Title :
Application of superconductors to motors, generators, and transmission lines
Author :
Kirtley, James L. ; Edeskuty, Frederick J.
Author_Institution :
Lab. for Electromagn. & Electron. Syst., MIT, Cambridge, MA, USA
fDate :
8/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Two specific applications of superconductors are considered: electric machinery (motors and generators) and transmission lines. Development work carried out with respect to both types of equipment indicates that the use of superconductors is feasible, even if only liquid-helium-cooled superconductors are considered. The high-T c superconductors will have a beneficial impact on motors, generators, and transmission lines only if conductors with sufficient mechanical properties and current-carrying capabilities can be developed
Keywords :
electric generators; electric motors; power transmission lines; superconducting machines; current-carrying capabilities; electric machinery; generators; high-Tc superconductors; liquid He cooled superconductors; mechanical properties; motors; transmission lines; Conductors; Current density; Laboratories; Magnetic flux; Power generation; Power transmission lines; Superconducting magnets; Superconducting transmission lines; Superconductivity; Temperature;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
