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Experimental parameter study of subsize Nb/sub 3/Sn cable-in-conduit conductors

Journal Article · · IEEE Trans. Magn.; (United States)

An experimental study of the influence of design parameters on the short sample critical current of Nb/sub 3/Sn cable-in-conduit conductors at 4.2 K is presented. These internally cooled and cabled superconductors (ICCS) are subsized versions of the conductor used in both the Westinghouse Large Coil and 12 Tesla Programs. Parameters investigated are cable compaction, conduit material, twist pitch and activation time and temperature. The results indicate that mechanical coupling between the conduit and cable has a strong effect on the residual strain of the Nb/sub 3/Sn and hence its superconducting properties.

Research Organization:
MIT Plasma Fusion Center Cambridge, MA 02139
OSTI ID:
5413944
Journal Information:
IEEE Trans. Magn.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Magn.; (United States) Vol. 19:3; ISSN IEMGA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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