Application of superconductivity to VAR generators

Conference · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Adv. Cryog. Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6202503

Riemersmov, H

The technical and economic feasibility of using superconducting reactors in static VAR generation equipment is evaluated. A number of differenct conceptual superconducting VAR generator schemes are examined and the life-cycle cost of each compared with that of the conventional ac system. Conceptual designs were chosen in a rating range between 40 and 100 MVAR at a system rated voltage of 13.8 kV. Appropriate spacings, insulations system concepts, and bushings were identified for this voltage, based upon previous work. It was found that only state of the art technologies can be successful; work remains before the state of the art is extended to commercial practice particularly in regard the conductor and insulation system. Economic benefits appear to exist in terms of a savings in lifecycle costs, particularly in coil systems AAC2 and ADC2. Using projected future parameter values of $4 000/kW loss evaluation, and 50 ..mu..m and 0.2 ..mu.. filament diameters, the savings approaches 30%.

• Research Organization: Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA
• OSTI ID: 6202503
• Report Number(s): CONF-810835-
• Journal Information: Adv. Cryog. Eng.; (United States), Vol. 27; Conference: 1981 cryogenic engineering conference, San Diego, CA, USA, 10 Aug 1981
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
SUPERCONDUCTING GENERATORS
DESIGN
VAR CONTROL SYSTEMS
CRYOSTATS
EVALUATION
FERROMAGNETIC MATERIALS
SUPERCONDUCTIVITY
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
CONTROL SYSTEMS
ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY
ELECTRIC GENERATORS
ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
EQUIPMENT
MAGNETIC MATERIALS
MATERIALS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
SUPERCONDUCTING DEVICES
THERMOSTATS
420201* - Engineering- Cryogenic Equipment & Devices