Cryostats Sample Clauses

Cryostats. All SRF based accelerators need cryostats which always adopt the structure geometry. Different and often challenging designs are used. Low cryogenic load is essential. The technical solution is usually sophisticated, with the consequence that extensive testing on test benches is a must. Even large scale projects test basically all accelerator modules. The tests always include cryogenic load measurements since assembly errors need to be excluded. Since SRF structures are always adapted to the particle beam to be accelerated, the chosen design varies (e.g. low vs. high-ß structures). The cryostat design and technology follows the structure design. The larger the project the more important is a cost optimized cryostat design. Production in series requires qualification of vendors, which always goes together with construction cost reduction. Low cryogenic static load design is a must. There are more cryostat vendors than SRF structure producers. Nevertheless, some dependency exists on known vendors. Qualification of vendors for the production of larger series usually takes into account experience and company history.