19–24 May 2024
Music City Center
US/Central timezone

Lifetime studies of magnet protection systems for the Large Hadron Collider at CERN

THPG50
23 May 2024, 16:00
2h
Bluegrass (MCC Exhibit Hall A)

Bluegrass

MCC Exhibit Hall A

Poster Presentation MC6.T22 Reliability, Operability Thursday Poster Session

Speaker

Dr David Carrillo (European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Description

In the architecture of the protection of the superconducting magnets of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), systems such as Quench Heater Discharge Power Supplies (HDS), Local Protection Interface Module (LIM), Linear Redundant Power Supplies (LPR), and Power Packs (LPUS) are crucial. Thousands of these devices, some in operation since 2007, directly impact LHC’s availability and reliability.
This paper delves into comprehensive lifetime studies on these critical systems. The methodology involves estimating their remaining operational lifespan through detailed analyses of failure modes, assessing electronic component criticality, accelerated aging of electrolytic capacitors, inspections, and irradiation tests at both component and system levels. The study concludes by presenting essential findings, including the estimated remaining lifetime of each equipment. Additionally, the paper recommends future developments to enhance system robustness, offering valuable insights for maximizing the longevity of these critical devices. This research significantly contributes to ensuring the sustained reliability and performance of the LHC's magnet protection systems.

Region represented Europe

Primary author

Enrique de Nicolás Lumbreras (European Organization for Nuclear Research)

Co-authors

Dr David Carrillo (European Organization for Nuclear Research) Edward Nowak (European Organization for Nuclear Research) Mirko Pojer (European Organization for Nuclear Research) Thorbjørn Nielsen (European Organization for Nuclear Research)

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