Modeling of Quench in a Slotted Core HTS Cable for Compact Fusion Reactors
In this work, a 3D FEM electro-thermal model of a slotted core HTS cable, developed at the ENEA Frascati Superconductivity Laboratory (Italy) in collaboration with the University of Bologna (Italy) and Eni S.p.A. (Italy), is presented. A benchmark of the model with experimental tests is provided, showing the temporal evolution of voltages and temperatures (monitored through fibre optic sensors) during quench. The model is also applied to compute the normal zone propagation velocity. The analysis finally provides critical information for the design of a quench protection system based on fiber optics.
Authors
- Fabio Zanon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2360-9221)
- Lorenzo Cavallucci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0096-4817)
- G. De Marzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5752-2315)
- Antonio Trotta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2332-1316)
- Marco Breschi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9025-2487)
- G. Colombo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-6145-4907)
Institutions
- National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (IT)
- Eni (Italy) (IT)
- Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Laboratori Nazionali di Frascati (IT)
- Frascati Scienza (IT)
- University of Bologna (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity
- Published
- 2025-01-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1109/tasc.2025.3527955
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Superconducting Materials and Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35