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2024

Reference Title Tags Links
rMPP Discussion (all)
rMPP Results of validation fill for MD12663
(F. Van Der Veken, G. Sterbini, N. Triantafyllou, Y. Dutheil)
rMPP MD13945: Long-range beam-beam RDT compensation (EoF MD)
(E. Maclean)
rMPP rMPP comments on MDs
(C. Hernalsteens, C. Wiesner, D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, M. Solfaroli Camillocci)
rMPP MD9551: E-cloud heat load with high intensity at injection (25 ns)
(L. Mether)
rMPP MD13547: Measurement/correction of weak/strong Long-Range Beam-beam continued
(E. Maclean, T. Persson)
rMPP MD13583: Improved tune-shift measurements
(L. Giacomel, N. Mounet, X. Buffat)
MPP-253
Intensity Ramp-Up for Ion Run 2024
(C. Wiesner)
intensity-ramp-upion-run
MPP-253
Recent changes to the PcInterlock following the injection of a pilot bunch into the LHC with a D1 power converter in off state
(A. Calia)
pc-interlock
MPP-253
Update on BBCW status and plans
(A. Rossi)
bbcw
MPP-252
Intensity Ramp-Up for pp Reference Run 2024
(C. Wiesner)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-252
BCCM bunch intensity limitation and proposed solution
(M. Gasior, T. Levens)
bccm
rMPP Discussion (all)
rMPP Results of validation fill for MD12663
(F. Van Der Veken, G. Sterbini, Y. Dutheil)
rMPP MD12663: Wire compensation during the beta*-leveling
(G. Sterbini)
rMPP MD12844: Faser background mitigations
(B. Lindstrom)
rMPP rMPP comments on MDs
(C. Hernalsteens, C. Wiesner, D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, M. Solfaroli Camillocci)
rMPP MD12723: HL-LHC optics cycle (part II)
(R. De Maria, R. Tomas Garcia, T. Persson)
MPP-251
Planned adjustment of the temperature interlock of the BBCW
(A. Rossi)
bbcw
MPP-251
Procedure in case of sparking RF fingers
(D. Wollmann)
vacuum
MPP-251
First experience of BCCM operation
(M. Gasior, T. Levens)
bccm
rMPP rMPP comments on MDs
(C. Hernalsteens, C. Wiesner, D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, M. Solfaroli Camillocci)
rMPP MD9544: Emittance growth from incoherent electron cloud effects at injection
(K. Paraschou)
rMPP MD12263: Weak-Strong investigation of Long-Range Beam-beam
(T. Persson)
rMPP MD10483: Investigations of UFO release mechanisms using displaced bunches
(P. Ziegler)
rMPP rMPP comments on MDs
(C. Hernalsteens, C. Wiesner, D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, M. Solfaroli Camillocci)
rMPP MD11787: Longitudinal halo scraping
(B. Karlsen-Baeck, H. Timko)
rMPP MDs: Non-Factorization/VdM
(A. Fornara, E. Lamb, G. Sterbini)
rMPP MD11243: HL-LHC optics cycle (Part I and II)
(R. De Maria)
MPP-248
Aperture considerations for the new TDIS parking
(R. De Maria)
tdis
MPP-248
Impedance considerations for the new TDIS parking
(L. Giacomel)
tdis
MPP-248
Proposal for a reduced TDIS parking position
(A. Lechner, A. Perillo Marcone)
tdis
MPP-247
COLLWG
AOB
MPP-247
COLLWG
Displaced BLMs in IR7 - Thresholds, response, sensitivity and first experience during scrubbing and the intensity ramp-up
(B. Salvachua Ferrando, C. Zamantzas, S. Morales Vigo)
blm-thresholdsblm-ir7
rMPP Temperature interlock
(A. Rossi)
bbcw
rMPP Summary of measurements and WIC event
(G. Sterbini)
bbcw
MPP-246
BETS TCDQ upgrade
(C. Bracco)
tcdq
MPP-246
Readiness for first Stable Beams
(A. Butterworth, B. Salvachua Ferrando, C. Zamantzas, D. Mirarchi, F. Van Der Veken, G. Pigny, I. Romera Ramirez, J. Wenninger, M. Trzebinski, M. Deile, M. Saccani, R. Secondo, Y. Dutheil)
stable-beams-readiness
MPP-246
BBWC commissioning and operation for 2024
(G. Sterbini)
bbcw
MPP-245
First experience with beam regarding the reduced sensitivity of the newly installed BLMs
(B. Salvachua Ferrando)
blm-thresholdsblm-ir7
MPP-245
SPS Bunch intensity interlock using the FBCT in BA3
(T. Levens)
sps-fbct
MPP-245
AOB - Status of the procedure in case of sparking RF finger
(D. Wollmann)
vacuum
MPP-245
LHCb VeLo revalidation strategy
(V. Coco)
velo
Bunch length blow-up
(H. Timko)
bunch-length
Further input from Giuseppe
(D. Wollmann, J. Sestak)
Discussion
Draft procedure
(D. Wollmann)
Estimate energy deposition in the triplet before the repair the warm module with full beam - TBC
(A. Lechner)
lhc-triplet
MPP-244
Updates and status on the MPS commissioning checklists
(C. Hernalsteens, M. Gasior, Y. Dutheil)
mps-checklist
MPP-244
LBDS test mode: implementation and validation
(C. Boucly, N. Magnin)
lbds
MPP-244
Intensity ramp-up proposal
(C. Wiesner)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-244
Readiness for first beam
(A. Butterworth, B. Salvachua Ferrando, C. Zamantzas, D. Mirarchi, G. Pigny, J. Wenninger, M. Trzebinski, M. Deile, M. Saccani, R. Secondo, Y. Dutheil)
stable-beams-readiness
Recap of BLM threshold changes in 2023 due to failure in VMBG in LSS1 & related studies
(A. Lechner)
blm-thresholdsvacuum
Warm-Module RF Fingers - recap of issues observed in 2023 and repairs in EYETS 2023/24
(G. Bregliozzi)
vacuum
Discussion
Discussion
MPP-243
SIS updates and TDI-TCDI interlocks
(J. Wenninger)
sistdis
MPP-243
AOB: Preparation of a procedure in case of sparking rf finger
(D. Wollmann)
vacuum
MPP-243
MPS re-commissioning checklists
(C. Hernalsteens)
mps-checklist
MPP-243
2024 machine revalidation strategy
(F. Van Der Veken)
lhc-revalidation

2023

Reference Title Tags Links
MPP-242
Implications of the BISv2 design for the LBDS
(N. Voumard, P. Van Trappen)
bislbds
MPP-242
AOB: Installation of additional BLMs and replacement of 6 SEMs by LICs in the collimation region
(B. Salvachua Ferrando, C. Zamantzas)
blm-ir7
MPP-242
BIS v2 and change of the actuator interface
(I. Romera Ramirez)
bis
MPP-241
MKBH erratics and experience with MKB retrigger system
(N. Magnin)
lbds
MPP-241
New beam loss analysis module in the Post Mortem system
(C. Wiesner)
post-mortem
MPP-240
New BCT5 Connection to the SPS-SMP and Implications for the YETS 2023-24
(R. Secondo, T. Levens)
smp
MPP-240
Remote LBDS generator validation and condition system
(C. Durmus, C. Boucly, N. Magnin)
lbds
MPP-240
BCCM - Experience from 2023 and strategy for 2024 operation
(M. Gasior, T. Levens)
bccm
rMPP Discussion MD "Ions BB limit varying the crossing angles" as an End-of-Fill MD
rMPP MD10724: BFPP quench test
(J. Jowett, P. Hermes, R. Bruce)
rMPP MD10703: Ions BB limit varying the crossing angles
(G. Sterbini, R. Bruce)
rMPP rMPP comments on MDs
(C. Hernalsteens, C. Wiesner, D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, M. Solfaroli Camillocci)
rMPP MD9552: Beam stability and incoherent effects with trains at injection
(K. Paraschou, L. Mether, S. Johannesson)
rMPP MD10303: Characterization of the BSRH (Coronagraph)
(D. Butti, E. Bravin, G. Trad)
rMPP rMPP comments on MDs
(C. Hernalsteens, C. Wiesner, D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, M. Solfaroli Camillocci)
rMPP Injection protection and LBDS
(C. Bracco, Y. Dutheil)
rMPP Other systems
rMPP Beam Loss Monitor system
(B. Salvachua Ferrando, C. Zamantzas)
rMPP ALFA/AFP
(M. Milovanovic)
rMPP TOTEM/CT-PPS
(M. Deile)
rMPP Collimation
(F. Van Der Veken)
MPP-239
COLLWG
Crystal interlocks and OP tool for channeling re-optimization
(D. Mirarchi)
ion-run
MPP-239
COLLWG
BLM thresholds strategy for the ion run
(A. Lechner)
ion-run
MPP-239
COLLWG
Scenarios for machine and beam parameters
(R. Bruce)
ion-run
MPP-239
COLLWG
Loss maps validation matrix
(F. Van Der Veken)
ion-run
MPP-239
COLLWG
Proposal for the ion intensity ramp-up
(C. Wiesner)
ion-run
MPP-239
COLLWG
Analysis of loss maps for BLM thresholds
(M. D'Andrea)
ion-run
MPP-239
COLLWG
Collimation settings for the ion run
(R. Cai)
ion-run
rMPP AOB
rMPP Discussion of beam revalidation and ramp-up
(C. Hernalsteens)
rMPP Beam intensity ramp-up
(C. Wiesner)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-238
LHC BLM firmware update during TS1
(M. Saccani)
blm-hardware
MPP-238
Faster beta* levelling at the start of Stable Beams
(M. Hostettler)
lumi-levelling
MPP-237
Readjustment of anti-collision switches for ALFA
(M. Milovanovic)
lhc-xrp
MPP-237
Luminosity fine-tuning by crossing angle after TS1
(M. Hostettler)
lumi-levelling
MPP-237
BPM calibration issue, systematic orbit shifts and proposal for mitigation after TS1
(J. Wenninger)
lhc-bpm
rMPP MD9523: Threshold of longitudinal loss of Landau damping and MD9525: Injection power transients with different RF settings
(H. Timko)
rMPP rMPP comments on MDs
(C. Wiesner, D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, M. Solfaroli Camillocci)
rMPP MD9407: Noise spectrum and emittance growth with different ADT gain
(G. Sterbini, S. Kostoglou, X. Buffat)
rMPP MD6845: Instability measurements with varying bunch intensity
(K. Paraschou, L. Mether, L. Sabato, S. Johannesson)
rMPP MD6923: Slow beam degradation from incoherent electron cloud effects on the 3Qy resonance
(K. Paraschou)
MPP-236
COLLWG
Re-qualification loss maps after collimation setting update
(N. Triantafyllou)
collimation
MPP-236
COLLWG
Observations from tomography and mechanical movement tests and proposal for insertion of VeLo after TS1
(V. Coco)
velo
MPP-236
COLLWG
Discussion: LHCb VeLo insertion
(B. Lindstrom, D. Wollmann, R. Bruce)
velo
MPP-235
MD with high intensity beam for the PSB
(F. Asvesta, G. Di Giovanni)
psb
MPP-235
Experience with the SPS DIDT and activation of the BIS connection
(K. Li, T. Levens)
sps-didt
MPP-234
ALFA/AFP
(M. Milovanovic)
stable-beams-readiness
MPP-234
ADT
(D. Valuch)
stable-beams-readiness
MPP-234
Collimation
(D. Mirarchi)
stable-beams-readiness
MPP-234
Injection & LBDS
(Y. Dutheil)
stable-beams-readiness
MPP-234
Beam Loss Monitor system
(M. Saccani)
stable-beams-readiness
MPP-234
BIC, PIC, WIC, FMCM, SMP
(R. Secondo)
stable-beams-readiness
MPP-234
Change of injection optics with phase advance knob
(F. Van Der Veken, K. Paraschou)
lhc-optics
MPP-234
2023 machine revalidation strategy
(F. Van Der Veken)
lhc-revalidationloss-maps
MPP-234
Vacuum System
(G. Pigny)
stable-beams-readiness
MPP-234
Proposal for 2023 intensity ramp-up
(C. Wiesner)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-234
TOTEM/CT-PPS
(M. Deile)
stable-beams-readiness
MPP-234
SIS
(J. Wenninger)
stable-beams-readiness
MPP-233
COLLWG
Status of LHCb VeLo aperture at injection and top energy
(B. Lindstrom)
velo
MPP-233
COLLWG
Status and plans for the LHCb VeLo motion system re-validation
(V. Coco)
velo
MPP-233
COLLWG
LHCb VeLo vacuum recovery and vacuum safety system for 2023
(R. Ferreira)
velo
MPP-233
COLLWG
Discussion on aperture measurements and LHCb VeLo intensity ramp-up
velo
MPP-233
COLLWG
Status and update of LHCb VeLo impedance
(J. Sestak)
velo
MPP-233
COLLWG
Simulations of the LHCb VeLo rf foil deformation
(M. Morrone)
velo
MPP-232
Experience and 2023 plans on luminosity levelling and lumi server
(M. Hostettler)
lumi-levelling
MPP-232
AOB - MPS re-commissioning checklists
(C. Hernalsteens, D. Wollmann)
mps-checklist
MPP-232
BCCM strategy for 2023
(M. Gasior, T. Levens)
bccm

2022

Reference Title Tags Links
MPP-231
Hardware transmission of DC-BCT intensity to SMP SPS and LHC
(T. Levens)
sps-dcbct
MPP-231
SMP modifications and their implications during YETS 2022-2023
(R. Secondo)
smp
rMPP MD7003: 2023 LHC Configuration
(S. Fartoukh)
rMPP MD7224: Collimation quench test with protons
(P. Hermes)
rMPP MD8043: Beam-beam wire compensation
(G. Sterbini)
rMPP Change of BLM thresholds for MD7224
(A. Lechner, B. Salvachua Ferrando)
rMPP rMPP comments on MDs #6805 (Instability growth rate at injection), #6945 (RF power limitation and instability thresholds), #7203 (Rematched IR7 optics for improved cleaning performance and impedance - Part II), #8403 (E-cloud heat load scaling with intensity), #8404 (E-cloud heat load with 8b4e with 1.8e11 p/b), #8523 (Measurements of detuning and skew-octupole at flattop and squeeze)
(B. Lindstrom, C. Wiesner, D. Wollmann, E. Maclean, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, K. Paraschou, L. Giacomel, L. Mether, R. Calaga)
MPP-230
MKI RF damper cooling interlock strategy
(M. Barnes)
mki
MPP-230
Proposal for adjusted BCCM thresholds
(C. Hernalsteens)
bccm
MPP-230
Plans for LHC Pb ion test
(R. Bruce)
ion-run
MPP-230
AOB
MPP-230
BCCM commissioning experience and status
(M. Gasior, T. Levens)
bccm
rMPP Observations during partial insertion of the LHCb velo with 12b and 218b
(B. Salvant, J. Sestak, V. Coco)
velo
rMPP Proposal for intensity ramp-up for the insertion of the LHCb velo to nominal
(B. Salvant, D. Wollmann, J. Sestak, M. Solfaroli Camillocci, V. Coco)
intensity-ramp-upvelo
rMPP rMPP comments on MDs #6945 (RF power limitations and instability thresholds), #6948 (RF cogging and orbit bumps in IR5 for HL-LHC BPM electronics development)
(C. Wiesner, D. Wollmann, H. Timko, I. Karpov, J. Uythoven, M. Solfaroli Camillocci, M. Krupa, R. Calaga, T. Argyropoulos)
rMPP MD7203: Rematched IR7 optics for improved cleaning performance and impedance
(B. Lindstrom)
Discussion on MP requirements for velo insertion
(D. Wollmann)
velo
Status of LHCb velo commissioning
(V. Coco)
velo
MPP-229
FRAS risk analysis and risk mitigation using Protection Layers, according to the IEC 61511 standard
(B. Fernandez Adiego)
hl-lhchl-lhc-fras
MPP-229
Introduction to Full Remote Alignment System and initial study of FRAS operation failure modes
(M. Sosin)
hl-lhchl-lhc-fras
MPP-227
Experience of Linac4 source test and proposal for 2023 source operation
(A. Lombardi)
linac4
MPP-227
Risk assessment for change of Linac4 source BIC actuator
(J. Lallement)
linac4bis
MPP-226
Readiness of Machine Protection and related systems for a full machine at injection (scrubbing) and things open before taking a 12 bunch train up to top energy.
(B. Salvachua Ferrando, C. Bracco, C. Zamantzas, D. Wollmann, D. Mirarchi, G. Kotzian, G. Pigny, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Trzebinski, M. Deile, M. Soderen, M. Saccani, M. Solfaroli Camillocci, R. Secondo, S. Morales Vigo, S. Redaelli, Y. Dutheil)
stable-beams-readiness
MPP-225
TCDQ/TCDS for Run 3 and HL-LHC: Characterization, Simulations and HRMT-56 Test Results
(P. Andreu Munoz)
tcdq
rMPP MD7443 Beam-Beam Tests
(J. Wanczyk, T. Pieloni)
rMPP rMPP comments on MDs #6723 (VdM scans with Orbit Feedback), #6803 (BTF for Chromaticity Measurement), #6807 (Slow vs fast octupole scans in nominal conditions), #6863 (Amplitude Detuning Corrections from Feed-Down), #6904 (Methods for nonlinear optics measurement at small action), #MD 6924 (Preparation for MD6923: Slow beam degradation from incoherent electron cloud effects) and discussion
(A. Butterworth, C. Wiesner, D. Wollmann, E. Maclean, J. Uythoven, J. Dilly, K. Paraschou, L. Giacomel, M. Solfaroli Camillocci, M. Krupa, M. Hostettler)
rMPP MD7008: Validation of method to measure aperture margin between IR6 and TCTs with non-nominal phase advance
(C. Hernalsteens)
rMPP MD6949: Validation of bunch-by-bunch diamond detectors functionalities
(B. Salvachua Ferrando, S. Morales Vigo)
rMPP MD6948: RF cogging and orbit bumps in IR5 for HL-LHC BPM electronics development
(M. Krupa)
MPP-224
COLLWG
Orbit analysis, proposal for 2022 BPM interlock settings and staging
(B. Lindstrom)
lhc-bpm
MPP-224
COLLWG
BPM interlock implementation
(J. Wenninger)
lhc-bpm
MPP-224
COLLWG
Considerations on BSRTM aperture and operational settings
(R. De Maria, R. Bruce)
lhc-instrumentation
MPP-224
COLLWG
In-jaw beam-beam wire commissioning procedure and schedule
(A. Rossi)
bbcw
MPP-223
Status of MP system commissioning before first beam
(B. Salvachua Ferrando, C. Bracco, C. Zamantzas, D. Wollmann, D. Mirarchi, G. Kotzian, G. Pigny, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Trzebinski, M. Deile, M. Soderen, M. Solfaroli Camillocci, R. Secondo, S. Morales Vigo, S. Redaelli, Y. Dutheil)
stable-beams-readiness
MPP-222
BSRTM operational scenario and interlocking strategy
(E. Bravin)
lhc-instrumentation
MPP-222
Plans for luminosity levelling in 2022 and outlook for 2023
(M. Hostettler)
lumi-levelling
MPP-221
BLM thresholds changes for Run3
(B. Salvachua Ferrando)
blm-thresholds
MPP-220
Status of MPS re-commissioning checklist
(C. Hernalsteens)
mps-checklist
MPP-220
Update of machine-protection checklists for intensity ramp-up and cruise
(C. Wiesner)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-220
Interlock strategies for LHC collimator temperatures and for TDE N2 pressure
(M. Di Castro)
tdecollimation
MPP-219
Issue with slowly drifting dipole in the NA62 beamline
(J. Bernhard)
na62

2021

Reference Title Tags Links
MPP-218
Operational experience of Continuous Caesiation at Linac4
(J. Lallement)
linac4
MPP-218
Beam dump matrix modifications of the WIC in the PSB and PSB extraction lines
(G. Di Giovanni)
psb
MPP-217
Proposal for intensity ramp-up 2022
(C. Wiesner)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-217
BCCM and BPF commissioning procedures
(M. Gasior)
bccm
MPP-215
Machine-protection implications of Linac4 source tests
(A. Lombardi)
linac4
MPP-215
Beam dump matrix modifications of the WIC in the PSB and PSB extraction lines
(G. Di Giovanni)
MPP-214
Status MP system commissioning before first injection of a nominal bunch
(B. Salvachua Ferrando, C. Bracco, C. Zamantzas, D. Wollmann, D. Mirarchi, G. Pigny, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Solfaroli Camillocci, R. Secondo, S. Morales Vigo, S. Redaelli, Y. Dutheil)
stable-beams-readiness
MPP-213
Experience with the Linac4 RFQ breakdown protection and automatic recovery system
(R. Wegner)
linac4
MPP-213
Protection of the Linac4 LEBT settings
(R. Scrivens)
linac4
MPP-213
Minutes and Actions
MPP-212
Status of BLM testing with TIM and proposal for sub-set of tested BLMs before the pilot beam test
(B. Salvachua Ferrando, C. Zamantzas)
blm-hardware
MPP-212
BLMs: Firm- and software changes during LS2
(M. Saccani)
blm-software
MPP-211
Allowed ADT window length for coherent excitation
(C. Hernalsteens)
lhc-adt
MPP-211
LHCb velo wake field suppressor - observed issues and results of recent tests
(F. Sanders)
velo
MPP-211
Follow-up of MPS re-commissioning via checklist tool
(C. Hernalsteens)
mps-checklist
MPP-210
Machine protection requirements for the pilot beam test
(C. Wiesner, D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Solfaroli Camillocci)
stable-beams-readiness
MPP-210
Follow-up of MPS re-commissioning via checklist tool
(C. Hernalsteens)
mps-checklist
MPP-209
Re-commissioning of TOTEM/CTPPS
(M. Deile)
lhc-xrp
MPP-209
Re-commissioning of the Collimation System
(D. Mirarchi)
collimation
MPP-209
Follow-up of MPS re-commissioning via Checklist tool
(C. Hernalsteens)
mps-checklist
MPP-209
Minutes and Actions
MPP-209
Re-commissioning of ARP
(I. Lopez Paz)
MPP-209
AOB
(C. Wiesner, D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, M. Solfaroli Camillocci)
MPP-208
Major Event Report on PSB extraction
(B. Mikulec, G. Di Giovanni)
psb
MPP-208
AOB
MPP-208
Update on SPS crystal interlocking
(F. Velotti)
sps
MPP-208
Commissioning procedure for SPS injection tests with new MDSH functionality
(F. Velotti, V. Kain)
sps
MPP-208
Minutes and Actions
MPP-207
Re-commissioning of the Software Interlock System
(J. Wenninger)
sis
MPP-207
BLM System: Summary of the major installation changes & TIM development
(B. Salvachua Ferrando)
blm-hardwareblm-software
MPP-207
Re-commissioning of the BLM System
(C. Zamantzas)
blm-hardwareblm-software
MPP-207
Minutes and Actions
MPP-207
MPS re-commissioning in the MPP: Overview
(D. Wollmann)
MPP-207
AOB
(C. Wiesner, D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, M. Solfaroli Camillocci)
MPP-206
Re-commissioning of Injection Protection System and LBDS
(Y. Dutheil)
lbdslhc-injection
MPP-206
AOB
(C. Wiesner, D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, M. Solfaroli Camillocci)
MPP-206
MPS re-commissioning in the MPP: Overview
(D. Wollmann)
MPP-206
Minutes and Actions
MPP-205
Re-commissioning of the vacuum system
(G. Pigny)
lhc-vacuum
MPP-205
Minutes and Actions
MPP-205
MPS re-commissioning in the MPP: Overview
(D. Wollmann)
MPP-205
AOB
(C. Wiesner, D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven)
MPP-204
Re-commissioning of the interlock systems BIS, SMP, WIC, PIC and FMCM
(R. Secondo)
lhc-interlocks
MPP-204
AOB
(C. Wiesner, D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven)
MPP-204
MPS re-commissioning in the MPP
(D. Wollmann)
MPP-204
Minutes and Actions
MPP-203
SPS dI/dt: Status and interlocking strategy
(T. Levens)
spssps-didt
MPP-203
Minutes and Actions

2020

Reference Title Tags Links
MPP-201
Crystal installation at SPS: Hardware implementation and interlocking
(M. Di Castro)
sps
MPP-201
Crystal installation at SPS: Operational scenarios and failures cases
(F. Velotti, M. Fraser)
sps
MPP-201
Minutes and Actions
(C. Wiesner, J. Uythoven)
MPP-200
Data processing and measurements
(M. Saccani)
pspsblinac4
MPP-200
Overview and architecture
(C. Zamantzas)
pspsblinac4
MPP-200
Commissioning status
(D. Medina Godoy, M. Saccani)
pspsblinac4
MPP-200
Software and controls
(D. Medina Godoy)
pspsblinac4
MPP-200
Acquisition principle
(E. Calvo Giraldo)
pspsblinac4
MPP-200
Systems deployment
(W. Vigano')
pspsblinac4
MPP-199
WIC delay for switching off equipment for the PS
(R. Mompo)
ps
MPP-199
SPS RF interlocking
(A. Butterworth)
rf
MPP-199
Minutes and Actions
(C. Wiesner, J. Uythoven)
MPP-198
Operation of LhCb velo at 450 GeV
(V. Coco)
velo
MPP-198
LHCb velo motion system
(F. Sanders, X. Pons)
velo
MPP-198
LHCb velo CO2 cooling system
(M. Milovanovic)
velo
MPP-197
Conformity of BIS connection
(C. Martin)
bis
MPP-197
SPS injection bump for post-LS2 operation
(F. Velotti)
sps
MPP-197
Minutes and Actions
(C. Wiesner, J. Uythoven)
MPP-196
Status update on change in ALFA and AFP XRPs during LS2
(I. Lopez Paz, M. Trzebinski, M. Rijssenbeek)
lhc-xrp
MPP-195
COLLWG
Strategy for crystal interlocking and operation in Run 3
(S. Redaelli)
collimation
MPP-195
COLLWG
Update on collimator BPM interlocks for Run 3
(M. Gasior, T. Levens)
collimation
MPP-194
PSB commissioning procedure for injection of the Linac4 H- beam without stripping foil
(B. Mikulec)
psb
MPP-194
PSB operation procedure for injection into less than 4 rings
(B. Mikulec)
psb
MPP-194
Disabling BIS of PSB to prevent sending beam to PSB during Linac4 LBE run
(B. Mikulec)
MPP-194
Minutes and Actions
(C. Wiesner, J. Uythoven)
MPP-194
Update of the BIS specifications for LINAC4/PSB, replacing the input from the External Conditions
(J. Uythoven)
MPP-194
Update rMPP for Injectors
(C. Wiesner)
MPP-193
BBLR wire compensation feed-forward in Run 3
(A. Poyet)
bbcw
MPP-193
Machine-protection aspects of BBLR operation in Run 3
(A. Rossi)
bbcw
MPP-193
Overview of damage limits of all collimator materials for the asynchronous beam dump case
(F. Carra)
collimation
MPP-193
WIC response-time measurement with FGC2 system
(R. Mompo)
MPP-193
Update rMPP for Injectors
(C. Wiesner)
MPP-192
BLM database changes at SPS
(E. Calvo Giraldo)
blm-software
MPP-192
BLM software changes at SPS
(F. Follin, S. Jensen)
blm-software
MPP-192
BLM hardware changes at SPS
(E. Effinger)
blm-hardware
MPP-192
Introduction BLM related activities during LS2 in the injectors
(C. Zamantzas)
blm-hardwareblm-software
MPP-192
AOB - all
MPP-191
AC-dipole operation with three bunches
(L. Malina)
optics-measurement
MPP-191
Proposal for iBPMs layout in Run3
(M. Bozzolan)
lhc-bpm
MPP-191
Status of IQC and future development
(J. Wenninger)
post-mortem
MPP-191
AOBs - all
MPP-189
SPS extraction interlock: doubling the SMP connection
(R. Secondo)
sps
MPP-189
Critical settings management for Linac4 and PSB
(B. Mikulec)
linac4psb
MPP-189
Minutes and Actions
(C. Wiesner, J. Uythoven)
MPP-189
Reports on Major Machine Protection Events - together with 190th MPP (LHC)
(C. Wiesner)
MPP-188
Interlocking and SIS implementation of Linac4 LEBT settings
(T. Bukovics)
linac4
MPP-188
Management and protection of Linac4 LEBT settings
(R. Scrivens)
linac4
MPP-188
Strategy for RF breakdown protection of the Linac4 RFQ
(R. Wegner)
linac4
MPP-188
Findings on Linac4 RFQ vane damage and proposed mitigation strategies
(R. Scrivens)
linac4
MPP-188
Software implementation for RF breakdown protection and recovery
(B. Bielawski)
linac4
MPP-188
Virtual Coffee Break
MPP-187
MKB changes: impact on dilution pattern
(C. Bracco, Y. Dutheil)
lbds
MPP-187
New MKB capacitors
(V. Senaj)
lbds
MPP-187
TL steering with full train and bunch intensity interlock for LBDS intercepting devices
(C. Bracco)
lhc-injectionlbds
MPP-187
AOBs - all
MPP-186
Action follow-up: Latency in consolidated PM system
(M. Zerlauth)
post-mortem
MPP-186
Interlocking of the SPS MDSH injection bumper
(F. Velotti, I. Romera Ramirez)
sps
MPP-186
Minutes and Actions
(C. Wiesner, J. Uythoven)
MPP-186
Proposal of rMPP for injectors
(J. Uythoven)

2019

Reference Title Tags Links
Discussion on BPMs
(A. Boccardi, I. Degl'Innocenti, M. Wendt, M. Bozzolan, T. Levens)
lhc-bpm
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger)
MPP-185
Proposal for orbit interlocking in Run3
(J. Wenninger)
sis
MPP-185
TDE interventions during LS2 and impact on interlocks
(M. Calviani)
tdelbds
MPP-185
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger)
MPP-184
Follow-up actions on continuous caesiation for LINAC4 & recent experiences
(M. O'Neil)
linac4
MPP-184
Recent PSB radiation alarm during LINAC4 LBE run: post-mortem analysis and actions
(D. Nisbet)
psblinac4
MPP-184
Proposal of rMPP for injectors
(J. Uythoven)
MPP-183
BCCM status, thresholds and PM
(M. Gasior)
bccm
MPP-183
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger)
MPP-182
External conditions renovation status
(M. Hermo Serans)
mps-injectors
MPP-182
PSB: Injection into less than 4 rings
(B. Mikulec)
psb
MPP-182
Minutes from the 179th and 180th MPP meetings
(C. Wiesner, J. Uythoven)
MPP-182
AOBs and Actions from the last meetings
MPP-181
New beta* reconstruction for run3
(J. Wenninger)
smp
MPP-181
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger)
MPP-181
Update of MPP membership list
(C. Wiesner)
MPP-181
Follow-ups from MPP workshop
(C. Wiesner, D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-180
Conclusions and wrap-up
(J. Uythoven)
linac4
MPP-180
Test Stand Results
(E. Mahner)
linac4
MPP-180
Technical implementation and risk mitigation
(M. O'Neil)
linac4
MPP-180
Risk assessment for the RFQ
(S. Ramberger)
linac4
MPP-180
Description of technical implementation by other labs
(E. Mahner)
linac4
MPP-180
Introduction to continuous Cesiation
(A. Lombardi)
linac4
MPP-180
Aim and context of meeting
(D. Nisbet)
linac4
MPP-179
Management of Critical Settings for LINAC4
(A. Lombardi, B. Mikulec)
linac4
MPP-179
External Conditions: plans for LS2
(M. Hermo Serans)
mps-injectors
MPP-179
Minutes, actions, organisation
(J. Uythoven)
MPP-179
Next meeting - topics & date
SMP v2 Hardware Implementation and Timeline
(R. Secondo)
smp
LS3 Plans for the Timing System and beyond
(G. Kruk)
smp
Feedback from SPS Operation
(V. Kain)
smp
Feedback from LHC Operation
(J. Wenninger, M. Solfaroli Camillocci)
smp
Overview of the present SMP System
(I. Romera Ramirez)
smp
Coffee Break
Wrap-up and Discussion
BI connections to SMP
(L. Jensen, T. Levens)
smp
MPP-178
LINAC4 and LBE Line Run related topics
(B. Mikulec)
linac4
MPP-178
Organisation of MPP injector meetings
MPP-178
Potential topics for future meeting
Workshop Conclusions - wrap up
(D. Wollmann)
Workshop Introduction - workshop goals and structure
(A. Siemko)
Workshop BLM thresholds
(A. Lechner)
Workshop Beam loss monitor system
(C. Zamantzas)
Workshop Review of safe limits for new collimator materials, experiment detectors and sc. magnet components
(F. Carra)
Workshop Running scenario for Run 3 - overview
(J. Uythoven)
Workshop Review of MP workshop 2013/15
(M. Zerlauth)
Workshop Changes to other BI systems
(T. Levens)
Workshop dBLMs in Run 3
(J. Kral)
Workshop Review of safe limits for injection and extraction devices
(A. Perillo Marcone)
Workshop LBDS - system overview
(C. Bracco)
Workshop Post Mortem, Acctesting, Logging
(J. Garnier)
Workshop MPP, rMPP experience during Run 2
(C. Wiesner)
Workshop Machine Experiment Interface
(C. Schwick)
Workshop PS and machine protection
(K. Hanke)
Workshop Beam dumping systems - changes in LS2
(N. Magnin)
Workshop Injection - operation
(F. Velotti)
Workshop Collimation
(D. Mirarchi)
Workshop Quench protection systems
(J. Spasic)
Workshop Power convertors
(V. Montabonnet)
Workshop ADT
(D. Valuch)
Workshop LSA configuration and Lumi server
(M. Hostettler)
Workshop Collimation related software and settings generation
(A. Mereghetti)
Workshop SIS, beta PCinterlock
(J. Wenninger)
Workshop SPS HW changes for LIU beams
(V. Kain)
Workshop Machine protection challenges in the SPS
(K. Li)
Workshop Linac 4 - experience and open points
(D. Nisbet)
Workshop SIS, external conditions and timing system
(G. Kruk)
Workshop Booster interlocking and operational scenarios
(B. Mikulec)
Workshop Interlock systems
(I. Romera Ramirez)
MPP-177
Injection incident following high beta run with crystal collimators
(S. Redaelli)
collimation
MPP-177
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger)
Machine protection workshop - overview & structure
(D. Wollmann)
MPP-176
LRBB wire: results of failure-case study
(B. Lindstrom)
bbcw
MPP-176
New collimator temperature interlock logic
(M. Di Castro)
collimation
MPP-176
AOB- all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger)
MPP-175
New DiDt interlock for SPS: planned technical implementation, thresholds and protection scenario
(K. Li)
sps-didt
MPP-175
MPP Workshop: announcement and overview
(M. Zerlauth)
MPP-175
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger)
MPP-174
LHCb VELO technical implementation and commissioning
(X. Pons)
velo
MPP-174
LHCb: problem with velo movement - overview of issue, solution and possible future improvements
(F. Alessio)
velo
MPP-174
LHCb VELO - overview and short re-cap
(P. Collins)
velo
MPP-174
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger)
MPP-174
LHCb: actions on CO2 leak
(O. De Aguiar Francisco)
velo
MPP-174
LHCb: new Velo Safety System - safety matrix and the interfaces
(V. Coco, W. Funk)
velo

2018

Reference Title Tags Links
MPP-173
Plans of using Beam-Beam Long-Range (BBLR) compensators in B1 and B2 during high intensity operation - impact on interlocking and protection strategy
(A. Rossi)
bbcw
MPP-173
New DiDt interlock for SPS: planned technical implementation, thresholds and protection scenario
(K. Li)
sps-didt
MPP-173
LHCb: plans for new SMOG2 system
(P. Di Nezza)
lhcb
MPP-173
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger)
rMPP MD on Assessing Collimator Coating robustness with beam scraping
(A. Mereghetti, A. Lechner, F. Carra)
collimation
rMPP Assessing Collimator Coating robustness with beam scraping
(A. Mereghetti)
collimation
rMPP Crystal Collimation Tests with Pb Ion Beams
(D. Mirarchi, S. Redaelli)
lhc-ionscollimation
rMPP BFPP Quench Limit 2018
(C. Bahamonde Castro, M. Schaumann)
lhc-ions
MPP-172
HL-LHC: Remote alignment of Q1 to Q7 in IR⅕ in HL-LHC and MP requirements
(P. Fessia)
hl-lhchl-lhc-fras
MPP-172
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger)
MPP-172
ION EOF (MD4168): crystal collimation with Pb ions
(D. Mirarchi, S. Redaelli)
ion-runcollimation
rMPP MD3205 Beam screen shielding from QH discharge investigations
(M. Valette)
rMPP MD4147 50 Hz harmonics perturbation
(S. Kostoglou)
rMPP MD3263 LR beam-beam compensation using DC wires
(G. Sterbini)
rMPP MD2484 Electron cloud studies with high intensity 8b4e
(G. Iadarola)
rMPP MD2186 New method to measure the margins between IP6 absorbers and TCT triplets.
(C. Wiesner, M. Valette)
rMPP MD4203 Heat load measurements with high bunch intensity (trains of 12 b)
(G. Iadarola)
MPP-171
BLM threshold changes for ion run
(A. Lechner, T. Medvedeva)
ion-runblm-thresholds
MPP-171
MPP proposal for Pb-Pb intensity ramp-up
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
ion-runintensity-ramp-up
MPP-171
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger)
MPP-171
Summary and conclusion from loss map validation after TS2
(N. Fuster Martinez)
collimation
MPP-171
Summary and conclusion from asynchronous dump tests after TS2
(C. Bracco, W. Bartmann)
MPP-170
Summary of MKBV flashover (14.7.2018) and implications for the LHC dilution failure cases
(C. Wiesner)
lbds
MPP-170
SPS-CC: plans for the October MDs, additional interlocks etc.
(L. Carver, R. Calaga)
crab-cavities
MPP-170
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger)
MPP-170
Update on machine protection requirements for high intensity operation with CC in the SPS
(D. Wollmann)
crab-cavities
MPP-169
Update of procedure in case of a non-working beam dump
(M. Solfaroli Camillocci)
lbds
MPP-169
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger)
MPP-169
Fast failure due to triplet event (03.06., 19:28): update on the field simulations
(E. Ravaioli)
rMPP MD3270: Round ATS optics with large rele-index
(S. Fartoukh)
rMPP MD4023: TCDQ levelling
(K. Fuchsberger, S. Fartoukh)
rMPP MD3292: Landau damping measurements by menas of BTF
(C. Tambasco, T. Pieloni, X. Buffat)
rMPP MD3328: Injection with collimators at 3 sigmas and tight cold aperture
(J. Molson, R. Bruce, S. Redaelli)
rMPP MD4044: ASD test with bunched beam at flat top
(C. Hessler, C. Wiesner)
rMPP MD2733
(M. Gasior, T. Lefevre)
MPP-168
AOB: Required revalidation after TS2: loss maps, asynchronous dump tests, intensity ramp-up etc
(C. Bracco, D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, R. Bruce, S. Redaelli)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-168
Fast failure due to triplet event (03.06., 19:28): the beam view
(B. Lindstrom)
mps
MPP-168
AOB: changes in AFP during TS2 and revalidation requirements
(M. Trzebinski, M. Rijssenbeek)
lhc-xrp
MPP-168
Summary on SPS vacuum issue due to instability causing losses in MB 33130 and planned mitigations
(K. Li, V. Kain)
sps
MPP-168
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger)
MPP-168
Fast failure due to triplet event (03.06., 19:28): the magnet view
(E. Ravaioli)
mps
MPP-168
AOB: changes in TOTEM / CT-PPS during TS 2 and revalidation requirements
(M. Deile)
lhc-xrp
MPP-167
Slow extraction MD in the SPS using octupoles to manipulate the shape of the extracted separatrix in phase space
(L. Stoel, M. Fraser)
sps
MPP-167
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger)
MPP-166
Experience with crab cavities during first set of MDs, status of low level RF and (fast) interlocks
(R. Calaga)
crab-cavities
MPP-166
Observed and tested failure cases of CC in SPS - time scales and criticality
(B. Lindstrom)
crab-cavities
MPP-166
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-166
Machine protection requirements for crab cavity MDs with unsafe beam intensities
(D. Wollmann, M. Zerlauth)
crab-cavities
rMPP MD 3284: Partially Strip Ions in LHC
(M. Schaumann, R. Alemany Fernandez)
rMPP MD 3583: LR beam-beam 2018
(G. Sterbini, N. Karastathis)
rMPP MD 2148: ATS flat optics, MD3270: ATS round optics
(S. Fartoukh, S. Fartoukh)
MPP-165
AOB: Re-validation requirements after TS1 - TBC
(N. Fuster Martinez, S. Redaelli)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-165
AOB: Proposal for intensity ramp-up proposal after TS1
(J. Uythoven)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-165
Recent AFP issues, status of the analysis, repairs and the precautions for the future
(M. Trzebinski, M. Rijssenbeek)
lhc-xrp
MPP-165
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
rMPP MD 3349 - Start collisions at 1m beta*
(A. Calia, K. Fuchsberger, M. Hostettler)
rMPP MD 3297 - Heat load measurements with orbit bumps in the arcs
(G. Iadarola)
rMPP MD 2148 - Flat optics
(S. Fartoukh)
rMPP MD 3207 - Proof of principle for UFO dynamics study during physics operations
(B. Lindstrom, M. Valette)
rMPP MD 3263 - LR beam-beam compensation using DC wires (2018)
(G. Sterbini)
MPP-164
SPS crab cavity test stand - results of interlock test and readiness for taking beam
(G. Vandoni)
crab-cavities
MPP-164
SPS: BLM near miss event after HW change affecting septum - PM analysis of event and proposed improvements; LSS2 BIS connections
(V. Kain)
sps
MPP-164
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-164
Report on direct dump BLM tests and proposal for updated procedure
(W. Bartmann)
lbds
MPP-164
AOB: Improved abort gap cleaning and shift of first bunch to avoid residual captured beam in the abort gap
(J. Wenninger)
MPP-164
AOB: Proposed update of BLM thresholds in collimators for steady state losses
(A. Mereghetti)
blm-thresholds
MPP-163
MKB re-triggering: motivation, technical implementation, reliability analysis and expected energy deposition on dump block as function of triggering delay between MKBs and MKDs
(C. Wiesner)
lbds
MPP-163
AOB: Abort Gap Keeper - protection of fine delay parameter - TBC
(J. Wenninger, N. Magnin)
MPP-163
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-162
AOB: ADT vs e-cloud measurements - proposal for machine protection verification
(D. Valuch, D. Wollmann, M. Wendt, M. Zerlauth)
lhc-adt
MPP-162
MPS readiness for intensity ramp-up & intensity increase checklist
(D. Wollmann, M. Zerlauth)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-162
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-161
AOB: Proposal for machine protection envelope during the Easter WE
(J. Wenninger)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-161
MPS re-commissioning after YETS 2017/18: SIS
(J. Wenninger)
lhc-revalidationsis
MPP-161
Proposal for intensity ramp-up and check list after YETS 2017/18
(D. Wollmann)
intensity-ramp-uplhc-revalidation
MPP-161
MPS re-commissioning after YETS 2017/18: BLM System
(C. Zamantzas)
lhc-revalidationblm-hardware
MPP-161
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-160
AOB - BLM threshold changes during for re-start after YETS 2017/18
(T. Medvedeva)
lhc-revalidationblm-thresholds
MPP-160
AFP & ALFA - changes during YETS 2017/18 and re-commissioning plans
(S. Jakobsen)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-160
Beam-beam wire collimators (TCTW): new interlocking electronics and proposed commissioning tests for existing and newly installed TCTW
(A. Rossi)
bbcw
MPP-160
MPS re-commissioning after YETs 2017/18: Collimation
(B. Salvachua Ferrando)
lhc-revalidationcollimation
MPP-160
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-160
CT-PPS - TOTEM - changes during YETS 2017/18 and re-commissioning plans
(M. Deile)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-159
MPS re-commissioning after YETS 2017/18: Vacuum System
(G. Pigny)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-159
MPS re-commissioning after YETS 2017/18: BIS/SMP
(I. Romera Ramirez, R. Secondo)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-159
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-158
MPS re-commissioning after YETS 2017/18 - Injection Protection / LBDS
(C. Bracco)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-158
AOB: Summary of intensity cruise checklist for 2017 proton operation
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, M. Zerlauth)
mps-checklist
MPP-158
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-158
AOB: MPS re-commissioning planning overview
(D. Wollmann, M. Zerlauth)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-157
AOB: MPS re-commissioning planning overview - M. Zerlauth / D. Wollmann
(D. Wollmann, M. Zerlauth)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-157
Crystal collimation: change of interlock logic and proposed implementation in low level electronics
(M. Butcher)
collimation
MPP-157
Crystal collimation: operational plans in view of higher intensity MDs
(D. Mirarchi)
collimation
MPP-157
PIC/WIC/FMCM YETS activities & Re-commissioning plans
(A. Antoine)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-157
BLM disabling rules - final implementation
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-thresholds
MPP-157
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-157
AOB: Summary of intensity cruise checklist for 2017 proton operation
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, M. Zerlauth)

2017

Reference Title Tags Links
MPP-156
New design of interlocked BPMs in IR6 - design goals and first experience with a prototype system
(J. Pospisil, M. Wendt)
lhc-bpm
MPP-156
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-156
AOB: Intensity Cruise checklist 2017
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-155
Configuration change of PIC to interlock all RQS circuits
(A. Antoine)
pic
MPP-155
Redundancy of the SIS DOROS front-ends
(M. Gasior)
sis
MPP-155
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
rMPP MD 2269 - Round Telescopic optics - revalidation and LRBB studies with trains
(S. Fartoukh)
bbcw
rMPP MD 1828 - Beam scraping in case of non-working dump-trigger
(M. Valette)
rMPP MD 2930 - Asynchronous beam dump test with bunched beam
(C. Wiesner)
rMPP AOB
rMPP MD 2889/2935 - 16L2: UFO events and solenoid studies
(B. Salvant, M. Valette)
rMPP Implementation of a dynamic extraction bump in LSS2
(M. Fraser)
rMPP MKD rise time
(C. Wiesner)
rMPP BTF & Landau damping
(B. Salvachua Ferrando, C. Tambasco, R. Bruce, T. Pieloni, X. Buffat)
rMPP Single bunch instability threshold
(X. Buffat)
rMPP Q'' stabilisation during injection
(K. Li, L. Carver, M. Schenk)
MPP-154
AOB: Intensity cruise checklist
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-154
Bunch length interlocking
(D. Wollmann)
bunch-length
MPP-154
SPS crab cavity failures cases and their severity
(M. Valette)
crab-cavities
MPP-154
Asynchronous beam dump test with quench - status of analysis and MD proposal
(C. Wiesner)
asd
MPP-154
AOB: all
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-153
SPS CC: Final plan for interlocking of crab cavities in SPS
(G. Vandoni)
crab-cavities
MPP-153
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-153
Status and results of TDE material damage studies
(A. Perillo Marcone, M. Calviani)
tde
MPP-153
Available diagnostics to detect further degradation of the TDE
(J. Uythoven)
tde
MPP-153
Temperatures in the TDE core for 2017 beams
(M. Frankl)
tde
MPP-152
AOB: Summary of ALFA interlock tests performed during TS2
(S. Jakobsen)
lhc-xrp
MPP-152
First results from magnet component damage experiments due to beam heating
(V. Raginel)
damage-limits
MPP-152
rMPP proposal for operation with B2 TDE at atmospheric pressure until YETS 2017/18
(A. Lechner, D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, M. Calviani, M. Zerlauth, S. Gilardoni)
tde
MPP-152
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-152
CT-PPS experience during intensity ramp-up and physics and recent auto-retraction
(M. Deile)
lhc-xrp
MPP-152
AGK and Injection sequencer changes following the first injection of 112b trains 8b4e
(J. Wenninger, W. Bartmann)
MPP-152
AOB: Final activation of DOROS BPMs in SIS in view of reduction of beta* after TS2
(A. Gorzawski)
lhc-bpmsis
MPP-151
Effect of spurious quench heater and CLIQ firing on the LHC and future HL-LHC beams
(B. Lindstrom, M. Valette)
hl-lhcfast-failure
MPP-151
AOB: Following de-activation of SEMs in dump region, mid-term approach for loss detection in dump region and longterm vision for replacement
(N. Magnin, W. Bartmann)
blm-hardwarelbds
MPP-151
Functional Specifications for the TED interlocking for LIU beams
(V. Kain)
ted
MPP-151
AOB: ALFA recommissioning requirements in case of special runs in 2017
(M. Zerlauth)
lhc-xrp
MPP-151
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-151
AOB: Problem with MKB energy tracking causing beam dump
(N. Magnin, W. Bartmann)
lbds
rMPP MD 2162 - Dynamic aperture at 6.5 TeV
(E. Maclean, F. Carlier, M. Giovannozzi, R. Tomas Garcia)
rMPP MD 2410 - Beta* levelling
(J. Wenninger, K. Fuchsberger)
rMPP MD block 3 overview
(J. Uythoven, M. Zerlauth)
rMPP MD 2484 - 8b4e, ecloud and high pile-up MD
(G. Iadarola, G. Rumolo, Y. Papaphilippou)
rMPP AOB
Experience with AFP insertions
(S. Jakobsen)
lhc-xrp
Orbit stability around AFP pots
lhc-xrp
AOB: Beam 2 loss maps at injection after TS1
(D. Mirarchi)
collimation
Analysis of SIS interlock triggering in 2017 run and outcome of dedicated beam tests
(A. Gorzawski)
sis
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-150
CTPPS firmware upgrade (filtering of LVDT reading, ... ), results of revalidation and plans for intensity ramp-up after TS1
(J. Baechler, M. Deile)
lhc-xrp
MPP-150
First experience with DOROS BPMs in TCTs after update of calibration and roadmap until un-masking the interlock
(A. Gorzawski)
lhc-bpmcollimation
MPP-150
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-150
AOB: BLM threshold changes in TS1 and MF changes for TCP / TCSG / TCLA in IP7
(A. Lechner)
blm-thresholds
rMPP Non working beam dump
(M. Valette)
rMPP Calibration diamond BLMs
(M. Valette)
rMPP Emittance exchange with linear coupling
(L. Carver)
rMPP UFO with wire scanner
(A. Apollonio)
rMPP TCPSM - impedance collimator
(A. Mereghetti)
rMPP Long range and wire collimator
(A. Rossi, G. Sterbini, Y. Papaphilippou)
rMPP Introduction - overview all MDs
(J. Uythoven)
MPP-149
AOB: Beam dump due to trip of the RQS.A81B1 circuit (16.06. 18:00) → circuit strengths and plans to interlock trip via PIC
(A. Antoine, M. Valette)
pic
MPP-149
Status of IQC and future development
(M. Pojer)
post-mortem
MPP-149
ADT -AC-Dipole mode: results of parameter validation measurements
(B. Lindstrom)
lhc-adtfast-failure
MPP-149
Simulation results of D1 / D34 powering failures for ATS optics and possible consequences on thresholds
(M. Valette)
fast-failure
MPP-149
FMCM commissioning and first operational experience with new converters
(A. Antoine)
fmcm
MPP-149
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
AOB: Asynchronous dump with tighter TCTs
(R. Bruce)
asdcollimation
AOB: HV problem at BLMs R3 - observations and possible mitigations - TBC
(C. Zamantzas)
blm-hardware
60 A PP FGClite new failure cases and mitigation via SIS interlock
(J. Wenninger)
sis
60 A PP loss (08.05.), PIC server overload due to QPS OK filtering → robustness of mitigation
(A. Antoine)
pic
PC interlock status
(D. Wollmann)
pc-interlock
BPM interlock status and plans
(A. Gorzawski)
lhc-bpm
DOROS BPM hardware status and plans for un-masking of the interlock
(G. Baud, M. Gasior)
lhc-bpm
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-148
Review of MPS readiness for unsafe beam / trains
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven, M. Zerlauth)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-148
AOB: Update of intensity increase checklist & Update of MPP membership - proposal
(D. Wollmann)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-148
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-148
AFP - XRP commissioning results and status
(S. Jakobsen)
lhc-xrp
MPP-146
MPP proposal for 2017 intensity ramp-up and update of intensity increase check list template
(D. Wollmann)
mps-checklistintensity-ramp-uplhc-revalidation
MPP-146
Overview of MP system re-commissioning requirements with beam
(M. Zerlauth)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-146
AOB: ADT -AC-Dipole mode: machine protection tests during beam commissioning
(B. Lindstrom)
lhc-adt
MPP-146
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-146
Proposal for a new implementation of the Power Converter Beam Interlock System
(D. Nisbet)
MPP-145
How to safely run with variable AGK (protection of settings, consistency checks with SPS beam preparation) and following changes in injection BIS
(N. Magnin)
agk
MPP-145
Collimation: Summary of changes and re-commissioning after EYETS
(R. Bruce, S. Redaelli)
collimation
MPP-145
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-145
Summary of the LBDS reliability run
(N. Magnin)
lbds
MPP-144
AOB: Beam Beam wire compensator: final implementation of wire temperature interlock
(A. Rossi)
bbcw
MPP-144
AOB: Update of BLMTWG participation list
(A. Lechner)
blm-thresholds
MPP-144
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-144
BLM System: Summary of changes and re-commissioning after EYETS
(C. Zamantzas)
blm-hardwareblm-software
MPP-144
Changes to the BLM thresholds during EYETS
(C. Xu)
blm-thresholds
MPP-143
Injection Protection: Summary of changes and re-commissioning after EYETS
(C. Bracco, W. Bartmann)
lhc-injection
MPP-143
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-143
LBDS: Summary of changes and re-commissioning after EYETS
(C. Bracco, W. Bartmann)
lbds
MPP-143
BCCM: Status and commissioning plans
(D. Belohrad)
bccm
MPP-143
SIS: Summary of changes and first ideas for re-commissioning after EYETS
(J. Wenninger, L. Ponce)
sis
MPP-142
WIC: Summary of changes and re-commissioning after EYETS
(R. Mompo)
lhc-revalidationwic
MPP-142
AOB - Discussion of MPP recommendation concerning TDE N2 pressure interlocking for 2017
(M. Zerlauth)
tde
MPP-142
PIC: Summary of changes and re-commissioning after EYETS
(A. Antoine)
lhc-revalidationpic
MPP-142
BIS: Summary of changes and re-commissioning after EYETS
(C. Martin)
lhc-revalidationbis
MPP-142
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-142
FMCM: Summary of changes and re-commissioning after EYETS
(I. Romera Ramirez)
lhc-revalidationfmcm
MPP-142
SMP: Summary of changes and re-commissioning after EYETS
(I. Romera Ramirez)
lhc-revalidationsmp
MPP-141
24bit ADC DCBCTs for the LHC and SPS, redundant intensity signals in the SPS
(I. Romera Ramirez, P. Odier, S. Gabourin)
sps-dcbct
MPP-141
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-140
Discussion on necessity of HW interlock for TDE N2 and proposed solution - ALL
tde
MPP-140
Implementation of the new TDE N2 pressure measurement and possible implementation of a HW interlock
(G. Bregliozzi, G. Pigny)
tde
MPP-140
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-140
Reminder on TDE limitation in case of a severe N2 pressure drop
(A. Lechner, A. Perillo Marcone, M. Calviani)
tde
MPP-140
AOB: CIBDS reliability run + TSU validation - when and how long
(N. Magnin)
lbds
MPP-140
AOB - Update on re-commissioning of MP Systems after EYETS
(D. Wollmann)
lhc-revalidation
ATS 2017: Preliminary studies and discussion on AFP and CT-PPS minimal settings
(R. Bruce)
lhc-xrp
PC interlock - experience from 2016 operation
(M. Schaumann)
pc-interlock
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, R. Bruce)
ATS 2017: Verification of phase advance between MKDs and AFP / CT-PPS Roman pots
(M. Valette, R. Bruce)
collimation
ATS 2017: Consequences of increased phase advance between MKD and TCT on TCT/triplet protection
(R. Bruce)
collimation
MPP-139
Interlock BPMs - IR6: Review of HW failure cases and overview of planned hardware changes during EYETS
(M. Wendt, T. Lefevre)
lhc-bpm
MPP-139
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-139
AOB - Re-commissioning of MP Systems after EYETS
(D. Wollmann, M. Zerlauth)
lhc-revalidation

2016

Reference Title Tags Links
MPP-138
Planned TSU firmware upgrade durint EYETS and requalification requirements
(E. Carlier, N. Magnin)
lbds
MPP-138
Local BIS loops in LHC point 6
(C. Martin, J. Uythoven)
lbdsbis
MPP-138
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-137
Foreseen interlocks for the operation of crab cavities in SPS (MD and fixed target)
(G. Vandoni)
crab-cavities
MPP-137
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-137
AOB - Review of last PP intensity cruise checklist
(J. Uythoven)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-136
AOB: MKBH-C/B2 observed sparking activity after replacement of GTO stack - status and scenarios
(V. Senaj)
lbds
MPP-136
Damage levels of superconducting magnet components - status of studies and first experimental results
(V. Raginel)
damage-limits
MPP-136
AOB: Delay between CIBDS beam permit removal and TSU detection via long BIS path
(S. Gabourin)
bis
MPP-136
AOB: Result of test with DCCT and 24bit ADC, effect on SMP and plans for EYETS
(S. Gabourin)
smp
MPP-136
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-135
Technical specification for CIBDS V2.0
(D. Calcoen, S. Gabourin)
bis
MPP-135
Beam-Beam Wire - report on results of developments for temperature supervision via wire resistance
(A. Rossi)
bbcw
MPP-135
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
rMPP Proposal for Ion intensity ramp-up / Strategy for BLM thresholds for ion run
(A. Lechner, M. Zerlauth)
ion-runintensity-ramp-up
rMPP Approval of MDs for MD block #5
(M. Valette, S. Redaelli, S. Fartoukh, S. Fartoukh)
rMPP MP considerations of special physics fills
(J. Boyd, J. Wenninger, P. Baudrenghien, R. Bruce)
MPP-134
Planned changes in N2 pressure measurements N2 of the TDE during EYETs and possible hardware interlocks - tbc
(G. Bregliozzi)
tde
MPP-134
Operational and interlocking strategy for beam-beam wire compensators in IP5 (TCT, TCL)
(A. Rossi)
bbcw
MPP-134
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-133
AOB: Summary of MKI B1erratic with quench of triplet in IP2
(W. Bartmann)
mki
MPP-133
AOB - Interlock logic for the laser and diamond detectors in Linac4
(T. Hofmann)
linac4
MPP-133
Powering perturbation to the warm D1 magnet circuits, consequence on orbit, FMCM threshold, prospects for 2.5km and ATS optics
(M. Valette)
fast-failure
MPP-133
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-132
Status and experience with PC Interlock on all quadrupoles
(A. Calia, M. Schaumann)
pc-interlock
MPP-132
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-132
L4 Vacuum system: Status and interlock logic - J. Hansen / J. De La Gama
(J. De La Gama Serrano)
linac4
rMPP Intensity checklist
(D. Wollmann, J. Uythoven)
intensity-ramp-up
rMPP Approval of MDs for MD blocks #2 and #3
(E. Maclean, H. Timko, M. Valette, P. Baudrenghien, R. Tomas Garcia, S. Redaelli, T. Pieloni)
Watch dogs: Configurations and interlock logic
(J. Allica Santamaria)
linac4
Linac 4 source: Status and interlock logic
(M. O'Neil)
linac4
160MeV commissioning and reliability run plans
(A. Lombardi)
linac4
Welcome and goals of review
(D. Nisbet, M. Zerlauth)
linac4
Half-sector test: Planning, objectives and operations
(B. Mikulec)
linac4
Machine Protection configuration for 160MeV
(A. Apollonio)
linac4
Pre-Chopper: Status and interlock logic
(N. Voumard, T. Gharsa)
linac4
Chopper: Status and interlock logic
(G. Hagmann)
linac4
L4 Power converters and switching magnet acquisition cards: Configurations and interlock logic
(D. Nisbet)
linac4
Beam Loss Monitors and Diamond detectors: Configurations and interlock logic
(C. Zamantzas, F. Roncarolo)
linac4
L4 RF system: Status and interlock logic
(D. Glenat)
linac4
Wrap-up
(D. Nisbet, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-131
Vertical orbit kicks due to heater firing in main dipoles after beam induced and training quenches
(M. Valette)
fast-failure
MPP-131
AOB - ADT firmware update and revalidation before MD1
(D. Valuch)
lhc-adt
MPP-131
AOB - Follow-up of the reduction of the abort gap keeper window
(E. Carlier, N. Magnin)
agk
MPP-131
AOB - Issue with creation of PM and mitigation
(M. Poeschl)
post-mortem
MPP-131
LHC vs SPS rephasing (local references) and LHC injection
(A. Butterworth)
rf
MPP-131
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-130
AOB - Increase of BLM thresholds to reduce the number of UFO dumps in matching sections
(A. Lechner)
blm-thresholds
MPP-130
Symmetric quench protection of IPQs part 2 (MQMs) and consequences for BLM thresholds
(G. Willering)
qps
MPP-130
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-129
AOB: Update of BLM thresholds at collimators following 2016 loss maps and setting changes
(A. Mereghetti)
blm-thresholds
MPP-129
Excitation by ADT and active bunch-by-bunch tune measurements
(D. Valuch)
lhc-adt
MPP-129
AOB: Status of MP relevant changes during TS1 and left overs from before
(M. Zerlauth)
MPP-128
COLLWG
AOB: Discussion on system validation after technical stop
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette, R. Bruce, S. Redaelli)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-128
COLLWG
AOB: BLM thresholds at TCLs and TCTs
(A. Mereghetti)
blm-thresholds
MPP-128
COLLWG
Status of collimator BPM software improvement and deployment
(M. Gasior)
lhc-bpmcollimation
MPP-128
COLLWG
Measured orbit at collimators and roman pots
(G. Valentino)
collimation
MPP-128
COLLWG
OP observations of orbit
(J. Wenninger)
lhc-bpm
MPP-128
COLLWG
Experience with roman pot insertions in 2016
(M. Deile)
lhc-xrp
MPP-128
COLLWG
AOB - all
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-127
Requested AFP/TCL studies
(M. Trzebinski)
lhc-xrp
MPP-127
Recent observations in diamond detectors signal in the SPS extraction and LHC injection regions during 72b injections
(F. Burkart)
dblm
MPP-127
Orbit interlocking strategy and interlock values and status of PC Interlock
(J. Wenninger)
pc-interlock
MPP-127
AOB -Status update of MPS commissioning procedures
(D. Wollmann, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-127
AOB
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-126
Thresholds for BSRA (abort gap population) and automated beam dump by SIS
(M. Fraser, W. Bartmann)
sis
MPP-126
AOB - CMS solenoid re-connection/commissioning
(C. Martin)
MPP-126
BCM/BLM thresholds of LHC experiments vs LHC BLMs
(A. Lechner, M. Kalliokoski)
blm-thresholds
MPP-125
AOB - Recap of intensity ramp-up check-list, verify responsibilities and update items if necessary
(D. Wollmann, M. Zerlauth)
intensity-ramp-upmps-checklist
MPP-125
AOB - Proposal for settings strategy for AFP XRP during high intensity fills
(M. Trzebinski, M. Rijssenbeek)
lhc-xrp
MPP-125
Issue of injecting a nominal bunch into empty LHC (B2), sequence of events, short term mitigations and longterm options
(J. Uythoven)
smp
MPP-125
Interlocking of TDE dump pressure - New sensors and interlock logic?
(G. Bregliozzi)
tde
MPP-125
Simulations for TDE and assumptions for operation in atmosphere
(A. Lechner, M. Frankl)
tde
MPP-125
AOB
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-125
Procedures in case of missing dump pressure
(W. Bartmann)
tde
MPP-124
AOB: Proposal for settings strategy for TOTEM XRP during high intensity fills
(R. Bruce, S. Redaelli)
lhc-xrp
MPP-124
Summary of AFP commissioning results
(M. Trzebinski)
lhc-xrp
MPP-124
Beam lost in TI2 due to undetected wrong current in TT60 bending - event analysis and proposed mitigations in SPS FEI - tbc
(C. Mugnier, M. Magrans De Abril)
sps
MPP-124
Impact of type 3 erratic on collimation - first results
(R. Bruce)
lbdscollimation
MPP-124
New type of asynchronous beam dump with erratic on 3 MKDs
(M. Fraser, W. Bartmann)
asdlbds
MPP-124
AOB
(A. Apollonio, D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-123
Status of BSRA hardware, the implementation of automatic checks and future plans
(S. Mazzoni)
bsra
MPP-123
Status of MPS commissioning after YETS 2015/16
(D. Wollmann, M. Zerlauth)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-123
Linac 4 commissioning with 100MeV MPS aspects
(A. Apollonio, D. Nisbet)
linac4
MPP-123
AOB
(A. Apollonio, D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-122
Symmetric quench protection in IPDs, IPQs and inner triplet magnets with special focus on Q4, Q5 in IP6 in view of asynchronous beam dumps
(G. Willering, Z. Charifoulline)
qps
MPP-122
Replacement of RD1/RD34 power converters for increased rejection of network perturbations
(H. Thiesen)
lhc-hardware
MPP-122
BLM threshold changes for 2016 run
(A. Lechner)
blm-thresholds
MPP-122
AFP interlock test strategy and plans
(M. Trzebinski, M. Rijssenbeek)
lhc-xrp
MPP-122
AOB
(A. Apollonio, D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, M. Valette)
MPP-121
PC Interlock - status, next steps and feasibility of optics interlocking
(K. Fuchsberger, M. Schaumann, R. Bruce)
pc-interlock
MPP-121
MPS re-commissioning for 2016 - a first look
(D. Wollmann, M. Zerlauth)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-121
AOB - operational plans of AFP
(A. Apollonio, D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Trzebinski, M. Zerlauth, M. Rijssenbeek)
lhc-xrp
MPP-121
Final interlock logic and deployment plan for FGClite in LHC
(S. Uznanski)
lhc-hardware
MPP-120
Change of SPS extraction interlock strategy for LIU beams
(V. Kain)
sps
MPP-120
Changes on DCCT during YETS 2015/16, impact on SMP and commissioning requirements
(S. Gabourin)
smp
MPP-120
Installation of Cherenkov detector in TT20 (UA9) and connection to SPS-BIS
(S. Montesano)
spsbis
MPP-120
AOB
(A. Apollonio, D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)

2015

Reference Title Tags Links
rMPP BFPP quench test
(J. Jowett, M. Schaumann, T. Mertens)
quench-test
rMPP Ion Collimation quench test (B2)
(A. Mereghetti, P. Hermes, R. Bruce, S. Redaelli)
quench-testion-run
rMPP AOB
(M. Zerlauth, R. Schmidt)
rMPP MD 333: Crystal collimation
(D. Mirarchi, R. Rossi, S. Redaelli)
rMPP MD 382: BTF and diffusion mechanisms
(T. Pieloni, X. Buffat)
rMPP MD 239: Collide and squeeze / b* leveling
(A. Gorzawski)
rMPP MD 284: Beam tail population measurements using collimator scans
(G. Valentino, S. Redaelli)
rMPP MD 340: Collimation quench test
(A. Mereghetti, B. Salvachua Ferrando)
rMPP MD 290: Q4 (IP6) quench levels
(C. Bracco, M. Bednarek)
MPP-119
AOB- Proposed threshold chances for the Ion run
(B. Auchmann, M. Kalliokoski)
ion-runblm-thresholds
MPP-119
LBDS: asynchronous dump recovery procedure (loss distribution between TCDQ-TCSG)
(C. Bracco)
lbds
MPP-119
CIBDS beam dump triggers due to glitches in BIS loop B1-A - diagnosis and mitigation measures
(S. Gabourin)
lbds
MPP-119
Update of operational procedure in case of non working dump
(M. Solfaroli Camillocci)
lbds
MPP-119
AOB
(A. Apollonio, D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-118
AOB - UFO dumps versus BLM thresholds
(A. Mereghetti, B. Auchmann)
blm-thresholds
MPP-118
Losses during injection - experience from 50 and 25ns scrubbbing/operation and predictions
(W. Bartmann)
blm-thresholds
MPP-118
Review injection BLM interlock inhibit
(C. Zamantzas)
blm-hardwareblm-software
MPP-118
AOB
(A. Apollonio, D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-118
AOB - CIBDS beam dump trigger - summary of event and consequences
(S. Gabourin)
bis
MPP-118
BCCM experience since activation in BIS and dumps by BCCM
(D. Belohrad)
bccm
MPP-117
Proposal for increase of ALFA RP BLM thresholds and first ideas on BLM positions for AFP
(M. Kalliokoski)
lhc-xrpblm-thresholds
MPP-117
Review of ALFA RP insertions, UFO issues and stability of the LVDT interlock signal
(S. Jakobsen)
lhc-xrp
MPP-117
AOB
(A. Apollonio, D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-117
Linac4 commissioning, experience, status and strategy
(D. Nisbet)
linac4
MPP-116
Losses during the dump
(V. Chetvertkova)
blm-thresholds
MPP-116
Review of issues during intensity ramp up / losses during the dump
(D. Wollmann)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-116
Review of TOTEM RP insertion during the intensity ramp up
(M. Deile)
lhc-xrp
MPP-116
AOB
(A. Apollonio, D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-115
Recap of BLM threshold changes during TS#2
(M. Kalliokoski)
blm-thresholds
MPP-115
Results of Direct BLM tests and proposed linking to correct beam
(C. Xu)
blm-hardwarelbds
MPP-115
Collimating qualification needs after TS
(B. Salvachua Ferrando)
collimation
MPP-115
AOB
(A. Apollonio, D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-114
BCCM - analysis of the data collected during scrubbing and intensity ramp-up, summary of spourious triggers and thresholds implemented
(D. Belohrad)
bccm
MPP-114
Discussion of machine protection issues for MDs classified as C: MD 239, 314 and 385
(A. Mereghetti, A. Gorzawski, L. Carver, R. Schmidt, T. Pieloni)
MPP-114
AOB
(A. Apollonio, D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-113
Changes of BLM thresholds for IR7 collimators during TS2 - strategy and status of preparations
(A. Mereghetti)
blm-thresholdscollimation
MPP-113
Triplet losses on 27.05.2015 versus loss scenario used for new triplet BLM thresholds
(B. Auchmann)
blm-thresholds
MPP-113
BLM threshold increase for TOTEM roman pots
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-thresholdslhc-xrp
MPP-113
Results of BLM filter verification
(M. Kalliokoski)
blm-hardware
MPP-113
AOB
(A. Apollonio, D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-112
Operational procedure in case of a non-working dump
(M. Solfaroli Camillocci)
lbds
MPP-112
Direct BLM interlock tests
(E. Holzer)
lbdsblm-hardware
MPP-112
Studies on BLM threshold increase for long running sums in TCTs and TCLs
(A. Mereghetti)
blm-thresholdscollimation
MPP-112
Proposal for 25ns intensity ramp-up
(R. Schmidt)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-112
AOB
(A. Apollonio, D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-111
Proposed changes in Chopper Master BIC for 50MeV commissioning
(S. Gabourin)
bislinac4
MPP-111
Machine Protection considerations for 50MeV commissioning & Reminder on two Linac4 incidents
(A. Apollonio)
linac4
MPP-111
AOB
(A. Lechner, B. Auchmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-110
TOTEM - fix of communication problem and results of interlock re-commissioning
(M. Deile, S. Ravat)
lhc-xrp
MPP-110
Summary of the MP Workshop on readiness of the Machine Protection Systems for MJ beams
(M. Zerlauth, R. Schmidt)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-110
Beam losses in the triplet due to AC-dipole excitation
(V. Chetvertkova)
fast-failure
MPP-110
ALFA: changes in interlock logic to fix communication problems and status of required revalidation
(S. Jakobsen)
lhc-xrp
MPP-110
AOB
Workshop Software interlock system + Real time FB
(L. Ponce)
sis
Workshop Beam Interlock System + Safe Machine Parameter System
(S. Gabourin)
bissmp
Workshop Collimation system
(B. Salvachua Ferrando)
collimation
Workshop Post Mortem System
(V. Chetvertkova)
post-mortem
Workshop Summary
Workshop Experience from operation 2015
(J. Wenninger)
Workshop ADT + AG cleaning
(W. Hofle)
lhc-adt
Workshop Introduction to the review
(P. Collier)
Workshop Status of Powering Interlocks
(I. Romera Ramirez)
pic
Workshop Injection System
(C. Bracco)
lhc-injection
Workshop Beam Dumping System
(J. Uythoven)
lbds
Workshop Beam position monitors (BPMS) +BSRA
(T. Lefevre)
lhc-bpm
Workshop Beam loss monitoring
(B. Dehning)
blm-hardwareblm-software
Workshop RF
(P. Baudrenghien)
rf
Workshop BCT for protection
(L. Soby)
bccm
MPP-109
DCBCT vs SMP - new logic implemented to overcome noise issues and their implications
(M. Ludwig)
smp
MPP-109
Proposed update of intensity ramp-up check lists for 2015
(D. Wollmann)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-109
DCBCT signals as seen from the SMP before and after logic change
(A. Apollonio, S. Gabourin)
smp
MPP-109
AOB
(A. Lechner, B. Auchmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-109
Round table discussion on status of Machine Protection systems
(M. Zerlauth)
MPP-108
Interlocked BPMs in IR6: Status, commissioning, initial and expected run2 settings
(E. Calvo Giraldo, T. Lefevre)
lhc-bpm
MPP-108
BLM disabling rules + special classification of BLMs
(E. Holzer)
blm-software
MPP-108
AOB1 - MKBH erratic (issue, first findings, exchange procedure, experience, ... )
(J. Uythoven)
lbds
MPP-108
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-108
Status + next priorities of MPS tests for higher intensity
(D. Wollmann, M. Zerlauth)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-108
AOB3 - Update on intensity increase check list for 2015
(D. Wollmann)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-108
AOB2 - BLM HV issue in IP6: first results on cause, consequences and risks
(B. Dehning)
blm-hardware
MPP-107
XRP summary of commissioning results
(M. Deile, M. Deile, P. Fassnacht, S. Jakobsen)
lhc-xrp
MPP-107
Proposal for Intensity ramp up
(M. Zerlauth)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-107
Proposed update of intensity ramp-up check lists for 2015
(D. Wollmann)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-107
AOB
(A. Lechner, B. Auchmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-106
Status of Post Mortem and XPOC data collection issues investigation
(J. Garnier)
post-mortem
MPP-106
BLM system summary of commissioning results
(B. Dehning, C. Zamantzas)
blm-hardwareblm-software
MPP-106
PIC/FMCM/WIC summary of commissioning results
(I. Romera Ramirez)
picfmcmwic
MPP-106
SIS summary of commissioning results
(J. Wenninger)
sis
MPP-106
Vacuum system /valves summary of commissioning results
(G. Pigny)
vacuum
MPP-106
IQC - status, implemented changes (PM data sets, thresholds, ... ) and planned upgrades
(V. Kain)
post-mortem
MPP-106
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-106
LBDS summary of commissioning results
(C. Bracco, W. Bartmann)
lbds
MPP-106
Injection summary of commissioning results
(C. Bracco, W. Bartmann)
lhc-injection
MPP-106
BIS/SMP summary of commissioning results
(S. Gabourin)
bissmp
MPP-105
Proposal of monitor factors to be applied in injection region
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-thresholds
MPP-105
Update on BLM thresholds written to hardware
(M. Kalliokoski)
blm-thresholdsblm-software
MPP-105
Proposal of run2-configuration for maskable/un-maskable BLMs
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-software
MPP-105
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-105
Round table discussion on MPS commissioning status
(C. Bracco, C. Martin, C. Zamantzas, E. Holzer, E. Holzer, G. Valentino, G. Pigny, I. Romera Ramirez, J. Uythoven, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, S. Gabourin, W. Bartmann)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-104
AOB-2: Strategy for disabling BLM monitors during run
(B. Dehning, E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-software
MPP-104
AOB-1: Essential/Auxiliary circuits in PIC configuration
(I. Romera Ramirez)
pic
MPP-104
MPS commissioning status and ACCTEST
(M. Zerlauth)
mps-checklist
MPP-104
BLM thresholds for startup
(B. Auchmann, M. Kalliokoski)
blm-thresholds
MPP-104
SPS East Extraction bump inhibit during COLDEX operation
(R. Salemme)
sps
MPP-104
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-103
BIS /SMP readiness for sector test (SBF generation, new optics IDs, CIBDS spares…)
(S. Gabourin)
bissmp
MPP-103
SIS system changes and commissioning
(J. Wenninger)
sis
MPP-103
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-102
Roman pot settings during low and high beta* runs for run2
(B. Salvachua Ferrando)
lhc-xrp
MPP-102
Failing of BLMs in Inner triplets - proposed update of BLM disabling rules for inner triplet monitors
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-software
MPP-102
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-101
MPS commissioning plan
(M. Zerlauth)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-101
BIS comissioning in extraction/injection lines
(C. Martin)
bis
MPP-101
BCCM - status and commissioning steps
(D. Belohrad)
bccm
MPP-101
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-100
Updates on run2 BLM Threshold
(B. Auchmann)
blm-thresholds
MPP-100
Monte Carlo predictions of UFO rates and UFO detection tools
(B. Auchmann, S. Rowan)
blm-thresholds
MPP-100
Proposal for rMPP
(R. Schmidt)
MPP-100
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)

2014

Reference Title Tags Links
MPP-99
ECR for injection BLMs
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-hardware
MPP-99
Technical implementation of BLM interlock inhibit during beam injections
(C. Zamantzas)
blm-hardware
MPP-99
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-98
New link between BIS and LBDS: Experience from LBDS reliability run and CIBDS recap
(S. Gabourin)
lbdsbis
MPP-98
Re-commissioning procedures for the LBDS/TSU and experience from reliability run
(E. Carlier, N. Magnin)
lbds
MPP-98
Re-commissioning procedures for the Vacuum system
(G. Pigny)
vacuum
MPP-98
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-98
AOB - BLM update at MKI
(C. Bracco)
MPP-97
Re-commissioning procedures for the injection protection system
(W. Bartmann)
lhc-injection
MPP-97
Re-commissioning procedures for BLM system
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-software
MPP-97
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-96
Beam dumps following trips of EXP magnets - MSS hardware upgrade
(S. Ravat)
qps
MPP-96
Status of (automatic) abort gap cleaning procedure
(S. Mazzoni)
agk
MPP-96
New method for the validation of aperture margins in the triplet
(V. Chetvertkova)
fast-failurelhc-triplet
MPP-96
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-95
New ALICE beam chamber - injection failures and n1 calculations
(C. Bracco)
lhc-aperture
MPP-95
ATS optics - cleaning efficiency and asynch dump cases
(R. Bruce)
asdcollimation
MPP-95
SPS commissioning of BIS inputs / regularily exercising all unused BIS inputs.
(C. Martin)
sps
MPP-95
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-94
Re-commissioning procedures for LHC Collimation
(B. Salvachua Ferrando)
collimation
MPP-94
Strategy of BLM sunglasses
(M. Zerlauth)
blm-software
MPP-94
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-94
Diamond BLMs for Machine Protection - strategy for run 2
(D. Wollmann)
dblm
MPP-93
Strategy for new BLM thresholds in arcs and DS
(B. Auchmann)
blm-thresholds
MPP-93
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-92
Follow-up on Setup Beam Flag definition for run2: implications on setup with beam and MDs
(V. Chetvertkova)
smp
MPP-92
Summary of beam intensity requirements for collimator alignment and loss maps
(G. Valentino)
collimation
MPP-92
Machine Protection Workshop revisited - open issues, progress and decisions on major topics
(D. Wollmann)
MPP-92
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-91
Beam induced heating issues vs alarms/interlocks
(B. Salvant)
beam-heating
MPP-91
Protection of ALICE against head on collisions - Introduction
(A. Di Mauro)
lumi-levelling
MPP-91
Protection of ALICE against head on collisions - lumi range, trims and potential mitigations
(J. Wenninger)
lumi-levelling
MPP-91
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-90
Recommissioning procedures for BIS and SMP
(S. Gabourin)
bissmp
MPP-90
Failure cases with new FGC lite implementation
(S. Uznanski)
MPP-90
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-89
MPP considerations for 12MeV commissioning
(A. Apollonio)
linac4
MPP-89
Operational experience with BIS system in LINAC4 and open issues/non-conformities
(C. Martin)
linac4bis
MPP-89
Operational experience with interlock systems during initial 3MeV commissioning phase
(A. Lombardi)
linac4
MPP-89
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-88
Changes in BIS and SMP for run2
(S. Gabourin)
bissmp
MPP-88
Re-commissioning procedures LBDS
(C. Bracco)
lbds
MPP-88
AOB - Update of MPP mandate and Member list
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-87
PIC configuration (maskable/unmaskable circuits)
(I. Romera Ramirez)
pic
MPP-87
New Setup Beam Flag definition in the view of run1 operational experience and the results of material damage experiments
(V. Chetvertkova)
smp
MPP-87
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-86
Roman Pot hardware upgrades and their influence on the RP operation and interlocking
(M. Deile)
lhc-xrp
MPP-86
Conclusions for UPS powering test and procedure.
(I. Romera Ramirez)
ups
MPP-86
AOB
(J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
MPP-86
Re-commissioning procedures WIC.
(M. Zerlauth)
wic
MPP-85
Update on failure cases for the asynchronous, asynchronous beam dump (only one MKD firing)
(L. Lari)
asd
MPP-85
Update of (Re-)Commissioning procedures for PIC, FMCM, BIS, ...
(I. Romera Ramirez)
picfmcmbis
MPP-85
AOB: Short review discussion on SIS Interlocks: obsolete, new and remaining (J. Wenninger, All)
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, V. Chetvertkova)
sis

2013

Reference Title Tags Links
MPP-84
Summary of planned changes of BLMs in the Injection regions (left of IP2, right of IP8)
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-softwareblm-thresholds
MPP-84
Machine protection for CC Test in SPS
(M. Zerlauth)
crab-cavities
MPP-84
AOB
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, V. Chetvertkova)
MPP-84
Update of (Re-)Commissioning procedures for PIC, FMCM, BIS, ...
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-83
Update on failure cases for asynch dump – worst case vs realistic phase advance, changes due to ATS optics
(L. Lari)
asd
MPP-83
Final simulation results for BLM displacements for UFO protection
(A. Lechner)
blm-thresholds
MPP-83
AOB
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, V. Chetvertkova)
MPP-83
New rules for disabling of BLMs
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-software
MPP-82
HL-LHC Machine Protection and required availability in view of the HL-LHC goals for integrated luminosity
(D. Wollmann)
hl-lhcfast-failure
MPP-82
SixTrack studies for Crab Cavity Failures in HL-LHC
(B. Yee Rendon)
crab-cavities
MPP-82
UPS powering tests
(I. Romera Ramirez, M. Zerlauth, V. Chareyre)
ups
MPP-82
AOB
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, V. Chetvertkova)
MPP-81
BSRA / abort gap monitoring: changes planned during LS1
(S. Mazzoni)
bsra
MPP-81
Vacuum incident on the MKB dilution kickers
(A. Vidal)
lbds
MPP-81
Implication on HV performance and tests foreseen
(V. Senaj)
blm-hardware
MPP-81
Fluka simulation of Energy deposition in MQY.4R6 due to proton interactions with Al foil in the MKBs
(G. Steele)
lbds
MPP-81
AOB
(D. Wollmann, J. Wenninger, M. Zerlauth, V. Chetvertkova)
MPP-80
Machine Protection Considerations to Linac4 BIS commissioning
(A. Apollonio)
bislinac4
MPP-80
TCT position limits as function of separation / settings verification
(A. Masi, S. Redaelli, S. Redaelli)
collimation
MPP-79
Dependability analysis of redundant BIS-LBDS trigger channel
(A. Apollonio, V. Vatansever)
bislbds
MPP-79
Proposed implementation of redundant BIS-LBDS trigger channel
(S. Gabourin)
bislbds
MPP-79
TDI gap measurement – options and resources needed
(A. Masi)
lhc-injection
MPP-79
Proposal for BETS interlocking for MSI, TDI and TCDQ
(N. Voumard)
lhc-injectionlbds
MPP-78
ACCTEST framework for tracking of MPS commissioning post LS1
(K. Fuchsberger)
mps-checklist
MPP-78
TCDI / virtual beta* interlocking
(J. Wenninger)
lhc-injection
MPP-77
Validation of redundant powering for protecting systems after LS1
(V. Chareyre)
ups
MPP-77
Injection region BLMs – left IP2: Suggestion of changes
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-hardwareblm-software
MPP-77
LICs: Summary of experimental results
(E. Nebot Del Busto)
blm-hardware
MPP-76
AOB: Discussion on fast vacuum valves in IR4.
(M. Zerlauth)
vacuum
MPP-76
Calculation of abort thresholds for the Beam Loss Monitoring System of the Large Hadron Collider
(M. Nemcic)
blm-thresholds
MPP-76
Follow-ups from MPP workshop
(M. Zerlauth)
Workshop Beam losses and thresholds
(E. Nebot Del Busto)
Workshop Experiences with feedback systems and foreseen improvements for LS1
(R. Steinhagen)
Workshop Experiences with MPS related systems and foreseen improvements for LS1
(E. Bravin)
Workshop Moveable Devices
(S. Redaelli)
Workshop LBDS protections
(B. Goddard)
Workshop Injection
(W. Bartmann)
Workshop Changes in SPS interlocking
(J. Wenninger)
Workshop Hardware changes in BLM system during LS1
(C. Zamantzas)
Workshop Settings generation, management and verification
(G. Valentino)
Workshop Beam-based validation of settings
(B. Salvachua Ferrando)
Workshop Software tools for MPS
(K. Fuchsberger)
Workshop Interlocking strategy versus Availability
(L. Ponce)
Workshop Post LS1 Operational Envelope & MPS implications
(M. Solfaroli Camillocci)
Workshop Performance and availability of MPS 2008-2012
(B. Todd)
Workshop OP view on handling of MP issues
(G. Papotti)
Workshop MPS issues and MP approach concerning operation and MDs
(D. Wollmann, M. Zerlauth)
Workshop LBDS kickers
(N. Magnin)
Workshop Global vision of MPS after LS1 and beyond
(R. Schmidt)
Workshop Updated robustness limits for collimator materials
(A. Bertarelli)
Workshop Collimator hierarchy limits: assumptions and impact on machine protection and performance
(R. Bruce)
Workshop Update on beam failure scenarios
(J. Uythoven)
Workshop Post LS1 operation
(G. Arduini)
Workshop Electrical distribution: How to ensure dependable and redundant powering of systems?
(V. Chareyre)
Workshop Changes in powering interlocks
(I. Romera Ramirez)
Workshop Changes in QPS
(J. Steckert, R. Denz)
Workshop Powering issues
(S. Rowan)
MPP-75
Abort gap population measurements in ALICE
(A. Di Mauro)
agk
MPP-75
PP60A vs beam dumps + Changes of MPS systems during LS1
(I. Romera Ramirez)
pic
MPP-75
Review of MPP Action list and outlook on MPP during LS1
(M. Zerlauth)
MPP-75
Planned displacement of the Access Safety Blocks (ASB) during LS1
(S. Hutchins)
MPP-74
Preliminary FLUKA simulations for the Q6 quench tests
(N. Shetty)
quench-test
MPP-74
Estimating the energy density in MQ beam screen in view of ADT quench test
(A. Lechner, A. Lechner)
quench-testvacuum
MPP-74
Detailled planning of quench tests
(M. Sapinski)
quench-test
MPP-74
Potential beam screen damage during quench tests
(V. Chetvertkova, V. Chetvertkova)
quench-testvacuum

2012

Reference Title Tags Links
MPP-73
Issue with beam transfer between SPS and LHC
(J. Bau)
sps
MPP-73
Machine protection during quench tests
(M. Sapinski)
quench-test
MPP-73
Fast Vacuum valves - Proposed layout and mechanics
(C. Garion)
vacuum
MPP-73
Modification of HV interlock of BLM to allow for 200kW losses
(E. Effinger)
blm-hardware
MPP-72
Reactivation of ATLAS BCM Experience with improved logic
(A. Gorisek)
lhc-experiment
MPP-72
Q20 TCDI settings
(J. Uythoven)
sps
MPP-72
Redundant channel for triggering of LBDS
(S. Gabourin)
lbdsbis
MPP-71
Performance proposal for LHC-BCM
(M. Zerlauth)
bccm
MPP-71
SIS for injector renovation and new machines
(J. Wozniak)
sis
MPP-71
Review of 2012 MPS operation
(D. Wollmann)
MPP-70
First results of the HiRadMat experiment on Hydrodynamic Tunneling of the SPS High Intensity Proton Beam in a copper target
(J. Blanco Sancho)
hydrodynamic-tunnelling
MPP-70
Study of the response of Ionization Chambers in HiRadMat
(E. Nebot Del Busto)
blm-hardware
MPP-69
Update on interlock BPMs in IR6
(E. Calvo)
blm-hardware
MPP-69
Proposed change of BLM positions in the arcs during LS1
(M. Sapinski)
blm-hardware
MPP-68
SPS: Fast extraction from LSS2, using the injection kickers in LSS1 - MD Results
(V. Kain)
sps
MPP-68
Cryogenic BLMs
(C. Kurfuerst, C. Kurfuerst)
blm-hardware
MPP-68
Collimation: How to avoid wrong collimator settings (e.g. beam centers) after alignments?
(S. Redaelli, S. Redaelli)
collimation
MPP-67
Conclusions after TDI issue in Pt8 and Reminder on MKI and MKE interlock depending on TDI position as preparation for 25ns scrubbing run
(C. Bracco)
lhc-injection
MPP-67
AOB: MPP follow-up on CSM solenoid, LHCb and RQX.R5 trip.
(M. Zerlauth)
MPP-67
Proposal for a MPP workshop early 2013
(D. Wollmann)
MPP-66
Risk assessment in the next injector complex
(A. Apollonio)
linac4
MPP-66
Beam Interlock System for Linac4, Transfer Lines and Ps Booster.
(B. Puccio)
linac4
MPP-66
Short Introduction to Linac4
(B. Mikulec)
linac4
MPP-65
AOB: Roman Pot (Totem) accident scenarios
(A. Lechner, A. Lechner)
lhc-xrp
MPP-65
Issue with timing synchronization SPS/LHC – TDI impact
(G. Papotti)
spslhc-injection
MPP-65
Plans and resources needed for follow-up of LBDS review
(E. Carlier, E. Carlier)
lbds
MPP-65
Review summary of UPS power distribution of LBDS
(F. Formenti)
upslbds
MPP-64
BLM threshold changes to be implemented in IR3, IR6 and IR7
(E. Nebot Del Busto)
blm-thresholds
MPP-64
Pspice analysis and follow-up of converter trip of RTQX2.L2
(E. Ravaioli)
qps
MPP-63
Analysis and follow-up of recent converter trip of RTQX2.L2-15.06.2012
(H. Thiesen, I. Romera Ramirez)
powering
MPP-63
LHC Machine Protection Considerations in UPS Replacement Project
(V. Chareyre)
ups
MPP-63
FLUKA simulations of accidental beam impact on TOTEM Roman Pots: new results (and corrigendum to previous results)
(A. Lechner, A. Lechner)
lhc-xrp
MPP-63
Changes proposed for interlocked BPMS in IR6 during TS2
(E. Calvo)
blm-hardware
MPP-62
AOB: TOTEM operation and classification of MDs for MD block #2
(M. Zerlauth)
lhc-xrp
MPP-62
Proposed BLM thresholds for IR7 to allow 200kW / 500 kW losses at the TCPs
(E. Nebot Del Busto)
blm-thresholds
MPP-62
Results of FLUKA simulations for RP failure cases.
(A. Lechner, A. Lechner)
lhc-xrp
MPP-62
Beam impact parameters for horizontal RPs in IR5 due to a MKD kick
(D. Wollmann)
lhc-xrp
MPP-61
PC current surveillance for orbit interlocking
(K. Fuchsberger)
pc-interlock
MPP-61
SMP (cross-checker): Diagnostics and Pre-Post Operational checks
(J. Garnier)
smp
MPP-61
Implementation and first experience with SMP cross-checker
(B. Todd)
smp
MPP-61
Studies on crab cavity failure scenarios for HL-LHC
(T. Baer)
crab-cavities
MPP-60
RP movement problems and update on commissioning status of changes required by MP
(M. Deile, M. Deile)
lhc-xrp
MPP-60
LHCb observations during injection kicker (MKI-D) field breakdown
(R. Jacobsson)
lhc-injection
MPP-60
TDI Interlocks
(W. Bartmann)
lhc-injection
MPP-60
TDI Observations
(R. Losito)
lhc-injection
MPP-60
Performance of LIC detectors in the LHC and planned replacement of SEMs by LICs for certain areas
(E. Nebot Del Busto)
blm-hardware
MPP-60
BLM-HV: Mitigation strategies to overcome the dropping due to losses in the IR7 collimation region and it's impact on operational efficiency
(E. Nebot Del Busto)
blm-hardware
MPP-59
Crab cavities - failures
(R. Calaga, R. Calaga)
crab-cavities
MPP-59
HL LHC optics overview
(R. De Maria)
hl-lhc
MPP-58
Load on Q6 in case of injection failure and primary beam impacting on the TCLIB
(A. Christov)
lhc-injection
MPP-58
Velo Interlock
(R. Jacobsson)
velo
MPP-58
First Results – Beam Energy deposition into superfluid Helium
(K. Brodzinski)
MPP-57
Calculation of margins in Collimation Hierarchy
(R. Assmann, R. Bruce)
collimation
MPP-57
Overview of single bunch asynchronous dump failures on collimators
(L. Lari)
asdcollimation
MPP-57
Roman Pots - Follow up of improvements deployed during X-mas break
(M. Deile, M. Deile)
lhc-xrp
MPP-56
RP settings during special runs (as short AOB)
(S. Redaelli, S. Redaelli)
lhc-xrp
MPP-56
BLM (Threshold) changes for the 2012 run (UFO, direct dump, injection,…)
(E. Nebot Del Busto)
blm-thresholds
MPP-56
A Failure Catalogue for the LHC
(S. Wagner)
fast-failure

2011

Reference Title Tags Links
MPP-55
Changes of BLM system for 2012 run
(C. Zamantzas)
blm-hardwareblm-software
MPP-55
Operational procedure for abort gap cleaning
(J. Uythoven)
agk
MPP-55
Summary of RP Review
(D. Wollmann)
lhc-xrp
MPP-54
RP Review
lhc-xrp
MPP-53
SMP<->GMT transmission cross-check
(B. Todd)
smp
MPP-53
Automated verification of BLM threshold changes
(A. Skaugen)
blm-thresholds
MPP-53
Ion quench test
(G. Bellodi)
quench-test
MPP-52
BLM electronics failure mode cases for the selected proposal on LHCBLM sunglasses
(J. Emery)
blm-hardware
MPP-52
Limiting BLM monitors – What could be gained without sunglasses
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-hardware
MPP-52
List for Sunglass BLMs
(W. Bartmann)
blm-hardware
MPP-52
Injection losses vs Operational Availability
(V. Kain)
lhc-injection
MPP-51
FLUKA studies on the LHC Asynchronous Beam Dump
(R. Versaci, R. Versaci)
asd
MPP-51
LHC BLM system: possible modification schemes to KEEP or to FORCE true the beam permit signal at injection
(C. Zamantzas)
blm-software
MPP-51
List for Sunglass BLMs
(W. Bartmann)
blm-hardware
MPP-51
SEU Risk Analysis of the LHC Collimators low level control rack in UJ14, UJ16, UJ56
(A. Masi)
collimation
MPP-50
First direct dump trigger
(E. Nebot Del Busto)
lbds
MPP-50
Procedure in case of non-working beam dump
(M. Zerlauth)
lbds
MPP-50
DIDT system status report
(M. Pfauwadel)
bccm
MPP-49
Modification of CMS BCM thresholds
(M. Guthoff)
lhc-experiment
MPP-49
Update of TSU firmware + additional delay for asynchronous trigger
(E. Carlier, E. Carlier)
lbds
MPP-49
Possible mid-/long-term measures to decrease sensitivity to mains perturbations
(M. Zerlauth)
powering
MPP-49
Review of FMCM thresholds
(T. Baer)
fmcm
MPP-48
ATLAS BCM/BLM thresholds – motivation/concerns wrt to protection of the silicon detectors
(H. Merritt, H. Merritt)
lhc-experimentblm-thresholds
MPP-48
Losses during recent injection events – observations and risk for ALICE detector
(M. Lechman)
lhc-injection
MPP-48
Machine Protection issues & proposal for Pb-p run
(J. Wenninger)
ion-run
MPP-48
LHC Beam Beam Compensator – a first proposal
(R. Steinhagen)
bbcw
MPP-47
RF interlocks – What interlocks can/will dump the beam + modifications during upcoming TS
(A. Butterworth)
rf
MPP-47
Abort Gap cleaning – operation at 450GeV and how to use safely at 3.5TeV?
(D. Valuch)
abort-gap
MPP-47
Summary of BLM Review
(C. Zamantzas)
blm-hardwareblm-software
MPP-46
Revision of BLM thresholds affected by UFOs around MKIs
(E. Nebot Del Busto)
blm-thresholds
MPP-46
Beam Presence Flag Changes- TS#3
(B. Todd)
smp
MPP-46
Quench test with LHC wire scanner: Update on FLUKA simulations
(A. Lechner, A. Lechner)
quench-test
MPP-46
Stronger Aperture Kicker for the LHC
(F. Schmidt)
aperture
MPP-46
ADT - Update on most critical failures and interlocking ideas
(W. Hofle)
lhc-adt
MPP-45
Status of direct BLMs in IR6 – first measurements and outlook for connection to LBDS
(E. Nebot Del Busto, E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
lbds
MPP-45
H/V decomposition of beam losses – current implementation + first preliminary results
(A. Marsili)
collimation
MPP-45
Additional CIBU connection for LBDS in IR6 – Proposed implementation + timeline
(N. Magnin)
lbds
MPP-44
Update of UFOs
(T. Baer)
fast-failure
MPP-44
Quench analysis of TDI grazing event on 18-04-2011
(A. Nordt)
quench-testlhc-injection
MPP-44
Beam Based alignment of TOTEM/ALFA (Alignment Program)+ Movement Review
(M. Deile, M. Deile)
lhc-xrp
rMPP Minutes of the meeting on scrubbing run and other issues, such as intensity ramp up
MPP-43
Calculation of direct dump IC monitor thresholds
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
lbdsblm-thresholds
MPP-43
BLMDD Connection to LBDS
(E. Carlier, E. Carlier)
lbds
MPP-43
Direct BLMs to LBDS - Proposed system setup, thresholds and LBDS connection
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
lbds
MPP-43
Worst case scenario simulation for (special) TOTEM runs
(Y. Levinsen)
lhc-xrp
MPP-43
MP test for collimators
(A. Rossi)
collimation
rMPP Minutes of meeting on conditions for scrubbing
MPP-42
Lumi Jumps in ALICE
(A. Di Mauro)
lumi-levelling
MPP-42
Status Report of UFO Buster + Sub-Threshold Statistics
(T. Baer)
fast-failure
MPP-42
Simulations of UFO speed and size
(J. Wenninger)
fast-failure
MPP-42
Tracking of MPS changes
(M. Zerlauth)
MPP-42
MPS Aspects of MDs
(J. Wenninger)
rMPP Presentation to LMC 16 March 2011
rMPP Template intensity increase
rMPP Presentation to LMC 9 March 2011
MPP-40
SMP 3v0
(B. Todd)
smp
MPP-40
Addentum: MPS Commissioning Website
rMPP Intensity stepping up
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-39
Interaction of macro-particles with LHC proton beam
(F. Zimmermann)
fast-failure
MPP-39
Addentum: Dust / UFO model by F. Zimmermann , Update for 2010 parameters
(F. Zimmermann)
fast-failure
MPP-39
Attempt to measure UFO speeds
(J. Wenninger)
fast-failure
MPP-39
Analysis of the WS quench test
(M. Sapinski)
quench-test
MPP-39
Strategy for BLM thresholds
(E. Nebot Del Busto)
blm-thresholds
MPP-39
Strategy for handling faulty CODs
(J. Wenninger)
powering
MPP-39
What if the dump does not trigger?
(J. Wenninger)
lbds
MPP-39
Outcome of the TSU review
(E. Carlier, E. Carlier)
lbds
MPP-38
Beta* reach in 2011
(R. Bruce)
lhc-optics
MPP-38
Fluka simulations of quench test with wire-scan
(A. Lechner, A. Lechner)
quench-test

2010

Reference Title Tags Links
MPP-37
AOB: BGI magnets
(J. Wenninger)
lhc-instrumentation
MPP-37
Asynchronous dump at 450 GeV
(J. Uythoven)
asd
MPP-37
ABT re-commissioning and changes for 2011
(J. Uythoven)
lhc-injectionlbds
MPP-37
BIS re-commissioning and changes for 2011
(B. Puccio)
bis
MPP-37
BLM system re-commissioning and changes for 2011
(B. Dehning)
blm-hardwareblm-software
MPP-37
BLM meeting: Quench thresholds for MB and MQ using QP3
(A. Verweij)
blm-thresholds
MPP-36
SMP re-commissioning for 2011
(B. Todd)
smp
MPP-36
PIC, WIC and FMCM re-commissioning for 2011
(I. Romera Ramirez)
picwicfmcm
MPP-36
A first look at the quench with wire-scanner
(M. Sapinski)
quench-test
MPP-36
Update on UFOs (all stable beams with protons)
(E. Nebot Del Busto)
fast-failure
MPP-36
CMS UFO observation
(M. Guthoff)
fast-failure
MPP-36
Alice beam dump on 'UFino'
(A. Di Mauro)
fast-failure
MPP-35
LHCb UFO
(R. Jacobsson)
fast-failure
MPP-35
COD and orbit interlocks
(J. Wenninger)
lhc-orbit
MPP-35
COD and orbit analysis
(G. Kourkafas, G. Kourkafas, M. Solfaroli Camillocci)
poweringlhc-orbit
MPP-35
Preliminary quench analysis
(M. Sapinski)
quench-test
rMPP Intensity increase to 424 bunches
intensity-ramp-up
rMPP Intensity increase to 368 bunches
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-34
Update on the UFO analysis
(E. Nebot Del Busto)
fast-failure
MPP-34
AOB
(J. Wenninger)
rMPP Special TOTEM run conditions
lhc-xrp
rMPP Intensity increase to 312 bunches
intensity-ramp-up
rMPP Intensity increase to 248 bunches
intensity-ramp-up
rMPP Intensity increase to 200 bunches
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-33
Proposal for SBF
(J. Wenninger)
smp
MPP-33
Ion beam impact simulation
(R. Bruce)
ion-runcollimation
rMPP Intensity increase to 152 bunches
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-32
Update on search for fast loss events
(E. Nebot Del Busto)
fast-failure
MPP-32
Plan for intensity increase
(J. Wenninger)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-32
External review outcome
(J. Wenninger)
rMPP VdM scans, TOTEM
lhc-xrp
MPP-31
News on fast loss BLM events
(J. Wenninger)
fast-failure
MPP-31
Search for fast loss events
(E. Nebot Del Busto)
fast-failure
MPP-31
Quench level modelling
(A. Verweij)
quench-test
MPP-31
Quench and BLM threshold comparison
(M. Sapinski)
quench-testblm-thresholds
MPP-31
Collimator phase space coverage
(T. Baer)
collimation
rMPP BLM thresholds
blm-thresholds
MPP-30
Analysis of beam dumps triggered by BLMs on cold elements
(A. Nordt)
blm-thresholds
MPP-30
Dump triggers by BLMs on cold elements
(J. Wenninger)
blm-thresholds
MPP-30
External review in September
(R. Schmidt)
MPP-30
Simulation of a local bump/object with SixTrack
(Y. Levinsen)
MPP-29
COD analysis
(G. Kourkafas, G. Kourkafas, G. Kourkafas)
lhc-orbit
MPP-29
Thresholds for BLMs with RF filters
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-thresholds
MPP-29
Beam dump on 07 July
(A. Nordt)
MPP-28
Quench tests
(B. Dehning)
quench-test
MPP-28
BLM high voltage observations
(A. Nordt)
blm-hardware
MPP-28
AOB
(R. Schmidt)
MPP-26
MQXA and MQXB thresholds at overinjection
(A. Nordt)
blm-thresholds
MPP-26
Beam Presence Flag filter
(B. Todd)
smp
MPP-26
AOB
(J. Wenninger)
MPP-25
status of LIBD
(J. Uythoven)
lhc-injectionlbds
MPP-25
SMP beam flag 1A event
(B. Todd)
smp
MPP-24
MPS tests with beam (450 GeV)
(J. Wenninger)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-24
ATLAS dump PM (08.03.2010)
(J. Wenninger)
post-mortem
MPP-24
AOB
(J. Wenninger)
MPP-23
Intensity increase planning
(J. Wenninger)
intensity-ramp-up
MPP-23
SMP status and plans
(B. Todd)
smp
MPP-23
VELO operation
(T. Bowcock, T. Bowcock)
velo
MPP-22
External presentation (LBDS/Injection meeting):
lbdslhc-injection
MPP-22
Proposed changes to BLM system
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-softwareblm-hardware
MPP-22
Abort gap cleaning tests
(M. Meddahi)
abort-gap
MPP-22
Chamonix workshop presentation:
MPP-22
Evian and Chamonix follow up, AOB
(J. Wenninger)
MPP-21
SIS orbit and corrector interlocking
(J. Wenninger)
sislhc-orbit
MPP-21
IR aperture scan results
(J. Wenninger)
lhc-aperture
MPP-21
Evian workshop presentations:

2009

Reference Title Tags Links
MPP-20
D1 failures analysis
(R. Schmidt)
powering
MPP-20
Experience with XPOC
(J. Uythoven)
post-mortemlbds
MPP-20
LBDS trigger and synchronization issues
(E. Carlier, E. Carlier)
lbds
MPP-20
LMC summaries:
MPP-19
SIS for orbit and correctors
(J. Wenninger)
sislhc-orbit
MPP-19
External review of the BIS
(B. Todd)
bis
MPP-19
SMP issues
(B. Todd)
smp
MPP-19
BLMs for startup
(B. Dehning)
blm-hardware
MPP-19
TDI issues
(J. Wenninger)
lhc-injection
MPP-19
BIS configuration for startup - experiments
(J. Wenninger)
bis
MPP-18
Injection protection setup during injection test
(B. Goddard)
lhc-injection
MPP-18
LHCb BCM trigger during injection test
(R. Jacobsson)
lhc-experiment
MPP-18
BLM results from injection test
(C. Zamantzas)
blm-hardwareblm-software
MPP-17
AOB : Sector test BIC configuration
(J. Wenninger)
bis
MPP-17
FLUKA simulation of beam impact on vacuum valves
(R. Appleby)
vacuum
MPP-17
Collimator commissioning plan
(R. Assmann, R. Assmann)
collimationlhc-revalidation
MPP-17
Collimator settings for 3.5 TeV operation
(A. Rossi)
collimation
MPP-17
Update on particle tracking studies for asynchronous beam dumps
(T. Kramer)
asd
MPP-16
Roman Pot operation in NO_BEAM mode
(M. Deile, M. Deile)
lhc-xrp
MPP-16
Flexible energy windows for SMP
(B. Todd)
smp
MPP-16
First FMCM commissioning results
(M. Zerlauth)
fmcm
MPP-16
CMS permits
(R. Hall-Wilton, R. Hall-Wilton)
lhc-experiment
MPP-15
AOB : RF issues
(J. Wenninger)
rf
MPP-15
BLM system status and plans
(B. Dehning)
blm-hardwareblm-software
MPP-15
BLMs for empty cryostat
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-hardware
MPP-15
Busbar beam loss simulations
(J. Blanco Sancho)
fast-failure
MPP-14
ATLAS permits
(S. Wenig)
lhc-experiment
MPP-14
BLM audit sequel
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-software
MPP-14
BLM software procedures
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-software
MPP-14
AOB : busbar quenches, FLUKA for interconnects
(J. Wenninger)
MPP-13
ALICE permits
(A. Di Mauro)
lhc-experiment
MPP-13
LHCb permits
(R. Jacobsson)
lhc-experiment
MPP-13
Fast Beam Current Change Monitor 'di/dt'
(D. Belohrad)
bccm
MPP-12
Vacuum valves
(D. Macina)
vacuum
MPP-12
WIC event during TI8 test
(P. Dahlen)
wic
MPP-12
Plans and status of busbar quench simulations
(J. Blanco Sancho)
qps
MPP-12
Enthalpy margins and quench levels for the RB/RQ bus
(A. Verweij)
qps
MPP-12
AOB
(J. Wenninger)
MPP-12
TI8 test radiation level simulation
(M. Brugger)
MPP-11
MKI test mode
(V. Kain)
lhc-injection
MPP-11
LMC action (vacuum, failures...)
(J. Wenninger)
MPP-10
Time estimates for MPS tests with beam
(J. Wenninger)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-10
BLM specification comments
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-hardwareblm-software
MPP-10
Interlock requirements for the triplet alignment system
(S. Redaelli, S. Redaelli)
lhc-triplet
MPP-9
Particle tracking for asynchronous beam dumps
(T. Kramer)
asd
MPP-9
Summary BLM trim and MCS tests
(V. Kain)
blm-software
MPP-8
TCDQ reliability study, complete seminar
(R. Filippini, R. Filippini)
lbds
MPP-8
Summary of the TCDQ reliability study
(J. Uythoven, R. Filippini, R. Filippini)
lbds
MPP-8
AOB
MPP-7
MPS commissioning phases
(J. Wenninger)
lhc-revalidation
MPP-7
SIS status
(J. Wenninger)
sis
MPP-7
AOB
(J. Wenninger)

2008

Reference Title Tags Links
MPP-6
CIBU connection review
(B. Todd, B. Puccio)
bis
MPP-6
PIC, WIC and FMCM status
(M. Zerlauth)
picwicfmcm
MPP-5
BLM status
(B. Dehning)
blm-hardware
MPP-5
AOB : BQM, SPS position interlock
(J. Wenninger)
MPP-5
Error analysis for the LHC optics
(B. Holzer)
lhc-optics
MPP-4
LBDS commissioning
(B. Goddard)
lbds
MPP-4
SPS interlock modifications for 2009
(J. Wenninger)
sps
MPP-3
Collimator commissioning results
(S. Redaelli, S. Redaelli)
collimation
MPP-3
Experiment protection: Beam failure simulations
(R. Appleby)
fast-failurelhc-experiment
MPP-2
SMP update
(B. Todd)
smp
MPP-2
Status of BLMs
(B. Dehning)
blm-hardware
MPP-2
Analysis of the first beam dumps
(R. Schmidt)
lbds
MPWG LHC Injection kicker MKI "mini-conditioning"
(E. Carlier, E. Carlier, M. Barns)
lhc-injection
MPWG Summary of the LBDS Audit
(S. Lueders, S. Lueders)
lbds
MPWG LHC Experiments Beam Permit Override Box
(F. Mueller-Rang)
lhc-experiment
MPWG From SPS to LHC: Flags
(R. Schmidt)
smp
MPWG Machine Protection Experience and Issues at the SPS in 2007
(J. Wenninger)
sps

2007

Reference Title Tags Links
MPWG The CMS protection system and its reliability
(R. Hall-Wilton, R. Hall-Wilton)
lhc-experiment
MPWG Proposed values for the Safe Injection Flag and Safe Beam Flag
(S. Wenig)
smp
MPWG Machine considerations and constraints for the Safe Injection Flag and Safe Beam Flag
(J. Wenninger)
smp
MPWG Particle losses at collimators during magnet powering failures: distribution of the impact parameter
(A. Gomez Alonso)
fast-failure
MPWG Measurements and Simulations for the LHC BLM System at the HERA Proton Beam Dump
(M. Stockner)
blm-hardware
MPWG SPS Extraction Interlocks
(V. Kain)
sps
MPWG Experiment Injection Interlocks
(B. Todd)
lhc-experiment
MPWG Meeting Introduction
(R. Schmidt)
MPWG AC-dipole
(J. Wenninger)
lhc-optics
MPWG Post-mortem triggering
(B. Puccio)
post-mortem
MPWG Encoding Scheme for the LHC Energy and Intensity over the Timing Systems
(R. Schmidt)
smp
MPWG Remote Setting of the BLM Thresholds
(L. Ponce)
blm-thresholds
MPWG Interlocking LHC Screens
(B. Goddard)
lhc-instrumentation
MPWG Current Decay After a Quench
(P. Pugnat, P. Pugnat)
fast-failure
MPWG Secure Configuration of the Powering Interlock Controllers
(J. Blanco Sancho)
pic

2006

Reference Title Tags Links
MPWG Collision Bump amplitudes for the 450GeV Run
(Y. Papaphilippou)
lhc-orbitlhc-experiment
MPWG Summary of the BIS Audit
(S. Lueders, S. Lueders)
bis
MPWG Introduction to the BIS Audit
(R. Schmidt)
bis
MPWG Corrections to 2006-59
(A. Gomez Alonso)
MPWG LHC Magnets, Time Constants and their Effects on the Beam (rev 2006-60)
(A. Gomez Alonso)
fast-failure
MPWG Extraction studies for CNGS
(V. Kain)
sps
MPWG Machine protection for CNGS : commissioning and operation
(J. Wenninger)
sps
MPWG Results of EMC tests for Beam Interlock System hardware
(B. Todd)
bis
MPWG Status of the FMCM production and installation
(M. Zerlauth)
fmcm
MPWG LHC Abort Gap Monitoring
(S. Hutchins)
abort-gap
MPWG Issues around the CRYO OK Signal
(R. Denz)
pic
MPWG AOB
(R. Assmann, R. Assmann)
MPWG LHC Workshop @ Divonne Follow Up and Beam Related Commissioning
(R. Schmidt)
MPWG Seminar: LHC Operation and Safety
(W. Kroeger)
MPWG FMCMs for additional protection in case of mains disturbances
(M. Zerlauth)
fmcm
MPWG Beam Loss Monitor electronics and beam dump thresholds
(C. Zamantzas)
blm-hardwareblm-thresholds
MPWG AOB
(R. Schmidt)
MPWG Interface between the Cryogenic System and the Powering and Beam Interlock System
(L. Serio)
picbis
MPWG Update on Software Interlock System
(J. Wenninger)
sis
MPWG Positioning of LHC BLMs
(L. Ponce)
blm-hardware

2005

Reference Title Tags Links
MPWG Individual BLM input to the LBDS
(B. Goddard)
blm-hardwarelbds
MPWG LBDS Triggering
(E. Carlier, E. Carlier)
lbds
MPWG Closed Orbit Failures
(R. Steinhagen)
fast-failurelhc-orbit
MPWG RF Frequency Interlocking
(A. Butterworth)
rffast-failure
MPWG Management of Critical Settings MCS
(V. Kain)
MPWG Machine Protection software issues for MAC
(R. Schmidt)
MPWG Handshake between PIC and QPS for powering electrical circuits - software interlocks
qpspic
MPWG Report from the SubWG on Reliability
(R. Filippini, R. Filippini)
MPWG Interlocking from the Experiments
(D. Macina)
lhc-experiment
MPWG Generation and Transmission of Safe Beam Parameters
(B. Puccio)
smp
MPWG Software Interlock System
(J. Wenninger)
sis
MPWG AOB
MPWG Management of Critical Settings (postponed)
(V. Kain)
MPWG Timing System and Interlocks: What happens if Timing stops?
(R. Schmidt)
MPWG Commissioning of the transfer line interlocks for CNGS & LHC
(J. Wenninger)
sps
MPWG Commissioning of the beam interlock system
(B. Todd)
bis
MPWG AOB
MPWG Realisation of the interlocking between SPS, LHC and CNGS and open issues
(B. Puccio)
spsbis
MPWG Specification for interlocking between SPS, LHC and CNGS
(B. Goddard)
spsbis
MPWG Commissioning MPS - Strategies for Commissioning LHC MPS
(R. Schmidt)
lhc-revalidation
MPWG Can the LHC Orbit Feedback save the beam in case of a closed orbit dipole failure?
(R. Steinhagen)
fast-failurelhc-orbit
MPWG Commissioning MPS - What can we learn from Hardware Commissioning?
(F. Rodriguez Mateos)
MPWG Update on the Beam Energy Tracking system
(E. Carlier, E. Carlier)
lbds
MPWG Stability Analysis of the Cables for the LHC Magnets
(M. Calvi)
MPWG Machine Protection Review Analysis
(R. Schmidt)
MPWG Results from Tests of a Fast Magnet Current Decay Monitor on D1 and MSE magnet benches
(M. Werner)
fmcm
MPWG Overview of a Fast Magnet Current Change Monitor
(M. Zerlauth)
fmcm
MPWG Requirements for a Fast Magnet Current Change Monitor
(V. Kain)
fmcm
MPWG Beam size interlocks for CNGS
(A. Guerrero)
sps
MPWG Status of interlocking for CNGS
(J. Wenninger)
sps
MPWG Introduction to CNGS
(K. Elsener)
sps
MPWG Possible staging of the BLM system: questions from the BDI group to the MPWG
(B. Dehning)
blm-hardware
MPWG Summary of the workshop on beam generated heat deposition and quench levels
(P. Pugnat, P. Pugnat)
qps
MPWG Reliability of the interlock system
(B. Todd)
bis
MPWG AOB: transferline interlock issues
(J. Wenninger)
MPWG Update on the machine protection review
(R. Schmidt)
MPWG Modification of the MPWG mandate (extension to the SPS).
MPWG Chamonix debriefing.
(J. Wenninger, R. Schmidt)

2004

Reference Title Tags Links
MPWG AOB
(J. Wenninger, R. Schmidt)
MPWG The TT40 beam accident on 25th October 2004
(J. Uythoven)
sps
MPWG Power Converter surveillance for the TI8 tests
(M. Jonker)
MPWG Post-mortem 'analysis' of the interlock system for the TI8/TT40 tests
(J. Wenninger)
MPWG From quench detection to a beam dump
(M. Zerlauth)
fast-failure
MPWG Quench detection and its time constants
(R. Denz)
fast-failureqps
MPWG Quench mechanisms and their time constants
(P. Pugnat, P. Pugnat)
fast-failureqps
MPWG The Machine Protection System and its dependencies
(R. Schmidt)
fast-failure
MPWG Specification of the Beam Interlock System
(B. Puccio)
bis
MPWG Proposal for the transmission of Safe LHC Parameters
(B. Puccio)
smp
MPWG The Machine Protection System and its dependencies
(R. Schmidt)
MPWG RF frequency interlocks
(P. Baudrenghien)
rf
MPWG BLM interlock follow up
(B. Dehning)
blm-hardware
MPWG Requirements for a 'proper' beam dump
(J. Uythoven)
lbds
MPWG LHC Beam Loss Monitors - design of the digitial electronics
(C. Zamantzas)
blm-hardware
MPWG Radiation dose monitors for the LHC
(T. Wijnands, T. Wijnands)
blm-hardware
MPWG Location of beam loss monitors
(E. Holzer, E. Holzer)
blm-hardware
MPWG BCT specifications
(C. Fischer)
lhc-instrumentation
MPWG Report from HERA visit on fast beam losses
(J. Wenninger)
fast-failure
MPWG Issues related to the distribution of safety critical parameters
(R. Schmidt)
smp
MPWG Q4 tolerances in IR6
(J. Uythoven)
lbds
MPWG Proposal for the distribution of safety critical parameters
(P. Nouchi)
smp

2003

Reference Title Tags Links
MPWG SPS extraction interlocks : the TED dump case
(J. Wenninger)
sps
MPWG Reliability studies : a general approach
(R. Filippini, R. Filippini)
MPWG Safe oscillation amplitudes for kickers
(J. Koutchouk)
MPWG Interfaces BIC-clients
(B. Puccio)
bis
MPWG Accidental beam losses during injection at IR1
(D. Bocian)
lhc-experiment
MPWG Protection issues for operation of the ALICE ZDC and machine luminometer at IR2
(D. Macina)
lhc-experiment
MPWG Protection issues for TOTEM
(D. Macina)
lhc-xrp
MPWG Fast detection of magnet failures
(M. Zerlauth)
poweringfmcm
MPWG AOB : Beam impact on collimator in the transfer line
(V. Kain)
MPWG Beam Interlock Controller
bis
MPWG Check of D1 failure simulations with MADX and aperture model of IR1
(V. Kain)
fast-failurepowering
MPWG Asynchronous beam dumps and "bunches" that come back
(M. Gyr)
asd
MPWG Status of PC surveillance
(M. Jonker)
pc-interlock
MPWG SPS interlocks for LHC extraction
(J. Wenninger, R. Giachino)
sps
MPWG Status of collimators for TI8 and TI2
(H. Burkhardt)
MPWG Interlock requirements for TI8 and TI2
(B. Goddard)
MPWG Status of the Beam Energy Meter
(E. Carlier, E. Carlier)
lbds
MPWG Fast kickers (rise-time, amplitude, failures ...)
fast-failure
MPWG Beam Interlock Controller interface
(B. Puccio)
bis
MPWG Orbit surveillance and interlocks
(J. Wenninger)
sislhc-orbitpc-interlock
MPWG Beam Loss Monitor system availability
(G. Guaglio)
blm-hardware
MPWG Machine failures and triplet protection
(R. Schmidt)
fast-failurelhc-triplet
MPWG Machine failures and triplet protection / II
(R. Assmann, R. Assmann)
fast-failurelhc-triplet
MPWG Machine failures and triplet protection / I
(R. Schmidt)
fast-failurelhc-triplet

2002

Reference Title Tags Links
MPWG Update on D1 failures
(M. Zerlauth)
fast-failurepowering
MPWG Asynchronous beam dumps
(R. Schmidt)
asd
MPWG Update on beam dump aperture
(M. Gyr)
lbdslhc-aperture
MPWG LEP2 and LHC RF interlock systems
(L. Arnaudon)
rflep
MPWG Fast beam losses due to equipment failures [ps]
(V. Kain)
fast-failure
MPWG Report from a visit to BNL - part 2
(B. Puccio)
MPWG Report from a visit to BNL - part 1
(R. Schmidt)
MPWG Collimation in the SPS-LHC transfer lines
(H. Burkhardt)
collimation
MPWG Detector Safety System
(S. Lueders)
lhc-experiment
MPWG Orbit feedback in IR6
(J. Wenninger)
lbdslhc-orbit
MPWG Dump channel aperture /2
(B. Goddard)
lbdslhc-aperture
MPWG Dump channel aperture /1
(M. Gyr)
lbdslhc-aperture
MPWG Evaluation of a Fast PLC Module for the Beam Interlock System
(M. Zaera Sanz)
bis
MPWG Status of the new SPS hardware interlocks
(J. Wenninger)
sps
MPWG AOB (Energy tracking...)
(R. Schmidt)
MPWG Design of the LHC Beam Loss Monitor
(E. Gschwendtner)
blm-hardware
MPWG Specifications of the LHC Beam Loss Monitors
(B. Jeanneret)
blm-hardware
MPWG Abort gap cleaning with the transverse damper
(W. Hofle)
abort-gap
MPWG The abort gap: longitudinal time scales and possible diagnostics
(E. Shaposhnikova)
abort-gap
MPWG Interfaces between Power and Beam Interlock Controllers and other systems
(R. Schmidt)
bispic
MPWG Reliability of the LHC beam dump kicker magnets
(J. Dieperink)
MPWG Radiation from RF cavities at P4 in LHC
(J. Tuckmantel)
MPWG Abort gap monitoring
(B. Dehning)
abort-gaplhc-instrumentation
MPWG Reliability assessment of the SPS access system
(F. Balda, F. Balda)
sps
MPWG Report from the Accelerator Reliability Workshop
(A. Vergara Fernandez, A. Vergara Fernandez)
MPWG AOB: Interfaces to the PIC
(B. Puccio)
pic
MPWG The Energymeter testbed documentation
(J. PETT)
lbds
MPWG Energy tracking for beam dump and other users
(R. Schmidt)
lbds
MPWG Beam dump synchronization
(E. Carlier)
lbds

2001

Reference Title Tags Links
MPWG Risk Assessment and Safety Integrity Level
(F. Balda)
MPWG Cables between Interlock and Equipment Systems
(B. Puccio)
MPWG Report from the LCC
(R. Schmidt)
MPWG LHC beam dumping control system
(S. Sauvant)
MPWG Reliability of the Quench Protection System
(A. Vergara)
MPWG The connections of the powering and beam interlock systems
(B. Puccio)
MPWG SPS Interlocks in the LHC area
(R. Giachino)
MPWG Proposal for an inject & dump mode of operation
(W. J.)
MPWG Injection into the LHC - how to avoid the UA2 experience
(R. Schmidt)
lhc-injectionlhc-experiment
MPWG Power converter reliability - the LEP experience
(J. Wenninger)
lep
MPWG Powering zones - comments from cryogenics
(L. Serio)
MPWG Energy information and septa surveillance - Report from a sub-WG meeting
(R. Schmidt)
lbdslhc-injection
MPWG Energy information and septa surveillance - Proposal of a beam energy meter
(J. Pett)
MPWG Proposal for LHC powering zones - follow up - comments from access
(E. Cennini)
MPWG Proposal for LHC powering zones - follow up - recapitulation
(R. Schmidt)
MPWG Interface between quench protection and power interlock systems
(R. Denz)
qpspic
MPWG Proposal for LHC powering zones
(B. Puccio)
MPWG Energy information & septa magnet surveillance
(J. Pett)
lbds
MPWG Beam dump septa magnets overview and fault scenarios
(M. Sassowsky)
lbds
MPWG Beam dump system overview and requirements on energy tracking
(M. Gyr)
lbds
MPWG Introduction and report from other meetings
(R. Schmidt)
MPWG Plannings & schedules for critical interfaces - Quench protection system
(R. Denz)
qps
MPWG Plannings & schedules for critical interfaces - Beam dump system & planning
(E. Carlier)
lbds
MPWG Interface between PCs and power interlock system
(V. Montabonnet)
pic
MPWG Plannings & schedules for critical interfaces - Access system
(E. Cennini)
MPWG Scope of the WG - Mandate - Working programme
(R. Schmidt)