Tests on large diameter superconducting solenoids designed for colliding beam accelerators

Abstract

Two prototype large diameter thin coil solenoids which use the mechanical structure to moderate quenches, have been built and systematically tested. The solenoids are cooled by two phase helium flowing in tubes which form a part of the coil structure. The coils have been tested by inducing a series of quenches at various currents. The results of these tests are given in this paper.