Cryogenic distribution system design for cryomodules and cavities test in HIAF project

Abstract

ABSTRACT High-intensity heavy-ion accelerator facility (HIAF) is an accelerator-driven high-current heavy ion facility, currently under construction in Guangdong, China. The proton linear accelerator of HIAF linac has 96 superconducting cavities and 17 cryomodules cooled by 2 K saturated superfluid helium. Cryogenic tests should be carried out in a test cryogenic system prior to the online operation of each cavity and cryomodule. The cryogenic distribution system (CDS) is the main part of the test cryogenic system, which is used for transporting cryogenic fluid between helium refrigerator and test terminals. A specific CDS is developed due to the long cryogenic test time. Each test terminal can be independently cooled and heated up, saving quite a bit of time without impacting the others. This article provides comprehensive explanations for the process design, process analysis, and special structure design which enhance the system’s maintainability. Furthermore, particular technical designs, such as measuring system, helium guard, and elimination of thermoacoustic oscillations, are described in detail.