Speaker
Dr
Joachim Grillenberger
(Paul Scherrer Institut)
Description
The Paul Scherrer Institute operates a 590 MeV high intensity proton accelerator with a beam current of up to 2.4 mA. During the past years an availability of around 90% of the facility was achieved. The high beam power of 1.3 MW demands a careful operation to protect the accelerator complex. We will report on the operational experience with the facility and the measures taken to allow a safe and reliable operation. Procedures of handling beam interruptions due to the failure of components as well as strategies to further improve the reliability of the facility will be discussed.
Primary author
Dr
Joachim Grillenberger
(Paul Scherrer Institut)
Co-author
Dr
Anton Mezger
(Paul Scherrer Institut)
