Systems and methods for cooling a superconducting switch using dual cooling paths

    公开(公告)号:US11309110B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-04-19

    申请号:US16289182

    申请日:2019-02-28

    Abstract: A persistent current switch system is presented. One embodiment of the persistent current switch system includes a vacuum chamber having a winding unit and dual cooling paths. The dual cooling paths are configured to circulate a coolant flow. The dual cooling paths are defined by a first cooling path and a second cooling path. The first cooling path includes a solid thermal component disposed in direct contact with the winding unit and the second cooling path includes a cooling tube disposed in direct contact with the winding unit and configured to circulate a coolant therein. The dual cooling paths cool the temperature of the winding unit below the threshold temperature to transition the persistent current switch system from the first mode to the second mode. A method of for cooling a winding unit in a persistent current switch system and a switching system including dual cooling paths are also disclosed.

    Current lead for cryogenic apparatus
    2.
    发明授权
    Current lead for cryogenic apparatus 有权
    当前铅低温装置

    公开(公告)号:US09552906B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-24

    申请号:US14841746

    申请日:2015-09-01

    CPC classification number: G05B11/01 G01R15/202 H01F6/065 H02G15/34 Y02E40/648

    Abstract: In embodiments of the invention, a superconductor lead is configured to have less ohmic heating by its own current and less heat conduction from room temperature to cryogenic temperature, where a cryogenic apparatus is located. The superconducting lead with no ohmic resistance and low thermal conductivity disclosed herein maximizes current capacity by placing superconductors in parallel, each having equal current. Thus, the resistances are controlled to provide uniform current distribution through each superconductor of the high temperature superconducting (HTS) lead.

    Abstract translation: 在本发明的实施例中,超导体引线被配置为通过其自身电流具有较小的欧姆加热,并且在室温至低温温度下具有较少的热传导,其中定位有低温设备。 本文公开的不具有欧姆电阻和低热导率的超导引线通过平行放置超导体而各自具有相等的电流来最大化电流容量。 因此,控制电阻以通过高温超导(HTS)引线的每个超导体提供均匀的电流分布。

    CURRENT LEAD ASSEMBLY FOR CRYOGENIC APPARATUS

    公开(公告)号:US20210272729A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-02

    申请号:US16804645

    申请日:2020-02-28

    Abstract: A current lead assembly for minimizing heat load to a conduction cooled superconducting magnet during a ramp operation is provided. The current lead assembly includes a vacuum chamber having a through hole to enable a first end of a current lead contact to remain outside the vacuum chamber and a second end of the current lead contact to penetrate within the vacuum chamber. A vacuum boundary wall is located between the vacuum chamber and the current lead contact. At least one superconducting magnet is arranged inside of the vacuum chamber and includes a magnet lead. A second end of the current lead contact is coupled to the magnet lead via an internal lead. A vacuum cap is removably disposed to sealingly encompass therein the first end of the current lead contact during a first state of operation. The first end of the current lead contact is arranged to contact a power supply during a second state of operation, wherein the contact occurs exterior the vacuum chamber.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR COOLING A SUPERCONDUCTING SWITCH USING DUAL COOLING PATHS

    公开(公告)号:US20200279680A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-03

    申请号:US16289182

    申请日:2019-02-28

    Abstract: A persistent current switch system is presented. One embodiment of the persistent current switch system includes a vacuum chamber having a winding unit and dual cooling paths. The dual cooling paths are configured to circulate a coolant flow. The dual cooling paths are defined by a first cooling path and a second cooling path. The first cooling path includes a solid thermal component disposed in direct contact with the winding unit and the second cooling path includes a cooling tube disposed in direct contact with the winding unit and configured to circulate a coolant therein. The dual cooling paths cool the temperature of the winding unit below the threshold temperature to transition the persistent current switch system from the first mode to the second mode. A method of for cooling a winding unit in a persistent current switch system and a switching system including dual cooling paths are also disclosed.

    VACUUM FEED-THROUGH ASSEMBLY
    6.
    发明申请
    VACUUM FEED-THROUGH ASSEMBLY 有权
    真空进料 - 通过组装

    公开(公告)号:US20140167757A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-19

    申请号:US13714651

    申请日:2012-12-14

    Abstract: A vacuum feed-through assembly and a method for manufacturing the same including a conductor having a threaded outer diameter end, a plastic seal having a threaded inner diameter matching the threaded outer diameter end of the conductor, and an epoxy to epoxy bond the threaded inner diameter of the plastic seal to the threaded outer diameter end of the conductor.

    Abstract translation: 一种真空馈通组件及其制造方法,其包括具有螺纹外径端的导体,具有与导体的螺纹外径端匹配的螺纹内径的塑料密封件,以及环氧树脂与环氧树脂结合, 塑料密封件的直径与导体的螺纹外径端的距离。

    MAGNETIC CELL ISOLATION TECHNIQUES
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190169594A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-06

    申请号:US15829615

    申请日:2017-12-01

    Abstract: Provided are techniques that may include a disposable magnetic cell isolation holder having one or more passages that accommodate a magnetic retention material to facilitate magnetic cell isolation without adjustment of magnetic field parameters between isolation procedures using different magnetic particle sizes. When the magnetic cell isolation holder is coupled to a magnetic field generator, a first passage corresponding to a smaller particle size is positioned in a magnetic field where the magnetic field characteristics are different relative to a second passage, of a second holder or in the same holder, for use with another bead size.

    Vacuum feed-through assembly
    8.
    发明授权
    Vacuum feed-through assembly 有权
    真空馈通组件

    公开(公告)号:US09515469B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-06

    申请号:US13714651

    申请日:2012-12-14

    Abstract: A vacuum feed-through assembly and a method for manufacturing the same including a conductor having a threaded outer diameter end, a plastic seal having a threaded inner diameter matching the threaded outer diameter end of the conductor, and an epoxy to epoxy bond the threaded inner diameter of the plastic seal to the threaded outer diameter end of the conductor.

    Abstract translation: 一种真空馈通组件及其制造方法,其包括具有螺纹外径端的导体,具有与导体的螺纹外径端匹配的螺纹内径的塑料密封件,以及环氧树脂与环氧树脂结合, 塑料密封件的直径与导体的螺纹外径端的距离。

    SUPERCONDUCTING SWITCH FOR A SUPERCONDUCTING MAGNET

    公开(公告)号:US20240274336A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-15

    申请号:US18567982

    申请日:2021-06-11

    CPC classification number: H01F6/04

    Abstract: A superconducting magnet includes a cooling tank containing a cooling medium and at least one superconducting circuit configured for generating a magnetic field. The superconducting magnet further includes a power supply connected to the superconducting circuit(s) for energizing the superconducting circuit(s) and a superconducting switch electrically connected across ends of the superconducting circuit(s). The superconducting switch includes a superconducting winding and a thermal conduction member having a first end thermally coupled to the superconducting winding and a second end thermally coupled to the cooling medium within the cooling tank. The thermal conduction member includes, at least, a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is constructed of a metal material having a first thermal conductivity. The second layer supports the first layer and is constructed of a material having a second thermal conductivity that is lower than the first thermal conductivity.

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