Analysis of the Training Behavior of the MICE Spectrometer Solenoid
Conference
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· IEEE Trans.Appl.Supercond.
- Brookhaven
- LBL, Berkeley
- Fermilab
Muon ionization cooling is theoretically well understood but has never been fully demonstrated experimentally. Ionization cooling is regarded as an important technology both in terms of cost and performance for a Neutrino Factory and is absolutely essential for a Muon Collider. The MICE experiment (Muon Ionization Cooling Experiment), based at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, U.K., is currently collecting data to prove the concept. Part of MICE are two spectrometer magnets, each consisting of five superconducting large bore solenoids. The spectrometer solenoid is designed for a peak field of 4T. Both spectrometer magnets required about 15 quenches to reach the design current. However, it was discovered that both spectrometers do not remember their training; after a warm-up the spectrometers have to be retrained, following a very similar training curve. The MICE spectrometer was analyzed using 2-D and 3-D finite element software to understand the quench and training behavior; the analysis revealed a clamping mechanism, leading to a stick-slip situation for one of the coils in its coil pocket. This paper summarizes the results and makes suggestions how to improve the design.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States); Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States); Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE Office of Science (SC), High Energy Physics (HEP) (SC-25)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-07CH11359
- OSTI ID:
- 1487069
- Report Number(s):
- BNL-113641-2017-CP; FERMILAB-CONF-18-367-APC; 1648289
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: IEEE Trans.Appl.Supercond. Journal Issue: 3 Journal Volume: 28
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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