Published March 2014 | Version v1
Journal article

Mitigation of radiation and EMI effects on the vacuum control system of LHC

  • 1. CERN, CH-1211, Geneva 23 (Switzerland)
  • 2. Faculty of Physics and Applied Computer Science, AGH University of Science and Technology, al. A. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow (Poland)

Description

The 26 km of vacuum chambers where circulates the beam of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) must be maintained under Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) to minimize the beam interactions with residual gases, and allow the operation of specific systems. The vacuum level is measured by several thousands of gauges along the accelerator. Bad vacuum quality may trigger a beam dump and close the associated sector valves. The effects of radiation or Electromagnetic Interferences (EMI) on components that may stop the machine must be evaluated and minimized. We report on the actions implemented to mitigate their impact on the vacuum control system

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1748-0221/9/03/C03031

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of Instrumentation
Journal Volume
9
Journal Issue
03
Journal Page Range
p. C03031
ISSN
1748-0221

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
46056100
Subject category
S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
BEAMS; CERN LHC; CONTROL SYSTEMS; ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERACTIONS; GASES; RADIATION EFFECTS; VALVES
Descriptors DEC
ACCELERATORS; BASIC INTERACTIONS; CONTROL EQUIPMENT; CYCLIC ACCELERATORS; EQUIPMENT; FLOW REGULATORS; FLUIDS; INTERACTIONS; STORAGE RINGS; SYNCHROTRONS