Download - LIU-SPS RF Power upgrade | 09 December 2015
LIU-SPS RF Power [email protected] | 09 December 2015
2015 Highlights – 200 MHz Drivers
Deep tests of the demonstrators, RF transistors soldering difficulties, controls non conformities, still ongoing
FinalsSSPA option selected, contract under preparation (should be signed before Xmas), 400 V mains network by CERN’s team
Building BAF3Bare building completed, ground floor with resine, crane installed and validated
IntegrationRF coaxial lines re-designed (specific flanges, specific ceramics, specific supporting systems), RF path defined and almost fully validated
Cavities and FPC (Fundamental Power Coupler)All cavity mechanical drawings reverse engineered, one spare section fully re-assembled, FPC new concept (coaxial with ceramic without inner line, first time world wide)
A lot has been done
2016 Challenges – 200 MHz Drivers
Complete the demonstrators tests, launch the series production (150 units per year over the next two years)
FinalsDesign review, Demonstrator Site Acceptance Tests before end of November 2016 and validation for the two series transmitters
Building BAF3Integration of all services, water cooling, HVAC, Electrical network and RF power control room
IntegrationRF coaxial lines construction, tests and validation, preparation for EYETS installation from BAF3 to LSS3 at the entrance of the tunnel
Cavities and FPC (Fundamental Power Coupler)Two spare sections fully re-assembled and vacuum tested, four pre-series FPC for medium power tests, HOMS feedthroughs construction and test of 100 units
Still a lot to be done
2015 Highlights – 800 MHz
IOT#2 & IOT#3 electrical mains instabilities understoodForce mains network and control mains network will be separated during YETS
Two power systems 100 % available at full power all along the year Solution for spares found after company bankrupt
Mitigation with contractor, free spares instead of penalties Fully learnt and understood IOT’s behavior
New grid cleaning process to avoid grid contamination due to vaporization of barium, inducing emissivity loss and shortening tube lifetime, thermal characterization of SSPA drivers
A lot has been learnt
2016 Challenges – 800 MHz
DriversNew units with better thermal and power characteristics
IOTsLifetime management (currently 9000 to 13000 hours), spare tubes management
TransmittersFirst maintenance scheme to be defined
Spare cavity & spare FPCThird cavity under construction to be a spare, new FPC design and four pre-series construction, resonant ring for FPC tests
Still a lot to learn
2015 Highlights – HBWD Strip line kickers
Two units in the SPS (one with final version feedthroughs, one to be exchanged), all feedthroughs delivered, third kicker prepared and ready for installation
Slotted line kickersDesign under progress, first 3D model and 2D drawings completed, components ordered and partially delivered
2016 Challenges – HBWD Strip line kickers
Two final version units in the SPS during YETS, third kicker as spare in lab with the same feedthroughs
Slotted line kickers (if FTEC granted)Construction of one prototype for measurements in lab, preparation for installation during EYETS (very challenging) or during following YETS (more realistic)
Under completion