https://doi.org/10.1140/epjs/s11734-025-01663-3
Regular Article
Research on the bending process for stacked high-temperature superconducting cable-in-conduit conductor
1
Institutes of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University, 230601, Hefei, China
2
High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 230031, Hefei, China
3
University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, China
Received:
28
December
2024
Accepted:
25
April
2025
Published online:
10
May
2025
This paper primarily investigates the bending process of stacked high-temperature superconducting Cable-in-Conduit Conductors (CICC) made with stacked REBa2Cu3O7−x tapes, a critical procedure in the fabrication of HTS magnet applications. This study involves the development of a finite element model to simulate the deformation behavior of CICC conductors during the bending process, analyzing the stress–strain distribution and deformation characteristics of both the jacket and the stacked tapes. By comparing computational results with experimental data, this paper examines the impact of the bending process on the mechanical and electrical properties of the conductors and investigates how process optimization can enhance the overall forming quality and system stability of the conductors. This research provides valuable theoretical support and practical guidance for further improving the bending process of CICC conductors and enhancing the performance of superconducting magnets.
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