Helium leak detection equipment play an important role in many demanding applications due to the characteristics of helium (such as low molecular weight, high diffusivity, and low reactivity with other substances).
Main application areas:
Aerospace
Rockets and spacecraft: used to detect the airtightness of rocket engines, spacecraft and other equipment to ensure that there is no helium leakage during the launch process and to ensure the reliability of the system.
Satellite: Used for helium leak detection in cooling systems and satellite fuel systems.
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Vacuum system: In the semiconductor manufacturing process, a high vacuum environment is involved. Helium leak detection equipment can ensure the sealing of the equipment and avoid pollution and adverse effects.
Gas pipelines and devices: used to detect leaks in the gas delivery system in the semiconductor production line to prevent losses and ensure the normal operation of the equipment.
Nuclear energy industry
Nuclear reactor cooling system: Helium is used as a coolant in the cooling system of nuclear energy equipment. Helium leak detection equipment can effectively monitor helium leaks and prevent system failures.
Gas-cooled reactor: In this reactor, helium is used to cool the nuclear reactor core, and helium leak detection equipment are used to monitor helium leaks in real time.
Cryogenic technology and superconducting equipment
Superconducting magnets and equipment: used for helium leak detection in the cooling system of superconducting materials to ensure stable operation of the equipment at extremely low temperatures.
Cryogenic cooling system: In the cryogenic liquid helium cooling system, the helium leak detector is used to monitor the leakage of helium to prevent cooling failure.
Gas and petrochemical industry
Gas transportation and storage: used in the transportation and storage systems of gases such as helium, natural gas, and hydrogen, to monitor helium leaks in pipelines, storage tanks, and gas delivery equipment.
Gas separation equipment: During the gas separation and compression process, Helium leak detection equipment can detect small leaks in time to prevent gas loss and improper operation.
Medical equipment
Magnetic resonance imaging equipment: MRI equipment uses liquid helium as a coolant, and helium leak detection equipment help monitor the equipment’s tightness to ensure the normal operation of the cooling system.
Medical gas equipment: such as the use of helium-oxygen mixed gas bottles, helium leak detection equipment can ensure tightness and avoid leaks.
Electronics and power industry
High-voltage electrical equipment: In high-voltage electrical equipment, helium leak detection equipment are used to detect gas seals to prevent electrical equipment from malfunctioning due to poor sealing.
Power transformers and switchgear: Helium leak detection equipment are used to detect gas leaks in high-voltage power equipment to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the equipment.
Vacuum equipment and particle accelerators
Particle accelerators: For example, equipment such as the Large Hadron Collider uses a vacuum system. Helium Leak Test System can accurately detect tiny leaks and ensure the vacuum environment of the system.
Vacuum system: used for various equipment that requires an extremely high vacuum environment, such as laboratory vacuum furnaces, vacuum coating equipment, etc.
Food and packaging industry
Modified atmosphere packaging: Helium leak detection equipment are used to detect helium leaks in modified atmosphere packaging bags to ensure the integrity of the packaging and extend the shelf life of food.
Cold chain transportation: During cold chain transportation, helium leak detection equipment can be used to detect helium leaks in refrigeration systems to ensure cooling efficiency.
Mineral exploration and oil exploration
Underground gas detection: Helium leak detection equipment can be used to monitor underground gas leaks, especially in natural gas exploration and mineral mining processes, helium leaks can be detected in time.
Ocean and underwater equipment
Submarines and underwater equipment: Helium leak detection equipment can be used for airtightness testing of submarines, deep-sea exploration and other equipment in underwater systems.
Deep-sea oil production and prospecting: In deep-sea operations, helium leak detection equipment are used to ensure the sealing and safety of equipment.
Automobiles and Transportation
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles: In hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, Helium leak detection machine are used to detect leaks in the gas storage system.
Automotive Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems: Detect helium leaks in the coolant in the vehicle’s air conditioning system to ensure the effective operation of the air conditioning system.
Research and laboratory applications
Physical experiments: In laboratories in the fields of particle physics, atomic physics, etc., helium leak detection equipment are used to accurately monitor the airtightness of experimental equipment.
Chemical and biological research: Used to monitor gas leaks in research equipment to ensure the stability of the experimental environment.
Environmental monitoring
Gas monitoring: Helium leak detection equipment can be used for environmental monitoring, such as areas where natural gas, hydrogen and other gas leaks need to be monitored, gas pipelines, gas storage stations, etc.
Helium leak detection equipment play a vital role in high-tech and high-risk industries such as aerospace, energy, medical, electronics, and petrochemicals.