Performance of 2G HTS Tapes in Sub-Cooled LN2 for Superconducting Fault Current Limiting Applications.

Within the past few years a newer, more robust type of superconductor known as 2nd Generation High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) wire, has become available in sufficient quantity and lengths for developers to build prototype devices and test their capabilities. This new material offers the potential for revolutionary changes in superconducting transformers and Superconducting Fault Current Limiters to enable better thermal stability and fast quenching capabilities that can meet the stringent demands of large transient faults for distribution and transmission power lines refid="ref1"/ refid="ref2"/refid="ref3"/refid="ref4"/ refid="ref5"/. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]