Proto-DUNE High Voltage Feed-Through Electric Field Simulation with COMSOL

ORAL

Abstract

The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) will require the construction of four liquid argon time projection chambers (LArTPC) approximately 13,000 cubic meters in volume to act as neutrino detectors. These detectors will depend on a powerful, uniform electric field, which will require a power supply capable of delivering 300,000 V. To help ensure smooth, predictable operation of the final detectors, a prototype detector, Proto-DUNE, is being constructed. As part of prototyping a high voltage feed-through for Proto-DUNE, it has been modeled in COMSOL to simulate the electric field it generates to foresee and prevent failures like electrical arcing.

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Authors

  • Michael Solek

    • University of Texas at Arlington

  • Jaehoon Yu

    • The University of Texas at Arlington
    • University of Texas at Arlington
    • UTA HEP

  • Wooyoung Jang

    • The University of Texas at Arlington
    • University of Texas at Arlington

  • Ahmed Bedair

    • University of Texas at Arlington
    • UTA HEP

  • Steven Boucher

    • University of Texas at Arlington
    • UTA HEP

  • Eric Garcia

    • University of Texas at Arlington

  • Gajendra Gurung

    • University of Texas at Arlington

  • Aayush Bhattarai

    • The University of Texas at Arlington
    • University of Texas at Arlington

  • Harshwardhan Prasad

    • University of Texas at Arlington
    • UTA HEP

  • Skyler Ryu

    • University of Texas at Arlington