Geometrical Probability Distribution Functions for Cable-in-Conduit Conductors with Simply and Multiply Connected Cross-Sections

TL;DR

This paper introduces a geometrical method to calculate strand distribution functions in cable-in-conduit superconductors with various cross-sectional structures, aiding in the design and analysis of such conductors.

Contribution

It presents a novel geometrical approach for calculating distribution functions in complex cable cross-sections, applicable to both simple and multiply connected structures.

Findings

Method successfully applied to different cable designs

Accurate calculation of strand distribution functions demonstrated

Applicable to both simple and complex cross-sectional geometries

Abstract

A geometrical method is presented for the calculation of the strand distribution functions for cable-in-conduit superconductors with simple and multiply connected cross-sections. The method is illustrated on different cable designs with simply and multiply connected structures.