Experimental validation of a low loss rotor for a high performance partial superconducting motor
Rautela, Himalaya
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Title
Experimental validation of a low loss rotor for a high performance partial superconducting motor
Author(s)
Rautela, Himalaya
Issue Date
2024-07-19
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Haran, Kiruba S
Department of Study
Electrical & Computer Eng
Discipline
Electrical & Computer Engr
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Keyword(s)
Cryogenic
Superconducting
Thermal
Motor Design
Abstract
The thesis presents preliminary thermal considerations for the design of a megawatt-class partially superconducting motor. The size of high power-density motors is often restricted by the ability to dissipate waste heat [1]. This challenge becomes even more severe in machines with superconducting winding at cryogenic temperatures, due to a much larger thermal gradient, which significantly increases heat ingress from the environment into the machine. As part of the thesis, a preliminary thermal design for the rotor of the CRUISE machine, a 10 MW partially superconducting motor being developed at the research group, will be validated. First, the salient aspects relevant to the thermal performance of the rotor are discussed. Next, an analytical model of the rotor is presented, followed by a finite element analysis of a tentative design. Then, the results from a physical experiment performed with a prototype design are presented. Lastly, the results are discussed, with a focus on future improvements to consider for a better rotor design and expected future challenges.
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