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    Cryo Workshop Logo Cryogenics Operations 2004
    Jefferson Lab

    March 30 - April 2, 2004

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    Circular

    The first Workshop on Cryogenics Operations will be held at Jefferson Lab from March 30-April 2, 2004. This workshop is aimed at individuals who currently operate (or plan to operate) large helium cryogenic plants in the support of physics research. The mission statement for the workshop focuses on the practical applications used in operating the plants and can be summarized as follows.

    Cryo Ops 2004 Mission Statement

    The Workshop provides a periodic forum for national laboratories to present and discuss current technological advancements, operability, and maintenance experience of large cryogenic plant facilities which support the physics research community.

    The workshop topics are intended to include the latest practical engineering and operational management applications and techniques that have been found to enhance operational costs, reliability, and flexibility.

    This includes topics such as establishing the optimal refrigeration design cycle and operating design points; utility management; manpower scheduling; plant control philosophy and automation; short and long term maintenance scheduling; refrigerant loss detection and control; system contamination; component reliability; and equipment technical performance issues. Discussions of current technical problems and possible solutions are encouraged.

    Because the workshop is the first in a series of periodic workshops, attendees are encouraged to contribute oral and poster presentations, participate in informal discussions, and share information about operational requirements and standards within their work environment.

    Important Dates

    December 1, 2003Registration and payment information available online
    January 31, 2004Abstract submission deadline
    January 30, 2004Preliminary program available online
    February 15, 2004Early registration deadline

    Please note that space is limited and early registration is recommended.

    While attending the workshop, attendees can use the main switchboard number at JLab, 757-269-7100, as a local contact number. All attendees must present a valid picture ID when they arrive at the workshop.

    For additional information please contact the organizing committee at:

    Email:cryo2004workshop@jlab.org
    Or: Mr. Dana Arenius, workshop chair
    Jefferson Lab
    12000 Jefferson Avenue MS 89
    Newport News, VA 23606
    (757) 269-7276
    arenius@jlab.org



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