You can make various viewpoints of the full system strip charts using this page: https://e906-gat1.fnal.gov/data-summary/e1039
LCW
Two target sub-systems use LCW (Low Conductivity Water) for cooling.
1. Helium Liquefier System (UVA-QT): see QT System Manual for more details.
2. Roots pump-system: see Pumps System Manual for more details.
The nominal values (as of 01/06/2024):
| Parameter | Avg. Value |
|---|---|
| Inlet Pressure | ~ 65 psig |
| Outlet Pressure | ~ 48 psig |
| Inlet Temperature | ~ 79 Fahrenheit |
| Outlet Temperature | ~ 89 Fahrenheit |
IMPORTANT: if you notice there is no LCW flow, then notify the Target Expert IMMEDIATELY, to stop the coldhead compressors and the roots pumps.
Also, if you notice any of the following you will have to coordinate with the Target Expert to perform the later mentioned steps.
* Lower inlet pressure
* Higher inlet temperature
If you are on the cryo-platform, take the stairs (towards the lower level) and stop mid-way when you see these gauges towards the east wall of the hall.
You will see labels ”LCW Supply” and “LCW Return” on those two separate piping.
Both “LCW Supply” and “LCW Return” have a pressure gauge and a temperature gauge.
The nominal values for the outlet LCW temperatures from the QT coldhead compressors should be below 100 Fahrenheit (see the image below)
If you notice this increase above 105 Fahrenheit, then the coldhead compressors can be tripped at any time, so coordinate with the Target Expert on Shift.
The nominal values for the LCW for the roots pumps system should be as shown in the following pictures.
Location: at the roots-pumps (cryo-platform: westbound)
Note: The 2nd flow meter from the right is from the rotary vane pump and it usually takes about 5-10mins to show a flow after it is started.
You can monitor these outlet flow from the strip charts remotely, and a sample screenshot is shown below.
Insulation Vacuum Chamber (IVC)
This is the vacuum space of the superconducting magnet. When the system is running/operational, the IVC should be below 9 x 10E-6 Torr.
If this values goes above 1 x 10E-5 Torr, then IMMEDIATELY contact the Target Expert to fix it.
Note: during magnet LHe fills, LN2 fills, and fridge fills this IVC can fluctuate but it should go back to below 9 x 10E-6 Torr soon.
These are the possibilities for increasing IVC
1) The backing pump is off or not running: you will need to access NM3 and get it started while monitoring IVC.
2) The turbo pump is off or not running: you will need to access NM4, and check the turbo status from its controller at the slow controls rack, clear any alarms/error messages, and start it.
3) A leak in the piping: you will need to access the cave and check the piping, the check valve (red one on the magnet surface, north side)
4) The fridge pressure also maybe keep increasing. Check whether the roots pumps are running, if not start them.
5) A sudden power outage: IMMEDIATELY contact the Target Expert and have the backup power setup running and start the backing pump and turbo pump while monitoring the IVC pressure.
The top-left plot shows the IVC https://e906-gat1.fnal.gov/data-summary/e1039/target-par-preset/target-tv.php