Modelling the Fermilab Collider to determine optimal running
A Monte Carlo-type model of the Fermilab Collider has been constructed, the goal of which is to accurately represent the operation of the Collider, incorporating the aspects of the facility which affect operations in order to determine how to run optimally. In particular, downtime for the various parts of the complex are parameterized and included. Also, transfer efficiencies, emittance growths, changes in the luminosity lifetime and other effects are included and randomized in a reasonable manner. This Memo is an outgrowth of TM-1878, which presented an entirely analytical model of the Collider. It produced a framework for developing intuition on the way in which the major components of the collider affect the luminosity, like the stacking rate and the shot set-up time, for example. However, without accurately including downtime effects, it is not possible to say with certainty that the analytical approach can produce accurate guidelines for optimizing the performance of the Collider. This is the goal of this analysis. We first discuss the way the model is written, describing the object-oriented approach taken in C++. The parameters of the simulation are described. Then the potential criteria for ending stores are described and analyzed. Next, a typical store and a typical week are derived. Then, a final conclusion on the best end-of-store criterion is made. Finally, ideas for future analysis are presented.
- Research Organization:
- Fermi National Accelerator Lab. (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-76CH03000
- OSTI ID:
- 43789
- Report Number(s):
- FNAL-TM-1901; ON: DE95005756; TRN: 95:010862
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: Dec 1994
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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