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Low-loss, high-speed, high-{Tc} superconducting bearings

Patent ·
OSTI ID:264568
A flywheel energy storage device is disclosed including an iron structure disposed for rotation adjacent a stationary superconductor material structure and a stationary permanent magnet. The stationary permanent magnet levitates the iron structure while the superconductor structure can stabilize and levitate the rotating iron structure. 15 figs.
Research Organization:
University of Chicago
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
Assignee:
Univ. of Chicago, IL (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5,540,116/A/
Application Number:
PAN: 8-025,950
OSTI ID:
264568
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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