Resistive cryogenic cable economic-viability evaluation. Final report, Volume I

Technical Report · Mon Mar 31 04:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:5569269

This report presents a reassessment of the design of Resistive Cryogenic Cable Systems with regard to dielectric material selection, thermal insulation selection, conductor design, and refrigeration subsystem design. An algorithm using test data generated as part of the program and available from the literature was developed and used to assess the driving parameters for system cost analysis. The results of this cost sensitivity analysis are presented. An electric utility, Public Service Electric and Gas of New Jersey (PSE and G), performed an economic viability evaluation comparing two selected Resistive Cryogenic Cable Systems to a conventional cable system (high pressure oil-filled). The comparison was made for a 35-mile network application on the PSE and G transmission system scheduled to be placed in service in 1995. Consideration was given to equipment capital, installation, and operating costs. It was concluded that a Multilayer Vacuum Insulated Resistive Cryogenic Cable System represents a technically and economically viable alternative for the specific application studied.

• Research Organization: General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY (USA). Energy Systems Programs Dept.
• DOE Contract Number: AC01-77ET29155
• OSTI ID: 5569269
• Report Number(s): DOE/ET/29155-T1; ON: DE83018281
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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