Superconducting current limiter guarantees electricity supply of the Boxberg power plant
Friday, January 13, 2012 - 11:30
in Physics & Chemistry
For the first time, a superconducting current limiter based on YBCO strip conductors has now been installed at a power plant. At the Boxberg power plant of Vattenfall, the current limiter protects the grid for own consumption that is designed for 12,000 volts and 800 amperes against damage due to short circuits and voltage peaks.