HL-LHC IT String Day V

Europe/Zurich
30/7-018 - Kjell Johnsen Auditorium (CERN)

30/7-018 - Kjell Johnsen Auditorium

CERN

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Markus Zerlauth (CERN)
Description

Scope

HL-LHC IT String Day V – Event Description

During the HL-LHC IT String Day IV in 2024 (event link), a review was conducted on the lessons learned from the installation, individual system - , and short-circuit-tests. The event also covered the main upcoming activities, including the sequence of cryomagnet installation, and confirmed the planned test program. Progress on the roadmap for control and software systems, as well as the advancement in drafting and approving the test procedures, was also reported.

HL-LHC IT String Day V will begin with a general introduction revisiting the recommendations from the previous IT String Day. It will also provide a status update on the project. Safety aspects related to the remaining installation work and the upcoming cold powering operation period will be presented. Additionally, the session will highlight the organization of operations, detailing key roles and responsibilities.

The main objectives of the event are outlined as follows:

a. Present lessons learned from recent activities, including installation, component interconnections, remaining individual system tests, and repeated short-circuit tests as part of the hardware commissioning phase since the last IT String Day.

b. Report on the current status of test procedures for the IT String Hardware Commissioning, including associated software tools all planned to be applicable for the HL-LHC HWC.

c. Describe upcoming activities related to the String Validation Program and the Thermal Cycle, including test results already obtained. This section will also highlight key operational parameters alongside an overview of the QA/QC processes implemented—such as visual inspections, electrical quality control, and leak detection.

Advisors nominated by the HL-LHC Project Leader and the TE Department Head will be invited to provide their feedback and recommendations to the Management and share their comments with the HL-LHC WP16 core team.

Chair: Markus Zerlauth

Advisors: Rüdiger Schmidt, Philippe Lebrun

Scientific Secretary:  Lucia Herrero Alvarez

Link person for the HL-LHC IT String (WP16): Marta Bajko

Invited: HLPO; ATS Director, ATS DHs; WPLs & Deputies; GLs & Deputies; Magnet Circuits Expert; Polarity Controller; participation may be extended upon proposal of GLs or WPLs.

Documentation

Venue

The meeting will take place at the Kjell Johnsen Auditorium (30/7-018). For those unable to attend in person, a Zoom room will be available on Indico for remote participation.

 

    • 08:30 09:20
      General session
      • 08:30
        Feedback from the HL-LHC IT String Day IV and scope of the HL-LHC IT String Day V (WP1 / ATS-DO) 20m
        Speaker: Markus Zerlauth (CERN)
      • 08:55
        HL-LHC IT String general status, budget, schedule (2025 vs 2024) (WP16 / TE-MPE) 20m
        Speaker: Marta Bajko (CERN)
    • 09:20 12:30
      Lessons learned
      • 09:20
        HL-LHC IT String Technical Coordination and Safety (WP16 / ATS-DO) 25m
        Speaker: Davide Bozzini (CERN)
      • 09:50
        Installation and Interconnection of the Magnet Systems (WP3 / TE-MSC) 25m
        Speaker: Sandrine Le Naour (CERN)
      • 10:20
        Group photo + Coffee break 30m
      • 10:50
        Finalization of the Cold Powering System (WP6a / TE-MSC) 20m
        Speaker: Florian Pasdeloup (CERN)
      • 11:15
        Installation & Commissioning of Full Remote Alignment System (WP19 / BE-GM) 20m
        Speaker: Vincent Thomas Barbarroux (CERN)
      • 11:40
        Experience & Results on Electrical Quality Assurance (WP7 / TE-MPE) 20m
        Speaker: Gregory Hugh West
      • 12:05
        Vacuum System Configuration & Leak Tightness Results (WP16 / TE-VSC) 20m
        Speaker: Willemjan Maan (CERN)
    • 12:30 14:00
      Lunch break + Visit to the HL-LHC IT String 1h 30m
    • 14:00 16:00
      Status & Readiness for Operations
      • 14:00
        Control Layers & Software for Operations (WP16 / TE-MPE) 20m
        Speaker: Sebastien Blanchard (CERN)
      • 14:25
        Machine Protection Equipment (WP7 / TE-MPE) 20m
        Speaker: Daniel Wollmann (CERN)
      • 14:50
        Warm Powering Equipment (WP6b / SY-EPC) 20m
        Speaker: Hugues Thiesen (CERN)
      • 15:15
        Cryogenics for Operations (WP16 / TE-CRG) 20m
        Speaker: Aleksandra Onufrena (CERN)
      • 15:40
        Coffee break 20m
    • 16:00 17:10
      HL-LHC IT String Validation Program
      • 16:00
        Overview and Parameters for the HL-LHC IT String Operation (WP16 / TE-MPE) 25m
        Speaker: Samer Yammine (CERN)
      • 16:30
        Analysis Software Tools for the HL-LHC IT String Validation Program (WP16 / TE-MPE) 15m
        Speaker: Lucia Herrero Alvarez (CERN)
      • 16:50
        Test of the HL-LHC Beam Operation Cycles in the HL-LHC IT String (WP2 / BE-OP) 15m
        Speaker: Michi Hostettler (CERN)
    • 17:10 17:30
      Closed Session
      • 17:10
        Closed session of the advisors 20m