Abstract: Systems and techniques that facilitate scalable thermal energy recycling for cryogenic systems are provided. In various embodiments, a system can comprise at least one cryostat. In various aspects, the system can further comprise a thermal battery coupled to the at least one cryostat by a thermal exchange system. In various instances, the thermal battery can be configured to store thermal energy extracted from the at least one cryostat or to supply thermal energy to the at least one cryostat.

Abstract: Systems and/or methods provided herein relate to cooling of a component within a chamber of a cryostat. A system can comprise a cryostat having a cooling plate disposed within the cryostat, and a cooling feed line extending into the cryostat from external to the cryostat, which cooling feed line is thermally coupled to the cooling plate by a heat exchanger. In one or more embodiments, the system further can comprise a bulk cooling system that employs a liquifiable gas to provide cooling, wherein the bulk cooling system is fluidly coupled to the cooling feed line. In one or more embodiments, the system further can comprise a vacuum pump disposed at the cooling return line and external to the cryostat and physically decoupled from the cryostat by a section of the cooling return line disposed between the cryostat and the vacuum pump.

Abstract: Techniques facilitating increased operational reliability for jib cranes are provided. In one example, a jib crane can comprise a mast, a shaft mechanism, and a rod. The mast can extend vertically from a base structure. The shaft mechanism can be disposed within the mast. The rod can be coupled to a boom arm and can be disposed within the shaft mechanism. Rotation of the rod can facilitate continuous rotation of the boom arm about a longitudinal axis of the rod with respect to the base structure.

Abstract: Techniques facilitating custom thermal shields for cryogenic environments are provided. In one example, a cryostat can comprise a thermal shield extending between a thermal stage and a base structure coupled to a bottom plate of an outer vacuum chamber. The thermal stage can be coupled to a top plate of the outer vacuum chamber. The thermal shield can provide access to a sample mounting surface encompassed within the thermal shield from a region external to the outer vacuum chamber via the top and bottom plates of the outer vacuum chamber.

Abstract: Techniques facilitating increased operational reliability for jib cranes are provided. In one example, a jib crane can comprise a mast, a shaft mechanism, and a rod. The mast can extend vertically from a base structure. The shaft mechanism can be disposed within the mast. The rod can be coupled to a boom arm and can be disposed within the shaft mechanism. Rotation of the rod can facilitate continuous rotation of the boom arm about a longitudinal axis of the rod with respect to the base structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-contained apparatus used for constant pressure sampling of gaseous beverages especially during fermentation.The apparatus is provided with a tripod (3) and grip frame (15) with a stand for the sampling container (20) and for an inert gas bottle.In the upper part, a distribution-head has two inlet-taps (23 and 24), a pressure-tap (35), and a closing member with an injection cannula (21).Moreover, the apparatus comprises between the distribution-head (16) and the pressure-tap (35) an element (38) for adjusting the flow of the evacuating system, being operated by the pressure-tap.

Abstract: In order to measure the life of the foam of an effervescent beverage a predetermined quantity of the liquid is held in an upper vessel. This liquid is then allowed to fall rapidly into a lower vessel formed of transparent material and rotated about a vertical axis. As soon as the liquid is poured violently into the lower vessel a timer is started. Simultaneously a light source directs a beam of light upwardly through the vessel and a photocell situated above the vessel receives this light. When the foam has decreased sufficiently to allow the beam to pass through to the photocell, circuitry connected between the photocell and the timer is arrested. The elapsed time is proportional to the life of the head on the beverage.