Helium Liquefiers, Purifiers and Recovery Systems

NexGen & ATL Liquefiers and Purifiers

Quantum Design’s full line of liquefiers and innovative helium recovery, storage and purification systems allow you to recover and liquefy the helium gas currently being lost from the normal boil off and helium transfers of your cryogenic instruments. A perfect helium recycling solution for research and medical cryostats, Quantum Design’s helium liquefiers and recovery systems allow you to break your dependence on cryogen suppliers and no longer be subject to higher costs and undependable supply. You will also be doing your part to conserve a precious natural resource which is vital to scientific research and medical treatment.

Quantum Design liquefiers are mobile and easy to move around your laboratory, which makes the transfer of liquid helium more convenient than ever. Liquefiers are doorway- and ramp-friendly, and the transfer process is as easy as transferring from your current storage dewars. Our helium recycling technology is also modular so that systems can be designed for needs small or large, and then expanded as needs grow.

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The University of Cardiff purchased an ATL160 – this is what they had to say…

“We use Quantum Design’s ATL160 helium liquefier at Cardiff University’s brain and research image centre (CUBRIC) to reclaim helium boil off from our MEG scanner. The ATL160 provides us with a fast and efficient performance which saves us time and money that would otherwise be spent on purchasing extra helium. The system requires very minimal maintenance and has been very reliable for the past 4 years I have been using it. When Quantum Design are called upon for servicing and technical advice, they have always been excellent to deal with and provided great support. The ATL160 plays a vital role in our research here at CUBRIC and is a system we rely on and trust.” – Paul Raikes, Senior Technician, CUBRIC, University of Cardiff

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What our customers are saying..

Physics Department, Leiden University

“The small liquefiers are easy to use and can deliver 500-600 litres per week to satisfy our institution’s needs.”

Servicios Científico-Técnicos, University of Oviedo

“We were most surprised by the high level of Helium recovery made possible by the ATL system.”

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FEATURES

Easy-to-Use, Fully Automated Operation
Portable Liquefiers for Easy Transfers
New 250 Litre Capacity Allows Larger Transfers!
High Liquefaction Rates; Energy Efficiency
Liquefies at 1 PSIg so Helium is Ready When You Need It
Self-Cleaning, Uninterrupted Service
Software with Intuitive User Interface for Easier Operation
Modular Design: Your System Can Grow as Your Helium Needs Evolve

LIQUEFIER AND PURIFIER MODELS

NEXGEN 160 SPECIFICATIONS

Liquefaction Rate: 25+ litres/day (typical)*
Dewar Capacity: 160 litres
System Dimensions (L x W x H): 104 x 71 x 152 cm (liquefier without compressor)
Compressor Package Model: Water-Cooled (variable speed optional)
Typical Power Consumption and Voltage Range: 6.5 – 7.5 kW; High & Low Voltage Available
Gaseous Helium Requirement: Ultra-High Purity (UHP) He (99.999%)
Fully Automated Touch Panel Control

* Liquefaction rates vary based on transfer frequency, input helium quality and pressure.

NEXGEN 250 SPECIFICATIONS

Liquefaction Rate: 25+ litres/day (typical)*
Dewar Capacity: 250 litres
System Dimensions (L x W x H): 114 x 81 x 160 cm (liquefier without compressor)
Compressor Package Model: Water-Cooled (variable speed optional)
Typical Power Consumption and Voltage Range: 6.5 – 7.5 kW; High & Low Voltage Available
Gaseous Helium Requirement: Ultra-High Purity (UHP) He (99.999%)
Perfect for NMR or other labs that prefer larger transfers less frequently!
Fully Automated Touch Panel Control

* Liquefaction rates vary based on transfer frequency, input helium quality and pressure.

ATL 160XL SPECIFICATIONS

Liquefaction Rate: 35+ litres/day (typical)*
Dewar Capacity: 160 litres
System Dimensions (L x W x H): 104 x 76 x 151 cm (liquefier without compressor)
Compressor Package Model: Water-Cooled (variable speed optional)
Typical Power Consumption and Voltage Range: 6.5 – 7.5 kW; High & Low Voltage Available
Gaseous Helium Requirement: Ultra-High Purity (UHP) He (99.999%)
Fully Automated Touch Panel Control

* Liquefaction rates vary based on transfer frequency, input helium quality and pressure.

ATP30 PURIFIER SPECIFICATIONS

Purifies 30 litres of helium gas per minute (typical)*
Purifies helium gas to 99.9995% (better than UHP)
Fail Safe Operation – Stops operation before “dirty” gas passes through system
Full regeneration of system only takes 5 hours (with no filters or cartridges to replace)*
Regeneration easily accomplished through automated software
Ensures highest liquefaction rates possible
Hydrogen removal option protects instruments from plugging
System Dimensions (L x W x H): 60 x 69 x 148 cm (purifier without compressor)
Compressor Package Model: Air-Cooled or Water-Cooled
Typical Power Consumption and Voltage Range: 6.5 – 7.5 kW; High & Low Voltage Available

* Purifier operation varies based on input helium quality.

RECOVERY SYSTEMS

Quantum Design’s Direct Recovery System is the most simple recovery system to use in order to gain the benefits of Quantum Design liquefiers. All liquefier models can be used with customer instrument to reclaim helium lost through normal boil off.

The Direct Recovery System consists of the following components:

A – Liquefier
B – Compressor
C – Back Pressure Controller (optional as needed)
D – Power Distribution Unit
X – Customer Instrument

Quantum Design’s Recovery System with Medium Pressure Storage allows recovery, storage and purification of helium from normal and transfer boil off. This recovery system is perfect for customers with 1 or 2 cryogenic instruments who want to recover almost all of the helium normally lost through normal operation and cryogenic transfers.

The Recovery System with Medium Pressure Storage consists of the following components:

A – Liquefier
B – Compressor
C – MP Recovery Hub
D – ATP30 Purifier
E – Medium Pressure Storage Tank (1000 liters)
F – Back Pressure Controller (optional as needed)
X – Customer Instrument

Quantum Design’s Recovery System with High Pressure Storage allows recovery, storage and purification of helium from normal and transfer boil off. This recovery system is perfect for customers with multiple cryogenic instruments or large, multi-room laboratories who want to recover almost all of the helium normally lost through normal operation and cryogenic transfers.