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Barba, M.

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DOE OSTI2024

PIP-II High Beta 650 Prototype Cryomodule Assembly Experience and Related Design Optimization

After shipment to the Daresbury Lab and return to Fermilab, the prototype HB650 cryomodule underwent another phase of 2K RF testing to ascertain any performance issues that may have arisen from the transport of the cryomodule. While measurements taken at room temperature after the conclusion of shipment indicated that there were no negative impacts on cavity alignment, beamline vacuum, or cavity frequency, testing at 2K was required to validate other aspects such as tuner operation, cavity coupling, cryogenic system integrity, and cavity performance. Results of this latest round of limited 2K testing will be presented.

Ozelis, J.↗
DOE OSTI2024

Installation, commissioning, and testing of the HB650 CM at PIP2IT

The Proton Improvement Plan-II (PIP-II) is a major upgrade to the Fermilab accelerator complex, featuring a new 800-MeV Superconducting Radio-Frequency (SRF) linear accelerator (LINAC) powering the accelerator complex to provide the world’s most intense high-energy neutrino beam. This paper describes the conversion of the PIP-II Injector Test Facility (PIP2IT) cryogenic system into a test stand for PIP-II High-Beta 650 MHz (HB650) cryomodules at Fermilab’s Cryomodule Test Facility (CMTF). A description of the associated mechanical, electrical, and controls modifications necessary for testing HB650 cryomodules are provided. The cooldown and warmup requirements, procedures and associated controls logic is described.

43 PARTICLE ACCELERATORS↗
DOE OSTI2023

Conservation of Helium while Maintaining High System Purity

Recent helium shortages and helium price increases have lead to an increased emphasis being placed on conserving helium. The need to conserve helium must be balanced with need to maintain the high levels of purity necessary to prevent operational problems caused by contamination. Helium losses and contamination control are especially important for test stands that have cryogenic distribution systems operating continuously with frequent changeover of cryogenic temperature components that are being tested. This paper describes a mathematical model to estimate the quantity of helium lost and the purity of the helium after the pump and backfill procedure is complete. The process to determine the optimal time during pump down to cut off pumping and start backfilling is described. There is a tradeoff between trying to achieve the lowest possible pressure during pumping and the quantity of air leaking into the volume while pumping is occurring. An additional benefit of careful selection of pump and backfill parameters in conjunction with real-time pressure monitoring can reduce the labor and time required to complete a successful pump and backfill procedure. This paper is intended to be a tool for engineers to review their pump and backfill procedures and measured data to optimize helium losses, system purity, and labor required.

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DOE OSTI2023

The Fermilab SSR1 and HB650 Synoptic and EPICS remote cryogenic control system

The 325MHz Single Spoke Resonator 1 (SSR1) Cryomodule (CM) has a 5.3-meter length, and it has 288-liter liquid helium @ 4.5K mode. The High Beta 650 MHz (HB650) CM contains six elliptical cavity cryomodules, has a 9.9-meter overall length and it has 530-liter liquid helium. The SSR1 and HB650 CM had been tested at Fermilab Cryomodule Test Facility (CMTF). Their cryogenic control system includes the Siemens Process Control System S7-400, Automation Direct DL205 PLC, and remote synoptic HMI/EPICS Phoebus GUI. This paper presents a method which has been successfully used by Fermilab PIP2 IT cryogenic remote on-line, real-time control systems.

72 PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS↗