The spallation neutron source proton power upgrade (PPU) project

J. Galambos, M. Champion, R. Dean, S. Kim, M. Howell, M. Plum, B. Riemer, B. Thibadeau

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Abstract

The Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) is pursuing an accelerator upgrade to facilitate enhanced science capability. The accelerator upgrade project, namely the Proton Power Upgrade (PPU), aims to double the accelerator power capability from 1.4 MW to 2.8 MW. This upgrade is a key element for providing a high brightness Second Target Station (STS) source at SNS. Doubling the power capability will be accomplished by increasing the beam energy by ~30% with additional superconducting RF cryomodules in the linac, and increasing the beam current by ~50%. Project scope also includes upgrades to the accumulator ring, high power target systems, and conventional facilities. The PPU leverages provisions built into the original accelerator construction and operational experience from the first 10 years of operation. The project status will also be discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication13th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications of Accelerators 2017, AccApp 2017
Subtitle of host publicationThe Expanding Universe of Accelerator Applications
PublisherAmerican Nuclear Society
Pages99-107
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9781510852198
StatePublished - 2018
Event13th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications of Accelerators 2017: The Expanding Universe of Accelerator Applications, AccApp 2017 - Quebec City, Canada
Duration: Jul 31 2017Aug 4 2017

Publication series

Name13th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications of Accelerators 2017, AccApp 2017: The Expanding Universe of Accelerator Applications

Conference

Conference13th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications of Accelerators 2017: The Expanding Universe of Accelerator Applications, AccApp 2017
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityQuebec City
Period07/31/1708/4/17

Funding

* ORNL is managed by UT-Battelle, LLC, under contract DE-AC05-00OR22725 for the U.S. Department of Energy. This research was supported by the DOE Office of Science, Basic Energy Science, Scientific User Facilities.

FundersFunder number
Basic Energy Science
DOE Office of Science
U.S. Department of Energy
Oak Ridge National LaboratoryDE-AC05-00OR22725

    Keywords

    • Accelerator
    • High-power
    • Project
    • Spallation

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