Theoretical and Experimental Studies of SMES Configurations for Design Optimization

In the current energy scenario, due to increment in power generation from renewable sources, importance of electrical storage systems has increased significantly, and as a consequence, study improvement its efficiency design new also increased. Superconducting material permits Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES). The main problem SMEs is low density they have, what make optimization be one keys for inclusion this elements grid other specific applications as, instance, flux pumps. As only basic forms SMES, with objective mathematical optimization, work (i) evaluates equations real solenoidal winding, (ii) develops equivalent toroidal electromagnetic laws. Then, (iii) practical structure formed by short solenoids connected series along circular axis (quasi-toroidal structure) studied. Due large number involved case, finite-element method used here. Finally (iv), order validate results without building complete solenoid (impossible at time), magnetic coupling between two quasi-toroidal winding was developed according theoretical method, experimentally tested. carried out programming different dimensions conclusions further development an algorithm. These are presented. This first stage optimized presents base outline SMES.