Modeling methodology for a HTS flux pump using a 2D H-formulation


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Article
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Authors
Coombs, TA 
Abstract

Flux pumps are the kind of devices that can magnetize closed superconducting magnets in a gradual manner. High-Tc Superconducting (HTS) flux pumps are particularly promising for high field applications, due to the fact that lossless HTS coils are unavailable. The physics of these devices is also attractive. In this paper, we propose a modeling methodology for a transformer-rectifier HTS flux pump switched by dynamic resistance. A finite element model is built in Comsol and solved by 2D H-formulation. The simulation result is verified by experimental data. The simulation will give a clear picture of how flux pumping occurs in the superconductor. It will show flux motion across a superconductor by shifting the electric central line, which is a unique nature of type-II superconductors. This work may be interesting in the understanding of magnetization of High-Tc Superconductors.

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Keywords
finite element model, HTS flux pump, 2D H-formulation, dynamic resistance, magnetization
Journal Title
Superconductor Science and Technology
Conference Name
Journal ISSN
0953-2048
1361-6668
Volume Title
31
Publisher
IOP Publishing
Sponsorship
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/R016615/1)
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/R042918/1)