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Optimization and stability of a cable-in-conduit superconductor

Journal Article · · IEEE Transactions on Magnetics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/20.511446· OSTI ID:287630
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  1. Max-Planck-Inst. fuer Plasmaphysik, Garching (Germany)
The optimization process for strand number and diameter, cable void fraction, and Cu/NbTi-ratio of the cable-in-conduit conductor for the superconducting magnet system of the planned stellarator fusion experiment Wendelstein 7-X is presented. Main optimization criteria are stability and cable cooling requirements, taking into account transient disturbances and losses. A simple stability criterion regarding transient disturbances is used which is derived from cable compression experiments. The resulting data for the 16 kA, 6 T cable are: cable and strand diameter {approx}11.5 mm and {approx}0.57 mm, respectively, strand number {approx}250, void {approx}36%, and Cu/sc-ratio {approx}2.7.
OSTI ID:
287630
Report Number(s):
CONF-950691--
Journal Information:
IEEE Transactions on Magnetics, Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Magnetics Journal Issue: 4Pt1 Vol. 32; ISSN IEMGAQ; ISSN 0018-9464
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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