SNS ring extraction kicker system

Ken Rust, Johnny Tang, Mike Plum

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Abstract

The Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) has recently completed the commissioning of its 1.0 GeV proton storage ring, which included the Ring Extraction Kicker System. This extraction system is comprised of fourteen high-voltage Blumlein-configured pulse-forming networks switched by fourteen thyratrons. The system also includes fourteen Blumlein control racks, which provide a high-voltage source, monitoring of interlocks, and signal conditioning to the system control racks. The four-system control racks are for adjusting timing and monitoring of the charge voltages and current pulses at the kicker magnets. The kicker system is then controlled by EPICS, the accelerator's control system. The kickers were designed at Brookhaven National Laboratory [1] (BNL), and built to print by Applied Power Systems, Inc., (APS), of Hicksville, NY. The hardware and software utilized and the commissioning results of the fourteen Blumlein kickers will be presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2006 IEEE International Power Modulator Conference, IPMC(27th Power Modulator Symposium and 2006 High Voltage Workshop)
Pages460-462
Number of pages3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Event2006 IEEE International Power Modulator Conference, IPMC(27th Power Modulator Symposium and 2006 High Voltage Workshop) - Washington, DC, United States
Duration: May 14 2006May 18 2006

Publication series

NameConference Record of the International Power Modulator Symposium and High Voltage Workshop
ISSN (Print)1076-8467

Conference

Conference2006 IEEE International Power Modulator Conference, IPMC(27th Power Modulator Symposium and 2006 High Voltage Workshop)
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWashington, DC
Period05/14/0605/18/06

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