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Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (storage technology) |
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A Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage device (SMES) stores energy by circulating a current in a superconducting coil.
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Technology field: Regenerative braking and energy management
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General information
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General criteria
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Environmental criteria
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Economic criteria
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Application outside railway sector
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Status of development outside railway sector: in use |
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In 2001, two SMES systems (by American Superconductor) were installed in a 1500 MW power grid operated by Entergy Corporation near Houston, USA. Each of them contains 32 power modules rated at 250 kW. |
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Time horizon for broad application outside railway sector: in > 10 years |
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(no details available) |
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Expected technological development outside railway sector: highly dynamic |
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(no details available) |
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Market potential outside railway sector: highly uncertain |
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(no details available) |
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Overall rating
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date created: 2002-10-09 |
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© UIC - International Union of Railways 2003 |
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