Upgrade of Helium Liquefier System for Campus-Wide Distribution at University of Southampton
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON · Awarded contract
AwardedUpgrade of Helium Liquefier System for Campus-Wide Distribution at University of Southampton
Awarded 30 Mar 2021
Awarded30 Mar 2021
Value£332,501.00
SupplierCryo Engineering GmbH
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 2y 7mo ago3y term
Awarded 30 Mar 2021Expired 30 Mar 2024
About
The University of Southampton awarded a contract to Cryo Engineering GmbH for the upgrade of the TCF20 helium liquefaction system into a campus-wide distribution system for liquid helium and recollection of warm helium gas.
The project involved extending the TCF20 liquefier within Building 46 at the Highfield Campus to increase liquid helium capacity, adapting the gas capture system at Building 27 for warm gas collection, and installing a trailer solution to transport gas and liquid between the two buildings.
The contract value was £332,501.
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