Gas Cerenkov Update Issues: Cerenkov Stand Tank Flusing January 25, 2008 Whitney Armstrong Temple University

Cerenkov Stand Transition pieces to be rigidly attached to bottom of tank

Cerenkov Stand Transition pieces to be rigidly attached to bottom of tank Rotation point fixed at the front of tank frame

Cerenkov Stand Transition pieces to be rigidly attached to bottom of tank Rotation point fixed at the front of tank frame Threaded rods provide translation and allow for rotation

Cerenkov Stand Transition pieces to be rigidly attached to bottom of tank Rotation point fixed at the front of tank frame Threaded rods provide translation and allow for rotation Screw Jacks provide vertical lifting

Flush tests Measured Relative Humidity of vented gas Assuming relationship between humidity and concentration of dry nitrogen. Used liquid nitrogen as source of gas.

Flush Testing ΔP = 8 Torr flow rate = 0.4 SCFM Fit gives 1.5% in 4 hours Problems :  Venting and Filling from top: need better mixing  Need to increase venting area to increase flow rate

Flush Testing Filling at top and venting from bottom ΔP = 6 Torr flow rate = 1.0 SCFM Fit gives 0.9% in 4 hours Still need to increase flow rate

Flush Testing Filling at top and venting from bottom ΔP = 10 Torr flow rate = 1.1 SCFM Fit gives 0.18% in 4 hours

Flush Testing Increased flow means decreased flushing time. What should we shoot for as far as flushing time is concerned? What is acceptable?

Summary Cerenkov stand and transition pieces are near complete. Flush tests will continue