Connecting System For Superconducting Systems

摘要

A system for connecting superconducting tapes in a superconducting fault current limiter (SCFCL) system is disclosed. The novel connector system allows two superconducting tapes to be installed in a single opening in a connector stack. This reduced the height of the connector stack by nearly 50%, making the SCFCL system more efficient and smaller in volume. In one embodiment, each connector has a recessed portion on both the top and bottom surfaces, such that when stacked on another connector, the recessed portions align, forming a larger opening. In another embodiment, the connector has a single recessed portion that can accommodate two superconducting tapes. The superconducting tapes may be disposed in a protective sleeve.

主权项

1. A superconducting fault current limiter (SCFCL) system, comprising:
a tank; coolant contained in the tank; a connector stack immersed in the coolant, the connector stack comprising a plurality of connectors disposed one on top of another, and having one or more openings, each opening adapted to hold two superconducting tapes; and two superconducting tapes, in a paired configuration, disposed in a respective one of the one or more openings.