A finite element analysis of an SSC dipole magnet (NC-9 cross-section)

Conference · Tue Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 1989

OSTI ID:6778404

Chapman, M. S. ^[1]; Wands, R. H. ^[2]

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1. Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (USA). SSC Central Design Group
2. Fermi National Accelerator Lab., Batavia, IL (USA)

Finite element methods are used to calculate the mechanical behavior of an SSC superconducting dipole magnet under different loading conditions. A two-dimensional model of the NC-9 design (aluminum collars) has been developed and used to calculate the transverse deflections and stresses in the dipole after assembly of the magnet, cooldown to 4.2 K, and energization to 6.6 T. Verification of the results with experimental measurements and observations, and limitations of the analysis, are also discussed. 6 refs., 6 figs., 2 tabs.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (USA). SSC Central Design Group
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/ER
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-89ER40486
• OSTI ID: 6778404
• Report Number(s): SSC-235; CONF-8902184--1; ON: DE90013032
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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LORENTZ FORCE
MAGNETIC DIPOLES
MAGNETS
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
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