Major facility overhauls at LAMPF

Conference · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1984

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/TNS.1985.4334286· OSTI ID:5735349

Grisham, D L; Lambert, J E; Sommer, Jr, W F

The Clinton P. Anderson Meson Physics Facility (LAMPF) is a linear proton accelerator designed to operate at 800 MeV and 1.0 mA. It has been operating at power levels above 200 microamperes since February of 1976 and now routinely operates near the design level. This paper outlines the problems encountered with the original target cell components, the repairs required since 1976, and specifically details the steps involved in the complete replacement of the vital target cell components. These components include target boxes, collimators, main beam line magnets, and the front-end magnets of the secondary beam lines. The A-2 target cell was replaced in the spring of 1983 and the A-1 target cell was replaced in the spring of 1984. Both have operated satisfactorily since their completion, with only minor difficulties. The overhaul and total component replacement in the beam stop area (A-6) was completed in early May 1985 and has just been placed in operation. The upgrade, in addition to the replacement of the beam stop and the vacuum-to-air window with state-of-the-art designs, provides a greatly increased capability of both proton and neutron irradiation of materials.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 5735349
• Report Number(s): LA-UR-85-1736; CONF-850504-112; ON: DE85012724
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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43 PARTICLE ACCELERATORS
430303* -- Particle Accelerators-- Experimental Facilities & Equipment
ACCELERATORS
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ELECTROMAGNETS
EQUIPMENT
LAMPF LINAC
LINEAR ACCELERATORS
MAGNETS
MAINTENANCE
MATERIALS
MESON FACTORIES
MODIFICATIONS
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
REMOTE HANDLING
TARGETS