18187366. HIGH HEAT TRANSFER CRYOGENIC BEARING simplified abstract (General Electric Company)
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HIGH HEAT TRANSFER CRYOGENIC BEARING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ernst Wolfgang Stautner of Niskayuna NY (US)
Constantinos Minas of Slingerlands NY (US)
HIGH HEAT TRANSFER CRYOGENIC BEARING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18187366 titled 'HIGH HEAT TRANSFER CRYOGENIC BEARING
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a superconducting motor with a rotor, heat sink, and bearing. The motor uses a superconducting winding in the rotor and a heat sink to absorb heat. The bearing supports the rotor and transfers heat to the heat sink.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Superconducting winding in the rotor
- Heat sink to absorb heat
- Bearing with thermal connection to transfer heat
- Rolling element with specific material properties
Potential Applications: The technology can be used in various industries such as aerospace, transportation, and energy where high efficiency motors are required.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the need for efficient motors that can operate at low temperatures without overheating.
Benefits:
- Increased efficiency
- Reduced heat generation
- Improved reliability
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include electric vehicles, magnetic levitation trains, and renewable energy systems.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to superconducting motors, heat sinks, and high-efficiency bearings in the field of electrical engineering.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in superconducting materials, thermal management systems, and bearing technologies relevant to this innovation.
Questions about Superconducting Motors: 1. What are the key advantages of using superconducting materials in motors? 2. How does the thermal management system in this superconducting motor improve efficiency?
Original Abstract Submitted
A superconducting motor including a rotor, a heat sink, and a bearing. The rotor includes a superconducting winding formed from a superconducting material. The heat sink is positioned within the superconducting motor to absorb heat produced by the superconducting motor. The bearing includes an inner race, an outer race, and a rolling element. The bearing rotatably supports the rotor and is thermally connected to each of the rotor and the heat sink to transfer heat from the rotor to the heat sink. The rolling element is formed from a material having, at 25 K, a thermal conductivity of 20 W/mK or more and an ultimate tensile strength of 650 MPa or more. The rolling element may be formed from a copper alloy.
