Analysis and correction of noise on electronic circuits in an accelerator environment

Accelerator noise sources can cause both analog and digital electronic circuits to malfunction. This paper identifies and analyzes noise sources, and describes the methodology for measurement. Both general remedies and specific solutions to minimize the noise effects on accelerator electronic circuits are described. A policy for electronic design, board layout, assembly, and fabrication is established. Conclusions are drawn based on theoretical principles with practical examples shown in case studies

A high-current, high-voltage power supply with special output current waveform for APS injector synchrotron dipole magnets

This paper describes a high-voltage, high-current power supply for the injector synchrotron dipole magnets at APS. In order to reset the dipole magnets in each cycle two different current waveforms are suggested. The first current waveform consists of three sections, namely: dc-reset, linear ramp, and recovery sections where injection is done ``on the fly``. The second current waveform consists of six different sections, dc-reset, transition to injection level, injection flat level, parabolic, linear ramp and recovery sections. The effect of such waveforms on the beam is discussed and the power supply limitations to follow such waveforms are given. The power supply limitations are due to the power components and control loops. The reference for the current loop is generated by a DAC which is discussed

Arbitrary Function Generator for APS Injector Synchrotron Correction Magnets

The submitted manuscript has been authored by a contractor of the U, S. Government under contract No. W-31-109-ENG-38. Accordingly, the U. S. Government retains a nonexclusive, royalty-free license to publish or reproduce the published form of this contribution, or allow others to do so, for U. S. Government purposes

A high-current, high-voltage power supply with special output current waveform for APS injector synchrotron dipole magnets

This paper describes a high-voltage, high-current power supply for the injector synchrotron dipole magnets at APS. In order to reset the dipole magnets in each cycle two different current waveforms are suggested. The first current waveform consists of three sections, namely: dc-reset, linear ramp, and recovery sections where injection is done on the fly''. The second current waveform consists of six different sections, dc-reset, transition to injection level, injection flat level, parabolic, linear ramp and recovery sections. The effect of such waveforms on the beam is discussed and the power supply limitations to follow such waveforms are given. The power supply limitations are due to the power components and control loops. The reference for the current loop is generated by a DAC which is discussed

Results of magnetic measurements and field integral compensation for the Elliptical Multipole Wiggler

A prototype of the Elliptical Multipole Wiggler (EMW) has been assembled, tested and tuned at the APS. This prototype has a period of 160 mm with 7 poles for the hybrid structure and 10 poles for the electromagnet part of the EMW. The hybrid structure of the EMW produces a vertical maenetic field of 0.83 T with K{sub y}= 12 for a cap of 27 mm, and the electromagnetic structure provides a horizontal field chancre up to 100 Hz with a maximum field of 0.12 T (I= 0.6 kA, K{sub x}= 1.6). The current pulse has a trapezium-type shape with a switching time to chancre the current polarity of about 2 ms. The measurements and tuning, were done for direct current (DC) mode and alternating current (AC) mode. Fine adjustment during the test at the NSLS X-ray ring, using the BPMs and active correction system allowed to achieve about 1 {mu}m of beam distortion. It corresponds to the peak-to-peak variations during, the time less than {plus_minus}0.5 G-cm and {plus_minus}100 G-cm{sup 2} of the first and second horizontal field integrals respectively

Experimental and analytical studies of passive shutdown heat removal systems

Using a naturally circulating air stream to remove shutdown decay heat from a nuclear reactor vessel is a key feature of advanced liquid metal reactor (LMR) concepts developed by potential vendors selected by the Department of Energy. General Electric and Rockwell International continue to develop innovative design concepts aimed at improving safety, lowering plant costs, simplifying plant operation, reducing construction times, and most of all, enhancing plant licensability. The reactor program at Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) provides technical support to both organizations. The method of shutdown heat removal proposed employs a totally passive cooling system that rejects heat from the reactor by radiation and natural convection to air. The system is inherently reliable since it is not subject failure modes associated with active decay cooling systems. The system is designed to assure adequate cooling of the reactor under abnormal operating conditions associated with loss of heat removal through other heat transport paths