Cold power, delivered
DUTY 01
4.5 K to the magnets
The superconducting magnet set only works cold. The cryoplant is the single largest parasitic load on the plant and the one that can never be interrupted.
4.5 K
Cold temp
DUTY 02
80 K shield loop
Intermediate shields intercept radiant heat before it reaches the 4.5 K circuit, cutting the refrigeration bill by an order of magnitude.
62 kW
Cold power
DUTY 03
Absorb a quench
A magnet quench dumps stored energy as heat into the helium. Surge volumes take that spike without venting inventory or damaging the plant.
80 K
Shield loop
4.5 K
Cold temperature
62 kW
Cold power
80 K
Shield loop
<3 wk
Full cooldown
Never lose the cold.
Cryoplant supervision is continuous, predictive, and tied into the same HUD as the rest of the plant.
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