Main Sector of relevance\IRC classification 11. Sciences (Chemistry, Physics etc)

11.38 Cryogenic superconductive transformer

Developers’ contact information

SSPA “The Scientific and Practical Materials Research Center of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus”
19, P. Brovka Str., 220072 Minsk

Summary

The three-phase superconductive current transformer is used in onboard power supply systems, mainly in spacecrafts.

Description

Provides conversion of high voltage at the frequency of 533 Hz and the temperature of 20.4 K.

Technology type

• Design

Technical advantages and economic benefits

Technology differentiation and uniqueness

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Context in which technology was identified

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Technological keywords

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Development Stage

• Currently in use/production

Intellectual property rights

Range of applications

The superconductive transformer is used in electrical circuits of on-board space systems operating in hydrogen cooling conditions.

Classifier Used at the EU Innovation Relay Centres

• Industrial Manufacturing, Material and Transport Technologies
• Sciences (Chemistry, Physics etc)

Preferable Regions

• North America
• Europe
• Asia

Practical experience

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Environmental impact

None.

Type of collaboration sought

• Joint venture
• For sale
• Other:
  Finished product sale (or products).

Terms and restrictions

None.

Available technical assistance

• Documentation