Luning Hao

I study high-temperature superconductors and their applications. In particular, I often think about how we can make the most of the current HTS materials to realize compact fusion reactors, in the presence of room-temperature superconductors, that are nonetheless useful and crucial for human beings. 

What's new?

• I started my research associate contract on 29/07/2024, working on the EPSRC project: Towards compact and efficient nuclear reactors.

• I officially became a PhD on 17/07/2024! Please read my thesis if you are interested in me or in the project above. 

Research Highlights

• The first 3D HTS dynamo flux pump model in COMSOL: 

3D electromagnetic modelling for high-temperature superconducting dynamo flux pumps using T-A formulation, High Voltage, 2024

• Analytical studies on the magnetic switch used in the transformer-rectifier flux pump:

Analytical approximations for the self-field distribution of a superconducting tape between iron cores, Superconductor Science and Technology, 2022

• PSALM (Patterned Superconductor for AC Loss minimization) or HTS Roebel tape (former name):

A Novel Hybrid Magnet Made of HTS Tape Stacks and Permanent Magnets for Motor Applications, IEEE TAS, 2019

Field Canceling Effect in Double-Layer Roebel Tapes, IEEE TAS, 2022

Transport AC Losses in Multiple-Layer Roebel Tapes, IEEE TAS, 2023

AC Loss Measuring and Modeling of Single-Layer Roebel Tapes, IEEE TAS, 2024

• A hybrid magnet used in motor to enhance the flux density with minimized cost:

A Novel Hybrid Magnet Made of HTS Tape Stacks and Permanent Magnets for Motor Applications, IEEE TAS, 2019

• HTS linear motor for high-speed maglev trains:

Study on Electrodynamic Suspension System with High-Temperature Superconducting Magnets for a High-Speed Maglev Train, IEEE TAS, 2019

Performance Comparison and Applicability Analysis of Different Armature Structures for a Small-Scale HTS Linear Synchronous Motor, IEEE TAS, 2019