Published October 1, 2005 | Version v1
Journal article

Development of synchronous machines with HTS rotor

  • 1. Siemens AG, CT PS 3, Paul-Gossen-Str. 100, D-91052 Erlangen (Germany)
  • 2. Siemens AG, A and D LD, P.O. Box 4743, D-90025 Nuremberg (Germany)

Description

Optimized design of synchronous machines can be achieved by use of HTS tape conductors. The introduction of an iron-free air-core stator winding and replacement of the rotor's copper windings by Bi-2223 tapes allows to develop very compact HTS machines with less than half the weight and volume, higher efficiency and excellent operational behavior compared to conventional devices. In consequence these rotating machines with HTS rotors become very attractive for ship drives, power generation and industrial applications. A 400 kW synchronous HTS machine was designed, manufactured and tested at Siemens. Main goal was to demonstrate the feasibility of basic concepts. Development of a 4 MVA synchronous HTS generator is currently under way

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Identifiers

DOI
10.1016/j.physc.2005.06.001;
PII
S0921-4534(05)00474-0;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physica. C, Superconductivity
Journal Volume
426-431
Journal Page Range
p. 1358-1364
ISSN
0921-4534
CODEN
PHYCE6

Conference

Title
17. International symposium on superconductivity - Advances in superconductivity XVII
Acronym
ISS 2004
Dates
23-25 Nov 2004
Place
Niigata (Japan)

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Copyright (c) 2005 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.