Title :
Superconducting magnet system for an experimental disk MHD facility
Author :
Knoopers, H.G. ; ten Kate, H.H.J. ; van de Klundert, L.J.M. ; Massee, P. ; Balemans, W.J.M.
Author_Institution :
Appl. Supercond. Centre, Twente Univ., Netherlands
fDate :
3/1/1991 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A predesign of a split-pair magnet for a magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) facility for testing a 10-MW open-cycle disk or a 5-MW closed-cycle disk generator is presented. The magnet system consists of a NbTi and a Nb 3Sn section, which provide a magnetic field of 9 T in the active area of the MHD channel. The optimization process, which is based on minimum conductor costs is discussed, and the proposed conductor design is described. Basic solutions for the construction of the magnet, the cryostat and the cooling technique are also presented
Keywords :
cooling; cryostats; magnetohydrodynamic convertors; superconducting magnets; 10 MW; 5 MW; 9 T; MHD channel; Nb3Sn; NbTi; cooling technique; cryostat; disk MHD facility; minimum conductor costs; optimization process; split-pair magnet; Conductors; Cost function; Design optimization; Magnetic fields; Magnetohydrodynamic power generation; Niobium compounds; Superconducting magnets; Testing; Tin; Titanium compounds;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
