History

In 1895 Dr Carl von Linde invented a process for the liquefaction of air and various gases, thereby ushering in the era of the cryogenics industry. Linde installed the world's first industrial helium liquefaction plant at the University of Charkov in the Ukraine in 1932. In the intervening years, more than 500 systems have been successfully installed worldwide.

Linde Kryotechnik designs and builds cryogenic systems for a wide range of industries and areas of application: for basic research and industry, for cooling superconductors and cold neutron sources, for fusion and fission applications, for the liquefaction of helium and hydrogen.

This wide-ranging spectrum of activity places great demands on our engineers, scientists and management personnel, who all rise to the challenge with commitment and enthusiasm.

Cryogenic equipment (for generation of very low temperatures and liquefaction of helium and hydrogen) is based in large measure on our own process and manufacturing know-how. Key components such as gas- and oil-bearing expansion turbines or cold compressors, developed inhouse by Linde Kryotechnik, are characterized by high operational reliability and availability. The equipment is tailored to the individual requirements and specifications of our customers and continuously upgraded. The competencies and capabilities of Linde Kryotechnik in the area of cryo systems include:

• all processes relating to recovery, cleaning, liquefaction and storage of helium and hydrogen
• all processes relating to refrigeration in the temperature range from 80 K to below 1.5 K
• all capabilities relating to industrial-scale helium and hydrogen liquefaction - all capabilities required for successful realization of cryogenic systems, from project planning through basic and detail engineering to implementation and manufacture
• all on-site capabilities for successful start-up of new plant and conduct of performance tests

As your trusted partner we ensure trouble-free operation of the system in the long term – i.e. after installation.

Cryogenic systems are very complex, and few companies have the capabilities necessary to design and build them. With over 500 units installed worldwide, Linde Kryotechnik is the global leader in this field. Customers around the world entrust us with the construction of "their" Linde system. Linde Kryotechnik stands for unrivalled efficiency, punctuality and reliability.