Coated Conductor Cylinders Ltd

System implications of “Modular Approach”

• Volume manufacturing of standard parts will give significant cost benefits

• Lower systems development costs using “standardised modules”

• Highly reproducible performance from standard “building blocks”

• Built-in protection devices will operate within each module - easy replacement

• Integrated refrigeration and easily modelled thermal characteristics

• Potential for integrated manufacturing methods for electrical machines

Examples

• Multi-module SMES unit – options for connecting a SMES “array”

• Multi-module motors and generators – with easily replaced elements

• Linear array of modules to form linear motors for traction systems

• Modular FCL systems with variable load level and recovery options depending on connection scheme

Proposed single layer test structure – for a step-up transformer in this case. Similar structures could be used to demonstrate FCL devices (resistive and inductive), SMES modules and a linear motor module