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Storage
Helium Gas Storage
The helium gas is stored in two horizontal 12,000 gallon
pressure vessels as shown in Photo 8. The tank
dimensions are 84 inches outside diameter by 45 feet 2
9/16 inches long and has weld on tank saddles. Each
vessel was manufactured for a working pressure range of
‘full vacuum' to 250 PSIG at a temperature of 125°F. The
weight of each tank is 21,000 pounds. The volume of
helium gas in each pressure vessel when at rated
pressure will produce 1000 liters of liquid helium.
Suction Buffer Tanks
In Photo 8 the two 1000 gallon pressure vessels used as
suction pressure buffer tanks can be seen mounted on top
of the 12,000 gallon tank on the left. The mounting
platforms were included in the design of the tank and
installed by the tank manufacturer.
Photo 8 - Helium Gas Storage Tanks
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