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Title: Ultra high energy capacitors using intense magnetic field insulation produced by high-T sub c superconducting elements for electrical energy storage and pulsed power applications

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5078258

This patent describes a method of storing electrical energy for a prolonged period of time, it comprises: electrically charging a pair of spaced-apart electrically conductive capacitor plates; positioning a high-critical-temperature superconductor so that upon energization thereof with an electric current a magnetic field is generated between the capacitor plates; and circulating an electric current ins aid high-critical-temperature superconductor to generate a magnetic field between the capacitor plates of a field strength sufficient to prevent substantial loss of charge therefrom.

Assignee:
International Superconductor Corp., Riverdale, NY (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5110793; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-314432
OSTI ID:
5078258
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 22 Feb 1989
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English