Published September 2, 2025 | Version v7

Computational Optimization Framework for REBCO High-Temperature Superconducting Coil Design with FEA Validation

  • 1. Dawson Institute for Advanced Physics

Description

We present a computational optimization framework for REBCO high-temperature superconducting coils combining electromagnetic-thermal-mechanical modeling validated through COMSOL Multiphysics and FEniCSx finite element analysis. The approach demonstrates systematic scaling from precision baseline configurations (2.1 T, 0.01% ripple) to high-field operation (7.07 T, 0.16% ripple) through multi-objective parameter optimization. Computational results project multi-tape conductor designs achieving 30% current utilization, thermal margins of 74.5 K, and mechanical reinforcement strategies reducing stress from 179 MPa to 35 MPa. Cross-platform FEA validation shows < 1% solver variance for electromagnetic and stress analysis. All results represent computational projections requiring experimental validation.

Files

rebco_hts_coil_optimization_fusion_antimatter.pdf

Files (1.1 MB)

Additional details

Dates

Updated
2025-10-04
Updated and uploaded to Zenodo

Software

Repository URL
https://github.com/dawsoninstitute/hts-coils
Programming language
Python , Java
Development Status
Active

References

  • S. Hahn et al., "45.5-tesla direct-current magnetic field generated with a high-temperature superconducting magnet," Nature, vol. 570, pp. 496–499, 2019.
  • SuperPower Inc., "2G HTS Wire Platform Technical Specifications," 2022.
  • Larbalestier, D.C. et al., "Isotropic round-wire multifilament cuprate superconductor for generation of magnetic fields above 30 T," Nature Materials, 13:375–381, 2014.
  • Iwasa, Y., "Case Studies in Superconducting Magnets," 2nd ed., Springer, 2009.
  • Y. Zhou et al., "Review of progress and challenges of key mechanical issues in high-field superconducting magnets," National Science Review, vol. 10, nwad001, 2023.
  • van der Laan, D.C. et al., "Delamination strength of YBCO coated conductors under transverse tensile stress," Supercond. Sci. Technol., 20:765–770, 2007.
  • COMSOL Inc., "COMSOL Multiphysics Reference Manual, Version 6.1," 2023.