IPAC'23 - Particle Accelerator Projects and Upgrades

IPAC’23 / PARTICLE ACCELERATOR PROJECTS AND UPGRADES 37 Project Region EMEA Project Location Lund, Sweden Project Type New Project Project Description The European Spallation Source (ESS) is a multi-disciplinary research facility based on the world’s most powerful neutron source. The unique capabilities of this new accelerator-driven facility will both greatly exceed and complement those of today’s leading neutron sources, enabling new opportunities for researchers across the spectrum of scientific discovery, including life sciences, energy, environmental technology, cultural heritage and fundamental physics. Requirements List Available Yes Approval Date 01/06/2014 Status of Contracting >95% of accelerator items for construction phase are contracted. Spares, consumables and upgrades remain. Construction scheduled to start 01/06/2014 Estimated Project Cost 2891 M EUR Estimated Construction Duration 14 Type of Equipment to be Purchased RF modulators, RF power sources, vacuum equipment, power supplies, spare parts, consumables Project Leader(s) Helmut Schober (Director General), Kevin Jones (Technical Director), Mirko Menninga (Head of Supply, Procurement and Logistics Division) Affiliation European Spallation Source e-mail Helmut.Schober@ess.eu , Kevin.Jones@ess.eu, Mirko.Menninga@ess.eu Contact Person(s) Helmut Schober (Director General), Kevin Jones (Technical Director), Mirko Menninga (Head of Supply, Procurement and Logistics Division) Affiliation European Spallation Source e-mail Helmut.Schober@ess.eu , Kevin.Jones@ess.eu, Mirko.Menninga@ess.eu European Spallation Source