The Buenos Aires Tandem accelerator facility

Abstract

Construction of the buildings and services for the 20 MV tándem accelerator in Buenos Aires has been completed. The SF6 gas handling system has been successfully tested up to a pressurre of 9.8 kg/cm 2 absolute 125 (psig). The accelerator column and injector systems have already been installed. High voltage tests have been conducted. A máximum voltage of (24.7 ± 8)% MV has been reached on the terminal, well above the specifications of the system.