MARCH 15, 2023
ESS this week began the installation of cryomodules in the ESS superconducting linac. This follows a long period of design, manufacturing and extensive testing and marks another significant milestone on the Road to Science.
In line with the re-baseline project plan, this week ESS started the installation of cryomodules in the superconducting section of the linear accelerator.
The pilot installation of one double-cavity spoke cryomodule and one medium beta elliptical cryomodule containing four cavity strings paves the way for serial installation of cryomodules to begin this summer. Ultimately, there will be a total of 43 cryomodules installed in the superconducting linac.
The ESS Linac group is overseeing the installation with the Superconducting RF section working in close collaboration with various teams such as Rigging, SAM, Vacuum, RF, Cryogenics, contractor Powerheat and several ESS In-Kind partners who delivered the Cryogenic Distribution System (CDS) and cryomodule components and are participating in the testing and installation tasks.
