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Description
The design, development, and offline performance evaluation of hermetic target vessels and prototype target–ion source assemblies for both the electron and proton target stations at TRIUMF’s ARIEL facility are presented. These systems, along with their surrounding infrastructure, are engineered to withstand the extreme thermal and radioactive environments associated with high-power driver beam operation.
Offline characteristic tests were conducted at ARIEL’s Target and Ion Source Acceptance (TISA) test stand to investigate the thermal response of the hermetic target vessel, the target–ion source assembly, and supporting infrastructure. In addition, several rounds of coupling tests were performed to evaluate the mechanical integration, alignment, and service connectivity between the hermetic target vessel and the surrounding systems. These experimental activities enabled benchmarking and validation of the system’s thermal and mechanical performance.
In parallel, multiple thermal analyses were performed using ANSYS to simulate both steady-state and transient conditions, supporting design verification and optimisation. The combined experimental and simulation results have informed design improvements, enhancing the reliability and performance of these systems for future isotope production. The first online operation of ARIEL’s hermetic target vessels and target–ion source assemblies is anticipated in 2027.
| Email address | nnoori@triumf.ca |
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