shipping container, for transporting at least one cryogenically cooled superconducting magnet in a transport vehicle, method for transporting at least one cryogenically cooled superconducting magnet in a shipping container and method of manufacturing a shipping container for the transport of a cryogenically cooled device

摘要

An International Organization for Standardization (ISO) shipping container 10 includes a cryogenic refrigeration system 14 for cryogenically cooling superconducting magnet(s) 12A, 12B during transit. The cryogenic refrigeration system 14 monitors the temperature and/or pressure of the superconducting magnet(s) and circulates a refrigerant to the superconducting magnet(s) to maintain cryogenic temperatures in superconducting coils. A power supply 16, provided by a transportation vehicle, connects to the cryogenic refrigeration system via a power inlet 20 which is accessible from the exterior of the shipping container. The superconducting magnet(s) are suspended within the shipping container which is then loaded onto the transportation vehicle. The external power supply is connected to the cryogenic refrigeration system such that refrigerant is circulated to a cold head 22A, 22B of each superconducting magnet. Maintaining cryogenic temperatures during transit minimizes losses to any liquid cryogen or gaseous cryogen installed in the superconducting prior to transit.