Optimization of a Welding Procedure for Making Critical Aluminum Welds on the LBNF Absorber Core Block

K. E. Anderson, A. Deshpande, V. I. Sidorov +1

The LBNF Absorber consists of thirteen 6061-T6 aluminum core blocks. The core blocks are water cooled with de-ionized (DI) water which becomes radioactive during beam operations. T…