Division of accelerators, cryogenics and magnetism

Technical means

• A winding machine which allows to design coils with different shapes (L ≤ 750 mm, Φ ≤ 400 mm).
• Characterization means :
  • Precision weighing scales (mmax = 220 g à 0,1 mg).
  • Binocular (magnification x40).
  • KRÜSS liquid-solid tensiometer (measurements of liquid density, solid – liquid contact angle, surface tension of solid material, perimeter of solid material with complex shape).
  • SETARAM differential calorimeter (measurement of heat capacity, determination of phase transition, polymerisation exothermicity, melting point ..., Tmax = 550°C, 50 mg ≤ m ≤ 100 mg).
  • Rhéowin Rotovisco1 rheometer (viscosity and rheology measurements at variable temperature).
  • Pycnometer (determination of the volume of a solid body by gas expansion).
• A chemistry laboratory equipped with fume hoods.
• Ovens and furnaces of different sizes (130 l at 200°C under vacuum, 749 l at 300°C, small volumes in controlled atmosphere up to 1100°C, 130 l à 800°C).
• A room equipped with devices certified for use in explosive Atmosphere (Atex) area.

Achievements, related projects

• R&D on the electrical insulation of the CMS solenoid and ATLAS toroid, and then electrical insulation qualification during the manufacturing of magnets,
• Project support for R&D on MgB2 or HTS magnets (NOUGAT),
• Collaboration with the Léon Brillouin laboratory.

Technical steps, expertise

• Winding,
• Impregnation under vacuum,
• Preparation of samples by chemical pickling,
• Sample characterization,
• Processing of the resin.

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