18681295. FIBER OPTIC QUENCH DETECTION simplified abstract (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
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FIBER OPTIC QUENCH DETECTION
Organization Name
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Inventor(s)
Erica Salazar of Somerville MA (US)
Zachary Hartwig of Jamaica Plain MA (US)
FIBER OPTIC QUENCH DETECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18681295 titled 'FIBER OPTIC QUENCH DETECTION
The abstract describes a high temperature superconductor (HTS) cable with at least one HTS tape stack and at least one optical fiber with spaced apart gratings to detect a quench of the HTS tape stack.
- HTS cable includes HTS tape stack and optical fiber
- Optical fiber has spaced apart gratings to detect quench of HTS tape stack
- Innovation allows for early detection of quench events in HTS cable
- Enhances safety and reliability of HTS cable systems
- Potential to prevent damage and downtime in superconductor applications
Potential Applications: - Power transmission systems - Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines - Particle accelerators - Superconducting magnets in research labs - High-speed trains
Problems Solved: - Early detection of quench events in HTS cables - Prevention of damage and downtime in superconductor applications - Improved safety and reliability of HTS cable systems
Benefits: - Enhanced safety in superconductor applications - Early detection of quench events - Prevention of damage and downtime - Improved reliability of HTS cable systems
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Safety and Reliability in High Temperature Superconductor Cable Systems" Description: This technology can be utilized in power transmission systems, MRI machines, particle accelerators, research labs, and high-speed trains to enhance safety and reliability, ultimately reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
Questions about High Temperature Superconductor Cable Systems: 1. How does the inclusion of optical fibers with gratings improve the safety of HTS cable systems? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with early detection of quench events in HTS cables?
Original Abstract Submitted
A high temperature superconductor (HTS) cable includes at least one HTS tape stack extending along a length of the HTS cable; and at least one optical fiber extending along the HTS cable. The at least one optical fiber has a plurality of gratings spaced apart from one another along the length of the HTS cable to detect a quench of the at least one HTS tape stack.
