One of the most challenging design problems for the Transmission Line
Magnet is the design of the cold pipe
supports. These must maintain conductor centering in the presence
of a large magnetic decentering force gradient, while preserving the project
goals of low cost and low heat leak. The current
design of the cold mass support is an injection molded ULTEM (glass-filled
polyetherimide) piece which features a 40-60K heat intercept and a production
cost of under $1. The heat intercept is based on a design developed
at KEK in which 1/4" Invar tubes running the length of the magnet are press-fit
into a thin walled aluminum extrusion. Progress on other cryogenic
systems such as the distribution piping, quench relief, and current leads
are discussed.