Speaker
Nuno Elias
(European Spallation Source)
Description
This paper presents the strategy for the simultaneous cryogenic operation of the ESS superconducting linac, consisting of 43 cryomodules. It details the process logic required for different operational phases and introduces a novel control system designed to manage these complexities. Key features of the system are discussed, including multiple independent automatic control sequences, a master controller for system synchronization, failure response protocols, and operator interface design. Fully deployed in December 2024, the system played a critical role in the successful cooldown of the accelerator. The paper also addresses lessons learned during this deployment and outlines potential improvements for future operations.
| Region represented | Europe |
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Author
Nuno Elias
(European Spallation Source)
Co-authors
Adalberto Fontoura
(European Spallation Source)
Emilio Asensi Conejero
(European Spallation Source)
Henry Przybilski
(European Spallation Source)
Jianqin Zhang
(European Spallation Source)
Marek Skiba
(European Spallation Source)
Pawel Halczynski
(Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences)
Per Nilsson
(European Spallation Source)
Philipp Arnold
(European Spallation Source)
Wawrzyniec Gaj
(Institute of Nuclear Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences)
Wojciech Blinczyk
(European Spallation Source)
