European Spallation Source, Sweden
Name of the Project
European Spallation Source (ESS).
Location
Lund, southern Sweden.
Client
ESS European Research Infrastructure Consortium.
Project Description
The ESS is one of the largest science and technology infrastructure projects being built today.
Comparable to a giant microscope, ESS will use neutrons to allow for scientific breakthroughs within the materials, energy, health and environment sectors.
The facility design and construction includes the most powerful linear proton accelerator ever built, a 4 t helium-cooled tungsten target wheel, 24 state-of-the-art neutron instruments, a suite of laboratories, and a supercomputing data management and software development centre.
Potential Job Creation
The facility will employ an estimated 500 people.
Value
The project is estimated at €1.84-billion.
Duration
Construction of the facility started in 2014. Initial operations are expected to begin in 2019, with instrument commissioning expected to begin in 2023, whereafter the user programme will begin.
Latest Developments
The project is more than 50% complete.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
ESS communications division and press office, email comms@esss.se.
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