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: Plasma
Off-Axis Cooling of Rotating Devices Using a Crank-Shaped Heat Pipe
Abstract
A heat pipe designed for rotating machinery requiring cooling at low temperatures (<0oC), specifically superconducting generators or motors. The heat pipe is more efficient than conventional gas cooling for continuous use at low temperatures. This design works effectively even when placed off-axis, meaning that it is particularly suited for large generators or motors where co-axial cooling is insufficient.
Application(s)
- Cooling of superconducting generators and motors or other rotating devices needing cooling at low temperatures
- Superconducting motors
Advantages
- Enables very large superconducting generators, reducing cost of electricity
IP Status: Available both Exclusively and Non Exclusively
Reference Number: 296
S Number: DOE reference no.(s): 102,309
Patents & Applications:
United States National Patent Number 7168480 Issued on 01/30/2007
Posted: 10-05-2004
Contact
John Mott
Technology Transfer Division
Los Alamos National Laboratory
P.O. Box 1663, MailStop C334
(505) 665-0883
jmott@lanl.gov