An Overview of SM18 Cold Test Operation and a Way Forward

The following document is a collection of observations and improvements that we have collected and collated. We are 9 people from PS and SL Division staff. (representing significant & broad work experience from PS & PSB machines Accelerator operation, SL Experimental physics North Area experience in beam line operation & Safety, SPS &LEP operation experience and several years of experience in RF hardware & operation in SL Division). We have participated in the SM18 cold tests operation since 4 November 2002 for a period of 4 weeks*, organized by V. Chohan, LHC Division, who is our supervisor for working on magnet cold tests. This document is categorized in 3 broad areas, for each of which a single person acted as a 'rapporteur' to put it all together. The 3 areas of immediate concern are: 1. Safety 2. Work And Procedures 3. Environment & Control Room.