Document your situation
We discuss the vessel, its load, required storage temperatures and daily use. Measurement points, starting conditions and relevant operating events are documented.
BRAIN PERFORMANCE SCAN
How well does
your cryogenic vessel perform?
Measure temperature at different levels and understand nitrogen loss and consumption. With a BRAIN Performance Scan, you receive a report and advice for your existing vessel.
WHAT DO TEMPERATURE AND CONSUMPTION TELL YOU?
Understand the vessel you already use.
A vessel may be in daily use while you have little insight into its temperature distribution or nitrogen consumption. The Performance Scan makes these visible and helps guide maintenance or improvements.
Measure for 48 hours
Using a dedicated logger, we track temperatures at different levels and assess evaporation loss and LN₂ consumption. Filling events, lid openings and sample handling are included in the assessment.
Report with advice
You receive the measurements, graphs and our assessment. We explain the findings and recommend maintenance, vacuum service, changes to the controls or another suitable next step.
MEASUREMENTS OVER TWO DAYS
BRAIN 48-hour logging
Assess consumption and vessel temperatures together.
Over 48 hours, we record the level and agreed temperature measurement points. We include filling events, lid openings and sample handling in the assessment.
- Connect and documentMeasurement points, interval, vessel configuration and starting conditions.
- Monitor for 48 hoursLevel decrease, filling events and temperature trends inside the vessel.
- Assess and adviseA report with graphs, findings and practical next steps.
Level decrease is an indicator of consumption. To express it in litres per day, we use an appropriate vessel calibration and account for filling events. Vessel temperature and sample temperature are assessed separately.
BRAIN · A 48-HOUR VIEWEXAMPLE DATA
LevelTemp ATemp BTemp C
A REPORT YOU CAN ACT ON
From measurements to an informed decision.
The report describes the measured conditions, the temperature at the selected heights and changes over time. We assess nitrogen loss in relation to use and recorded filling events.
We discuss which findings need attention and which next step is useful. Sometimes an adjustment or maintenance is sufficient; sometimes investigating the vacuum insulation or updating the controls is appropriate.
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PRACTICAL QUESTIONS
What would you like to know?
When is a Performance Scan useful?
When you are unsure about an existing vessel, nitrogen consumption increases, temperatures vary, or before deciding on refurbishment or replacement.
Do you measure at different heights in the vessel?
Yes. We choose measurement points at different levels to suit the vessel and its layout. This lets us assess the temperature distribution and changes during use.
Is the example on this page an actual measurement report?
The interactive graphs use example data to explain the process. Your own report is based on the measurements and conditions of your vessel.
CONTACT BRAIN DIRECTLY
How is your current vessel performing?
Tell us about your vessel and your question. We would be happy to arrange an introductory meeting to explain the Performance Scan, without obligation.