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Fermilab Central Helium Liquefier system upgrade

Conference ·
OSTI ID:45444
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  1. Fermi National Accelerator Lab., Batavia, IL (United States)
A significant upgrade to the Fermilab Central Helium Liquefier (CHL) facility`s 4000 liters/hour helium system has been made to support the Laboratory`s Tevatron superconducting accelerator. The upgrade includes a second helium liquefier with a rated capacity of 5400 liters/hour, a fourth reciprocating compressor rated at 750 grams/second, and an improved cryogenic distribution system including liquid helium dewars and pumps. The system design and operating experience to date are discussed.
OSTI ID:
45444
Report Number(s):
CONF-930703--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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