Speaker
Description
Neutron Scattering Instrument design at World-class facilities has become a resource intensive task that leverages effort across a large number of people with varied expertise and knowledge. Throughout the different design phases of a proposed instrument, we know that many iterations occur between the instrument staff, optics designer, shielding analysts and engineers. This is due to the high level of instrumentation complexity that is needed to deliver the desired measurement performance with high efficiency. Neutron Sciences at Oak Ridge National Laboratory leveraging a consistent and effective workflow that gives stakeholders and management some confidence that designs will ultimately provide the desired performance. This workflow involves a wide range of simulation, CAD and conversion software that allow these iterations to occur frequently without loss of information. Examples will be presented that describe the process and the many tools that have been developed to ensure we meet the stakeholders’ and internal documentation requirements, resulting in a workflow that will deliver a fully deployable instrument design package.