The laboratory’s equipment provides the opportunity to perform R&D and prototyping of cryogenic components and systems. It also enables the development of cryogenic insulation and modular systems for the transport and storage and distribution of liquefied gases.
In addition, research is carried out at the laboratory on:
- purification of industrial gases,
- liquefaction and regasification systems,
- efficiency of oxygen extraction from air by the VPSA-O2 method,
- energy-efficient drying processes.
The laboratory is one of the three components forming part of the Physical Properties Laboratories Unit.
Also available within the laboratory is a nationally unique UHV system for helium isotope testing, which allows the detection of trace amounts of gases in mixtures. Among other things, it is used to study natural helium enriched in the He3 isotope. It is an extremely rare isotope – it is less than one millionth of natural helium – and the demand for it is increasing. In the future, the He3 isotope will be used to produce clean energy. The ‘He3 + D’ fusion reaction produces the most energy (clean – no radioactive waste) in the nuclear fusion process. The market is also concerned with potential distributors of the market-wanted invaluable isotope He3. The world market is currently experiencing an acute shortage of supply of this isotope – its search has already begun on the moon. 85% of the He-3 currently on the market is used in neutron detectors. Poland is in a privileged position here, having Europe’s only source of liquid helium located in Odolanów – PGNiG S.A Branch in Odolanów.
The UHV system we have at our disposal is equipped with a QMS quadrupole mass spectrometer made by Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH model HiQuad 700, operating in the range up to 128 AMU (Atomic Mass Unit) and a detection level below 1 ppm. Its operation requires qualified personnel, so the location of its use is strictly defined. It is currently available at the Institute of Molecular Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Odolanów. It can be used on behalf of cooperating companies and institutions, so please do not hesitate to contact us!
We support business!
Use the laboratory on preferential terms!
The Wrocław Technology Park creates conditions for the development of innovative business ideas. Through the support provided in the form of de minimis aid, we provide access to laboratory and business infrastructure on preferential terms. The costs of using laboratory and prototyping infrastructure can be reduced by 80%.
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Piotr Wilk
Manager of the Physical Properties Laboratory Unit
Laboratories and prototyping facilities
