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Computer Science, Information Systems
Wei Chen, Peng Song, Hao Jiang, Jiahui Zhu, Shengnan Zou, Timing Qu
Summary: This study measured the quench recovery time of an HTS tape under different fault current conditions, developed a global heat transfer model to describe the quench recovery characteristic, validated its effectiveness, and discussed the influence of tape properties on the quench recovery time.
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Marek Mosat, Jan Souc, Michal Vojenciak, Mykola Solovyov, Marek Buran, Fedor Gomory
Summary: Reducing the amount of REBCO conductor in R-SCFCL by lowering the temperature of liquid Nitrogen from 77 K to 66 K can increase the critical current, but degradation of the superconductors at 66 K remains an issue that can be prevented by reducing the initial rate of current rise during the limitation event.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sylwia Hajdasz, Adam Kempski, Krzysztof Solak, Maciej Marc, Jacek Rusinski, Pawel Szczesniak
Summary: Superconducting fault current limiters (SFCL) using high-temperature superconducting tapes of the second generation (HTS 2G) can replace traditional devices in power systems to limit short-circuit currents. The critical current of the HTS tape determines the activation of the SFCL and should remain constant to ensure proper cooperation with power system protection devices. The article presents research results on the degradation processes of 2G HTS tapes due to prospective short-circuit currents exceeding the critical current, including the decrease in critical current value and determination of limitation values of voltage drop that do not cause accelerated degradation processes.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Daxing Huang, Hongjing Shang, Taiguang Li, Bowei Xie, Qi Zou, Hongwei Gu, Zhifeng Ren, Fazhu Ding
Summary: This study presents a novel method to fabricate a superconducting joining between YBCO coated conductors with large current capacities, achieving more than 90% retention of critical current. The use of an Ag layer in the joining strap promotes the recovery of superconductivity during oxygenation annealing, resulting in superior superconducting performance through optimized atomic alignment at the joined YBCO interface.
MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Physics, Applied
Linh N. Nguyen, Nathaniel Shields, Stephen Ashworth, Doan N. Nguyen
Summary: This study investigates the alternating current (AC) losses in conductor-on-rounded-core (CORC) cables of YBCO high-temperature superconducting (HTS) tapes and proposes methods to reduce AC losses. Two finite element analysis (FEA) models, based on different formulations, are used to simulate the AC losses. The results can provide valuable insights into minimizing AC losses in multi-layer cables and improving the accuracy of AC loss calculations in CORC HTS cables.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2023)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yi-Wen Chen, Xiao-Fen Li, Zhi-Jian Jin
Summary: In order to reduce the time and risk of sample damage during critical current characterization of long Coated Conductors (CC), a pulse current method was proposed. This study investigates the dynamic current distribution in the tape during pulse current ramping, utilizing a current-driven version of Brandt's method. A coil with 2000 turns was used in the experiment to improve the signal-to-noise ratio, and a scaling behavior was found for a simple but precise description of the effect of the current ramping rate on the measured critical current.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Kohei Yuki, Satoshi Ito, Hidetoshi Hashizume
Summary: A current-transfer-type porous-stabilized REBCO tape was proposed in this study to suppress hot spots and improve the recovery performance. Two different porous stabilizers were utilized to enhance heat transfer and reduce Joule heating in the hot spot. The experimental results demonstrated a significant improvement in tolerable Joule heating and a shortened recovery time of 0.8 s.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hamoud Alafnan, Diaa-Eldin A. Mansour, Xiaoze Pei, Moanis Khedr, Mansoor Alturki, Abdullah Albaker, Ibrahim Alsaleh, Xianwu Zeng
Summary: Resistive-type superconducting fault current limiters (r-SFCLs) have gained significant interest for their self-action, fast response, and simple operation. However, overcurrent may damage the coils, necessitating the appropriate design of shunt resistors for protection. This study examines the thermoelectrical behavior of r-SFCL coils with different shunt resistor values, providing guidance for optimizing design parameters.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Bin Xiang, Ting Yu, Kun Li, Zhiyuan Liu, Yingsan Geng, Jianhua Wang
Summary: This paper proposes a novel superconducting current limiting type SF6 DC circuit breaker with bi-directional breaking function, which can effectively interrupt normal, overload, and short-circuit currents. The higher charging voltage and discharge current obtained by the quenching voltage of the superconducting coils charging method greatly improve the interruption ability, reducing the arcing time of short-circuit interruption significantly.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER DELIVERY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Bin Xiang, Wenqing Wang, Hongxu Li, Lei Gao, Zhiyuan Liu, Yingsan Geng, Jianhua Wang, Youping Tu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of material and geometric properties of superconducting tapes and coils on recovery characteristics of SFCLs and proposes methods to reduce recovery time. Simulation and experimental results validate the research, providing guidance for the design of power systems.
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Zhirong Yang, Peng Song, Mingzhi Guan, Feng Feng, Timing Qu
Summary: The study found that delamination and critical current degradation can occur in REBCO tapes after epoxy impregnation and thermal cycles, especially in samples with a free no-coating edge. Additional edge coating can help suppress the critical current degradation. The delamination cracks propagated within the REBCO layer and stopped at reaching the Silver/REBCO interface, suggesting that full epoxy coating on both tape surface and edges may reduce stress accumulation and prevent delamination cracks.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Adel A. Abo El-Ela, Ragab A. El-Sehiemy, Abdullah M. Shaheen, Aya R. Ellien
Summary: This article proposes an optimal allocation method for different types of distributed generating (DGs) units correlated with fault current limiters (FCLs) in a single stage, and evaluates its performance using coyote optimization algorithm (COA) and electrical transient analyzer program (ETAP) in both normal and faulty operating conditions. The proposed methodology aims at minimizing power losses, reducing fault currents, and economizing the sizes of installed FCLs in distribution systems, showing effectiveness and capability compared to a two-stage approach.
IEEE SYSTEMS JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Hans Kraemer, Anne Bauer, Michael Frank, Peter van Hasselt, Peter Kummeth, Manfred Wohlfart, Christian Schacherer, Tabea Arndt, Thomas Janetschek
Summary: A resistive superconducting fault current limiter (SFCL) was installed in the public electric power grid of Augsburg, Germany, and has been operated successfully for 4 years. The SFCL technology has demonstrated excellent performance and robustness in medium voltage level feeder points, providing a reference point for further commercialization.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER DELIVERY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Mohsen Sadeghi, Mahyar Abasi
Summary: This study presents an optimized protection coordination scheme to improve the protection coordination of the distribution system with SDGs by selecting appropriate sizes and positions of hybrid SFCLs. The scheme involves a nonlinear programming framework and utilizes hybrid differential equations and crow search algorithm to obtain the optimal solution.
ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chunjiang Guo, Xin Yu, Yue Wu, Dean Liu, Mengru Zhao, Wei Wu, Jiamin Zhu, Zhijian Jin, Yue Zhao
Summary: This study tested the aging of copper stabilizers on second-generation high-temperature superconducting tapes, finding that aging increased the surface contact resistivity and decreased the purity of the copper stabilizer. The study also identified Cu2O as the main product on the tape surface during reactions with oxygen and water vapor.
MATERIALS CHARACTERIZATION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Soumen Kar, Wenbo Luo, Venkat Selvamanickam
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
(2017)
Article
Physics, Applied
Soumen Kar, V. V. Rao
PHYSICA C-SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND ITS APPLICATIONS
(2018)
Correction
Physics, Applied
Soumen Kar, Wenbo Luo, Anis Ben Yahia, Xiaofen Li, Goran Majkic, Venkat Selvamanickam
SUPERCONDUCTOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Letter
Physics, Applied
Soumen Kar, Wenbo Luo, Anis Ben Yahia, Xiaofen Li, Goran Majkic, Venkat Selvamanickam
SUPERCONDUCTOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Manglesh Dixit, Sunil Kedia, Sandeep Kulkarni, Shubhangi Patil, Lalichan Andrews, Alok Gupta, P. V. Balasubramanyam
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
(2012)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Soumen Kar, S. K. Sarangi, V. V. Rao
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
(2013)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Anis Ben Yahia, Soumen Kar, Goran Majkic, Venkat Selvamanickam
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Soumen Kar, Wenbo Luo, Jithin Sai Sandra, Goran Majkic, Venkat Selvamanickam
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
(2019)
Article
Physics, Applied
Soumen Kar, Jithin Sai Sandra, Wenbo Luo, Mehdi Kochat, Jan Jaroszynski, Dmytro Abraimov, Goran Majkic, Venkat Selvamanickam
SUPERCONDUCTOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Physics, Applied
Goran Majkic, Rudra Pratap, Mahesh Paidpilli, Eduard Galstyan, Mehdi Kochat, Chirag Goel, Soumen Kar, Jan Jaroszynski, Dmytro Abraimov, Venkat Selvamanickam
SUPERCONDUCTOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Physics, Applied
Soumen Kar, Jithin Sai Sandra, Wenbo Luo, Vamsi Yerraguravagari, Eduard Galstyan, Jan Jaroszynski, Dmytro Abraimov, Goran Majkic, Venkat Selvamanickam
SUPERCONDUCTOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Physics, Applied
Xiaorong Wang, Timothy J. Bogdanof, Paolo Ferracin, William B. Ghiorso, Stephen A. Gourlay, Hugh C. Higley, Janakiram Kaushal Kadiyala, Soumen Kar, Reginald Lee, Linqing Luo, Maxwell A. Maruszewski, Robert Memmo, Cory S. Myers, Soren O. Prestemon, Jithin Sai Sandra, Venkat Selvamanickam, Reed Teyber, Marcos Turqueti, Yuxin Wu
Summary: This research presents the experimental results of dipole magnet development using star (R) wires, demonstrating the feasibility of these wires under high-field conditions and identifying further development needs.
SUPERCONDUCTOR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Ekta Bhatia, Soumen Kar, Jakub Nalaskowski, Tuan Vo, Stephen Olson, Hunter Frost, John Mucci, Brian Martinick, Pui Yee Hung, Ilyssa Wells, Sandra Schujman, Satyavolu S. Papa S. Rao
Summary: This paper reports on the development of a CMP process for thick damascene Ta structures with pattern feature sizes down to 100 nm. The process is crucial for the fabrication of scalable superconducting integrated circuits at a 300mm wafer scale. The study establishes CMP-related design rules for circuits including Ta-based coplanar waveguide resonators, capacitors, and interconnects for tantalum-based qubits and single flux quantum circuits.
JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY B
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Soumen Kar, Harrison Walker, Archit Shah, Hunter Frost, Stephen Olson, John Mucci, Jakub Nalaskowski, Brian Martinick, Sandra Schujman, Thomas Murray, Corbet S. Johnson, Ilyssa Wells, Ronald Bourque, Stanley Pierce, Ekta Bhatia, Michael C. Hamilton, Satyavolu S. Papa Rao
Summary: This report presents the development of reactively sputtered ultra-thin niobium nitride (NbN) films and their fabrication into patterned structures using 193 nm optical lithography on a 300 mm scale. The films showed a critical temperature (Tc) of around 9.5 K at a thickness of 50 nm, with less than 7% variation in room temperature sheet resistance. Damascene structures of NbN films with thicknesses ranging from 3 to 20 nm and widths ranging from 100 to 3000 nm, encapsulated by copper, were fabricated on a 300 mm Si wafer. The results highlight the potential of ultra-thin NbN films for various applications in quantum computing, photon detection, and superconducting circuits operating at GHz frequencies.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON APPLIED SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Thermodynamics
Soumen Kar, Xiao-Fen Li, Venkat Selvamanickam, V. V. Rao
26TH INTERNATIONAL CRYOGENIC ENGINEERING CONFERENCE & INTERNATIONAL CRYOGENIC MATERIALS CONFERENCE 2016
(2017)