Current Sharing Technology in Transmission Conductors of Cold Dielectric High Temperature Superconducting Cables Using Second-generation HTS Wires

冷绝缘高温超导电缆的导电层一般设计为多层结构以满足大电流载流特性，但伴随层数的增加，超导体上的集肤效应会引起电缆输电导体各层电流分布不均匀的问题，从而造成电缆损耗增加和传输性能下降。采用基于动态惯性权重因子的粒子群优化算法，提出了电缆导体层电流层间均流优化的设计方法。应用第2代高温超导材料钇钡铜氧涂层导体，通过建立超导电缆的等效电路模型，考虑电场、磁场等约束因素，对一根1km长，110kV／3kA等级的冷绝缘高温超导电缆进行优化设计，获得了电缆本体结构参数及输电导体层和屏蔽层的电流分布。比较优化前后层电流的结果可知，优化后超导电缆各导体层电流与平均电流相比最大不平衡率小于3．5％，各屏蔽层电流达到均布，较好地实现了电缆各导体层电流均匀分布的优化目标。最后，超导模型样缆载流特性实验也验证了优化设计方法的有效性。

Transient multi-physics behavior of an insert high temperature superconducting no-insulation coil in hybrid superconducting magnets with inductive coupling

A transient multi-physics model incorporated with an electromagneto-thermomechanical coupling is developed to capture the multi-field behavior of a single-pancake(SP)insert no-insulation(NI)coil in a hybrid magnet during the charging and discharging processes.The coupled problem is resolved by means of the finite element method(FEM)for the magneto-thermo-elastic behaviors and the Runge-Kutta method for the transient responses of the electrical circuits of the hybrid superconducting magnet system.The results reveal that the transient multi-physics responses of the insert NI coil primarily depend on the charging/discharging procedure of the hybrid magnet.Moreover,a reverse azimuthal current and a compressive hoop stress are induced in the insert NI coil during the charging process,while a forward azimuthal current and a tensile hoop stress are observed during the discharging process.The induced voltages in the insert NI coil can drive the currents flowing across the radial turns where the contact resistance exists.Therefore,it brings forth significant Joule heat,causing a temperature rise and a uniform distribution of this heat in the coil turns.Accordingly,a thermally/mechanically unstable or quenching event may be encountered when a high operating current is flowing in the insert NI coil.It is numerically predicted that a quick charging will induce a compressive hoop stress which may bring a risk of buckling instability in the coil,while a discharging will not.The simulations provide an insight of hybrid superconducting magnets under transient start-up or shutdown phases which are inevitably encountered in practical applications.

Explanation of Pressure Effect for High Temperature Superconductors Using Pressure Dependent Schrodinger Equation and String Theory

A pressure dependent Schrodinger equation is used to find the conditions that lead to superconductivity. When no pressure is exerted, the superconductor resistance vanishes beyond a critical temperature related to the repulsive force potential of the electron gass, where one assuming the electron total energy to be thermal, where applying mechanical pressure destroys Sc when it exceeds a certain critical value. However when the electron total energy is an assumed to be that of the free electron model and that the pressure is thermal and mechanical, the situation is different. The quantum expression for resistance shows that the increase of mechanical pressure increases the critical temperature. Such phenomenon is observed in high temperature cupper group.

Design consideration of a super-high speed high temperature superconductor maglev evacuated tube transport (I)

The super-high speed high temperature superconductor （HTS） maglev evacuated tube transport （ETT） is a promising transport mode for the future. As a key component of the HTS maglev vehicle, the permanent magnet guide- ways （PMGs） with different geometrical configurations and iron yoke widths are analyzed by finite element method （FEM）. The levitation force of a single onboard HTS maglev device over the designed PMG at different field cooling heights （FCH） is measured by magnetic levitation measurement system. Based on the designed PMG and experimental results, a preliminary scheme of subterranean super-high speed HTS maglev ETT is described in this paper. The HTS maglev ETT is mainly composed of an evacuated tube, HTS maglev vehicle, PMG, propulsion system, station, emergency rescue system, etc. In addition, a subterranean tube that consists of foundation tube and vacuum airproof layer is introduced. In order to convert the stress caused by the air pressure difference between inside and outside of the vehicle, a multi-circular vehicle body is designed. The vehicle is driven by a linear motor propulsion system under the control of a ground controlling system. The scheme of long-distance super-high speed passenger transportation is accomplished by the connection of different vehicles.

COMPOSITIONAL ANALYSIS OF HIGH-TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTOR THIN FILMS BY HIGH ENERGY ELASTIC BACKSCATTERING OF HELIUM IONS

High energy ion backscattering can be used to enhance the sensitivity of oxygen analysis. At He++ ion energy of 8.8 MeV, the yield due to oxygen is about 25 times larger than that predicted by Rutherford formula. The elemental stoichiometry of some bulk and thin film superconductor samples was determined. The details of the measuring method are discribed.

The Superconducting Phases in Bi-Sr-Ca-Cu-O and Bi-Pb-Sr-Ca-Cu-O Superconductors at High Temperatures

The addition Of Pb enhances the hightemperature stability as well as theproportion of the high Tphase in Bi-Sr-Ca-Cu-O superconductor.The sample A with nominal composi-tion of BiSrCaCuOwas synthesized bySolid state reaction.It was sintered in airat 1153K for 24h,followed by annealingat 773K for 24h and furnace-cooling.The sample B with a nominal compositionof BiPbSrCaCuOwas prepared bymixing PbO with the powder ofBiSrCaCuOwhich had been prefired at1113K for 24h,pressing,sintering at

HIGH TEMPERATURE SUPERCONDUCTOR YBa_2CuaO_(7-x) AS A LITHIUM BATTERY CATHODE

Superconductor YBa_2Cu_3O_(7-x) used as a material for lithium battery was examined in 1NLiClO_4 propylene carbonate/1,2-dimethoxyethane (1:1) solution. YBa_2Cu_3O_(7-x) exhibited 150 mAh/g of discharge capacity at 250 uA/cm^2 discharge current. An ac impedance measurements was carried out, the results have shown that the electrode reaction has low charge-transfer resistance and the chemical diffusion coeffic ient of Li^+ has a value of 10^(-11) cm^2/sec.

Study of High-Temperature Superconductor Diplexers for Satellite Communications

The high-temperature superconductor （HTSC） resonator and diplexer are simulated by full-wave tools. A newly developed miniature HTSC diplexer is designed and fabricated on double sided YBa2Cu3O7 （YBCO） film （YBCO/LaAlO3/YBCO）, the thickness of which is 400 nm for YBCO and 0.5 mm for the LaAlO3. The measured results show a good agreement with the simulation. The volume and mass of the diplexers are greatly reduced by miniaturized configuration.

Optimization of intergrain connection in high-temperature superconductor Bi_2Sr_2CaCu_2O_x

A modified spark plasma sintering（SPS） technique was developed for the fabrication of Bi2Sr2CaCu2Ox（Bi-2212）superconducting bulks with better intergrain connections. The influences of the modified SPS process on the microstructures, intergrain connections, and related superconducting properties were systematically analyzed. The modified SPS process can not only increase the final density of the bulk samples but also enhance the texture structures. Clean grain boundaries were obtained instead of the intergrain amorphous layers. Therefore the intergranular properties were obviously improved. Due to the better intergrain connections and the stronger flux pinning properties, the critical current densities of the Bi-2212 bulks obtained via the modified SPS process were greatly increased. The obtained improvements imply the possibility for the modified SPS technique to be used for enhancing the superconducting properties of the Bi-2212 tapes.

Magnetic levitation performance of high-temperature superconductor over three magnetic hills of permanent magnet guideway with iron shims of different thicknesses

Superconducting magnetic levitation performance, including levitation force and guidance force, is important for the application of high-temperature super- conducting maglev. Both of them are not only affected by different arrays of superconductors and magnets, but also by the thickness of the iron shim between permanent magnets. In order to obtain the best levitation performance, the magnetic field distribution, levitation force, and guidance force of a new type of three magnetic hills of permanent magnet guideway with iron shim of different thicknesses （4, 6, and 8 mm） are discussed in this paper. Simulation analysis and experiment results show that the guideway with iron shim of 8 mm thickness possesses the strongest magnetic field and levitation performance when the suspension gap is larger than 10 mm. However, with the decreasing of suspension gap, the guideway with iron shim of 4 mm thickness possesses the best levitation performance. The phenomena can be attributed to the density distribution of flux and magnetization of iron shim.

Virtual Instrument Testing System for R～T Curve of the High Temperature Superconductor

College of Electrical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao hebei 066004)Qi, hanhong Tian,Yongjun, Wei,Yanjun Wang, Tiansheng(State Key Laboratory for Superconductor, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing 100080)Zheng,DongningAbatract : A set of virtual instrument system based on Labview for measuring the R^T curve of the high temperature superconductor is designed in this paper. The control for the Current Source and nanovoltage meter is realized by the IEEE488 bus. The superconductivity is measured based on the zero resistance characteristics of the superconductor. The measurement is of high precision and of high speed. The man-machine interface is direct and friendly.

Nonlocal Theory of High-Temperature Superconductivity

The Boltzmann local physical kinetics forecasts the destruction of SC regime because of the heat movement of particles. Then, the most fundamental distinction between a strange metal and a conventional metal is the absence of well-defined quasi-particles. Here, we show that the mentioned “quasi-particles” are solitons, which are formed as a result of self-organization of ionized matter. Shortcomings of the Boltzmann physical kinetics consist in the local description of the transport processes on the level of infinitely small physical volumes as elements of diagnostics. The non-local physics leads to the theory superconductivity including the high temperature diapason. The generalized non-local non-stationary London’s formula is derived.

A 400 MHz Low Noise Amplifier at Cryogenic Temperature for Superconductor Filter System

A cryogenic low noise amplifier （LNA） using Agilent high electron mobility transistor （HEMT） for 380 MHzto 480 MHz is designed and fabricated, and the excellent cryogenic performance in superconducting receiver front-end for communication system is achieved. A special input impedance matching topology is implemented to provide low noise figure （NF） and good input matching in this cryogenic LNA design. The measurement results show that the NF is within 0.25 dB from the minimum NF of a single transistor, the power gain is above 20 dB, the flatness is within 1 dB, and the maximum input return loss is lower than -20 dB in bandwidth.

High Temperature Superconductivity in the Past Twenty Years Part 2——Towards to Practical Applications

After discovering high temperature superconducting materials 20 years ago, the preparation of applicable HTS materials has been pursued along with HTS mechanism and characteristic study. At present, the focus on the applied HTS technology has been moving to the industrial preparations from the laboratory research stage, and the technology has been well verified for practical applications from small to large scales. The fabrication techniques of engineering HTS materials are being industrialized; and various HTS devices are also on the way towards practical applications. This paper provides a comprehensive summary on the applied high temperature superconductivity with regard to various applicable HTS materials, their preparation techniques and charac- terization, and applications in a wide range.

Effect of high-temperature buffer thickness on quality of AlN epilayer grown on sapphire substrate by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition

The effect of an initially grown high-temperature A1N buffer （HT-A1N） layer＇s thickness on the quality of an A1N epilayer grown on sapphire substrate by metalorganic chemical vapor deposition （MOCVD） in a two-step growth process is investigated. The characteristics of A1N epilayers are analyzed by using triple-axis crystal X-ray diffraction （XRD） and atomic force microscopy （AFM）. It is shown that the crystal quality of the A1N epilayer is closely related to its correlation length. The correlation length is determined by the thickness of the initially grown HT-A1N buffer layer. We find that the optimal HT-A1N buffer thickness for obtaining a high-quality A1N epilayer grown on sapphire substrate is about 20 nm.

Characterization of diamond MWCNTs composite fiber synthesized under high pressure and high temperature

A regrown composite fiber was synthesized during the sintering of diamond under high pressure 5.8 GPa and high temperature 1500℃for 1 min,using 3wt%MWCNTs as additive.SEM observation of the fiber after alkali and acid treatment revealed that the outer layer of the fiber is composed of nano-polycrystalline diamond.EDS,XPS,XRD and Raman spectrum analysis further identified that the fiber is composed of MWCNTs in the inner part and nano-polycrystalline diamond in the out layer.It is proposed that the untransformed MWCNTs may act as a template for the regrown outer layer of nano diamond fiber under high pressure and high temperature.

Vibration characteristics of a multi-block high-temperature superconducting maglev system

The multi-block high-temperature superconducting （HTS） maglev system has more complicated dynamic characteristics than the single-block HTS maglev system. To study its vibration characteristics, we designed a maglev measurement system. The system responses at the excitation frequencies of 2, 3 and 15 Hz were examined. Results show that the responses under excitation frequencies of 2 and 3 Hz include a 6 Hz component, which means that the maglev system is a critical nonlinear system. Moreover, the 6 Hz component is much stronger than the 2 Hz or 3 Hz components in the response spectra. There is the interaction between excitation and response. Under an excitation frequency of 15 Hz, intensified low-frequency perturbations were observed.

Induced current of high temperature superconducting loops by combination of exciting coil and thermal switch

With its commercialization, the second-generation(2G) high temperature superconducting(HTS) RE–Ba–Cu–O(REBCO, RE is rare earth) tape is extensively applied to the superconducting magnets in the high magnetic fields. However,unlike low temperature superconducting(LTS) magnets, the HTS magnet cannot operate in the persistent current mode(PCM) due to the immature superconducting soldering technique. In this paper, an exciting method for two HTS sub-loops,so-called charging and load loops, is proposed by flux pump consisting of exciting coil and controllable thermal switch.Two HTS sub-loops are made of an REBCO tape with two slits. An exciting coil with iron core is located in one sub-loop and is supplied with a triangular waveform current so that magnetic field is generated in another sub-loop. The influence of magnetic flux on induced current in load loop is presented and verified in experiment at 77 K. The relationship between the induced magnetic flux density and the current on the sub-loops having been calibrated, magnetic flux density, and induced current are obtained. The results show that the HTS sub-loops can be excited by a coil with thermal switch and the induced current increases with magnetic flux of exciting coil increasing, which is promising for persistent current operation mode of HTS magnets.

Summary of the First Generation High Temperature Superconducting Wire: Processing, Characterization and Applications

Silver-clad （Bi,Pb）2Sr2Ca2Cu3O10＋x long wires produced by powder-in-tube techniques, which have been recognized as the first generation of the High Temperature Superconducting （HTS） wires, are expected to apply widely especially in strong current applications. In this work, the processing, characterization and application of the silver-clad （Bi,Pb）2Sr2Ca2Cu3Ol0＋x HTS wires are summarized. The HTS wires are fabricated using the combination of powder-in-tube technique, and the resulting wires are fully characterized by the means of chemical analyses, microstructural observation, electrical and magnetic measurements. The relationship among fabrication parameters, chemical and microstructural characteristics, and electrical and magnetic properties are analyzed. Applications of the HTS wires have also been introduced according to their strong current behaviors with various prototype devices made.

HIGH-TEMPERATURE HEAT CAPACITIES OF THE PHASES IN Y-Ba-Cu-O SYSTEM

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