Title :
Characterization of composite high temperature superconductors for magnetic bearing applications
Author :
Weinberger, B.R. ; Lynds, L. ; Van Valzah, J. ; Eaton, H.E. ; Hull, J.R. ; Mulcahy, T.M. ; Basinger, S.A.
Author_Institution :
United Technol. Res. Center, East Hartford, CT, USA
fDate :
3/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A study of high-temperature superconductor composites for use in magnetic bearings applications is presented. Fabrication and characterization techniques are described. Magnetometry and mechanical force measurements are correlated, with particular emphasis on the role of superconductor particle size. Results are discussed in terms of the fundamental limits of Meissner effect levitation
Keywords :
composite superconductors; high-temperature superconductors; magnetic levitation; particle size; Meissner effect levitation; characterization techniques; high temperature superconductors; magnetic bearing applications; magnetometry; mechanical force measurements; superconductor composites; superconductor particle size; Fabrication; Force measurement; High temperature superconductors; Magnetic levitation; Magnetic materials; Mechanical variables measurement; Superconducting magnets; Superconducting materials; Superconductivity; Thermal conductivity;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
