Helium Saver Calculator

Estimated Helium Cylinder Lifetime and Cost Savings Using Thermo Scientific™ Helium Saver Technology

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Standard Input Options

* Column Length (m):

* Column ID (mm):

* Film Thickness (µm):

* Split Flow Setting (sccm):

* Column Flow (sccm):

Total Time Per Sample (mins):

Cost of Helium Cylinder (UHP 5.0):

Cost of Nitrogen Cylinder (UHP 5.0):

Show Extended Options

Extended Input Options

Column Outlet Pressure:

Initial Oven Temp (°C):

Initial Time (mins):

Final Oven Temp (°C):

Final Time (mins):

Rate (°C/min):

Equilibration Time (mins):

Splitless Time (He delay) (mins):

Saver Flow (sccm):

Saver Time (mins):

Septum Purge Flow (sccm):

	Helium Usage Featuring Helium Saver Technology	Standard Helium Usage
He Volume Used Per Sample:
N₂ Volume Used Per Sample:		0
Estimated Lifetime of Helium Cylinder (If using 24/7/365):
Estimated Lifetime of Helium Cylinder (If using 8 hrs x 5 days/wk for 365):
Annual Cost Savings (If using 24/7/365):		$0.00
Lifetime Cost Savings (Assuming 14 years of GC-MS instrument life time):		$0.00

The information and calculations included here are intended to serve as estimates only. Further attributes and detail can be considered on a case-by-case basis for a more complete and in-depth analysis.