Parameter and cost model for spallation neutron source studies

Author

Galambos, J.D. ; Osen, D.K.

Author_Institution

Oak Ridge Nat. Lab., TN, USA

Volume

3

fYear

1997

fDate

12-16 May 1997

Firstpage

3851

Abstract

A Spallation Neutron Source Systems Model has been developed to facilitate parameter and cost studies of accelerator-based spallation neutron source (SNS) systems. This model includes modules for all pertinent components and processes, such as accelerators and rings, target (neutron source), experimental facilities, conventional facilities, construction costs, preoperational costs, etc. Present accelerator modules include room temperature linacs, accumulator rings (AR) and rapid cycling synchrotrons (RCS). All the modules in the model are linked together via an optimizer to facilitate overall trade studies. The model has been developed for and used by the National Spallation Neutron Source (NSNS) project to be built in Oak Ridge

Keywords

linear accelerators; neutron sources; synchrotrons; National Spallation Neutron Source; Spallation Neutron Source Systems Model; accelerator-based spallation neutron source; accelerators; accumulator rings; construction costs; conventional facilities; cost model; experimental facilities; preoperational costs; rapid cycling synchrotrons; rings; room temperature linacs; spallation neutron source studies; target; Acceleration; Constraint optimization; Cost function; Design optimization; Linear accelerators; Neutrons; Particle beams; Space vector pulse width modulation; Synchrotrons; Temperature;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Particle Accelerator Conference, 1997. Proceedings of the 1997

Conference_Location

Vancouver, BC

Print_ISBN

0-7803-4376-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PAC.1997.753437

Filename

753437