SRF2013 - List of Authors (Montiel, C.R.)

Paper	Title	Page
MOP079	Design and Test of a Cryogenic Seal for Rectangular Waveguide Using VATSEAL Technology	325
	J.D. Fuerst, J.P. Holzbauer, J.A. Kaluzny, C.R. Montiel, Y. Shiroyanagi, B.K. Stillwell ANL, Argonne, USA
	Funding: This work was supported by the U. S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, under contract No. DE-AC02-06CH11357. A commercially available rectangular metal seal from VAT Vacuum Valves AG has been evaluated and cold tested as a possible cryogenic seal for srf cavities. A program of analysis and cryogenic testing was undertaken to evaluate seal parameters and suitability. Seal line loads, bolt torque and resultant flange/seal deformation at low temperature and during thermal cycling were calculated both statically and via time-dependent numerical simulation to confirm the mechanical integrity of the flange/seal system. Cold testing of flange/waveguide assemblies included thermal shocks in liquid nitrogen and realistic cool-downs below the λ point. Acceptable seal performance has been demonstrated under all test conditions although seal joint assembly is sensitive to details including bolt torque, flange flatness, and surface finish.

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Design and Test of a Cryogenic Seal for Rectangular Waveguide Using VATSEAL Technology

325

J.D. Fuerst, J.P. Holzbauer, J.A. Kaluzny, C.R. Montiel, Y. Shiroyanagi, B.K. Stillwell
ANL, Argonne, USA

Funding: This work was supported by the U. S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, under contract No. DE-AC02-06CH11357.
A commercially available rectangular metal seal from VAT Vacuum Valves AG has been evaluated and cold tested as a possible cryogenic seal for srf cavities. A program of analysis and cryogenic testing was undertaken to evaluate seal parameters and suitability. Seal line loads, bolt torque and resultant flange/seal deformation at low temperature and during thermal cycling were calculated both statically and via time-dependent numerical simulation to confirm the mechanical integrity of the flange/seal system. Cold testing of flange/waveguide assemblies included thermal shocks in liquid nitrogen and realistic cool-downs below the λ point. Acceptable seal performance has been demonstrated under all test conditions although seal joint assembly is sensitive to details including bolt torque, flange flatness, and surface finish.