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Transformers Magazine, Vol. 3 No. 2, 2016.

Original scientific paper

Superconducting transformers – Part I

Mike Staines ; Victoria University, Wellington, New Zealand
Mohinder Pannu ; Wilson Transformer, Australia
Neil Glasson ; Callaghan Innovation, New Zealand
Nathan Allpress ; Callaghan Innovation, New Zealand

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Abstract

Superconducting transformers using high current density High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) wire cooled with liquid nitrogen can be lighter and more efficient than conventional power transformers. This paper describes the 1 MVA 11/0.415 kV HTS transformer developed by a New Zealand - Australian team, featuring HTS Roebel cable in the 1.4 kA-rated low voltage winding. Comparison of HTS and conventional transformer designs at 40 MVA rating shows lower lifetime cost of losses makes HTS base-load transformers cost-competitive in higher energy cost markets. Power density - more MVA in a restricted footprint - could be a decisive advantage in mobile applications.

Keywords

superconductor; Roebel cable; cryogenic

Hrčak ID:

167662

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/167662

Publication date:

8.4.2016.

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