摘要:
A system for activating trapped field magnets in a superconducting material is disclosed. The system includes a superconducting material element and an electromagnet source disposed proximate the superconducting material element. The electromagnet source is configured to produce a magnetic field pulse sufficient to activate the superconducting material element. Furthermore, substantially all of a magnetic field generated by the magnetic field pulse is contained within an area that has smaller physical lateral dimensions than the superconducting material element.
摘要:
A mechanically operating superconducting switch has two superconducting wires, a respective end of each superconducting wire being embedded in a respective block of superconducting material. A mechanical arrangement is provided for driving respective contact surfaces of the blocks into physical contact with each other, and for separating those services.
摘要:
An apparatus 2 comprising a cryogenic chamber 4 and a galvanic input interface 6 to the cryogenic chamber 4 configured to receive a lower amplitude electric current 8. A converter 10 is located within the cryogenic chamber 4 and configured to convert the lower amplitude electric current 8, provided by the galvanic input interface 6, to a higher amplitude electric current 12 for supply to a load 14 within the cryogenic chamber 4. A controller 16 is configured to control the converter 10 and to detect the onset of quench by comparing the duration of the charge/discharge cycle of the convertor with a stored value. The controller 16 may also compare an instantaneous value of load current with a stored value of load current.
摘要:
Eine Magnetanordnung mit einem supraleitenden Magnetspulensystem (M), welches ein Arbeitsvolumen und einen ohmschen Widerstand (R) größer oder gleich Null aufweist, und mit einem Strompfad (P), welcher Teile des Magnetspulensystems (M) umfasst, mit Anschlusspunkten (AP1, AP2), einer Speisung (PS, PS') und mit einem elektrischen Netzwerk (D1, D1', D1", D2), wobei die Anschlusspunkte (AP1, AP2) des Strompfades (P) mit netzabgewandten Anschlüssen (AD1, AD2, AD1', AD2') eines elektrischen Netzwerkes (D1, D1', D1'', D2), und die Speisung (PS, PS') mit netzseitigen Anschlüssen (AD3, AD4) des Netzwerks (D1, D1', D1", D2) elektrisch verbunden sind, und wobei das Netzwerk (D1, D1', D1") einen Widerstand (R1) aufweist, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Netzwerk (D1, D1', D1") eine Induktivität (L1) umfasst, wobei die Anschlüsse (AD1, AD2) miteinander über den Widerstand (R1) und die Anschlüsse (AD3, AD4) miteinander über den Widerstand (R1) und die Induktivität (L1) verbunden sind. Hierdurch wird eine verbesserte Dämpfung der Strom- und Spannungsschwankungen der Speisung (PS, PS') realisiert, so dass im Strompfad (P) ein ausreichend konstanter der Strom (I 0 ) fließt, dass beispielsweise hochauflösende NMR-und MRI-Verfahren nicht gestört werden.
摘要:
Eine Magnetanordnung mit einem supraleitenden Magnetspulensystem ( M ), welches im Betriebszustand einen Ohmschen Widerstand ( R ) größer oder gleich null aufweist, und mit einer Flusspumpe ( P ), welche mindestens einen supraleitenden Schalter und mindestens zwei supraleitende Sekundärspulen ( M1, M2 ) umfasst, ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass mindestens ein supraleitender Strompfad vorhanden ist, in welchem das supraleitende Magnetspulensystem ( M ) oder Teile davon mit mindestens zwei Sekundärspulen ( M1, M2 ) zusammen in Serie geschaltet ist und in welchem mindestens eine Sekundärspule ( M2 ) durch Schließen eines supraleitenden Schalters ( S1 ) supraleitend überbrückt werden kann, und dass mindestens zwei Primärspulen ( C1, C2 ) vorhanden sind, welche unabhängig voneinander mit je einem Strom ( I1, I2 ) gespeist werden können und welche jeweils mit mindestens einer der Sekundärspulen ( M1 , M2 ) induktiv gekoppelt sind. Die Flusspumpe kann gut zur Stabilisierung des Magnetfelds des Magnetspulensystems ( M ) im Betriebszustand über lange Zeit eingesetzt werden.
摘要:
Systems and methods for rapidly ramping the magnetic field of a superconducting magnet, such as a superconducting magnet adapted for use in a magnetic resonance imaging system, are provided. The magnetic field can be rapidly ramped up or down by changing the current density in the superconducting magnet while monitoring and controlling the superconducting magnet's temperature to remain below a transition temperature. A superconducting switch is used to connect the superconducting magnet and a power supply in a connected circuit. The current generated by the power supply is then adjusted to increase or decrease the current density in the superconducting magnet to respectively ramp up or ramp down the magnetic field strength in a controlled manner. The ramp rate at which the magnetic field strength is changed is determined and optimized based on the operating parameters of the superconducting magnet and the current being generated by the power supply.
摘要:
The invention provides for magnetic resonance imaging system (600) comprising a superconducting magnet (100) with a first current lead (108) and a second current lead (110) for connecting to a current ramping system (624). The magnet further comprises a vacuum vessel (104) penetrated by the first current lead and the second current lead. The magnet further comprises a magnet circuit (106) within the vacuum vessel. The magnet circuit has a first magnet circuit connection (132) and a second magnet circuit connection (134). The magnet further comprises a first switch (120) between the first magnet connection and the first current lead and a second switch (122) between the second magnet connection and the second current lead. The magnet further comprises a first current shunt (128) connected across the first switch and a second current shunt (130) connected across the second switch. The magnet further comprises a first rigid coil loop (124) operable to actuate the first switch. The first rigid coil loop forms a portion of the first electrical connection. The magnet further comprises a second rigid coil loop (126) operable to actuate the second switch. The second rigid coil loop forms a portion of the second electrical connection.
摘要:
A method for maintaining operation of ancillary equipment associated with a superconducting magnet (10) carrying a DC current, comprising the steps of: directing the DC current through a DC to AC converter (40); ramping down the magnitude of the current flowing through the superconducting magnet at a controlled rate, thereby generating a controlled voltage across the controlled impedance; powering the ancillary equipment by the controlled voltage and an associated current; and controlling the ramping rate in order to maintain a required controlled voltage.