Magnetic levitation technology and its applications in exploration projects

An energy efficient cryogenic transfer line with magnetic suspension has been prototyped and cryogenically tested. The prototype transfer line exhibits cryogen saving potential of 30–35% in its suspension state as compared to its solid support state. Key technologies developed include novel magnetic...

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Published in:Cryogenics (Guildford) 2006-02, Vol.46 (2), p.105-110
Main Authors: Shu, Quan-Sheng, Cheng, Guangfeng, Susta, Joseph T., Hull, John R., Fesmire, James E., Augustanowicz, Stan D., Demko, Jonathan A., Werfel, Frank N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Cryogenics
Cryostats
Energy
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Exact sciences and technology
High Tc superconductors
Magnetic levitation
Refrigerating engineering. Cryogenics. Food conservation
Space cryogenics
Superconducting bearings
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Summary:An energy efficient cryogenic transfer line with magnetic suspension has been prototyped and cryogenically tested. The prototype transfer line exhibits cryogen saving potential of 30–35% in its suspension state as compared to its solid support state. Key technologies developed include novel magnetic levitation using multiple-pole high temperature superconductor (HTS) and rare earth permanent-magnet (PM) elements and a smart cryogenic actuator as the warm support structure. These technologies have vast applications in extremely low thermal leak cryogenic storage/delivery containers, superconducting magnetic bearings, smart thermal switches, etc. This paper reviews the development work and discusses future applications of established technologies.
ISSN:0011-2275
1879-2235
DOI:10.1016/j.cryogenics.2005.10.009