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Sealed dewar with separate circulation loop for external cooling at constant pressure

US5402648A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 1993
Grant dateApr 4, 1995
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S505/897
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for low pressure cooling of superconducting magnets, for example, on a magnetic levitated train, through a separate circulation loop from a sealed, unvented thermal reservoir to provide a lightweight cooling system. In a second embodiment, forced flow cooling is directed to the superconducting magnets and shields through a separate circulation loop from a sealed thermal reservoir to further reduce the weight of the cooling system.

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