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Oil removal from helium at the fermilab 1500-W refrigerator

Conference · · Adv. Cryog. Eng.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6335251
Modifications are described which are designed to eliminate oil problems in the Fermilab 1500 W refrigeration system for the magnet test facility which uses two oil-flooded C25L screw compressors in series. The functions of the compressors are listed. Nominal system specifications for combined refrigeration and liquefaction are given in table form, as is a description of the original oil removal system. Early operating experience and system improvements are presented. Present operating characteristics are described, along with a table of the Balston filter specifications. Subsequent recorded discussion concerned the sensitivity and reliability of the PPM laser detector.
Research Organization:
Fermi National Accelerator Lab., Batavia, IL
OSTI ID:
6335251
Report Number(s):
CONF-810835-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Adv. Cryog. Eng.; (United States) Journal Volume: 27
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English