Application of high temperature superconductivity to electric motor design

Journal Article · Mon Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1992 · IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/60.136228· OSTI ID:5021778

Edmonds, J S; Sharma, D K ^[1]; Jordan, H E; Edick, J D; Schiferl, R F ^[2]

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1. Electric Power Research Inst., Palo Alto, CA (US)
2. Reliance Electric Co., Cleveland, OH (US)

This paper reports on progress made in a joint project conducted by the Electric Power Research Institute and Reliance Electric Company to study the possible application of High Temperature Super Conductors (HTSC), materials to electric motors. Specific applications are identified which can be beneficially served by motors constructed with HTSC materials. A summary is presented of the components and design issues related to HTSC motors designed for these applications. During the course of this development program, a three tier HTSC wire performance specification has evolved. The three specifications and the rationale behind these three levels of performance are explained. A description of a test motor that has been constructed to verify the electromagnetic analytical techniques of HTSC motor design is given. Finally, a DC motor with an HTSC field coil is described. Measured data with the motor running is presented showing that the motor is operating with the field winding in the superconducting state.

• OSTI ID: 5021778
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Vol. 7:2; ISSN 0885-8969
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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