Analysis of superconducting material energy storage capacity

What is a superconducting magnetic energy storage system?

Superconducting magnetic energy storage system can store electric energy in a superconducting coil without resistive losses, and release its stored energy if required [9, 10]. Most SMES devices have two essential systems: superconductor system and power conditioning system (PCS).

What are superconductor materials?

Thus, the number of publications focusing on this topic keeps increasing with the rise of projects and funding. Superconductor materials are being envisaged for Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES). It is among the most important energy storage systems particularly used in applications allowing to give stability to the electrical grids.

How to design a superconducting system?

The first step is to design a system so that the volume density of stored energy is maximum. A configuration for which the magnetic field inside the system is at all points as close as possible to its maximum value is then required. This value will be determined by the currents circulating in the superconducting materials.

What is a high-temperature superconducting flywheel energy storage system?

This article presents a high-temperature superconducting flywheel energy storage system with zero-flux coils. This system features a straightforward structure, substantial energy storage capacity, and the capability to self-stabilize suspension and guidance in both axial and radial directions.

How can SMEs compete with other energy storage systems?

To effectively compete with the other energy storage systems (EES), SMES must be cost-effective (initial costs and lower lifetime costs). Compared to the other ESS, SMES displays high cyclic productivity exceeding 90%, high power density, rapid response time and indefinite discharging and charging cycles.

What is the main objective of a energy storage system?

The general objective, apart from the minimization of the production cost and the maximization of the discharge speed etc., is to abase the losses over the charges/discharges of the system. The first step is to design a system so that the volume density of stored energy is maximum.