Cryogenic control system operational experience at SNS

Journal Article · 18 January 2021 · EPJ Techniques and Instrumentation

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1140/epjti/s40485-020-00059-y · OSTI ID:1763775

Howell, M. ; Kim, S. -H.; Martinez, M.; White, K.

Abstract The helium cryogenic system at Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) provides cooling to 81 superconducting radio frequency cavities. To support the operation of the cryogenic facility, a highly reliable control system consisting of software, hardware, and Human Machine Interface (HMI) has been developed and improved during the first fifteen years of operation. Integrating the cryogenic control system with other subsystems of the SNS complex is an important aspect to the success of the operation. The operating experience, lessons learned and recommendations to consider for future facilities will be detailed in this paper.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• Grant/Contract Number: AC05-00OR22725
• OSTI ID: 1763775
• Journal Information: EPJ Techniques and Instrumentation, Journal Name: EPJ Techniques and Instrumentation Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 8; ISSN 2195-7045
• Publisher: Springer Science + Business MediaCopyright Statement
• Country of Publication: Germany
• Language: English