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Whether it’s for a few stations or an entire plant, we can provide an efficient, fully automated helium recovery system. We utilize a pre-engineered design with components selected to accommodate the helium usage requirements of each application. We offer standard helium recovery systems from 4 to 20 SCFM at pressure ranges of 150 to 300 PSIG.
Helium is purchased in liquid form or as a gaseous state stored in pressurized cylinders. Helium is used in a gaseous compressed state during a leak test operation. For the helium to be placed back into a cylinder, it must first be collected from the tested part, pressurized to test pressure, analyzed for the correct percent of mixture, and possibly mixed to accommodate the correct percent of mixture. Processing helium for leak testing requires the use of pressure recovery systems that consist of various components to recapture, process and store the gas, such as:
In a standard pressure recovery system, vaporized helium is used in a process, then recaptured through exhaust lines. These lines run to a recovery vessel, where the gas is fed through a filter and then analyzed for purity. If the purity level is at least 95%, the compressed helium gas is transferred to a storage tank.
See the blog on How to specify a helium reclaim system for your plant for more information and other tips.
We have two calculators to help you as you consider the investment in a helium recycling system.
Start by determining the size of the reclaim system required. The resulting capacity will autofill the second part of the calculator.