Melt-textured YBCO monoliths were prepared by the top-seeded-melt-growth (T
SMG) method with quadratic shape and dimensions of 38 mm x 38 mm x 12 mm. G
enerally, 16 samples of that size are prepared in one batch by carefully ad
justing the processing parameters. Typical values of the maximum frozen-in
field vary from 600-700 mT. A remarkably high value of 865 mT was recorded
for a sample with dimensions of 17 mm x 17 mm x 12 mm. The levitation force
s of these samples typically amount to 60-70 N. A demonstration model of a
cryogenic vessel using arrangements of TSMG-YBCO monoliths and permanent ma
gnets showed an improved performance compared to that of a conventional ves
sel.