Superconducting Magnets for Disk-Shaped MHD Generators Review and Predesign

H.G. Knoopers, H.H.J. ten Kate, L.J.M. van de Klundert, P. Massee, H.A.L.M. de Graaf, W.J.M. Balemans

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    Abstract

    In this paper possible magnet systems that can be used in combination with disk-shaped MHD generators are reviewed. The main coil configurations are the single solenoidal magnet and the split-pair magnet. Advantages and disadvantages of these magnet systems are discussed. After an enumeration of a few basic design considerations, a predesign of a split-pair magnet for a compact open disk demonstration unit with a thermal input power of 10 MW is presented. Furthermore, the use of Nb3Sn technology is envisaged to obtain a compact magnet with 9 T in the centre of the MHD channel. The preliminary design configuration consists of a NbTi and a Nb3Sn section. The distribution of winding volume among both sections is based upon minimum conductor costs.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication11th International Conference on Magnet Technology (MT-11)
    EditorsT. Sekiguchi, S. Shimamoto
    Place of PublicationDordrecht
    PublisherSpringer
    Pages513-518
    Number of pages6
    Volume1
    ISBN (Electronic)978-94-009-0769-0
    ISBN (Print)978-94-010-6832-1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1990
    Event11th International Conference on Magnet Technology, MT-11 1989 - Tsukuba, Japan
    Duration: 28 Aug 19891 Sep 1989
    Conference number: 11

    Conference

    Conference11th International Conference on Magnet Technology, MT-11 1989
    Abbreviated titleMT-11
    Country/TerritoryJapan
    CityTsukuba
    Period28/08/891/09/89

    Keywords

    • Composite conductor
    • Coil configuration
    • Disk generator
    • Containment structure
    • Coil dimension

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