This paper presents the results of the quench detection tests of a high Tc
superconducting coil (HTS coil) wound with Bi-2223 tape, impregnated by epo
xy resin and cooled by LN2 using a partial active power detecting method we
have proposed as a new type quench detecting method. The tests were carrie
d out for DC and AC current. The results showed that the proposed method wa
s useful for the quench detection of the HTS coil.