Applications of High Temperature Superconductors to Electric Power Equipment

A number of devices utilizing HTS technology are being installed in electric grids worldwide but there is no single source or book that discusses design and manufacturing issues relating to power applications of HTS. This book will provide a single source illustrating design, analysis and manufacturing concepts for different power devices utilizing HTS. Engineers at OEM, utilities, industry and universities will be able to understand the basic theory, perform design and analysis for different devices. Each chapter will be dedicated to a specific device; i.e. motors, generators, cables, etc. For each device, the book will discuss its history, advantages offered by the HTS technology, contrast between conventional and HTS device design approaches, design and performance analyses. It will also provide examples of devices built to date utilizing the HTS technology.