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Auteurs principaux: Bruce, R, Nikolic, V, Tope, T, Oshinowo, O, Velev, G, Vo, T, Maurisak, M
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Publié: 2025
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Accès en ligne:https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.15367
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author Bruce, R
Nikolic, V
Tope, T
Oshinowo, O
Velev, G
Vo, T
Maurisak, M
author_facet Bruce, R
Nikolic, V
Tope, T
Oshinowo, O
Velev, G
Vo, T
Maurisak, M
contents The High Field Vertical Magnet Test Facility (HFVMTF) at Fermilab is designed to test superconducting magnets up to 20 tons and 1.3 meters in diameter. Central to the facility is a double-bath superfluid helium cryostat reaching 1.8 K at 1.2 bar. Integrated with a 15 T superconducting dipole from LBNL, HFVMTF supports HTS cable testing for fusion applications. This paper presents the design and fabrication of the cryostat, with a focus on two complex components: the 2 K heat exchanger and the lambda plate. The heat exchanger thermally links sub-atmospheric and pressurized helium baths. The 1.4-meter lambda plate provides thermal isolation and structural support for over 20 tons under 1.3 bar pressure differential. Finite Element Analysis validated the vessel's integrity under maximum load conditions.
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spellingShingle Fabrication of the HFVMTF Double-Bath Cryostat
Bruce, R
Nikolic, V
Tope, T
Oshinowo, O
Velev, G
Vo, T
Maurisak, M
Accelerator Physics
The High Field Vertical Magnet Test Facility (HFVMTF) at Fermilab is designed to test superconducting magnets up to 20 tons and 1.3 meters in diameter. Central to the facility is a double-bath superfluid helium cryostat reaching 1.8 K at 1.2 bar. Integrated with a 15 T superconducting dipole from LBNL, HFVMTF supports HTS cable testing for fusion applications. This paper presents the design and fabrication of the cryostat, with a focus on two complex components: the 2 K heat exchanger and the lambda plate. The heat exchanger thermally links sub-atmospheric and pressurized helium baths. The 1.4-meter lambda plate provides thermal isolation and structural support for over 20 tons under 1.3 bar pressure differential. Finite Element Analysis validated the vessel's integrity under maximum load conditions.
title Fabrication of the HFVMTF Double-Bath Cryostat
topic Accelerator Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.15367