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Superconductor Laboratory 

laboratories - Innovative materials for energy

Superconductor Laboratory 

The advancement of the power grid is a timely and interesting topic in the field of energy. In this context, research and development in superconductivity plays a crucial role in promoting innovation and competitiveness in the energy sector, while contributing to the transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy system.

 

The laboratory specializing in Applied Superconductivity, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, conducts tests on superconducting tapes and components cooled as low as 10K in order to evaluate their performance. Collaboration with research organizations nationally and internationally, as well as with companies in the industry, guides the laboratory in the development of innovative applications for the power grid using these materials. 

Our range of tests includes both direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) electrical measurements, such as critical current measurement and temperature-dependent electrical resistance measurement. We also perform leakage tests, AC overcurrent tests, and tape strain measurements using the strain gauge technique. Superconducting tapes and components are cooled by nitrogen or liquid helium, but we can also offer a cryogen free system, thus expanding our testing capabilities.