A Review of Constructions of Transformers with Superconducting Windings

  • Dmitry O. KRYUKOV
  • Vadim Z. MANUSOV
Keywords: transformer, high-temperature superconductivity, transformer design, cryogenic engineering

Abstract

Three key design components of existing superconducting transformers with capacities above 25 kVA are reviewed. Modern tendencies existing in this field are considered, and the advantages and drawbacks of superconducting transformers in comparison with conventional ones are pointed out. The review contains four parts: a brief introduction with outlining the specific features of high-temperature superconductor tapes used in transformers, a review of the used “warm” and “cold” magnetic core designs, a review of various types of windings and specific features connected with their manufacture, and a review of the used cryostats required for normal operation of superconducting transformers. The final part of the article contains a table summarizing all experimental developments of superconducting transformers with the announced rated capacity above 25 kVA existing by the article writing time. The basic parameters of the transformers, the development year, the purpose, and the reference to the original investigation are given.

Author Biographies

Dmitry O. KRYUKOV

KRYUKOV Dmitry O. (Novosibirsk State Technical Unuversity (NSTU), Novosibirsk, Russia) – Master
student of Industrial Power Supply Systems Dept.

Vadim Z. MANUSOV

MANUSOV Vadim Z. (NSTU, Novosibirsk, Russia) – Professor of Industrial Power Supply Systems Dept.,
Dr. Sci. (Eng.)

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