Tag: Cryogenics
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Supporting industrial materials testing (Applus+)
Supporting industrial materials testing (Applus+) | Applus+ provides testing services to companies. CERN provided a consultancy to Applus+ to support them developing an equipment to test the mechanical properties of materials at cryogenic temperatures. This consultancy was provided based on CERN’s experience designing in-house equipment for this purpose. As opposed to CERN’s test bench, the
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Liquid hydrogen maritime transportation (GTT)
Liquid hydrogen maritime transportation (GTT) | In 2023, CERN and Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT), a technological expert in membrane containment systems used to transport and store cryogenic liquids, started a collaboration to develop liquid hydrogen carriers. The ambition of this project is to provide a scalable technology to store and carry liquid hydrogen in ships
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Sensors
Sensors | CERN’s unique know-how derived from years of developing, using, characterizing a large amount of sensors. CERN’s Know-How Facts & Figures Key Competencies Silicon sensors CERN developed unique expertise in simulation and characterisation of silicon sensors to sustain extreme levels of radiations. CERN designs Si sensors in close collaboration with industrial partners. Specifications Key
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Cryogenics
Cryogenics | CERN’s unique know-how derived from 60 years of designing, installing and operating the world’s largest cryogenics installation. CERN’s Know-How Facts & Figures Key Competencies Robust Big Data Acquisition Radiation tolerant, reliable and highly flexible large scale industrial data acquisition system capable of monitoring and operating systems equipped with thousands of sensors and controllers
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Cooling and Ventilation
Cooling and Ventilation | Expertise in procurement, installation, operation & maintenance of large cooling, ventilation and air conditioning systems for complex structures. CERN’s know-how Key Competencies Pressure Cascade Management The LHC is a very large, complex underground system of interconnected spaces. In order to secure safety, any risks related to fire, smoke, radiation and gas
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CERN tech for Quantum Systems
CERN tech for Quantum Systems | How to collaborate with CERN? Find out about upcoming Quantum related news and events here Key Competencies Thin film coatings for ultra-high vacuums CERN experts have developed a range of techniques and materials for thin film coatings in order to meet the diverse demands of achieving vacuums in different systems
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SuperNode and CERN collaborate on new solutions for renewable energy transmission
SuperNode and CERN collaborate on new solutions for renewable energy transmission | The result of this collaboration on superconductivity could greatly improve energy transmission and accelerate the transition to renewable energy Physicists and engineers at CERN use the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments to probe the fundamental laws of nature. CERN’s mission is
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CERN develops cryogenic safety tool with broad range of applications
CERN develops cryogenic safety tool with broad range of applications | Andre Henriques discusses the Kryolize project in this short video. In September, some 120 experts in cryogenic safety came to CERN for the HSE Unit’s first Cryogenic Safety Seminar. Their discussions included Kryolize, a new CERN technology tailored for the LHC with a wide