Large superconducting generators for electric utility applications - the prospects

Conference · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · Proc. Am. Power Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5319113

Edmonds, J S; McCown, W R

The development of large superconducting generators is discussed for electric utility applications and addresses a number of specific needs of the utility industry. By replacing the conventional, copper conductor field winding in the rotor of a synchronous generator with a high-capacity superconducting winding that has virtually zero resistance at cryogenic temperatures, benefits can be achieved. 10 refs.

• Research Organization: EPRI, Palo Alto, Calif, USA
• OSTI ID: 5319113
• Report Number(s): CONF-800424-
• Journal Information: Proc. Am. Power Conf.; (United States), Vol. 42; Conference: American power conference, Chicago, IL, USA, 21 Apr 1980
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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DESIGN
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