The EE superconductivity Group takes a broad approach to applied superconductivity and engineering. The group is a part of the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge.
The research is focused on innovative, high tech superconducting applications for various industry areas. Last decades, high scientific, social and political interest was addressed towards renewable energy sources. Application of superconductors is a way how to make devices such as wind turbines, more powerful, effective and competitive in the future energy mix. One of the key interests of the group is directed towards wind energy production and improvements of energy efficiency of wide scale of energy and industrial devices. Our research deals with high power superconducting wind turbine, high efficient superconducting motor and superconducting generators, transformers etc. The next important part of investigation includes new progressive magnetisation methods of superconductors. The highest interest is focused on Flux pumping, which is the only method to reach high magnetic fields with much small magnetic sources. This method could be crucial for numerous applications to come into mass production.
Laboratories:
CAPE
9 JJ Thomson Avenue
Cambridge CB3 0FA
United Kingdom
Department of Engineering Trumpington Street
Cambridge CB2 1PZ
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1223 336633
Latest publications:
Zhang, M., Wang, W., Chen, Y. R., & Coombs, T. (2012). Design methodology of HTS
bulk machine for direct-
Coombs T. A. A Finite Element Model of Magnetization of Superconducting Bulks Using
a Solid-
Home
People
Research
Teaching
Links
Office :
Centre for Advanced Photonics and Electronics (CAPE)
9 JJ Thomson Avenue
Cambridge CB3 0FA
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1223 748324
Reception: +44 1223 332600
| Current team |
| Former members |
| Research |
| Research papers |