HTS CrossConductor (CroCo)

Michael Wolf, KIT

The HTS CroCo is a high-current cable concept developed at ITEP using superconducting REBCO tape conductors.

CroCo-LeiterkonzeptWalter Fietz, KIT
Conductor concept of HTS CroCo

The cross-shaped superconductor cross-section increases the current density compared to other twisted REBCO stacks.

conductor concept
CroCo-manufacturingWalter Fietz, KIT
Manufacturing process

Easy production of the HTS CroCo core in long lengths

manufacturing process
CroCo VariantenMichael Wolf, KIT
Variants

By adjusting the number and size of the REBCO tapes used, the current carrying capacity of the HTS CroCos can be adjusted.

variants
CroCo Hochstromkabel ÜbersichtMichael Wolf
Application of the HTS CroCo

A wide variety of applications in the fields of energy transport or high field magnets are possible.

application of the HTS CroCo