Supply of Cryogenic Methane and Hydrogen Moderator Prototypes for ISIS TS1
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Cryogenic Methane and Hydrogen Moderator Prototypes for ISIS TS1
Awarded 29 Nov 2019
Awarded29 Nov 2019
Value£142,100.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 6y 6mo ago5mo term
Awarded 29 Nov 2019Expired 30 Apr 2020
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UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED awarded a contract to Prototech Engineering Ltd and HYSPEX LIMITED for the supply of cryogenic methane and hydrogen moderator prototypes for the ISIS TS1 facility.
The contract covers Lot 1, a cryogenic methane moderator operating with liquid methane at 3.4 bar and 110K, and Lot 2, a cryogenic hydrogen moderator operating with liquid hydrogen at 8 bar and 20K, built with three layers of safety containment.
Both moderators are situated within the reflector assembly at the core of ISIS TS1 and are designed to reduce neutron energy for scientific instruments.
The contract value is AUD 142,100.
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