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    The document provides information about cold heads used in MRI machines. It defines a cold head as the part inside an MRI's cooling system that re-condenses helium gas back into liquid to prevent it from evaporating entirely. It then lists the typical lifespan of a cold head as 28-32 months for refurbished and 4-5 years for new, and provides tips to extend lifespan like maintaining stable power and regular chiller service. Finally, it outlines some signs a cold head may be failing like elevated magnet pressure, helium boiloff, abnormal noises, or rising temperatures.

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    The document provides information about cold heads used in MRI machines. It defines a cold head as the part inside an MRI's cooling system that re-condenses helium gas back into liquid to prevent it from evaporating entirely. It then lists the typical lifespan of a cold head as 28-32 months for refurbished and 4-5 years for new, and provides tips to extend lifespan like maintaining stable power and regular chiller service. Finally, it outlines some signs a cold head may be failing like elevated magnet pressure, helium boiloff, abnormal noises, or rising temperatures.

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    The document provides information about cold heads used in MRI machines. It defines a cold head as the part inside an MRI's cooling system that re-condenses helium gas back into liquid to prevent it from evaporating entirely. It then lists the typical lifespan of a cold head as 28-32 months for refurbished and 4-5 years for new, and provides tips to extend lifespan like maintaining stable power and regular chiller service. Finally, it outlines some signs a cold head may be failing like elevated magnet pressure, helium boiloff, abnormal noises, or rising temperatures.

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    Cold Head FAQs

    Commonly Asked Questions

    What is a cold head?


    New Vs. Refurbished
    Equipment
    Inside the MRI is a cooling system
    containing liquid helium keeping the
    magnet cool. When the helium is
    exposed to increased temperatures
    is turns from liquid to gas. Inside of
    this cooling system is a part called the cold head which re-condenses the helium gas Recent Posts
    to liquid to prevent it from entirely burning off.

    What is Boiloff?
    SwMR Midwest
    Inside of the MRI you have helium in liquid boils at 4.2Kelvin Expansion

    Average lifespan of a cold head?

    The typical lifespan of a cold head is 28-32 months. Refurbished 3 – 4 years and new Helium Zer0
    4 – 5 years. COVID-19 Magnet
    Protection Program
    How can you extend the life of your cold head?

    Ensuring that there is stable power and stable chillers will help to extend the life of MRI Comparison
    your cold head. Performing regular chiller service will also help to extend the life of Guide
    your cold head.

    What is the cost?


    What Does "End of
    The typical cost of a MRI cold head from the manufacture is $5,500. Life" Mean for Your
    GE MRI Scanner?
    The typical cost of a refurbished cold head is $4,500.

    What composes a Cryosystem?

    A Cryosystem is composed of a compressor, flex lines, and the cold head. International
    Standards for
    What is the compressor refurbishment process? Medical Devices

    The process to refurbish a compressor includes absorber replacement, component


    level repairs, heat exchanger cleaning and oil change. The system gets fully pumped Top 5 Reasons
    out followed by performance testing and a system check. You're Losing Liquid
    Helium
    Top 4 ways to know your cold head could fail

    Your MRI and Liquid


    1. Elevated magnet pressure: The normal range on a GE CXK4 is 4psi but once it goes Helium
    above 5 the MRI can start losing helium.

    2. Boiloff: If you start to see Helium loss or elevated/acceleration of boiloff on a 10k


    system. Don McCormack
    explains how a
    3. Abnormal noise: If the MRI moves from its gentle chirp to a banging or grinding unique perspectiv…
    (mechanical noise)

    4. Elevated cold head temperatures: Temperatures start or continue to rise. In order to


    No, an MRI does not
    see that you need to have a remote monitoring system in place
    get outdated like an
    iPhone

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