Abstract

Bulk superconductor is subjected to a combination of huge electromagnetic force and temperature rise owing to the rapid movement of magnetic flux during pulsed field magnetization (PFM). Meanwhile, the heat generated will decrease the shielding effect and limit the strength of trapped field in turn. In view of its intrinsic brittle property and existing defects in fabrication, the bulk is prone to fracture under the complicated electromagnetic and thermal loadings. In this paper, the fracture behavior and damage evolution of the bulk superconductor with two or more cracks during PFM are investigated. Based on the electromagnetic field and temperature obtained by solving governing equation of H-formulation and heat transfer equation, the mechanical behavior of bulk is simulated with ordinary state-based Peridynamic model. The dynamic stress intensity factors considering thermal stress at crack tips are studied for different external magnetic fields and crack angles. Then, the influences of thermal contact resistance and local heat source are discussed. Finally, crack propagation in the bulk samples without reinforcement is modelled during PFM.

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