Dear All,
We are planning to move an Oxford 500M activated shielded WB magnet
from old building (flood risk) to new building. However, the rooms
designed for NMR cannot host our expansion NMR facility (eight
spectrometers from 300-700M). So, the new spots can be only chosen
from the general instrument labs or offices with minimum modification.
Current situation: The vertical and horizontal 5G lines of magnet are
2.4 m and 1.7m, respectively. The size of rooms is around 25-30
m^2. The heights of concrete and ceiling tiles are ~5m and 3m to
floor, respectively. It seems to be ok to raise the ceiling tile for
Cryogen filling and keep blank above the magnet for assembling.
The problem is there are too many pipe lines above the ceiling tiles
(3m) of those rooms available. It is hard to find a spot with
sufficient “blank” space. The vent of air conditioner can be
re-routed, the light can be moved, static metal line near to concrete
will be shimmed out. But the sprinkler, the pipe lines for
heating/cooling water, the drain, and the power line located at 3-3.5
m from floor are not easily to be capped off. No one wants to see
those stuff above magnet.
I have checked the previous email archives, similar questions were
asked, but no answer to our situation. The department and committee
need a creative and minimum cost resolution from NMR facility. In
order to avoid lots of headaches (and expenses) down the road, I would
like to ask suggestion from those who have an experience to deal with
this situation. Any input will be highly appreciated.
Thanks a lot,
Banghao
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Banghao Chen, Ph.D.
Director of NMR Facility
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Florida State University
Tallahassee, Fl 32306-4390
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