New RPC gas mixtures for sustainable operation in the CMS experiment
 
New RPC gas mixtures for sustainable operation in the CMS experiment 
 
CMS Muon Group, M. Tytgat
 
Abstract 

The current operation of the Resistive Plate Chamber (RPC) system within the CMS experiment involves approximately 95\% tetrafluoroethane (C2H2F4, TFE). However, in response to climate change concerns, the European Union has instituted a ban on TFE owing to its elevated Global Warming Potential, resulting in an associated increase in market prices. In this framework, shared endeavors within the RPC EcoGas@GIF++ Collaboration, have been dedicated to investigating novel ecological gaseous mixtures based on tetrafluoropropene (C3H2F4, HFO-1234ze) to ensure the sustainable functionality of RPCs. This contribution will delve into the performance outcomes derived from improved RPC gas gaps operating on HFO/CO2-based mixtures as ecologically viable alternatives, particularly in anticipation of the High Luminosity LHC phase (HL-LHC).