Hello Group,
I am looking for input from labs that have set up recovery systems that
include at least one "remote" location outside the
building that houses the gas/liquid collection. Like most labs my
Facility has a desire to start Helium recovery. However, for labs with
a small number of low field instruments this becomes a difficult fit
since the capacity of most recovery systems are more than ten times the
amount of helium that runs through a few lower field magnets. (Maybe)
Luckily for us a researcher in our Physics Department has a Quantum
Design system that would be able to handle the increased load our 4
instruments would add. Unfortunately, they are a city block (~250 meter
path of piping) away, so connecting to the system (if possible) will be
an expensive project. However, it probably will be cheaper than
duplicating the equipment that is already on campus, not to mention the
combined maintenance costs.
So I am looking for locations that have been successful (or not)
connecting a remote location to a recovery system. Information
including the choice of materials, managing and testing for leaks, major
pitfalls, and any other advice would be welcome. As an alternative to
piping our gas output to the system, would gas collection at our
location and transportation of high pressure cylinders make more sense?
Are there any places taking this approach?
Thanks,
Perry.
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Perry J. Pellechia
Director of NMR Services
Research Professor
University of South Carolina
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
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