Pretest Analysis of Tcs Measurements in the Central Solenoid Model Coil

摘要

Measurement of the current sharing temperature T_(cs) in the Central Solenoid Model Coil (CSMC) will be in some cases indirect, relying only on thermometers at the inlet and outlet of each conductor. Since the temperature profile along each conductor is influenced by heat exchange between adjacent conductors, some model is needed for a proper interpretation of the tests. A simplified steady-state approach, accounting for heat exchange between adjacent conductors is used here, and a set of tests for the calibration of the model is recommended. A qualitative strategy for T_(cs) evaluation is presented for conductors 1A and 5A.