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* Basic questions
 
* Basic questions
** lag between field and current...are there turn-to-turn shorts?
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** lag between field and current...are there turn-to-turn shorts in coil 1?
 
** what worked, what didn't for coil 1?
 
** what worked, what didn't for coil 1?
 
** what should we do differently for the next coil?
 
** what should we do differently for the next coil?
 
*** what coil will we test next?
 
*** what coil will we test next?
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*** will we open up coil 4?
 
** what might we consider doing differently in the hall?
 
** what might we consider doing differently in the hall?
** distinguish between "must haves" vs "should haves" vs "would like to haves"
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** prioritize into "must-haves", "should-haves" and "would-like-to-haves"
 
** have we documented our experience?
 
** have we documented our experience?
  
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*** minimize ice buildup
 
*** minimize ice buildup
 
*** more heating/insulation on N2 vent line
 
*** more heating/insulation on N2 vent line
*** cold traps
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*** do we need cold traps?
 
** field polarity reversed
 
** field polarity reversed
 
** sub-coil inductances appear to be backwards
 
** sub-coil inductances appear to be backwards
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** other wiring, cable and connector problems
 
** other wiring, cable and connector problems
 
** total coil inductance disagreement
 
** total coil inductance disagreement
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** use matched current-limiting resistors
 
** dynamic range adjustments
 
** dynamic range adjustments
 
** noise elimination
 
** noise elimination
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** vapor-cooled lead blockage
 
** vapor-cooled lead blockage
 
*** can anything be done to avoid another one?
 
*** can anything be done to avoid another one?
*** cold traps
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*** cold traps to prevent blockage?
*** heaters
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*** heaters to melt blockage?
 
** improve ability to adjust quench detector
 
** improve ability to adjust quench detector
 
*** bring test points to front panel
 
*** bring test points to front panel

Revision as of 12:59, 17 December 2010

  • Basic questions
    • lag between field and current...are there turn-to-turn shorts in coil 1?
    • what worked, what didn't for coil 1?
    • what should we do differently for the next coil?
      • what coil will we test next?
      • will we open up coil 4?
    • what might we consider doing differently in the hall?
    • prioritize into "must-haves", "should-haves" and "would-like-to-haves"
    • have we documented our experience?


  • Puzzles and problems to be addressed before next coil test
    • improve cryo system
      • minimize ice buildup
      • more heating/insulation on N2 vent line
      • do we need cold traps?
    • field polarity reversed
    • sub-coil inductances appear to be backwards
    • inductance seen on splices
    • USB device wiring problems
    • other wiring, cable and connector problems
    • total coil inductance disagreement
    • use matched current-limiting resistors
    • dynamic range adjustments
    • noise elimination
    • slow dump doesn't work
    • understand fast dump circuit
      • measure fast dump resistances
    • understand Danfysik ramp-down mechanism
    • vapor-cooled lead blockage
      • can anything be done to avoid another one?
      • cold traps to prevent blockage?
      • heaters to melt blockage?
    • improve ability to adjust quench detector
      • bring test points to front panel
      • use matched resistors
    • use new sensor for vapor-cooled lead voltage drop
    • isolation and current-loop readout for critical signals
      • interaction via Zener and Dataforth clipping
    • UPS on Danfysik boards and contactor
    • improve PLC cryo and MPS algorithms (in preparation for non-expert use)
      • simplify many operations
    • improve PLC early problem detection
    • improve PLC cryo control under varying CTF operating conditions
    • add more HMI screens (may need license upgrade)
    • simplify existing screens
    • additional HMI license, get second computer working
    • more pre-defined trend plots
    • did we ever implement guard shack notification?
    • automated elog entries
    • update drawings and documentation
    • where is manpower to make improvements?
    • what else?