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Innovative
Organic and Inorganic High-Pressure Laminate Insulation for Fusion and
Superconducting Magnets--Composite
Technology Development, Inc., 1505 Coal Creek Drive, Lafayette, CO
80026-2782; 303-664-0394
Dr. Naseem A. Munshi, Principal Investigator, naseem@ctd-materials.com
Dr. Naseem A. Munshi, Business Official, naseem@ctd-materials.com
DOE
Grant No. DE-FG03-01ER83215
Amount:
$99,835
Future
fusion magnet systems, as well as high energy physics (HEP) superconducting
magnets, require the use of insulation systems capable of withstanding
significant mechanical loads at both cryogenic and elevated temperatures, while
also enduring high doses of radiation. New
magnet designs have put an increased demand on the insulation, requiring that it
withstand higher radiation doses, higher temperatures, and higher stresses.
Conventional epoxy-type insulation systems do not meet the higher
operational requirements of these new devices.
This project will develop and evaluate innovative, radiation-resistant
electrical insulation materials, fabricated as high-pressure laminates (HPL)
using unique organic hybrid systems. In
Phase I, both organic and inorganic components for the production of new HPL
materials will be selected, based on their radiation-resistance, and a
corresponding high-pressure lamination process will be developed.
Processing properties such as fabric impregnation, tack, resin flow, and
pressure lamination will be examined. Specimens
will be fabricated and tested for mechanical and electrical properties and
evaluated use in large-scale production.
Commercial
Applications And Other Benefits as
described by awardee: Insulators
with improved radiation-resistance; improved mechanical, electrical, and thermal
properties; along with ease of fabrication should significantly reduce the cost
of magnet fabrication and extend the useful lifetimes of magnets in future
fusion and HEP devices.