High Temperature Superconductivity Applications
Hybrid Bearings in High Speed Turbines
Superconductor and Magnet Levitation Devices
Early Projects on HTS Bearings
1. Flywheel Energy Storage Systems
2. Wide Gap Bearing for Lunar Telescope Mounts
3. Momentum Wheel for Miniature Satellites
4. Fundamental Studies
HTS quadrupole bearing exhibits multi-axis stability
axial load capacity ~ 41 N/cm2 (60 PSI)
HTS bearing with driveshaft spins 500,000 RPM
Early Development of Prototypes
A Momentum Wheel
A Reaction Wheel
A flywheel energy storage system
Ultra-lightweight Vibration Isolation Platform
