| Article | |
| Report number | CERN-AT-2008-029 |
| Title | Cryogenic Operation Methodology and Cryogen Management at CERN over the last 15 Years |
| Author(s) | Delikaris, D (CERN) ; Barth, K (CERN) ; Claudet, S (CERN) ; Gayet, Ph (CERN) ; Passardi, Giorgio (CERN) ; Serio, L (CERN) ; Tavian, L (CERN) |
| Publication | 2009 |
| Imprint | 21 Jul 2008 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| In: | 22nd International Cryogenic Engineering Conference and International Cryogenic Materials Conference 2008, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 21 - 25 Jul 2008, pp.33-38 |
| Subject category | Accelerators and Storage Rings |
| Abstract | CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research has progressively implemented and brought into operation an impressive number of cryogenic units (34). The paper will present the evolution of CERN’s cryogenic infrastructure and summarize results from cryogenic operation cumulating 590’000 running hours over the last fifteen years. The implemented methodology allowing reaching a high level of plant reliability will be described. CERN also becomes an intensive user of cryogens. Contracts for the delivery of 320 t of liquid helium and 70’000 t of liquid nitrogen have been adjudicated. The paper will describe the procurement strategy, the storage infrastructure and cryogen inventory. |
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