HTS Flux Pump for Cryogen-Free HTS Magnets

Abstract

A reliable method for persistent-current mode operation of HTS magnets is still not available. As an alternative solution to external high-current power supplies we have developed a cryogen-free operating transformer-rectifier type HTS flux pump. Using this device only small ac currents have to be supplied into the cryogenic system. Both thermally triggered HTS thin film switches as well as cryogenic MOSFET switches have been used to operate a conduction-cooled 0.5 T HTS magnet coil. This paper presents results of experimental test and modeling of the flux pump operation.