Superconducting strand for alternating current
US5171941A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 1991 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01F6/06
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is provided a superconducting strand for alternating current which is formed by stranding 13 or more superconducting wires having a diameter smaller than that of a non-magnetic core member in a single-layered form on the outer peripheral surface of the core member and which can efficiently remove heat caused by AC loss, avoid a quenching phenomenon and stably maintain the superconducting state. Preferably, an electrically insulataive braided layer formed of polyester fiber is interposed between the core member and the stranded superconducting wires and stable insulation can be maintained therebetween, thereby preventing flow of coupling current caused by defective insulation and suppressing partial heat generation. The superconducting wire contains a large number of NbTi superconducting filaments and a non-magnetic stainless steel wire can be preferably used for the core member.
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