Open AccessImproved superconductor for transmission line applications, phase I. Final report, January 1, 1975--June 30, 1975
Author(s) -
A. I. Braginski,
Siegfried Mauser,
G. W. Roland,
Rainer Burghardt,
Michael R. Daniel,
Janocko
Publication year - 1975
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/4154622
Subject(s) - superconductivity , line (geometry) , refrigeration , materials science , transmission line , phase (matter) , engineering physics , critical current , electrical engineering , condensed matter physics , physics , thermodynamics , engineering , mathematics , geometry , quantum mechanics
The analysis of an existing superconducting power transmission cable design indicated that economic benefits in the area of refrigeration can be derived from the substitution of Nb$sub 3$Ge superconductor for the presently planned Nb$sub 3$Sn. However, the cost of Nb$sub 3$Ge must be comparable to that of Nb$sub 3$Sn, which is achievable when preparing Nb$sub 3$Ge by the chemical vapor deposition. Alternatively, technical benefits can be obtained. The most essential and prerequisite requirement is that the Nb$sub 3$Ge critical current density be improved significantly over the present state-of-the art. Other properties of Nb$sub 3$Ge are generally suitable for the transmission line application and/or require only moderate improvements. (auth