Designing for superconducting magnet stability using minimum propagating zone theory
Minimum propagating zone (MPZ) theory has been applied to the design of several superconducting coils which were, at the time of their conceptualization, new and unique concepts. Each of the coils, the 300 kJ pulsed discharge coil, the Nb/sub 3/Sn forced flow-cooled Large Coil, and an epoxy potted coil, utilized a form of the MPZ theory to relate a different type of cooling and structural support system to the chosen magnet stability criterion. The design philosophy, analysis, and performance of the magnets are reviewed and correlation of the quench conditions with conductor diameter is clearly implied. The MPZ concept is shown to be a powerful tool and it has had a major impact on the design parameters and operating modes of these coils.
- Research Organization:
- 6927100
- OSTI ID:
- 6042718
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-880812-
- Journal Information:
- IEEE Trans. Magn.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Magn.; (United States) Vol. 25:2; ISSN IEMGA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
75 CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS
SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY
ALLOYS
CALCULATION METHODS
COOLING
CORRELATIONS
DATA
DESIGN
DOCUMENT TYPES
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ELECTROMAGNETS
EQUIPMENT
INFORMATION
MAGNETS
NIOBIUM ALLOYS
NIOBIUM BASE ALLOYS
NUMERICAL DATA
PARAMETRIC ANALYSIS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
REVIEWS
STABILITY
SUPERCONDUCTING COILS
SUPERCONDUCTING DEVICES
SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNETS
TESTING
THEORETICAL DATA
TIN ALLOYS