18065703. MODULAR COOLING FARM FOR CRYOGENIC APPLICATION simplified abstract (International Business Machines Corporation)
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MODULAR COOLING FARM FOR CRYOGENIC APPLICATION
Organization Name
International Business Machines Corporation
Inventor(s)
Patryk Gumann of Tarrytown NY (US)
William Thomas Spratt of Croton-on-Hudson NY (US)
Stephen W. Bedell of Wappingers Falls NY (US)
Gilbert Bauer of Peekskill NY (US)
David Zarsky of Bethlehem PA (US)
MODULAR COOLING FARM FOR CRYOGENIC APPLICATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18065703 titled 'MODULAR COOLING FARM FOR CRYOGENIC APPLICATION
The patent application relates to a system for cooling a component within a cryostat chamber using a cooling plate and a cooling feed line.
- The system includes a cryostat with a cooling plate inside, and a cooling feed line extending from outside the cryostat into the chamber, thermally coupled to the cooling plate by a heat exchanger.
- A bulk cooling system utilizing a liquifiable gas is fluidly coupled to the cooling feed line to provide cooling.
- A vacuum pump is located at the cooling return line outside the cryostat, physically separated from the cryostat by a section of the cooling return line.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in scientific research facilities for cooling sensitive components. - It can also be applied in industrial settings where precise temperature control is required.
Problems Solved: - Provides efficient cooling for components within a cryostat chamber. - Enables precise temperature regulation for sensitive equipment.
Benefits: - Improved cooling efficiency. - Enhanced temperature control. - Reduced risk of component overheating.
Commercial Applications: - Scientific research facilities. - Industrial manufacturing processes requiring precise temperature control.
Questions about the Technology: 1. How does the cooling feed line work in conjunction with the cooling plate to regulate temperature? 2. What are the advantages of using a liquifiable gas in the bulk cooling system for cooling applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
Systems and/or methods provided herein relate to cooling of a component within a chamber of a cryostat. A system can comprise a cryostat having a cooling plate disposed within the cryostat, and a cooling feed line extending into the cryostat from external to the cryostat, which cooling feed line is thermally coupled to the cooling plate by a heat exchanger. In one or more embodiments, the system further can comprise a bulk cooling system that employs a liquifiable gas to provide cooling, wherein the bulk cooling system is fluidly coupled to the cooling feed line. In one or more embodiments, the system further can comprise a vacuum pump disposed at the cooling return line and external to the cryostat and physically decoupled from the cryostat by a section of the cooling return line disposed between the cryostat and the vacuum pump.
