Progress on the Construction of the 100 MeV / 100 kW Electron Linac for the NSC KIPT Neutron Source

TL;DR

This paper reports on the progress of constructing a 100 MeV/100 kW electron linear accelerator in Ukraine, including design, testing, and shipment details, aimed at powering a neutron source for scientific research.

Contribution

It provides detailed updates on the design, testing, and construction progress of a high-power electron linac for neutron source applications, marking a significant step in international accelerator development.

Findings

Injector beam and hardware testing met design goals

Successful disassembly and shipment of components to Ukraine

Progress in installation scheduled for June 2013

Abstract

IHEP, China is constructing a 100 MeV / 100 kW electron Linac for NSC KIPT, Ukraine. This linac will be used as the driver of a neutron source based on a subcritical assembly. In 2012, the injector part of the accelerator was pre-installed as a testing facility in the experimental hall #2 of IHEP. The injector beam and key hardware testing results were met the design goal. Recently, the injector testing facility was disassembled and all of the components for the whole accelerator have been shipped to Ukraine from China by ocean shipping. The installation of the whole machine in KIPT will be started in June, 2013. The construction progress, the design and testing results of the injector beam and key hardware are presented.