Summary
This paper presents a novel quench detection method for high-temperature superconductor magnets based on monitoring stray-capacitance between magnet structural elements. The technique exploits the change in relative permittivity of helium as it transitions from liquid to gaseous phase during heating events, causing measurable decreases in capacitance. Laboratory demonstrations on Bi-2212 magnets showed successful detection of thermal events, addressing a key limitation in superconducting magnet implementation.
UK applicability
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Key measures
Stray-capacitance changes between electrically-insulated magnet elements; helium permittivity variation; quench propagation detection speed
Outcomes reported
The study demonstrated a novel stray-capacitance monitoring technique for detecting quenches in high-temperature superconductor magnets, successfully tested on three small-scale Bi-2212 magnets. Results showed detection of both thermal runaways and spot-heater induced quenches, with comparative assessment against conventional quench detection methods.
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