DESC0021806
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
Interface control as a means of reducing training in high energy physics magnets.
Awardee
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Lafayette,
Colorado
80026-3359
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
None
Composite Technology Development was awarded
Project Grant DESC0021806
worth $199,985
from the Office of Science in June 2021 with work to be completed primarily in Lafayette Colorado United States.
The grant
has a duration of 9 months and
was awarded through assistance program 81.049 Office of Science Financial Assistance Program.
SBIR Details
Research Type
SBIR Phase I
Title
Interface Control as a Means of Reducing Training in High Energy Physics Magnets
Abstract
Superconducting magnets are critical components in particle accelerators and are used to generate and sustain the large magnetic fields needed for DOE’s High Energy Physics programs. Superconducting magnets are also commonly used in medical imaging, spectroscopy, and fusion energy applications. Current state-of-the-art Nb3Sn magnets suffer from long training cycles before stable magnet performance can be realized. The primary objective of the Phase I work is to address the interfaces within the cable and insulation system. The interaction between these systems appears to be the leading cause of magnet training and therefore the main limit in achieving ultimate magnet performance. We plan to address means of controlling the behavior at these interfaces to reduce the potential for magnet quench. Composite Technology Development, Inc. (CTD) will evaluate approaches to interfaces, primarily between the superconducting cable and insulation and between the insulation and the mandrel as they pertain to magnet training. Resin modifications such as adhesion promotors or surface energy reducing modifiers will be evaluated as will mandrel surface treatments such as mold releases. Treatments to the mandrel may be especially challenging since they must survive the Nb3Sn heat treatment process, whereas resin modifications do not have that restriction. These approaches will be evaluated through a testing program including conventional mechanical tests as well as “stack” testing that is more representative of magnet behavior. This program provides a generalized approach to reducing training of superconducting magnets through improvements by reducing the impacts of insulation cracking in the winding. This approach is also expected to benefit next-generation, higher field superconducting magnets, based on newer high temperature superconductors (HTS). Other industries and product areas that will benefit from the proposed technology include the aerospace industry (e.g., satellites, space-based antenna systems) and advanced electronics.
Topic Code
35d
Solicitation Number
None
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 6/22/21
Period of Performance
6/28/21
Start Date
3/27/22
End Date
Funding Split
$200.0K
Federal Obligation
$0.0
Non-Federal Obligation
$200.0K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
DESC0021806
SAI Number
None
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
Small Business
Awarding Office
892430 SC CHICAGO SERVICE CENTER
Funding Office
892401 SCIENCE
Awardee UEI
X57TKFLL14E5
Awardee CAGE
0ZNS4
Performance District
02
Senators
Michael Bennet
John Hickenlooper
John Hickenlooper
Representative
Joe Neguse
Modified: 6/22/21