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Description
The ALBA II project is a major upgrade of the ALBA Synchrotron aimed at significantly enhancing performance and scientific capabilities. The project is structured into five coordinated programs covering beamline upgrades and new long beamlines, a storage ring upgrade to 4th generation light source, expanded computing and data systems, new infrastructure including buildings and photon transfer lines, and the overall implementation. The upgrade will be executed during a planned 18-month shutdown in 2030–2031.
This presentation describes the general technical and project organization challenges status, with particular focus on implementation aspects such as logistics, removal and installation planning, and coordination across programs. It addresses the definition of storage solutions for new and legacy components, the development of a digital Components Database (CDB) for full traceability, and the planning of transport, tooling, and safety procedures. Waste management strategies and current progress toward operational readiness are also outlined.