NUCLEAR TECHNIQUES, Volume. 48, Issue 5, 050002(2025)

A prototype system for intelligent accelerator operation monitoring at CSNS based on machine learning

Na PENG1,3, Yuliang ZHANG1,2,3、*, Sinong CHENG1,3, Yongcheng HE1,2,3, Hao MEI1,3, Lin WANG1,2,3, Kangjia XUE1,3, Mingtao LI1,2,3, Xuan WU1,2,3, Peng ZHU1,2,3, and Weiling HUANG1,2,3
Author Affiliations
  • 1Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
  • 2University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
  • 3Spallation Neutron Source Science Center, Dongguan 523803, China
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    Background

    In accelerator operations, ensuring stable performance is critical for supporting scientific research, particularly for complex systems such as the China Spallation Neutron Source (CSNS). Traditional threshold-based alarm mechanisms often struggle to detect certain intricate anomalies, especially those with complex or transient patterns, leading to gaps in monitoring and increased challenges for operators during fault diagnosis. These undetected anomalies can significantly lower operational efficiency and delay fault resolution.

    Purpose

    This study aims to develop an intelligent monitoring system for CSNS accelerators to detect complex anomalies and enhance fault detection reliability.

    Methods

    A machine learning-based framework was proposed to improve anomaly detection in accelerator operations. The method employed unsupervised algorithms to analyze operational data, with a focus on jitter-type anomalies that are challenging for traditional alarms to capture. Cooling water temperature variables were selected as the research objects. The workflow involved data preprocessing, feature extraction, and the application of unsupervised learning models to detect deviations from normal operational patterns. To validate the method, a prototype system for intelligent accelerator monitoring was developed, incorporating real-time data analysis and anomaly detection capabilities.

    Results

    The proposed method successfully detected jitter-type anomalies in various operational datasets, such as cooling water temperatures and power supply parameters, demonstrating its generalizability across different subsystems. Additionally, the prototype system was deployed and validated in the CSNS operational environment, where it effectively identified anomalies.

    Conclusions

    This machine learning-based anomaly detection approach improves the accuracy and reliability of monitoring in accelerator operations. By addressing the limitations of traditional methods, it provides a more effective and scalable solution for real-time anomaly detection. The prototype system demonstrates the feasibility of implementing intelligent monitoring for complex accelerator systems, contributing to the stability and efficiency of their operation.

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    Na PENG, Yuliang ZHANG, Sinong CHENG, Yongcheng HE, Hao MEI, Lin WANG, Kangjia XUE, Mingtao LI, Xuan WU, Peng ZHU, Weiling HUANG. A prototype system for intelligent accelerator operation monitoring at CSNS based on machine learning[J]. NUCLEAR TECHNIQUES, 2025, 48(5): 050002

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    Paper Information

    Category: Special Topics on Applications of Machine Learning in Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Data

    Received: Dec. 19, 2024

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Jun. 26, 2025

    The Author Email: Yuliang ZHANG (张玉亮)

    DOI:10.11889/j.0253-3219.2025.hjs.48.240522

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