Organizational matters, what we do in Dubna in JINR.
Non-organic surface modification with the solid state particle removal. The surface will be used as an undercurrent for ongoing experiments.
Integration of temperature monitoring software inside RACK Master and Slave 19 "cabinets for the Slow Control System for the TOF-MPD detector
Android application for monitoring data from the Slow Control System for the TOF-MPD detector
Modeling of K+K- fermtoscopic correlations in p+Pb collision using the Therminator2 model
An interface is a shared boundary across which two or more separate components of a computer system exchange information. The exchange can be between software, computer hardware, peripheral devices, humans and combinations of these. Some computer hardware devices, such as a touchscreen, can both send and receive data through the interface, while others such as a mouse or microphone may only...
The main task of the student will be to design the execution and software of the electronic system for measuring and monitoring the temperature of the detector elements based on platinum Pt100 thermoresistors. In order to acquire data, the student should use LabVIEW software and LUMEL SM1 modules. As part of the implementation of the subject of engineering work, there should also be a PCB...
Model of the MPD Multi-Detector prepared with a 3D printing method
Development of the PLC controller software for the Mixer module of the MPD/TOF Gas System
Development of the data logging, archiving and exporting to database parameters of the MPD/TOF Gas System control software
Simulation of the MPD/TOF Gas System operation in the Fluidsim environment
Mobile application for the MPD/TOF Gas System monitoring
Development of the SCADA software for MPD/TOF Gas System in the Simens WinCC
Gas Supply project for the MPD/TOF Gas System
Development of the PLC controller software for the Recirculation module of the MPD/TOF Gas System
Studies of the MPD/TOF detector efficiency and time resolution for varying gas mixture components concentration.
Pressure transmitters, mass flow controllers and control valves calibration and preparation for operation
Emergency situations testing and error handling of the MPD/TOF Gas System control software
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R & D (research and development) substantive and practical implementation of Students in design work NICA-MPD-PLATFORM. This is currently the largest project implemented in the Engineering Support group. The designed RACKs will include all power and control of the MPD detector.
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R & D (research and development), functional measurements and operational tests of the Intelligent Power Distributor for NICA-MPD-PLATFORM.
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R & D (research and development) and implementation of a control system, data presentation and processes on the SCADA WinCC platform, using the SIMENS industrial controllers for the NICA-MPD-PLATFORM.
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R & D (research and development) and implementation of temperature monitoring system for NICA-MPD-PLATFORM.
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R & D (research and development) and implementation of the ACS prototype for NICA-MPD-PLATFORM.
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R & D (research and development) implementation of a cable connection monitoring system for NICA-MPD-PLATFORM.
The student should examine the influence of the mesh density used simulation at the maximum temperature inside the detector and determine its optimal value. Then the simulations should be compared with the actual results measured with the FLUKE TiS-20 thermal imaging camera and with the results obtained during temperature measurements with Pt-100 thermistors.
The student should examine the influence of the mesh density used simulation at the maximum temperature inside the detector and determine its optimal value. Then the simulations should be compared with the actual results measured with the FLUKE TiS-20 thermal imaging camera and with the results obtained during temperature measurements with Pt-100 thermistors.
The student should examine the influence of the mesh density used simulation at the maximum temperature inside the detector and determine its optimal value. Then the simulations should be compared with the actual results measured with the FLUKE TiS-20 thermal imaging camera and with the results obtained during temperature measurements with Pt-100 thermistors.
heat flow simulations for the Pxi module and the CAEN module
Design and heat transfer simulations for the TOF-MPD detector cooling system
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R & D (research and development) and implementation of a prototype of the earth circuit monitoring system for NICA-MPD-PLATFORM.
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R & D (research and development) a prototype of a large screen presenter, composed of at least 4x3 (ie 12 screens), easily switched and configured in various tables for data presentation and processes in the Slow Control System for NICA-MPD-PLATFORM.
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R & D (research and development) and implementation of the alpha, beta and gamma radiation monitoring system and dosimetry for NICA-MPD-PLATFORM.
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R & D (research and development) and implementation of the Earth's magnetic field monitoring system for NICA-MPD-PLATFORM.
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R & D (research and development) we expect that a solution made in the technology of BOSCH aluminum profiles will be proposed, easy to adapt to various applications. We expect that the designed solution will allow to study areas up to 3x3x10mb. The drive system is National Instruments stepper motors, LabView control, Ethernet interfaces.
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R & D (research and development) of EqDb Equipment Database, associated with the NICA Project. The Database Equipment database is at the stage of implementation and data filling. Test designed forms and the idea of data and process organization. Propose and test data recording from and to the Slow Control System.
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R & D (research and development) and implementation of a real prototype drive system for various sensors in the coordinate system: r, φ. We expect that a solution made in the technology of BOSCH aluminum profiles will be proposed, easy to adapt to various applications. We expect the designed solution to study areas up to 3mb x 2π. The drive system is National Instruments stepper motors,...
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R & D (research and development) and implementation, and modernization of installations making up the Laboratory's infrastructure. The task includes: laying of cables, IT and earthing pipes. Designing and laying routes and cable tunnels for the entire Lab42 installation, detectors and devices dedicated to the experiment.
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R & D (research and development) and implementation of the cable tester prototype for NICA-MPD-PLATFORM.
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R & D (research and development) and implementation of a time synchronization system for c-RIO cassettes operating in real time, using synchronization and GPS servers, for NICA-MPD-PLATFORM.
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R & D (research and development) stabilization of environmental conditions for NICA-MPD-PLATFORM.
Development of tools for running and monitoring large-scale Monte-Carlo simulations of physics events, using existing physics models and large-scale computing infrastructure of JINR (LIT, NICA Cluster, others).
Analysis of tracking and PID efficiency in large Monte-Carlo simulations with MPDRoot
Development, testing, deployment and maintenance of the collaboration and management IT tools for large-scale scientific collaboration - case study for the MPD Collaboration. Evaluation of the common tools: Trello, Discourse, Wiki, etc.
Monte-Carlo simulations of the baryon correlations with the MPD detector
Generation of the large sample of Monte-Carlo events with the vHELLE model, using the MPDRoot software and the GEANT simulation package.
Generation of large datasamples using the UrQMD generator for selected collision energies, with the MPDRoot software
Software development for MPD
Setup of the NICA computing cluster
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Large detectors like ALICE in CERN are often equipped with additional cosmic ray detectors. These detectors are used to obtain information about which tracks inside the detector came from the passage of a particle coming from an atmospheric cascade (eg: muons), and are not as a product of an internal collision. They are also very useful for calibrating detectors such as TOF or TPC. The...
Complementation of the MPD detector's technical sketches and simplified parts in 2D and 3D programs
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Based on the actual dimensions of the MPD detector, make a model of it on an appropriate scale.
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R & D (research and development) works and installation of the Jira and Confluence ATLASSIAN platform, implementation of the NICA-MPD-PLATFORM project management system.
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In the nuclear processes main interest is the level of energy production. One of the methods of determining this value is a multi-point, high precision measurement of temperature change. The goal of this project is to design a measuring system that solves the problem described. Then the manual preparation of the measuring device, make a software for it and to perform a real temperature...
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Nuclear reactors type III and III + dominate on the world, currently. Safety considerations, as well as the increasing requirements, are reason on intensive research on type IV reactors. An example of it, is the subcritical nuclear reactor controlled by a beam from the accelerator "ADS". The key issue in the design of such reactors is the knowledge of the neutron flux density values...
The project concerns an analysis of background radiation with a scintillation counter. It included a series of measurements in different external conditions and attitude of the device. The analysis and comparison of the results was carried out in terms of the use of the device in the NICA project. Conclusions pointed out some of device's flaws which should be taken into consideration during...
Main goal of my pressentation is to show: basic of developing a TSelector, automatization of processes of physical analysis (from users perspective), results (speed up, data quality, efficiency). I going to discuss nowadays benefits of using PROOF (in the simplest version), and few ideas for the future
Such big experiments as NICA-MPD come along with a lot of multi-device connections. Therefore, the results of research may depend on quality and correct connection of signal cables. In this talk a complete design of cable tester for the NICA-MPD Platform will be shown, including software, electronical, and mechanical aspects of the device. The project layout has been optimized to provide...
In order to provide the same time to every devices there is a need to construct special system. In NICA project synchronization will be managed by GPS. System designers can use this module for accurate data timestamping, system clock setting, gating data acquisition based on the arrival of the PPS and synchronizing global waveform acquisition data using the FPGA.
During one month of work we focused on completing two main tasks. One of them was to modify existing software programs for three types of detectors: SiPM spectrometer, Geiger- Mueller counter and Gamma-Scout dosimeters. All the programming was done in LabView graphical development environment. Our second assignment was to measure radiation intensity in three different surroundings: inside the...
Electronic devices’ overheating may cause functioning problems and production of inaccurate data in the experiment’s detectors. The aim of the project was to design the most optimal and efficient way of cooling the MPD-TOF detector’s module, to ensure the optimal operating condition for the Front End Electronics. The work cosisted of preparing detailed CAD model of the existing module and...
To properly simulate what happens after two particles collide in a detector one needs a properly modeled geometry of said machine. For later physical analysis it is important to know exactly what are its dimensions, where is it located in space, where are the particles located, what tracks did they leave. Also knowing how to add new detector or detector parts and where to put them in the code...
Monte Carlo simulation plays a significant role in particle physics. Therefore, it is important that the geometry of MPD components in software needs to be as close to real as possible. Visualising simulations helps to create actual projection of detector and generated particles. The Cosmic Ray Detector reduces the amount of muons counted for analysis by detecting cosmic radiation. With given...
Design of Geiger counter module for nuclear and radiation safety using myRIO embedded controller
The task concerned the improvement of operation of the magnetic field measurement system, containing the MAG3110 magnetometer. LCD screen has been connected to the system in order to display the measurement results. Data logging to a USB drive connected directly to the MyRIO system has been configured.
The sensor has been calibrated.
Fiber Optics preparation, measurement and splicing.
In experiments like MPD, that study behaviour of particles, it is important to correctly identify registered particles. One problem is the identification of particles that generate signal in detector. Second is the reconstruction of baryons, that have life span too short to reach detectors.
The presentation will start with brief explanation of particle physics that was used in studies. The...
Presentation will be about how THERMINATOR generator was implemented in the MpdRoot environment, how to use it and perspectives for the future. Results accomplished with THERMINATOR will be presented as well. If applicable, audience will be able to ask some questions.
Presentation will be about how THERMINATOR generator was connected to the MpdRoot environment, how to use it itself with/and possible perspectives. Results accomplished from using THERMINATOR will be presented as well. If applicable, audience will be able to ask a several questions.
To avoid getting dust inside RACKs it was decided to close them as hermetically as possible and provide the closed air loop venntilation. In each cabinet there are temperature and humidity transducers , fans modules and radiators. Using RS-485 standard based on the MODBUS protocol and modules of logic outputs, fans are being switched on and off depending on temperature inside each RACK and...
THERMal heavy-IoN generATOR (Therminator) is a model of Monte Carlo event generator for simulating collisions of heavy particles. The code is written in the object-oriented c++ language. In the MpdROOT environment simulations were launched for one and two events. Small code changes have been made to improve Therminator efficiency. Work is underway on the proper functioning of it on the...
The presentation shows the problem of mass simulation and generation of Monte Carlo particle collisions in the MPD experiment. It contains information about the tools used and how to solve the problem, next stages of work, the current outline of the program and a summary of the amount of simulated data were described.
The main goal of this work was to perform Au+Au collisions generated within UrQMD model for different energies of NICA beam energy range. In order to obtain events generations, as well as physical analysis MPDroot environment was used. All the work was automatized via created macros and performed at NICA cluster. Simulations were held for intermediate energies of 4,7,9 and 11GeV.
The main goal of this work was to perform Au+Au collisions generated within UrQMD model for different energies of NICA beam energy range. In order to obtain events generations, as well as physical analysis MPDroot environment was used. All the work was automatized via created macros and performed at NICA cluster. Simulations were held for intermediate energies of 4,7,9 and 11GeV.
- General description of the whole system, list of it's components and the importance of the system in the NICA project.
- Schematics of the temperature and humidity monitoring system inside 19" RACK cabinets.
Development of an offline application in Python (preferably) for IOS, Android and Windows. Application should generate part identifiers according to naming and numbering convention of the NICA project.
Aim of our project was to create a multi-platform application which will enable identifying and stock-taking every single component used in NICA project. To achieve that we created Windows and Android mobile application which allows user to get acquaintance with NICA coding convention and generate or decode unique 10-character code of component given according to coding lists. Thanks to the...
Title: ON-OFF control module with thermistor , using NImyrio
The presentation talks about using a thermistor to mesure the temperature, using the Steinhart-Hart equation.It can be used to control components such as LEDs , buzzers etc.
Presentation contains information about created interrupting system. It is focused on hardware configuration, technology used in project, principle of operation, software created in LabVIEW and applicability in other electronic systems.
The MPD-TOF detector is a gas detector in which an optimized gas distribution system plays a key role. The main task of this system is to ensure an even, laminar flow of the working fluid throughout the detector volume. During the work, various variants of the gas distribution system were prepared inside the MPD-TOF detector module. Next, flow simulations were carried out for each variant...
Program to analyze simulated data from .root files, which are available on PCs or NICA cluster system (2 versions) by creating histograms of:
- multiplicity
- transverse momentum
- polar angle
- pseudorapidity
- pseudorapidity in a function of polar angle.
The aim of this project is the introduction to research and development of a prototype drive system for various sensors in the r, φ coordinate system. The device was designed for extensive solutions, but in this case, the focus was particularly on the cosmic ray measurement system. An extremely important issue was the easiest possible adaptatability to various applications, therefore the...
Creating software for remote control of LabVIEW projects(using web servers solutions or LabVIEW NXG) and basic integration with existed systems include fire protection system, magnetic measurements, Geiger counters and temperature sensors
Presentation about software that was made on Slow Control Summer Practise 2019.
Written in LabView, allows both common user and enginner to fully control the device designed to measure radiation absorption of various materials.
Main functions:
- Start and stop measure
- Reset the device
- Read and save measure data
- Que the measures
Research and development of monitoring software to measure and save data of the Earth’s magnetic field for NICA-MPD-PLATFORM. Creation of system with use of magnetometer MAG3110 and NI myRio. Creation of the software to collect, record magnetic field and calibrate measurements.
The presentation talks about the designed device,based on NiMyRio technology, which can control the motor drive using the PWM signal, based on the measurements of temperature. It presents the technological solutions used in project to get the basic functionalities and also to increase the stability of the device.
In order to keep RACKs clean of any dust and other particles, the decision has been made to hermetically close them off from the environment. This however can lead to overheating of electronic devices inside. Due to that, a special cooling system was designed. It consists of two sets of fans, two transducers (measuring temperature and humidity) and radiators. All the elements are connected to...
The aim of this project is to provide reflexive insight into the problem of time synchronization of electronic devices in the NICA MPD PLATFORM. The method which we propose is the Precision Time Protocol (PTP), as an addition to GPS, to provide time from independent authority. It gives the possibility to achieve nanosecond synchronization which makes it suitable for measurement and improve...
In order to provide the same time to every devices there is a need to construct special system. In NICA project synchronization will be managed by GPS. System designers can use this module for accurate data timestamping, system clock setting, gating data acquisition based on the arrival of the PPS and synchronizing global waveform acquisition data using the FPGA.
During my practice I was developing the gas system for MPD/TOF test stand, and it's control software. I've modified some elements in the gas instalation. In order to provide proper functioning of the devices they needed PID controllers. To choose proper settings of the PID controllers I've used the Ziegler-Nichols method. Conducted software tests turned positive. System works properly and can...
Topic of presentation is XYZ Scanner. There is a mechanical structure which allows to place a gauge (eg. Magnetometer) in a specified point in space. Motion is realised by step motors.
Project focuses on α, β, γ radiation monitoring. Firstly, three Gamma-Scout detectors were tested whether the measurements taken in the same location are equal within 5% uncertainty. Next, detectors where moved to three different locations. Data collected from those locations in three available working modes (detection of γ, β+γ and α+β+γ radiation) was analyzed to determine potential...
