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Each of the four identical cryostats will consist of two
major components: a steel outer frame (warm vessel) and
membrane cold vessel. The membrane cold vessel is based
membrane (cold vessel). The membrane cold vessel is based
on the technology used for liquefied natural gas (LNG)
storage and transport ships. It consists of an inner
stainless steel corrugated thin membrane in contact with
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represents a fully contained vessel with two independent
barriers.

The function of steel warm vessel is to contain the membrane
The function of the steel warm vessel is to contain the membrane
vessel and provide mechanical support to it, while providing
also a gas barrier towards the outside. Figure~\ref{fig:SteelVessel}
below presents the layout of such an assembly which consists
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strength of 430 MPa and tensile strength of 510 MPa. The main
profile used is HL 1100$\times$548 or its ASTM alternative
W 44$\times$16$\times$368. Four profiles are bolted together, by
four bolting connections, forming a structural "portal". Each
four bolting connections, forming a structural ``portal.'' Each
bolting connection consists of 16 bolts (M42). The additional
grid is made of the IPE300 profile. The total self-weight of
the structure is approximately 2000 T.
the structure is approximately 2000 t.

The main advantage of this design is the fact that such a structure
can be fully decoupled from the civil engineering work related to
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codes have been adopted. The structure has been treated as a
low pressure vessel (<500 mbarg).

Approximately 18000 T of LAr is acting as load on the floor, i.e.
around 20 T/m$^{2}$. Approximately 8000 T of hydrostatic force is acting
Approximately 18,000 metric tons (t) of LAr is acting as load on the floor, i.e.
around 20 t/m$^{2}$. Approximately 8,000 t of hydrostatic force is acting
on each of the long walls, with triangular distribution over the
height, and around 2000 T of hydrostatic force is acting on each
height, and around 2000 t of hydrostatic force is acting on each
of the short walls. Additionally a normal ullage operational pressure
of 75 mbarg (0.75 T/m$^{2}$) is considered, acting in addition on every
of 75 mbarg (0.75 t/m$^{2}$) is considered, acting in addition on every
wall. The structure has been also verified to accidental overpressure
of 350 mbarg (3.5 T/m$^{2}$), which is the maximum allowable working pressure
of 350 mbarg (3.5 t/m$^{2}$), which is the maximum allowable working pressure
of the cryostat. The weight of the detector itself, as well as
seismic action, has been taken into account in the calculations.

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safety factor of 4 with respect to the tensile strength of the
chosen material. Additional bracing of the main profiles increases
the stability of the structure by factor 2.5, as verified with
stability analyses. An additional optimization work aiming at
stability analyses. Additional optimization work aimed at
reducing the global external dimensions as well as the self-weight
of the structure is also ongoing.
of the structure is ongoing.

\section{Insulation System and Secondary Membrane}
\label{subsec:insul-2nd-mem}
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\label{fig:vessel-corner} %fig from email from russ 10/25
\end{figure}

The secondary membrane is comprised of a thin aluminum sheet and
The secondary membrane is composed of a thin aluminum sheet and
fiberglass cloth. The fiberglass-aluminum-fiberglass composite is
very durable and flexible with an overall thickness of $\sim$1~mm.
very durable and flexible, with an overall thickness of $\sim$1~mm.
The secondary membrane is placed within the insulation space. It
surrounds the internal tank on the bottom and sides, and it
separates the insulation space into two distinct, leak-tight,
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\section{Cryostat Layers as Packaged Units}
Membrane tank vendors have a ``cryostat in a kit'' design that
incorporates insulation and secondary barriers into packaged
units. See Figure~\ref{fig:gst-composite}.
units (see Figure~\ref{fig:gst-composite}).
Figure~\ref{fig:composite-sys-install} illustrates how these
layers would be used in the LBNF reference design.

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\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\includegraphics[width=\textwidth]{fd-cryosys-equip-location}
\caption{Graphical illustrations showing major pieces of equipment and their location at the
\caption[Major pieces of equipment and their locations]{Graphical illustrations showing major pieces of equipment and their locations at the
surface, piping down the Ross shaft, and in the cavern area}
\label{fig:eqp-at-surface}
\end{figure}
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1.5 km vertical piping is an advantage over liquid transfer
because the hydrostatic head for gas only piping is on the order of
0.05 MPa, whereas for the liquid transfer it is 20 MPa. If
liquid was transferred it would require on the order of
liquid were transferred it would require on the order of
seven pressure reducing stations evenly spaced along the vertical drop.
Using liquid cryogen delivery was considered in the March
2012 LBNE CDR. However, the cost of providing
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refrigerator and condenser.

\begin{table}
\caption{Piping between surface and cavern area; description, duty,
\caption[Piping between surface and cavern area]{Piping between surface and cavern area; description, duty,
and size and pressure required}
\label{table:pipelines}
\begin{tabular}[htbp]{|p{0.24\textwidth}|p{0.26\textwidth}|p{0.21\textwidth}|p{0.185\textwidth}|}
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in through Ross and Yates shafts
%(100,000 cfm)
and the exhaust
air is drawn out of mine through Oro Hondo shaft.
air is drawn out of the mine through the Oro Hondo shaft.
%(290,000$-$500,000 cfm).
The loss of mine ventilation for more than a few hours risks mine safety
even without oxygen deficiency hazard (ODH) condition.
even without oxygen deficiency hazard (ODH) conditions.
%The loss of ventilation
%could occur, when vent piping to exhaust shaft collapses due to
%rockfall or significant events causing major damage on the facility
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A preliminary ODH assessment for
the piping in the Ross shaft has been done. If any of the pipes
for the cryogenic system are ruptured in the shaft, they would
for the cryogenic system were to rupture in the shaft, they would
only be able to reduce the oxygen content to a fraction of 20.5\%,
thus not being an oxygen deficiency concern. The ODH mapping
of underground cavern area is given in Chapter~\ref{sec:cryo-cryosys-esh}.

\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
\includegraphics[width=\textwidth]{ross-shaft-pipes.png}
\caption{The framing of the Ross shaft is shown on the left. The utility area in the upper
\caption[Framing of the Ross shaft and piping]{The framing of the Ross shaft is shown on the left. The utility area in the upper
right corner contains the piping
associated with the cryogenic system.}
\label{fig:framing-at-ross-piping}
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of the air downward into the advancing argon so that the advancing pure
argon-gas wave front will displace the air rather than just dilute it.
A 2D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation of the purge process
on the 5 kton fiducial-mass cryostat for LBNE shows that after 20 hours
on the 5 kt fiducial-mass cryostat for LBNE shows that after 20 hours
of purge time, and 1.5 volume changes, the air concentration will be
reduced to less than 1\%. At 40 hours of elapsed time and three volume
changes, the purge process is complete with residual air reduced to a
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\section{Liquid Argon Receipt}

Each 10 kton fiducial mass membrane cryostat will hold an inventory
of 17.1~kton of liquid argon. Considering that some quantities will
be lost in transit, as a start (17.1+$\alpha$) kton of LAr will need to be
Each 10 kt fiducial mass membrane cryostat will hold an inventory
of 17.1~kt of liquid argon. Considering that some quantities will
be lost in transit, as a start (17.1+$\alpha$) kt of LAr will need to be
procured to fill the first cryostat. Planning the supply and logistics
of LAr delivery to the facility requires consideration of the following issues:

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on-site coarse purification
\end{itemize}

The current total argon capacity in the United States is approximately 5.2 kton/day,
whereas the demand is about 4.7 kton/day, which means 90\% capacity utilization in
The current total argon capacity in the United States is approximately 5.2 kt/day,
whereas the demand is about 4.7 kt/day, which means 90\% capacity utilization in
2015. Argon demand slowed down during recession (2008$-$2009), but has been
recovering strongly since 2010, especially in electronics and welding industries,
in a pace faster than capacity growth. Some capacity was taken offline in recession
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procured from multiple vendors.

The most efficient mode of argon delivery seems to be
over-the-road tank truck with a maximum capacity of 18.7~metric ton (MT).
over-the-road tank truck with a maximum capacity of 18.7~metric ton.
The expected number of such deliveries per cryostat is about 1000
over six to sixteen months (Find more details in
Chapter \ref{sec:cryo-cryosys-equip-cavern} and Section
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During normal operation the expected heat ingress of approximately
69.9 kW to the argon system will result in
an evaporation rate of 1571 kg/hr and expanding in volume by a
factor of 200 when it changes from the liquid to vapor phase.
factor of 200 when it changes from the liquid to the vapor phase.
This increase in volume within a closed system will, in the
absence of a pressure-control system, raise the internal pressure.

In LBNF, argon vapor will be removed from the top of the cryostat
through the chimneys that contain the cryogenic feedthroughs. As
through the cryogenic feedthroughs.
\fixme{chimney hasn't been defined}
As
the vapor rises, it cools the cables and feedthrough, thereby
minimizing the outgassing. The exiting gaseous argon will be
directed to a heat exchanger (a recondenser, illustrated in
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\section{Argon Purification}
\label{subsec:argon-pur}
The cryostat is to be designed with side penetrations below the liquid level
The cryostat is designed with side penetrations below the liquid level
for external recirculation pumps used to continuously filter the cryostat's
LAr. Figure~\ref{fig:external-pump} illustrates this mechanism. An Ebara
model of vertical pump inserted into a vacuum insulated pump well, and
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This system is expected to be capable of running
continuously for at least a year, and then require only
minor servicing. The system will be equipped with
automatic controls and a remote monitoring so that no operator
automatic controls and a remote monitoring system so that no operator
will be required during normal operation.
Estimated maximum power requirement is 1500 hp (1119 kVA),
not taking into account the power generated by the expanders.
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\label{fig:LN2-refrigerator-flow}
\end{figure}

The fluid is next routed to a `cold box' consisting of four heat exchangers.
The fluid is next routed to a ``cold box'' consisting of four heat exchangers.
This series of exchangers provides staged heat transfer from a cooling
nitrogen stream to a warming one. The expanders are connected between
the heat exchangers to progressively reduce the pressure of the cooling
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size of the piping from the surface to bottom of Ross shaft, 2) The
size of the LN$_2$ refrigeration units, and 3) the cooling power
available via the recondensers. All three variables have been
matched for the physical constraints of a 40 kton module at 4850L
matched for the physical constraints of a 40 kt module at 4850L
using the Ross shaft. The refrigerators and condensers have been
sized to accommodate the long-term refrigeration load associated
with the cryostats. As the LAr is circulated to achieve the
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\section{Liquid Argon Removal}
\label{sec:liquid-argon-removal}

Although removing the LAr from cryostats is not in the scope of project, it is part of final
dispostion of the facility components. A method to remove LAr from the cryostats at the end
of life has been conceptualized here. The LAr is assumed to be resold to suppliers at half
the supply cost.
Although removal of the LAr from the cryostats at the end of life is not in the project
scope, it is part of the final dispostion of the facility components. A method to
accomplish this has been conceptualized here. The LAr is assumed to be resold to
suppliers at half the supply cost.

It is foreseen that storage dewars, sized for the task, can be carried up and down the skip
compartments of the shaft initially used to haul up waste rock from the mine. Because there
It is expected that storage dewars sized for the task can be carried up and down the skip
compartments of the shaft (initially used to haul up waste rock from the mine). Because there
are two skip compartments, an empty vessel can simultaneously be lowered to the 4850L in one
skip while a full vessel is raised to the surface in the other. The physical dimensions of
skip compartment will accommodate the dewar size upto about 3000 L at maximum inside. If
the vessel is pressurized to 50 psig, it will contain roughly 4.2 tons of LAr. The pumps
already present at the cryostats can be used to transfer the LAr from cryostat to the
skip compartment will accommodate a dewar size up to about 3000 L. % at maximum inside.
If the vessel is pressurized to 50 psig, it will contain roughly 4.2 t of LAr. The pumps
already present at the cryostats can be used to transfer the LAr from the cryostat to the
storage dewar.

With assumption of having crews working concurrently at the surface and at the 4850L, one
Assuming that crews work concurrently at the surface and at the 4850L, one
optimized conveyance cycle can be fit in approximately 34 minutes, including 4 minutes of
skip transit time up and down. This will allow for at least 31 cycles in an 18 hour day,
corresponding to 130.2 tons per day of LAr delivered to the surface. To empty each
skip transit time up and down. This will allow for at least 31 cycles in an 18-hour day,
corresponding to the delivery of 130.2 tons of LAr to the surface. Emptying each
cryostat will require about 126 days.

It is expected that 15.6 ktons of LAr per cryostat can be recovered in this process, or
better than 91\% of the total, considering the amount of liquid below the lowest liquid
height that can not be taken out using pumps and 5\% loss in the transfer of remaining
It is expected that 15.6 kt of LAr per cryostat can be recovered in this process,
i.e., over 91\% of the total; this takes into account the quantity of liquid below a
certain height that cannot be removed using pumps and a
% considering the amount of liquid below the lowest liquid
%height that can not be taken out using pumps and
5\% loss in the transfer of remaining
liquid to the dewars.

\chapter{Prototyping Plans}
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The development of the LBNF cryogenics infrastructure from conceptual
to preliminary design includes a prototyping program. The most
significant issue to resolve is whether a membrane cryostat in
the size of LBNF can achieve the required electron drift lifetime.
significant issue to resolve is whether a membrane cryostat of
the size planned for LBNF can achieve the required electron drift lifetime.
The Liquid Argon Purity Demonstrator (LAPD) was an
off-project prototype, built to study the concept of achieving
LAr purity requirements in a non-evacuated vessel.
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evacuation of the cryostat is unnecessary and that
a LAr purity level sufficient to enable the electron lifetime
required in a membrane cryostat can be achieved~\cite{Montanari:2013/06/13aqa}.
Further prototyping program aiming to test and demonstrate
this technology at the 1 kton scale is foreseen over the
A further prototyping program aimed at testing and demonstrating
this technology at the 1-kt scale is foreseen over the
next two years as part of the CERN Neutrino Platform program.

\chapter{ES\&H}
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and equipment, operational causes, etc.
%with respect to the usage of argon, nitrogen
%and hydrogen.
During an ODH event, workers must leave the area heading towards the Ross or Yates shaft.
During an ODH event, workers must leave the area and head towards the Ross or Yates shaft.

\begin{figure}[htbp]
\centering
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specifies four %%%%%%%%%%%%%% 4/7/15
rectangular cold vessels each measuring 15.1~m internal width, 14.0~m internal
height and 62.0~m internal length - each vessel contains a total mass of
17.1~kton of LAr and between 3 and 5\% of Ar gas operating at a
17.1~kt of LAr and between 3 and 5\% of Ar gas operating at a
pressure of 75 mbarg, depending on the final TPC design. The
membrane design is commonly
used for liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage and transport
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\hline\hline
Cryostat Internal Volume & 13,107 m$^3$ \\
\hline
Total LAr Mass & 17.1 kton \\
Total LAr Mass & 17.1 kt \\
\hline
Cryostat Inside Depth & 14.0 m \\
\hline
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% BN Jan 20 2012 changed Table to reflect 4850L

\begin{table}
\caption{Summary of parameters for membrane cryostat at the 4850L (the bottom of the Ross shaft)}
\caption[Summary of parameters for membrane cryostat at the 4850L]{Summary of parameters for membrane cryostat at the 4850L (the bottom of the Ross shaft)}
\label{table:cryo-reqs}
\begin{tabular}[htbp]{| p{0.43\textwidth}|p{0.5\textwidth}|}
\hline
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\setcounter{tocdepth}{3}
\textsf{\tableofcontents}
\cleardoublepage
\clearpage


\textsf{\listoffigures}
\cleardoublepage
\clearpage

\textsf{\listoftables}
\clearpage

%For acronym list to appear just after TOC
\printnomenclature
%\printnomenclature
\cleardoublepage

\iffinal\else
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