HTS Degaussing Cable Junction Box

High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) cables offer major advantages over the conventional copper cables currently used to reduce the magnetic signatures of Navy ships. A degaussing system utilizing HTS cables would be smaller, lighter, and cost less to install than current systems. However, new components, cables and connection technologies are needed before HTS systems can be installed and operated in Navy ships. Creare is pursuing a development program to provide the Navy with the technology needed to transition an HTS Degaussing System into the next generation of warships. As part of this development effort, Creare proposes a High Temperature Superconductor Junction Box (HTSJB) that will provide electrical connectivity and cooling flow to HTS degaussing cables. Our HTSJB will incorporate quick disconnect connectors being developed on a separate project. Our design goals for the junction box are to minimize size and power, while maximizing reliability, durability and ease of installation. In Phase I of this project we will optimize the component configuration and complete an integrated design. Feasibility of the design will be demonstrated through an analysis of the component and overall system performance. In Phase II we will fabricate prototype junction boxes and demonstrate their performance in a degaussing system.