Which risk increases during the quench of a superconducting magnet column?

💡 Explanation

Rapid loss of superconductivity causes rapid Ohmic heating during a quench; the vaporisation of the liquid helium coolant results in significant pressure increase because rapid heat input exceeds the cryostat's venting capacity. Therefore, pressure risks outweigh cooling rather than stabilised conditions.

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