12 August 2009

  1. Technical News
  • HRS : Vacuum problem in RFQ : dual gauge needs replacement + PLC problem for frontend controls over the weekend.
  • New HRS target is the UCx target for Xe run on REX.
  • GPS : delayed setup due to database update.
  • Due to water leak close to the AD no protons could be send on the targets during one day (pumping of the water was needed).
  • WG and/or SC in GPS behave problematic - to be checked
  • Element in LA1 beamline was in local, not remote - check the status of these elements after usage.
  1. Experiments
  • GPS IS479 : 31,32,33Ar decay experiment - search for 2p decay on LA1. Within factor 2 yield from the database. Experiment will run until Friday morning next week.
  • HRS NICOLE : 177,180Hf beam (as HfF3 beam) - magnetic moment measurement
  1. A.O.B.
  • Next Technical Stop in week 45
  • No major problems during safety visit to Building 170. One remark on gas bottles : they have to be properly fixed (with chains) and the expiration date has to be checked !
  • Safety visit to Buildings 601,507 and 197 next Thursday.
  • ECR at the GHM will be dismanteled next week by Pierre and Melanie.

 

Minutes by Jarno