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Description
Particle detector cooling is currently via titanium pipes. The next generation require lighter systems with no metallic content, so fibre-reinforced composite panels with embedded cooling systems. Early trials using post-cure vaporisation of sacrificial poly (lactic) acid (PLA) failed before reaching the required pressure. The CERN team approached Dr Pickard regarding use of the novel ‘fuzzy carbon’ overbraids to solve this problem. Initial trials have exceeded expectations. The CERN team have expressed interest in a wider collaboration developing composites for high energy physics applications.
Layman's description
A novel form of composite is being used to manufacture panels with cooling channels, for use at CERN in the next generation of particle detectors.
Key findings
Initial results suggest overbraiding delivers significant improvement
| Status | Finished |
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| Effective start/end date | 19/12/22 → 31/07/23 |
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Pressure resistance characterisation of vascular networks embedded in carbon composites for high energy physics applications
Dias, M., Alvarez, D., Boyer, F., Lu, H., Olivier, P., Pickard, L. R. & Teissandier, B., 1 Aug 2024, In: Composites Part B: Engineering. 282, 14 p., 111535.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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Composites For Tracking Detectors
Pickard, L. R., 6 Dec 2023, (Accepted/In press).Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference Abstract › peer-review
Projects
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Workshop: Composites for High Energy Physics
Pickard, L. R. (Principal Investigator)
16/10/23 → 15/12/23
Project: Other