Comparison of shape and topology optimization methods for HTS solenoid design

Author

Byun, Jin-Kyu ; Park, Il-Han ; Nah, Wansoo ; Lee, Joon-Ho ; Kang, Joonsun

Author_Institution

Sch. of Inf. & Commun. Eng., Sungkyunkwan Univ., Seoul, South Korea

Volume

14

Issue

2

fYear

2004

fDate

6/1/2004 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1842

Lastpage

1845

Abstract

This paper compares the advantages and shortcomings of shape optimization method and topology optimization method for HTS solenoid design. For both methods critical current condition of superconducting material is taken into account for accurate analysis and design. Details of each method are explained including design variables and sensitivity analysis. With these methods, it is possible to design HTS solenoid that makes efficient use of superconducting material. Design results show that it is best to use topology optimization method for basic layout design and use shape optimization method for the fine-tuning of the basic layout.

Keywords

circuit optimisation; critical currents; high-temperature superconductors; solenoids; HTS solenoid design; basic layout design; critical current; sensitivity analysis; shape optimization; superconducting material; topology optimization; Critical current; Design methodology; Design optimization; High temperature superconductors; Optimization methods; Shape; Solenoids; Superconducting coils; Superconducting materials; Topology; HTS solenoid design; shape optimization; topology optimization;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Applied Superconductivity, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

1051-8223

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TASC.2004.830879

Filename

1325168