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Abstract: This paper describes Superwind HTS machine laboratory setup which is a small scale HTS machine designed and build as a part of the efforts to identify and tackle some of the challenges the HTS machine design may face. One of the challenges of HTS machines is a Torque Transfer Element (TTE) which is in this design integral part of the cryostat. The discussion of the requirements for the TTE supported with a simple case study comparing a shaft and a cylinder as candidates for TTE are presented. The discussion resulted with a cylinder as a TTE design rated for a 250Nm and with more then 10 times lower heat conduction compared to a shaft. The HTS machine was successfully cooled to 77K and tests have been performed. The IV curves of the HTS field winding employing 6 HTS coils indicate that two of the coils had been damaged. The maximal value of the torque during experiments of 78Nm was recorded. Loaded with 33%, the TTE performed well and showed suffcient margin for future experiments. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

• Output power of 3 kW is reached for fully superconducting machine • Full design process of 3 kW fully HTS machine is described. • Comparison of analytical, finite element modeling and experimental results of 3kW HTS machine is provided. Good agreement between results is achieved. Superconducting (SC) electrical machines could affect different industries due to their high power density. The most promising of them are fully superconducting machines. In the paper whole cycle of development of fully high temperature superconducting electrical machine is described: analytical calculation of magnetic field in the active zone of the machine, finite element modeling, some design features and experimental research of small-scale prototype. It is shown that theoretical and experimental results are in good correlation. Developed approaches could be used to develop high-power machines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]