Title :
Downsized superconducting magnetic energy storage systems
Author :
Palmer, David N.
Author_Institution :
Combustion Eng. Inc., Windsor, CT, USA
Abstract :
Scaled-down superconductive magnetic energy storage systems (DSMES) and superconductive magnetic energy power sources (SMEPS) are proposed for residential, commercial/retail, industrial off-peak and critical services, telephone and other communication systems, computer operations, power back-up/energy stores, power sources for space stations, and in-field military logistics/communication systems . Advances in high-Tc superconducting materials technology are analyzed. DSMES/SMEPS concepts are presented, and design, materials, and systems requirements are discussed. Problems are identified, and possible solutions are offered. Comparisons are made with mechanical and primary and secondary energy storage an conversion systems
Keywords :
high-temperature superconductors; superconducting magnet energy storage; SMES; communication systems; computer operations; energy stores; high temperature superconductors; industrial services; military logistics/communication systems; power back-up; power sources; retail applications; space stations; superconducting magnetic energy storage systems; superconductive magnetic energy power sources; telephone systems; Aerospace industry; Communication industry; Computer industry; Defense industry; Energy storage; Military computing; Superconducting magnetic energy storage; Superconducting materials; Superconductivity; Telephony;
Conference_Titel :
Energy Conversion Engineering Conference, 1989. IECEC-89., Proceedings of the 24th Intersociety
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
DOI :
10.1109/IECEC.1989.74502
