Elliott Group (hereinafter referred to as "Elliott"), a group company of Ebara Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Ebara"), held a completion ceremony for the cryopump test facility built in Genet, Pennsylvania, USA, on October 22nd.
Cryopump test facility completed
1. Background
Elliott designs, manufactures and services all types of centrifugal compressors, axial compressors, steam turbines, power recovery expanders, cryopumps and cryogenic liquid expanders for use in the petrochemical, refining and other oil and gas and liquefied gas industries. Elliott's cryopumps play a role in transporting low-temperature liquefied gases in LNG, LPG, and other plants around the world.
2-1 Overview
Construction of the new Cryopump series product (Cryodynamics®) testing facility began in December 2019. The facility consists of six buildings, including an indoor, enclosed testing facility that is not affected by the weather. The test facility includes a test bay for two cryopumps and a dedicated test bay for cryogenic liquid expanders, as well as an energy-efficient cooling system.
| Facility name | Elliott Cryodynamic Products Test Facility Elliott Cryodynamic Products Test Facility |
| Location | 718 Bullitt Avenue Jeannette, PA 15644 |
| Site area | 13 acres |
| Building area | 30,000 ft2 |
| Capital cost | 60 million dollars |
| Facility contents | 2 cryopump test facilities |
| Exclusive test facility for cryogenic expanders |
3. Future developments
"Elliott's Cryodynamic and Industrial Products division is a game changer," said Mark Babyak, vice president of Cryodynamic and Industrial Products at Elliott. "Our new facility will enable testing of a wide range of products, from the smallest cryopumps and cryogenic liquid expanders to units larger than those currently used in industry. Furthermore, we are equipped with the latest measurement technology and can perform tests using liquid nitrogen, LNG or LPG to suit customer specifications. Investing in a new facility also demonstrates our commitment to our employees and the community at large. Elliott is committed to moving forward together with the local community."
EBARA Group aims to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and further enhance its corporate value by addressing key ESG issues based on its long-term vision and medium-term management plan.