Move of a large but delicate apparatus on a trailer with air-ride suspension
B. Thomas, D. Will, J. Heilman, K. Tracy, M. Hotz, D. Lyapustin, L. J, Rosenberg, G. Rybka, A. Wagner, J. Hoskins, C. Martin, N. S. Sullivan, D. B., Tanner, S. J. Asztalos, G. Carosi, C. Hagmann, D. Kinion, K. van Bibber, R., Bradley, J. Clarke
TL;DR
This paper details a case study on transporting a delicate superconducting magnet using a trailer with air-ride suspension, emphasizing vibration mitigation and safety measures for damage-free shipment.
Contribution
It presents a comprehensive process including fatigue analysis, test movement, and acceleration monitoring for transporting sensitive scientific equipment.
Findings
Successful damage-free transport demonstrated
Effective vibration mitigation techniques identified
Monitoring methods ensured safety during transit
Abstract
When valuable delicate goods are shipped by truck, attention must be paid to vibrations that may cause damage. We present a case study of moving an extremely delicate 6230-kg superconducting magnet, immersed in liquid nitrogen, from Livermore, CA to Seattle, WA showing the steps of fatigue analysis of the load, a test move, and acceleration monitoring of the final move to ensure a successful damage-free transport.
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TopicsScientific Research and Discoveries · Experimental and Theoretical Physics Studies · Magnetic Field Sensors Techniques