Design and Comparative Analysis of an Advanced Cryo-Cooling System for HTS Field Coil Performance Evaluation #WorldResearchAwards
Introduction High-temperature superconducting (HTS) technologies are increasingly recognized as key enablers for next-generation large-capacity rotating electrical machinery due to their superior current density, reduced losses, and compact design potential. A critical challenge in realizing practical HTS-based systems lies in the cryogenic infrastructure required to maintain superconductivity under operational conditions. Performance evaluation systems (PESs) play a vital role in validating HTS field coil behavior; however, conventional cooling approaches impose significant design and operational constraints. This study addresses these challenges by proposing a conduction-cooled PES architecture as an alternative to traditional helium–neon (He–Ne) circulation-based cooling , aiming to enhance thermal efficiency, system simplicity, and adaptability for HTS coil testing. Limitations of Conventional He–Ne Circulation-Based Cooling Helium–neon circulation-based cooling has been widely ...