The Superconducting Magnet of the Multipurpose Detector Evgeny Koshurnikov On behalf of the MPD (NICA) Collaboration Novosibirsk February 25, 2014 Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (Dubna)

Superconducting MPD Magnet 2February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk The multipurpose detector (MPD) is a 4π spectrometer to be used for studying particles in heavy ion collisions at the NICA collider of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna. A constituent part of MPD is a solenoid magnet with a superconducting coil and a steel flux return yoke. The yoke consists of a barrel part and two end caps equipped with the trim coils. Two support rings provide general structural rigidity of the construction. The access to the inner detectors is provided by withdrawing the pole caps.

Main parameters of the MPD magnet Magnet aperture V=122 m 3 (D=4.596 m, L=7.35 m) Rated field of the magnet, Т 0.5 Rated Ampere-turns of the sc coil, MA 3.0 Rated current of the sc coil, кА1.79 Maximum design current of the sc coil, кА 2.39 Stored energy at the design current, MJ25.4 Maximal Ampere-turns of the trim coil, kA 151 Weight of the MPD detector (magnet +inner detectors), t 980 3February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk

Magnetic Field Requirements February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk4 Rated axial component of induction in the tracker area T; Integrals of the radial & azimuthal components of induction in the area of Charged Particle Tracker (TPC) : |Int| <0.775mm z > 0, Z max = mm 403 mm < r < 1203 mm |Int| <0.775mm z < 0, Z min = mm 403 mm < r < 1203 mm Magnetic field inhomogeneity in the tracker area

Optimized geometry of the magnetic circuit 5February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk |Int| max = 0.08 mm < mm δ = 3∙10 -4 < The optimized geometry provides the better integral and the field homogeneity in the TPC area than it was specified: The optimized geometry (without corrective coils at the sc coil edges TPC Stability of the optimized geometry was verified with respect to technological deviations for the specified requirements to the field quality at the rated induction. axial displacement of the SC coil 20 mm axial displacement of the poles 5 mm axial change of the linear current density of the SC coil 2% radial displacement of the sc coil 20 mm radial displacement of a pole relative to the opening of the support ring 1 mm.

Main parameters of the SC cable 6 February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk The design current 2.39 kA provides safety margin ~45% along the load line to the conductor capability at the temperature 4.5 K and leaves a temperature margin ~2.3 K at the maximal induction 0.67 T in the coil. Parameters of the sc wireValue Strand diameter1.4 ± mm Cu/SC ratio0.9:1 Filament diameter20 µm Number of filaments2000 Twist pitch20 mm RRR of copper matrix> 100 Critical current density at 4.2K&5T> 2700 A/mm 2 Conductor: co-extruded high-purity aluminum (99.999%, RRR>1000) and a NbTi wire 1.4 mm in diameter

Transient processes after a quench Transient processes after a quench were computed taking into account eddy currents and heat capacity of the aluminum support cylinder, using the program QUENCH with an optional module TEMPO and program ELEKTRA, forming part of software Opera-3D 7 FE model of the coil with the aluminium support cylinder February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk 1/32 part Power supply circuit of the magnet and protection circuit of the sc coil

Quench analysis 8 Maximal temperature, current and voltage across a normal zone for an unprotected quench (Initialization Points at the edge and at the center of the coil ). Tmax=108 K W=25.4 MJ February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk The temperature distribution at the moment t = 300 sec after an unprotected quench at the design current 2.4 kA

9 Outer diameter, mm 6583 Inner diameter, mm 5883 Length, mm 9010 Interpole distance, mm 7390 Number of beams 24 Yoke beam weight, t 18.5 Support ring weight, t 41.8 Pole weight, t 43.7 To fix the beams to the supports rings 96 x 2=192 studs M48x3 equipped by Super-Nuts will be used Main dimensions of the magnet yoke February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk Super-nut

Cryostat 10 Cryostat length, mm 7910 Inner diameter, mm 4656 Outer diameter, mm 5443 Δ i, Δ e, mm 16; 25 Weight of vacuum vessel, t 48.8 Thermal shield weight, t 2.7 Material of the suspension ties Inconel 718 February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk Axial decentering force 61 kN/cm Radial decentering force 5.4 kN/cm

Superconducting Winding 11February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk Cold mass (conductor mass)13.3 (6.5) tons Number of turns1674 Length of the sc cable27 km Aluminium stabilized sc cable is internally wound into an aluminium mandrel (Al5083). Axial pre-stress of 10 MPa reduces the tensile stress between the turns to allowable level. SC coil is indirectly cooled by two phase helium through the thermal contact with the aluminum cylinder.

Trim Coils on the Pole Tips 12February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk Aluminum conductor 42 × 42 mm 2 Hole diameter 27 mm Radius of edges rounding 2 mm Maximal Ampere-Turns 151 kA (2.06 A/mm 2 ) Maximal current 4.44 kA (35 V) Cooling water flow rate 1.24 l/sec Pressure drop 7.7 bar

MPD Magnet in the In-Beam Position 13February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk

FE model, Main Load Cases, Results of Analysis 14February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk 1 Assembled Detector rests on 6 stationary supports 2 Assembled Detector is reloaded on four roller skates. 3 A roller skate runs over an obstacle on the rail until the loss of the contacts of rollers with the rails on one diagonal (magnet balances on two diagonal points - unstable equilibrium ) 4 Assembled Detector is installed on six supports and decentering magnetic forces are applied Stress in all magnet parts are within allowable level. Safety margins are sufficient If a roller skate runs over on-path irregularity (until the loss of contacts on a diagonal) it could result in the subsequent change ​​of reactions in the stationary supports up to 25% and in a residual deformations of the support rings (up to 0.26 mm).

FE model of the sc coils.Loading steps FE model of the sc coils. Loading steps 15 Accepted values of allowable stress for insulation at 4.5K :  tens  = 6,6 MPa;  = 7,0 MPa Al February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk Loading Steps in the Design Model 1.Simulating of axial pre-stress 10 MPa of the coil turns. 2.Modeling of the state after epoxy curing and removal pre-stress load. 3.Cooling down from 20°C to -269°C. 4.Cooling down plus magnetic forces. 5.Warming up and magnetic loads removal. 6.Repetition of the loading steps …

Results of stress-strain analysis of the coil Mean tensile and shear stress in the coil insulation ​​do not exceed the allowable values. Nevertheless cracks can be expected in small local areas of side turns where the permissible value of the tensile and shear stresses significantly exceeded. Cycling (→ cooling → magnetic force → heating →cooling →….) has the maximum impact on the radial stress. The local radial stress on the outer surface of the side turns increases by 20-75% after the eight cycles. However, for adjacent turns this effect is almost negligible. Maximal equivalent stress over the support cylinder for the combined load (temperature and magnetic) is 18.9 MPa <[92MPa] (central part). Maximal local stress in the support cylinder and in the pressure rings is 117 MPa < [120 MPa] for the combined load (temperature and magnetic). The maximal elastoplastic equivalent stress in the conductor matrix reaches 21 MPa in small area around the superconducting wire for the side turns of the coil. 16February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk

Cryogenic System. Forced two-phase Helium Cooling and thermosyphon regimes Operating pressure of the refrigerator 2. 3 bar, 5.5 К 2’. 3 bar, 5.65 K 3. 3 bar, 4.7 K bar, 4.55 K, 5 % bar, 4.5 K, 30 % bar, 4.5 K, saturated vapor February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk Refrigerator: «Linde» LR 140 with cooling capacity up to 400 W at the temperature level of 4.5 K. Heat load on the heat exchanger of the control Dewar, W164 Cooling capacity of the refrigerator, W315 Helium consumed by the current leads, g/s0.38 Helium direct flow for cooling the coil, g/s13.9 Helium flow for cooling the thermal shields, g/s4.4 Temperature (inlet/outl.) of thermal screen Helium flow, K40/80 Time of full cooling down the coil, hour Main parameters of the cooling system

Distinctive Features of the MPD Magnet Large dimensions and weight; Strict requirements to the field quality and as a consequence: – restriction on mutual displacements of the magnet parts; – disuse of correction coils at the ends of the superconducting coil. 18February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk

Status of work Technical design of the MPD magnet was finished in 2013 The project has passed Independent expertise The project was presented at two meetings with CERN experts Preliminary discussions with potential manufacturers are in progress There may be some design changes due to further amendments of the inner detectors... The magnet has to be commissioned to the beginning of 2018 in accordance with the current time table February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk19

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Comparison of solenoids similar to the MPD solenoid February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk21 DELPHI (CERN)ALEPH (CERN) BABAR [ 4 ] (SLAC) CDF (Fermilab) MPD detector (JINR) Year of complection Central field, T Field inhomogeneity in the tracker area, % Stored Energy, MJ Total Amp.Turns, MA Current density, A/mm Current, kA Aluminum stabilized conductor cross section, mm x x 354.9x203.89x204.1 x 20 Inner Bore, m Coil length, m Yoke incircle outer diameter, m Yoke length, m Total magnet weight, t Cold mass, kg Thermal load at 4.5 K, W150 W+1.25 g/sec100 W+1.25 g/sec523568W+0.38 g/sec

Layout of the inner detectors 22February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk Interface restrictions which define the magnet geometry: Outer diameter of the inner detectors – 4596 mm Axial length occupied by the inner detectors – 7350 mm Axial limitation of the magnet length mm Opening in the end cap -14°

Magnet assembly 23February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk To increase the overall rigidity of the magnet and to reduce stresses in the studs M48x3 it takes to provide maximally tight conjugation of the mating surfaces of the support rings and the beams (especially on the 3-5 lower beams)

Coil cooling 24February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk The sc coil is indirectly cooled by two phase helium through the thermal contact with the aluminum cylinder. The heat losses are taken by a vapor-liquid helium mixture circulated in the shaped aluminum tube welded to the external surface of the cylinder. Total length of the tube m After a quench the evaporating helium will be expelled from the tube through the relief valves to collection and storage system for the gaseous helium. Liquid helium volume in the tube - 40 L. Maximal pressure up to bar

Hydraulic drive for the magnet movement 25 1 – hydraulic cylinder; 2 – cylinder rod; 3 – stop Tentatively twice a year the MPD detector will be moved for repair or upgrade (one way distance is ≈ 12 m). Two hydraulic cylinders of bidirectional action will be used for it. Each of the cylinders produce a pushing/pulling force up to 35 t. The movement will be fulfilled by transferring cylinder stops at a step of piston length ≈1500 mm. The fixing points of the relocatable stops are placed on the baseplates at a certain distance apart. The detector cruising speed is 2–3 mm/s. For precise positioning at the final step it will be decreased to 0.4–0.5 mm/s. It will take about couple shifts for one way movement considering the time for transferring the stops and withdrawal/insertion of the poles. February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk

Thermal load of the cold mass and the radiation screen. Main parameters of the cooling system T=4.5 K (safety factor 2)Thermal load, W Radiation 33.6 Support conduction 22.3 Cryogenic chimney and Control Dewar 10 Conductor joints and wires 2 Eddy current losses in the Al cylinder (input mode - 60 minutes) 4.2 Total (normal/transit regime):67.9/72.1 T=4.5 K (without safety factor) Current leads without current 4.2 with current 7 T=60 K (safety factor 2) Radiation Shield supports conduction Heat intercepts of the coil supports Total: February 25, 2014, Novosibirsk26 Heat load on the heat exchanger of the control Dewar, W 164 Cooling capacity of the refrigerator (including thermal screens), W 315 Helium consumed by the current leads, g/s 0.38 Helium direct flow for cooling the coil, g/s13.9 Helium flow for cooling the thermal shields, g/s4.4 Helium flow temperature at the inlet/outlet of the thermal screens, K 40/80 Time of full cooling down the coil, hour190190