Published 1988 | Version v1
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Design concepts for the ASTROMAG cryogenic system

  • 1. Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (USA)

Description

The cryogenic system used to cool the superconducting magnet for the ASTROMAG Particle Astrophysics Facility is described. A liquid He II storage concept is proposed which would permit cryogenic lifetimes of up to three years between refills. The concept uses superfluid helium pumped by the thermomechanical effect. In-orbit resupply of the storage tank is also proposed. A method for charging and discharging the magnet with minimum helium loss using split gas-cooled leads is discussed. The use of a stirling cycle cryocooler to extend cryostat storage life is also evaluated

Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
Plenum Press.
Imprint Place
New York, NY (USA)
Imprint Title
Advances in cryogenic engineering. Volume 33
Journal Page Range
p. 631-637.

Conference

Title
Cryogenic engineering conference.
Dates
14-18 Jun 1987.
Place
St. Charles, IL (USA).