Large-scale plant of a research facility

References

Experience on Plants in Industry and Research

Commissioning, service and troubleshooting of large cryogenic plants, nationally and internationally.

Selected Projects

Commissioning

2 K refrigeration plant for the European X-Ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL)

DESY, Hamburg

“Kim Rautert did an excellent job in the commissioning phase of the 2K refrigerating plant for the European X-Ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL). He demonstrated impressive skills in leading and his cooperation with customers was always outstanding.”

Dr. Tobias Schnautz, Cryogenic division, DESY
Commissioning

Commissioning of a 2 K cryogenic plant

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, USA

“Kim’s expertise and dedication stood out as he fortified a team that tirelessly worked through our 2K cryo plant commissioning while quickly solving problems as they arose.”

Kelly Dixon, Jefferson Lab
Commissioning

Superfluid cryogenic plant for the Cryomodule Test Facility

Fermilab, USA

“Kim is a real pro and a natural leader… Team under his directions did a superb job commissioning Superfluid Cryogenic plant for Fermilab’s Cryomodule Test facility.”

Arkadiy Klebaner, Cryogenic Sector Head, Fermilab
Commissioning

Commissioning of the 4.5 K cold box for the 12 GeV project

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, USA

“Having worked closely with Kim during the commissioning of the 4.5-K cold box for Jefferson Lab’s 12 GeV project, his knowledge in mechanical, vacuum, instrumentation & controls, and Linde Turbines operation are impressive.”

Rao Ganni, Director of Michigan State University’s Cryogenic Initiative
Service & operation

4.4 K supercritical refrigeration system

INFN Frascati, Italy

“Kim has always performed very professional on our 4.4 K supercritical refrigeration system here at INFN Frascati Labs, with incredible high dedication to his job.”

Giovanni Delle Monache, Cryogenic Group Head, INFN
Commissioning

4.2 K helium cryogenic system

National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center, Taiwan

“Kim performed excellent skill and knowledge to complete the commissioning of 4.2K helium cryogenic system.”

Huang-Hsiu Tsai, NSRRC

Clients & Partners

A selection of operators, research facilities and partners RAK has worked for.

Research & large-scale facilities

  • DESY
  • Jefferson Lab
  • Fermilab
  • FRIB, Michigan State University
  • Brookhaven National Laboratory
  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory
  • INFN
  • NSRRC, Taiwan
  • Institute for Basic Science, Korea
  • GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung
  • Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin
  • General Atomics

Universities

  • Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
  • Technische Universität Darmstadt
  • Universität Würzburg

Industry & partners

  • Air Liquide
  • Dow Chemical
  • Pöyry
  • TÜV Hessen
  • Zepcon
  • Rietec
  • Unimatic
  • Logflex
  • Billroth Büro

Memberships

  • Verband der Sicherheits- und Gesundheitsschutzkoordinatoren Deutschlands e.V. (VSGK)
  • Cryogenic Society of America (CSA)
  • Cryogenics Society of Europe (CSE)

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