Normal Zone Propagation Velocity and Minimum Quench Energy of Stainless Steel Double-Layered Superconducting Wires Under External Magnetic Fields

A comprehensive study of the quench properties of single laminated wires having a double-layered superconducting structure is presented. In particular, we have focused on the influence of the angle and intensity of an external magnetic field perpendicular to direction of the applied current on the minimum quench energy (MQE) and normal zone propagation velocity (NZPV) values. We conclude that strong changes on the NZPV are mainly determined by the intensity of the applied current, while the orientation and magnitude of the applied field have a less but not negligible impact on the resulting NZPV. The quench parameters are also reported for the case when the applied current is considered as a constant parameter in which case the MQE has been found to reach a maximum value when the in-field critical current is the largest.