The nEDM@SNS experiment uses the equivalent of an oversized travel mug to surround the large volume of liquid helium at its heart with a vacuum layer to prevent it from heating up. The so-called Outer Vacuum Chamber (OVC) was recently delivered to ORNL.

nEDM@SNS Outer Vacuum Chamber arriving from GNB KL.

Offloading the nEDM@SNS Outer Vacuum Chamber.

The upper section of the nEDM@SNS Outer Vacuum Chamber being lowered into place in its support stand.

Top/Bottom views of the upper section of the nEDM@SNS Outer Vacuum Chamber installed in its support stand.

Rotating the lower section of the nEDM@SNS Outer Vacuum Chamber