Dr
Jan Uythoven
(CERN)
11/04/2005, 16:00
Dumping the beam
The LHC Beam Dumping System is the only system which can safely
dispose of the LHC beams. The system description is given, detailing
the required functionality, the technical solutions chosen, the
different hardware components and their performance specifications.
Design choices for safety critical system elements and operational
procedures are explained. System safety analysis...
Dr
Brennan Goddard
(CERN)
11/04/2005, 16:45
Dumping the beam
A failure of the LHC Beam Dumping System could have a serious
negative impact on the performance of the LHC machine. The failure
modes of the Beam Dumping System are presented, together with the
expected occurrence rate and possible consequences. For the Beam
Dumping System failures that are expected to occur during the LHC
lifetime, the functionality and implementation of the...
Dr
Etienne Carlier
(CERN)
11/04/2005, 17:15
Dumping the beam
Safe dumping of the LHC beam relies on accurate tracking of the LHC
beam energy, since the strength of the dump system elements must
scale with the beam energy to obtain the correct extraction
trajectories. The LHC Beam Energy Tracking System (BETS) is
responsible for the generation of the kick strength reference
signals w.r.t. the beam energy of the extraction kicker high voltage...
Dr
Wolfgang Hofle
(CERN)
11/04/2005, 17:45
Dumping the beam
The LHC transverse damper forms part of the RF system and will as such be connected
to the beam interlock system through common links. The system will be used for
injection damping and to provide feedback to stabilize the beams against transverse
coupled bunch modes which could develop at the injection plateau and along the
ramp. From the capabilities of the system limits are derived...
