Kicker Design and Construction (KDC)

KDC

The KDC section is responsible for the electromechanical design, mechanical engineering and construction of equipment for Kicker Systems across the entire accelerator complex.

This includes fast pulsed magnets, high voltage pulse generators, HV connections and infrastructure of installations.

Members of the KDC section also contribute to the successful and reliable operation of the group’s equipment throughout the CERN accelerator complex.

 

The mandate involves the following activities:

  • Conceptual design and mechanical calculations;
  • Electromechanical design and drawings;
  • Specifications and documentation;
  • Procurement and supply;
  • Prototyping, participation in high voltage conditioning &pulse testing;
  • Assembly in workshop and cleanroom;
  • Installation, participation in system commissioning
  • Interventions &maintenance;
  • Participation in equipment responsibility and follow-up of operational issues
  • Participation in stand by kicker service

Examples:

SPS MKDV 2 (extraction kickers to the SPS dump) – Study of HV Cables integration in tunnel.

SPS 1

SPS MKDV 2 (extraction kickers to the SPS dump) – Study of HV Cables integration in tunnel.

SPS 2

Fast Pulse Switches – Main switch assembly of the PS Injection Kicker KFA45.

FPS1

Fast Pulse Switches – Main switch assembly of the PS Injection Kicker KFA45.

FPS2

Fast Pulse Switches – Main switch assembly of the PS Injection Kicker KFA45.

FPS3

SPS MKDV GTO RING Gate Main Switch 60 kV.

SPS MKDV1

SPS MKDV GTO RING Gate Main Switch 60 kV.

SPS MKDV2

PS Booster – Injection area 1L1 (Stripping foil structure, BSW Chicane magnets).

PS Booster 1

PS Booster – Injection area 1L1 (Stripping foil structure, BSW Chicane magnets).

PS Booster 2

Switch AD HORN Pulser.

Switch1

Switch AD HORN Pulser.

Switch2

SPS MKDV 2 (extraction kickers to the SPS dump) – Magnet assembly in clean room.

SPS MKDV 1

SPS MKDV 2 (extraction kickers to the SPS dump) – Magnet assembly in clean room.

SPS MKDV 2

SPS MKDV 2 (extraction kickers to the SPS dump) – Magnet assembly in clean room.

SPS MKDV 3

PS Booster vertical recombination kickers magnet KFA10 (20).

PS Booster vertical1

PS Booster vertical recombination kickers magnet KFA10 (20).

PS Booster vertical2

PS Booster vertical recombination kickers magnet KFA10 (20).

PS Booster vertical3