ALMA Cryogenics


4k Helium Compressor Evaluation System

          Basic Theory of Operation
                 GM-JT Block Diagram

          The Engineering Challenge
                 Environmental Concerns
                 Safety

           Prototype
                 Compressors
                 Regulators
                 Valves
                 Oil Management
                 Orifices/Check Valves
                 Sight Glasses
                 Tubing and Fittings
                 Frames and Panels
                 Heat Exchangers
                 Charcoal Trap
                 Pressure Transducers/Gauges
                 Temperature Sensors
                 Bulk Oil Seperator
                 Oil Filters
                 Gas/Oil Seperator Filters
                 Fan Motor
                 Scott-T Transformers
                 Electricals
                        Electrical Connectors
                        Main Power Switch
                        Manual On/Off Controls
                        Aux. Switches
                        Contactors/Overloads
                        DIN Rail Mounting System
                        Controllers
                               3-Phase Rotation
                               Over/Under Voltage
                               Fan Control
                       Timers
                       Relays
                       Circuit Breakers
                       Cooling Fan
                       Elapsed Time Meter
                Electronics
                       Power Supplies
                       Analog/Digital Signal Conditioning Board
                       Xilinx CPLD Digital Design
                       Interface Control Board
                       Opto-Isolator Board
                       Monitor & Control Can Bus Interface Board
                       Display Board
                       RMS to DC Board
 
 
 
 

Last Modified on February 04, 2005
by Jack Meadows - NRAO