Fault Current Characteristics of a High-$T_c$ Model Power Cable

고온 초전도모델전력케이블의 사고전류 특성

A Bi-2223 tape has been developed for power applications such as power cables or transformers working at liquid nitrogen temperature. For such applications it is required to understand fault current characteristics of the Bi-2223 tape. In this paper, we report fault current characteristics using two types of samples, straight sample and pancake coil sample. It was found that the fault current characteristics of the Bi-2223 tape are depend on electrical insulations and fault durations strongly. Also it was shown that the fault current characteristics in the insulated straight sample are similar to those in the pancake sample with a conductor insulation. Finally, it was shown that the pancake sample with a layer insulation has better characteristics than that with a conductor insulation for fault currents.