Design Study of Cryogenic Sealing Solutions for Liquid Helium Connections
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority · Awarded contract
AwardedDesign Study of Cryogenic Sealing Solutions for Liquid Helium Connections
Awarded 01 Oct 2019
Awarded01 Oct 2019
Value£51,183.93
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6y 9mo ago4mo term
Awarded 1 Oct 2019Expired 24 Jan 2020
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United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority awarded a contract to Saint-Gobain Innovative Materials Belgium for a design study of cryogenic sealing solutions.
The work involved performing studies and reporting on sealing solutions that most closely satisfy stated criteria for liquid helium connections operating at or near 4 K, which can be easily made and remade during maintenance periods at room temperature, and identifying and pricing development work to achieve or further develop connection solutions.
The contract value was AUD 51,183.93.
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