Magnet Power Supplies, Particle Physics

Particle – CERN LHC “warm magnets”

CERN LHC
``warm magnets`` PS

KEY FEATURES

1. Main characteristics

  • Nr.12 power supplies
  • Maximum current rating 800 to 1 000 A
  • Nominal voltage rating 750 – 950 V
  • Current control range 80 – 100 % f.s.
  • Current resolution 18 bit = 3.81ppm
  • Current ripple  < ± 10 ppm
  • Current reproducibility ± 10 ppm
  • Technology 12p Thyristor secondary side regulated