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Fresca 2 cryostat

A new test station at CERN to measure superconducting cables in background magnetic fields. This station was completely designed by the design office

Overview

In the framework of the High Field Magnet activities, a new FRESCA2 test station (Facility for Reception of Superconducting Cables 2) was designed and fabricated at CERN to measure superconducting cables in background magnetic fields.

This new facility relies on a Nb3Sn dipole magnet for generating a field of 13 T at temperatures in the range from 1.9 K to 50 K.

Challenges and Solutions

Design, engineering and fabrication of this non-conventional test station required the implementation of advanced solutions to resolve some critical challenges.

Design, engineering and fabrication of this non-conventional test station was faced with some critical challenges. Click here to know them

  • Complex nested cryostats
  • precise alignment between the magnetic axis and the sample holder
  • high electromagnetic torque in the order of 5 kNm

The implementation of advanced solutions was required to resolve some critical challenges related to assembly procedure, special assembly tools and dedicated lifting equipment.

Reference: CERN-ACC-NOTE-2022-0050

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