Assessment of thermal shock attenuation in the particle bed of the spallationneutron source collimator

摘要

A thermal shock analysis in a particle bed that surrounds the Spallation NeutronSource (SNS) beam tube in the various collimation locations is performed using a detailed thermal/stress wave propagation formulation. The goal of this effort is to assess the response of the particle bed when subjected to the full proton beam under off-normal operating conditions and its ability to attenuate the induced stress shock. Conclusions are drawn on the basis of comparison between the responses of (a) the individual particle bed elements, (b) an arrangement of elements comprising the particle bed and (c) an equivalent porous-less material with the density of the particle bed.