Neutrino Factory Target Vessel Concept

V. Graves

Target Studies EVOMay 1, 2012

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Review – Two Target Vessel Ideas• Solid billet does not provide adequate shielding

• Continue with shell concept and refine it for IPAC paper

Hollow SS Shell with Tungsten Beads

Machined SS Billet with Cooling Channels

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Secondary Helium outlet

Primary Helium inlet Primary

Helium outlet

Secondary Helium

inlet

Hg return

Beam pipe

Hg drain

Hg jet inlet

Hg chambervent line

Maintenance Handle

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Helium outlet

Helium inlet

Hg return

Beam pipe

Hg drain

Hg jet inlet

Hg chambervent line

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Comments

• Concept assumes helium cooling – water cooling will add significant complexity because of draining issues• Locating and positioning guides not included yet• Handling will be extremely complicated