Influence of non-uniform current distribution on AC transport current loss in Bi-2223/Ag tapes

Seyong Choi, Su Jeong Suh, Wansoo Nah, Yong Ho Ma, Kyung Woo Ryu, Jung Ho Kim, Jinho Joo, Myung Hwan Sohn, Young Kil Kwon

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Abstract

This paper presents the influence of current distribution on AC transport current loss in multi-strand high-temperature superconductor (HTS) tapes. The current-distribution-dependent-AC loss is analyzed by introducing a current distribution parameter. We calculated AC loss of multi-strand HTS tapes numerically and performed AC loss measurements as well. Though the effect of current distribution on AC transport current loss is relatively insignificant for a low applied transport current, the effect of nonuniform current distribution seriously increases AC loss for a high applied transport current. The AC loss measurement method used in this paper is also confirmed by comparison with numerical results: the experimental and computational results showed good agreement for various current distribution parameters.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1642814
Pages (from-to)154-157
Number of pages4
JournalIEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity
Volume16
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2006

Keywords

  • AC transport current loss
  • Bi-2223/Ag tape
  • Nonuniform current distribution

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