Superconducting transmission line cable connector providing capacative and thermal isolation
US5120705A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S505/886
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A transmission line using superconductors instead of conventional conductors substantially reduces ohmic losses compared to conventional conductors. The superconductors are cooled by refrigerant flowing through a hollow superconducting inner conductor. The refrigerant is transported to the inner conductor using a novel connector.
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