07 March, 2025 Prof. H H Jadav Assistant, Professor, Metallurgy, Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar Prof. M L Patel Assistant Professor, Electrical Department VGEC ChandkhedaName of Department/Organizer : Electrical Engineering Department, VGEC Chandkheda Date & Time : 7/03/2025 & 3:15 PM-5:15 PM No of 6th Sem students : 86 Speaker : Hosted By :
Objective of the Webinar:
The objective of this expert lecture was to strengthen the knowledge of Electrical Engineering students in the subject of Electrical Engineering Materials (EEM). The lecture aimed to highlight the importance of superconducting materials, their unique properties, and their applications in modern electrical engineering systems.
The invited expert, Prof. H H Jadav, discussed the fundamentals of superconductivity, classification of superconducting materials, types of high-temperature superconductors, and their critical parameters (critical temperature, critical field, and critical current density). He also explained their applications in areas such as MRI machines, superconducting cables, maglev trains, and energy storage systems.
Prof. Jadav emphasized the future potential of superconducting materials in smart grids, fault current limiters, and fusion reactors, and also touched upon the challenges of material fabrication, cooling requirements, and economic feasibility. The lecture concluded with a practical demonstration through simulation models of magnetic levitation using superconductors, which greatly enhanced students’ understanding.
Outcome of the Event:
After attending this expert lecture, participants gained:
- Knowledge of superconducting materials and their fundamental principles.
- Insights into various classes of superconductors (Type-I, Type-II, low-temperature and high-temperature).
- Understanding of critical parameters and their role in real-world applications.
- Awareness of applications of superconductors in healthcare, power transmission, transportation, and renewable energy systems.
- Motivation to explore research opportunities in superconducting materials for futuristic electrical applications.
The session ended with a Q&A interaction, where students discussed the feasibility of superconductors in India’s power sector and the scope for research in material fabrication techniques. Feedback was highly positive, and participants appreciated the practical relevance of the topic.
