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Helium Gas Recovery System

Helium Gas Recovery System

Engineered for Industrial Helium Conservation & Dual-Mode Control

The Hawkstein Helium Recovery System is a high-efficiency solution for capturing "spent" Helium after leak testing or industrial processing. By reclaiming 80–85% of the gas from a minimum inlet of 2 bar and re-compressing it to 120 bar, this system transforms a costly consumable into a reusable asset.

Technical Specifications

Feature Professional Benchmark
Control Architecture Dual-Mode: PLC-Automated & Manual Override
Recovery Efficiency 80 – 85% (Process Dependent)
Minimum Inlet Pressure 2 bar (Recovery Threshold)
Storage Pressure (Max) 120 bar (Cylinder/Bank Charging)
Build Construction Heavy-duty MS Powder Coated Cabinet
Media Compatibility Helium / Air Mixture
System Footprint 1500 × 1200 × 1400 mm
Filtration Architecture Integrated Moisture & Oil Separators
Safety Interlocks Emergency Stop, High-Pressure Cut-off, & Relief Valves

Key Functions

  • PLC-Automated Recovery: In "Auto" mode, the system monitors the test bench pressure. Once it senses at least 2 bar at the inlet, it automatically initiates the recovery sequence and stops when the storage reaches 120 bar.
  • Manual Control System: Features high-precision manual needle valves and pressure gauges, allowing operators to perform custom recovery cycles or maintain the system during power outages/PLC maintenance.
  • Contaminant Management: Since recovered gas often contains atmospheric moisture and trace oils, the system includes multi-stage separators to protect the internal high-pressure booster and downstream test samples.

Why Hawkstein Helium Technology?

  • Operational Flexibility: The Dual-Mode System ensures that production never stops. If the PLC is offline, the manual system allows for continued gas recovery and testing.
  • Superior Durability: Housed in a robust MS Powder Coated enclosure, the system is engineered to withstand the vibration and environmental demands of heavy manufacturing bays.
  • Significant ROI: Reclaiming over 80% of your Helium drastically reduces the frequency of gas procurement, providing a rapid payback period for high-volume users like L&T or Flowserve.
  • Inert Gas Optimized: Specifically tuned for the flow characteristics of Helium, ensuring the pneumatic-to-gas intensifiers maintain high volumetric efficiency even with Helium/Air mixtures.

FAQs

PLC automation is ideal for consistent, high-speed production. The manual system provides a critical fail-safe and allows R&D engineers to perform "slow-fill" or "variable-pressure" recovery for specialized tests.

Yes. In industrial valve testing, some air infiltration is inevitable. This system is designed to recover the Helium/Air mixture and re-compress it for reuse in standard leak-checking applications.

Yes. The PLC allows you to set the maximum storage cut-off, and the manual regulator can be used to bleed or cap the pressure at lower levels if required for specific storage banks.

The powder coating is industrial-grade and highly resistant to corrosion. Standard cleaning with non-abrasive wipes is sufficient to maintain the cabinet’s integrity and professional appearance.

Strategic Applications

  • Industrial Valve Manufacturing: Large-scale recovery of gas used in high-pressure seat leak tests.
  • Automotive Leak Testing: Capturing Helium from fuel rail and radiator test benches.
  • Aerospace Component Validation: Reclaiming gas from large-volume vessels after structural integrity or leak-path checks
Important Note

Please Note: The technical specifications and images provided on this page represent our design benchmarks and manufacturing capabilities. Final system configurations, components, and performance parameters are customized and finalized based on specific client requirements and project scope.

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