VL100
University ENS Paris

Helium Liquefication Plant VL100

Liquefication

Construction of a VL100 helium liquefier, 48 L/h, at the University ENS in Paris.

Design, manufacturing, assembly, and installation of a new helium liquefier with gas-bearing expansion turbines.

  • Delivery of a Helium Liquefication Plant
    • Cycle compressor, watercooled
    • Oil Remover System with Gas Management Panel
    • Coldbox incl. expansion turbines and freeze-out-purifier
    • Gas dryer
    • Transfer Line from VL100 to Dewar
    • Scale for mobile dewars
    • Process control technology (MSR)
    • Pure Gas Buffer, 8.000L @ 16 bar
    • Automatic Filling System for mobile dewars
  • Automatic gas distribution with the helium distribution panel
  • High-purity gas piping within the building
  • Installation of all system components
  • Commissioning of the entire system
  • Maintenance of ongoing operations during conversion and construction phase, no significant losses
Realization date
07/2024
Performance data
  • Liquefication Rate: 48 l LHe/h with LN2 pre-cooling
  • Compressor el. consumption: 76 kW
     
Contact

École normale supérieure – PSL
Département de Physique de l'ENS
24 Rue Lhomond 
75005 PARIS

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