Open AccessLife cycle cost study for coated conductor manufacture by electron beam and pulsed laser deposition systems
Author(s) -
J. N. Chapman
Publication year - 1999
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/8939
Subject(s) - conductor , electrical conductor , margin (machine learning) , deposition (geology) , field (mathematics) , computer science , laser , engineering physics , systems engineering , engineering , electrical engineering , materials science , optics , physics , geology , mathematics , paleontology , sediment , composite material , machine learning , pure mathematics
The results of this study establish a framework for evaluation of the cost impact of many performance parameters in coated conductor manufacturing systems. Since the cost and concepts are based on early developmental results and engineering judgment, the study should be updated periodically based on latest data to enhance its usefulness. The study should be expanded to include other promising processes under consideration or development for manufacture of coated conductors. Review of this study by as wide a group of experts from industry, national laboratories and universities as possible is desirable to facilitate improving accuracy of the estimates and communication on the issues involved. The results for the case of achieving the $10/kA-m goal at a J{sub c} of 10{sup 5} a/cm{sup 2} applicable to applications requiring a magnetic field perpendicular to the direction of current flow may be viewed as somewhat discouraging. However, there is ample margin for improvement due to continued development and engineering that could enable meeting the goal of $10/kA-m