There have been considerable advancements in various aspects of transformer engineering
since the publication of the first edition in 2004. Improvements can be clearly seen in …

The main aim of this review is to present the current state of the research and applications of
superconductivity and plasma technologies in the field of energy and environmental …

Power transformers are key elements for the safe and reliable delivery of electrical energy
generated by renewable energy resources to consumers via transmission lines. Fault …

Superconducting fault current limiters (SFCLs) are the most attractive devices for the power
network, because limiters can be used to limit the short current in electrical network. This …

We discuss changes in properties of Gd-based high-temperature superconducting (HTS)
tapes induced by 250 keV Ne+ ions irradiation. HTS tapes are used in devices operating in …

When rated current of the transformer windings is higher than the critical current of the used
HTS tape, it is necessary to use parallel tapes. As a result, the currents flow in individual …

Rapid changes and developments are being witnessed in the transformer design
technologies. The phenomenal growth of power systems has put tremendous …

A superconducting fault current limiter (SFCL) reduces the short-circuit current level in a
power system and thus provides protection for and significantly reduces the wear and tear of …

Selection of the applicable 2G superconducting tapes for transformer windings allows the
use of a superconducting transformer to limit short-circuit currents in a power network and …

The active development of high temperature superconductor (HTS) materials has led to
extensive research and development studies of superconducting transformers worldwide …