Advances in Superconducting Cable Technology and its Applications

Course title

7M180000

Course content

The course is designed to provide a general overview of processing and production of superconducting tapes and wires (variety of techniques), their characterization and application in the field of power industry. The students will learn how the wires are composed into the cables and how the cables work, cryogenic requirements for their work, problems, and the recent development worldwide. The applications include health, space, power industry, transportation, and some scientific applications.

Purpose of class

The purpose of the course is understanding the scientific principles of production of superconducting tapes for development of cables for industrial applications. Students will be motived to develop a commitment to produce the technology for the public interest.

Goals and objectives

The students will know unique knowledge and understanding of variety of superconducting tapes/wires production techniques.
The students reflect upon the design and develop prototype superconducting cables (Bi-2223).
The students will demonstrate knowledge in regards to the design of low temperature cryostat for characterization of power cables around 77K.
The students will understand the prominence of high-Tc HTS cables especially towards transport and Power Applications
The students will be actuated to demonstrate both knowledge and skills needed for usage of HTSC cables in real life applications.

Language

English

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1．	Introduction of superconducting wires and basic production techniques	Revising and comprehending class material	190minutes
2．	Production techniques of high-Tc superconducting tapes: Silver sheath technology for production of HTSC tapes (Bi-2212, Bi-2223).	Revising and comprehending class material	190minutes
3．	Production techniques of high-Tc superconducting wires: The HTSC wires prepared by PLD, CVD techniques (Y-123, Gd-123).	Revising and comprehending class material	190minutes
4．	DC and AC cables and their basic properties.	Revising and comprehending class material	190minutes
5．	Prototype high-Tc superconducting power DC cables and their design: 2 meters to 5 meters	Revising and comprehending class material	190minutes
6．	Construction of DC cables 30 to 300 meters	Revising and comprehending class material	190minutes
7．	Design of a low temperature cryostat for characterization of power cables at 77 K and lower temperatures: Learning how to construct the low temperature cryostat and its utilization.	Revising and comprehending class material	190minutes
8．	Transmission and distribution of electric power by HTSC cables and recent projects in Japan/World (field trips)	Revising and comprehending class material	190minutes
9．	The world-wide HTSC power cable projects and up-to-date information and students’ presentations	Revising and comprehending class material	190minutes
10．	Technical impact of high-Tc superconducting cables: Railway system applications, power transmission.	Revising and comprehending class material	190minutes
11．	Test results, challenges, cryogenic issues, and students’ participation in a round table discussion.	Revising and comprehending class material	190minutes
12．	Recent developments in MgB2 wires and their applications: Learning what is the MgB2 material and how it can be used for industrial applications and students’ presentations	Revising and comprehending class material	190minutes
13．	Current and future energy requirements and importance of the high-Tc superconducting materials in comparison to coal, gas, and oil reserves.	Revising and comprehending class material	190minutes
14．	Final student presentations, especially their understanding of superconducting cables with respect of the ability to solve future world problems.	Revising and comprehending class material	190minutes
Total.	-	-	2660minutes

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	Power Point presentation on wire development techniques	Class participation and quizzes	Final Exam	Total.
1.	30%	40%	30%	100%
2.				0%
3.				0%
Total.	30%	40%	30%	-

Evaluation method and criteria

Power Point presentation on wire development techniques 30%; Class participation and quizzes 40%; Final Exam: Survey report on recent cable projects and analyses 30%
Students should earn 60% of the total score which will reflect the knowledge and skills.

Textbooks and reference materials

1. Superconductivity: Today and Tomorrows Applications
ed. Miryala Muralidhar (Nova Science Publishers, 2015)
2. Superconductivity: Recent Developments and New Production Technologies
ed. Miryala Muralidhar (Nova Science Publishers, 2012)
3. Studies of High Temperature Superconductors
ed. A.V. Narlikar (Nova Science Publishers, 2006)

Prerequisites

Students need material science, or engineering background

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