Title :
The Cryogenics of an MRI Demonstrator Based on HTS Technology With Minimum Coolant Inventory Technology
Author :
Stautner, W. ; Xu, M. ; Laskaris, E.T. ; Amm, K. ; Huang, X. ; Thompson, P.S. ; Budesheim, E. ; Conte, G.
Author_Institution :
Electromagn. & Supercond. Lab., Gen. Electr. Global Res., Niskayuna, NY, USA
fDate :
6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We introduce an advanced and optimized cryogenic cooling concept featuring minimum coolant inventory requirements for small high temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets based on results obtained with an experimental model. Experience gained from these experiments led to a new design that will be experimentally verified by the end of this year. Winding of the HTS magnet has already begun and will be completed shortly. New components, current status and cryogenic scope of this new engineering model are described.
Keywords :
coolants; cryogenics; high-temperature superconductors; magnetic resonance imaging; superconducting magnets; HTS technology; MRI demonstrator; coolant inventory technology; cryogenics; high temperature superconducting magnets; optimized cryogenic cooling concept; Cooling loops; HTS magnets; MRI; cryocooler cryogenic cooling heat pipes; thermosiphon technology;
Journal_Title :
Applied Superconductivity, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TASC.2009.2019084
