Characteristic Analysis of Electromagnetic Force in an HTS Field Coil Using a Performance Evaluation System

A performance evaluation system (PES) can experimentally test the structural stability and magnetic field effects of HTS coils against high magnetic fields and electromagnetic forces before mounting the HTS coils on a large-capacity rotating machine. This paper deals with the characteristic analysis of electromagnetic force in an HTS field coil for a 10 MW Class HTS Wind Power Generator using PES. Based on the designed 10 MW class HTS wind power generator, the HTS coils are manufactured and installed in the PES by a support structure, which is designed considering the electromagnetic force (torque) and heat loads in the HTS coil. To check the stress and deformation in the support structure caused by the electromagnetic force generated from the coil, strain gauge sensors were attached to the support structure and measured under full-load conditions. As a result, the maximum magnetic field and electromagnetic force are 2.8 T and 71 kN, respectively. Compared to the analysis results, the magnetic field and generated electromagnetic force in the HTS coil were the same under no-load and full-load conditions. These results will be effectively used to study and fabricate high magnetic field coils for HTS applications, as well as the PES being fabricated.