2D finite element modelling of the AC transport power loss in multi-layer Bi-2223 cables
2D finite element modelling of the AC transport power loss in multi-layer Bi-2223 cables
A simple model is proposed which can estimate the total AC transport power loss of a multi-layered Bi-2223 cable, with the effect of the twisted geometry approximated in 2D, thus greatly decreasing the required computational resources. The model operates by applying a modified current value on the cable's cross-section. This can be achieved mathematically by taking into account the layer's twist angle. Several multi-layer cable models with varying layer pitch lengths and magnitudes of transport current were simulated, and the power loss estimated using 3D models; the same was done for their corresponding 2D models and then the results were compared. Furthermore, the 2D model was used to simulate a real 4-layer Bi-2223 cable, where the difference between the simulated power loss and loss presented in literature was under 10%. It was shown that due to the favourable results, the methodology has sufficient basis for further investigation and implementation.
Petrov, Alexander N.
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Pilgrim, James
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Golosnoy, Igor O.
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19 June 2020
Petrov, Alexander N.
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Pilgrim, James
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Golosnoy, Igor O.
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Petrov, Alexander N., Pilgrim, James and Golosnoy, Igor O.
(2020)
2D finite element modelling of the AC transport power loss in multi-layer Bi-2223 cables.
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1559 (1), [012134].
(doi:10.1088/1742-6596/1559/1/012134).
Abstract
A simple model is proposed which can estimate the total AC transport power loss of a multi-layered Bi-2223 cable, with the effect of the twisted geometry approximated in 2D, thus greatly decreasing the required computational resources. The model operates by applying a modified current value on the cable's cross-section. This can be achieved mathematically by taking into account the layer's twist angle. Several multi-layer cable models with varying layer pitch lengths and magnitudes of transport current were simulated, and the power loss estimated using 3D models; the same was done for their corresponding 2D models and then the results were compared. Furthermore, the 2D model was used to simulate a real 4-layer Bi-2223 cable, where the difference between the simulated power loss and loss presented in literature was under 10%. It was shown that due to the favourable results, the methodology has sufficient basis for further investigation and implementation.
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Submitted date: 2019
Accepted/In Press date: 18 May 2020
e-pub ahead of print date: 19 June 2020
Published date: 19 June 2020
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This work was supported by the United Kingdom Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council [grant number EP/N509747/1]. The authors acknowledge the use of the IRIDIS High Performance Computing Facility, and associated support services at the University of Southampton, in the completion of this work.
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European Conference on Applied Superconductivity, Scottish Event Centre, Glasgow, United Kingdom, 2019-09-01 - 2019-09-05
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URI: http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/id/eprint/442033
ISSN: 1742-6588
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