阻特性,得出了单位长度超导带材失超电阻与其产热量具有固定的函数关系。以此建立了长度可变的超导带材电阻及温升仿真模型,分析了超导带材发生不可逆损伤的原因,并实验验证该模型的可靠性。基于该模型,对5 kV混合型超导限流器中超导组件进行了设计,此方法对其他超导限流器的设计也具有较强的指导意义。

高温超导电缆应用场景与产业发展

高温超导电缆具有容量大、损耗低、自限流、环境友好等突出优点,是解决城市电网升级难题、实现高效率电力传输、赋能大容量电力应用的新兴解决方案,探讨相关产业发展兼具基础研究与工程应用价值。本文剖析了高温超导电缆的技术特点与应用要素,凝练了超级开关站、大电流专线、数据中心供电、基于新能源的电解铝与电解水制氢、集中型充电站、城市轨道交通、大容量直流电网等高温超导电缆的应用场景;从国际、国内两方面总结了高温超导电缆的研制及应用进展,尤其是全面梳理了我国的关键产品研制、关键技术研究、工程项目实施情况。进一步探讨了加强运维技术、攻克大型制冷机技术、降低工程整体造价、与传统电网设施的耦合、形成收益共享机制等高温超导电缆产业未来发展挑战,并针对性地提出了发展建议。相关内容可为高温超导电缆产业高质量发展研究提供参考。

Electrochemical synthesis of alkali-intercalated iron selenide superconductors

Electrochemical method has been used to insert K/Na into FeSe lattice to prepare alkali-intercalated iron selenides at room temperature. Magnetization measurement reveals that KxFe2Se2 and NaxFe2Se2 are superconductive at 31 K and 46 K, respectively. This is the first successful report of obtaining metal-intercalated FeSe-based high-temperature superconductors using electrochemical method. It provides an effective route to synthesize metal-intercalated layered compounds for new superconductor exploration.

Doping effects of transition metals on the superconductivity of (Li,Fe)OHFeSe films

The doping effects of transition metals(TMs = Mn, Co, Ni, and Cu) on the superconducting critical parameters are investigated in the films of iron selenide(Li,Fe)OHFe Se. The samples are grown via a matrix-assisted hydrothermal epitaxy method. Among the TMs, the elements of Mn and Co adjacent to Fe are observed to be incorporated into the crystal lattice more easily. It is suggested that the doped TMs mainly occupy the iron sites of the intercalated(Li,Fe)OH layers rather than those of the superconducting Fe Se layers. We find that the critical current density J_(c) can be enhanced much more strongly by the Mn dopant than the other TMs, while the critical temperature T_(c) is weakly affected by the TM doping.

Band Structure of New ReFeAsO Superconductors

We investigate the band structure of Fe-based superconductors using the first-principle method of density-functional theory. We calculated the band structure and the density of states at the Fermi level for ReFeAsO (Re = Sm, Er) superconductors. Our calculations indicate that the maximum critical superconducting transition temperature Tc will be observed for compounds with Sm and Er at 55 and 46 K, respectively.

强电用超导材料的发展现状与展望

超导材料具有常规材料不具备的零电阻、完全抗磁性等宏观量子现象,是典型的量子材料。在强电应用领域,使用超导材料可以实现常规技术无法实现的超强磁场、大容量储能等诸多颠覆性技术,因此,强电用超导材料制备技术一直是国际高技术竞争前沿。本文通过梳理国内外强电用超导材料及其制备技术的发展现状,系统分析和阐明了包括低温超导材料NbTi、Nb_(3)Sn和高温超导材料YBCO涂层导体、Bi-2223带材、Bi-2212线材以及MgB_(2)线材等实用化超导材料在强电应用领域的发展趋势。分析我国强电用超导材料发展存在的问题,我国需要以开发出面向不同强电应用需求的高性能超导材料体系为基础,实现超导材料和强电应用产品的协同发展,推动强电用超导材料制备技术和应用技术的创新水平提升和产业化规模。研究建议,通过国家层面组织“产学研用”联合攻关,实现低温超导材料产业升级,突破高温超导材料批量化制备关键技术的发展思路,实现强电用超导材料的快速发展和应用。

Effect of Processing on Microstructure and J_c of Ag-sheatbed(BiPb)_2Sr_2Ca_2Cu_3O_x Tapes

Ag-sheathed(Bi,Pb)_2Sr_2Ca_2Cu_3O_x tapes were fabricated by a powder-in-tube method.A high critical current density of 2.8×10~4 A/cm^2 at 77K,0T and 4×10~4 A/cm^2 at 4.2K,5T(H⊥ab),6.3× 10~4 A/cm^2 at 4.2K,7T(H∥ab)is obtained.The microstructure of the tapes with high J_c values was in- vestigated by transmission electron microscope(TEM)and X-ray energy dispersive spectrum system(EDS). For comparison,a tape fabricated by a different procedure with a low J_c of about 1×10~4 A/cm^2 at 77K,0T was also studied.The relationship between J_c and microstructure of the tapes and the effect of the processing on the microstructure and J_c were elucidated.

Exploring FeSe-based superconductors by liquid ammonia method

（Received 8 June 2013） Our recent progress on the preparation of a series of new FeSe-based superconductors and the clarification of SC phases in potassium-intercalated iron selenides are reviewed here. By the liquid ammonia method, metals Li, Na, Ca, Sr, Ba, Eu, and Yb are intercalated in between FeSe layers and form superconductors with transition temperatures of 30 K^46 K, which cannot be obtained by high-temperature routes. In the potassium-intercalated iron selenides, we demonstrate that at least two SC phases exist, KxFe2Se2（NH3）y （x 0.3 and 0.6）, determined mainly by the concentration of potassium. NH3 has little, if any, effect on superconductivity, but plays an important role in stabilizing the structures. All these results provide a new starting point for studying the intrinsic properties of this family of superconductors, especially for their particular electronic structures.

Revealing the A1g-type strain effect on superconductivity and nematicity in FeSe thin flake

The driving mechanism of nematicity and its twist with superconductivity in iron-based superconductors are still under debate.Recently,a dominant B1g-type strain effect on superconductivity is observed in underdoped iron-pnictides superconductors Ba(Fe_(1-x)Co_(x))_(2)As_(2),suggesting a strong interplay between nematicity and superconductivity.Since the long-range spin order is absent in FeSe superconductor,whether a similar strain effect could be also observed or not is an interesting question.Here,by utilizing a flexible film as substrate,we successfully achieve a wide-range-strain tuning of FeSe thin flake,in which both the tensile and compressive strain could reach up to~0.7%,and systematically study the strain effect on both superconducting and nematic transition(T_(c)and Ts)in the FeSe thin flake.Our results reveal a predominant A1g-type strain effect on T_(c).Meanwhile,Ts exhibits a monotonic anti-correlation with T_(c)and the maximum T_(c)reaches to 12 K when Ts is strongly suppressed under the maximum compressive strain.Finally,in comparison with the results in the underdoped Ba(Fe_(1-x)Co_(x))_(2)As_(2),the absence of B1g-type strain effect in FeSe further supports the role of stripe-type spin fluctuations on superconductivity.In addition,our work also supports that the orbital degree of freedom plays a key role to drive the nematic transition in FeSe.

Anomalous spectral weight transfer in the nematic state of iron-selenide superconductor

Nematic phase intertwines closely with high-Tc superconductivity in iron-based superconductors.Its mechanism,which is closely related to the pairing mechanism of superconductivity,still remains controversial.Comprehensive characterization of the electronic state reconstruction in the nematic phase is thus crucial.However,most experiments focus only on the reconstruction of band dispersions.Another important characteristic of electronic state,the spectral weight,has not been studied in details so far.Here,we studied the spectral weight transfer in the nematic phase of FeSe0.9S0.1 using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and in-situ detwinning technique.There are two elliptical electron pockets overlapping with each other orthogonally at the Brillouin zone corner.We found that,upon cooling,one electron pocket loses spectral weight and fades away,while the other electron pocket gains spectral weight and becomes pronounced.Our results show that the symmetry breaking of the electronic state is manifested by not only the anisotropic band dispersion but also the band-selective modulation of the spectral weight.Our observation completes our understanding of the nematic electronic state,and put strong constraints on the theoretical models.It further provides crucial clues to understand the gap anisotropy and orbital-selective pairing in iron-selenide superconductors.