Can a 90deg OHP connector fit at the top of the TKR?

[rocco8773]

If an OHP is damaged inside the Tracker such that the straight section needs replacing, then a 90deg Swagelok #SS-3M0-9 fitting needs to be used to join the new section to the bent section above Layer 0 of the Tracker. So, is there enough room between the Layer 0 cooling collar and the top of the Tracker (bottom of TOF) for Swagelok fitting to fit?

[rocco8773]

Answer

There does appear to be just enough room for the fitting to fit. There would be about a .37" gap between the collar and the fitting, and about a .44" gap between the fitting and TOF panel. Obviously a fitted foam piece will need to be made to protect the fitting from the TOF panel and visa-versa.

While there is enough vertical space for the fitting, there is NOT enough space between neighboring OHPs. If a fitting in placed in an area congested with OHPs, then that fitting will push against neighboring OHPs. (see pic below)

Gap between fitting and collar

gap between fitting and TOF panel

Swagelok interference with neighboring OHPs

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