Professor Rafael Breiler named AAAS Fellow
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has made Rafael Breiler, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at FSU, a Fellow.
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NSCLS to manage umbilical cord blood bank initiative
National Stem Cell Holding, Inc.'s new subsidiary, National Stem Cell Laboratory Services, Inc., will manage the company's umbilical cord blood bank initiative and augment the tissue banking and reproductive services.
HYPRES tests fabricated integrated circuits
HYPRES Inc., a developer of superconducting microelectronics (SME) technology, has successfully tested fabricated integrated circuits with a critical current density of 20 kiloamps per square centimeter.
FRA receives 5-year contract for management of Fermilab
The Fermi Research Alliance (FRA), LLC recently received a $1.575 billion, five-year contract for management and operation of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, from the U.S. Department of Energy. A new independent entity, FRA is owned jointly by the University of Chicago and Universities Research Association, Inc.
University of Chicago bids on a management contract for Fermilab
Administrators at the University of Chicago have bid on a management contract for Fermilab, a CSA Corporate Sustaining Member.
Article highlights Dr. Davidson’s work at NHMFL
South Florida Sun-Sentinel printed an article on Sept. 18, 2006 about Dr. Michael Davidson, head of the Optical Microscopy Division at Florida State University's National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, a CSA Corporate Sustaining Member.
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Dewar
A dewar is a type of cryostat named after Sir James Dewar, the researcher who first developed the concept of a vacuum insulated container with silvered walls to reflect thermal radiation. Dewar was the first to liquefy hydrogen, and he created the device to store his discovery. The thermos bottle...
Stirling and Gifford-McMahon Cryocoolers
Stirling and Gifford-McMahon (GM) cryocoolers are two of the most commonly used cryocoolers in cryogenics. Both devices have a significant industrial base and operate at a wide range of temperatures and capacities. The thermodynamic cycles for both of these cryocoolers are quite similar. The Stirling cycle consists of a compressor,...
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
A significant commercial application of cryogenics is the liquefaction, transport and storage of natural gas. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is generally 95 percent methane with a few percent ethane and much lower concentrations of propane and butane. LNG liquefies at 111.6 K. Unlike many applications of cryogenics, the motivation for...
Wind Tunnels
Dr. Robert Kilgore The development of the cryogenic wind tunnel is one of many significant breakthroughs in both cryogenics and wind-tunnel technology made during the past millennium. Interest in the development of high-speed commercial and military aircraft resulted in a review of problems of flow simulation in transonic wind tunnels...
History of Cryogenics
From the Fall 1999 issue of Cold Facts magazine Millennium Breakthroughs A variety of CSA members give different perspectives on the past millennium: What were the most significant breakthroughs in cryogenics during the past millennium? Prof. R.G. Scurlock, Kryos Technology, scurlock@soton.ac.uk (“Breakthrough” = way through obstacles — Oxford English Dictionary)...
Cryobiology
Andreas Sputtek Past President Society for Cryobiology sputtek@uke.uni-hamburg.de or http://www.sputtek.de/. The word cryobiology (from the Greek words “cryo” = cold, “bios” = life, and “logos” = science) literally signifies the science of life at low temperatures. In practice, this field comprises the study of any biological material or system (e.g.,...
Cryogenic Insulation
James E. Fesmire Cryogenics Test Laboratory NASA Kennedy Space Center james.e.fesmire@nasa.gov Introduction In today’s world, the use of cryogenics and low-temperature refrigeration is taking a more and more significant role. From the food industry, transportation, energy, and medical applications to the Space Shuttle, cryogenic liquids must be stored, handled, and...
Company to design and manufacture a portable gas purity monitoring system
I am looking for a company to design and manufacture a portable gas purity monitoring system using a cryostat/dewar/flow meter combination.
Consultant knowledgeable in LNG
My company is seeking a consultant who is knowledgeable in LNG. It is a project located overseas, and involves a refinery and heat exchangers. Can anyone provide me with a reference?
LN2 flow in cryotherapy device
I’m working on a cooler device that will be pretty similar to the devices commonly used in cryotherapy for cooling skin.
Source for small gas liquefier/cryocooler?
I would like to acquire a used gas liquefier/cryocooler for use in my non-profit project to build a high-performance natural gas (methane) powered car. I am interested in liquefying piped natural gas (methane) into LNG (about 120K or -154 degrees).