Thermal-electrical analogy for simulations of superconducting power cables

Due the integration of superconducting technologies into electrical networks around the world,
its precise simulations in power grids are increasingly becoming a desirable outcome. Over the
years, sophisticated methods have been used to model superconducting power cables and, in this
way, predict its behavior under different conditions. Most of the available models, however, are
not advisable to be used and embedded in power system simulators. In this manuscript, we
focus on the development of a method specifically for modeling superconducting cables in
traditional power grid simulators. We start developing the model through a case example, within
the basic concepts are introduced and later expanded to general cases. The model also
incorporates the transient behavior of the cooling media, which is mandatory for such cables. It
has been observed that the proposed model requires less computational effort and is able to
deliver accurate results when compared to more advanced methods.