WP15 takes charge of the validation of technical choices within the project in terms of technical objectives, installation plans and cost optimization. The Work Package Leader (WPL) is the link person of the Project with CERN units in charge of the integration and lay-out. For the new SE/SF/SHM/SU buildings, WP15 counterchecks the coherence of the integration under the responsibility of the specific building owners. WP15 shall intercept upcoming issues with the existing LHC and new HL-LHC equipment and infrastructures and propose solutions.
The work package develops and coordinates the de-installation studies of present LHC equipment, defining the relevant strategies, the sequence of activities, and coordinates the implementation of these strategies and interfaces with the general planning teams. Furthermore, it develops and coordinates the installation studies of new HL-LHC equipment -including new options proposed for integration into the HL-LHC layout baseline such as forward physics-, defining strategies, installation phases and sequences, including the global resources analysis and estimation, and their compatibility with the overall LHC schedule and shutdown plans. This includes beam line equipment as well as infrastructure such as cabling and services. WP15 will interface with the general planning and the general coordination units.
The work package furthermore defines the HL-LHC transport installation strategy and ensures its feasibility. It takes charge of the related engineering studies and develops the matching technical solutions in close collaboration with the concerned technical groups and WPs.
Support is provided to WP17 and the relevant technical groups to identify the needs of technical infrastructure and civil engineering, while optimizing proposals for cost-effectiveness and long-term maintainability.
The WPL and deputy are charged with the coordination of the efforts within the work package and ensure in conjunction with the HL-LHC project office the progress reporting as well as the documentation and implementation of scope, cost or schedule changes.