Helium Pumps | ANSTO HIFAR
From $50.00 – $2,500.00
- Series
- ANSTO HIFAR
- Year
- 2022
- Location
- Lucas Heights, New South Wales, Australia
- Edition
- Open edition
- Process
- Giclée
- Substrate
- Ilford Smooth Cotton Rag 310gsm
- Certificate
- ✓ Certificate of Authenticity included
Large helium pumps occupy a chamber within the ANSTO HIFAR reactor. Their robust grey forms stand as remnants of the facility's operational past. Rust and dust now cover surfaces that once ensured critical cooling.
Read the story behind this series →Size Guide
The helium pumps at ANSTO HIFAR supplied purified helium to the reactor via a pair of double-acting diaphragm pumps. This system played a vital role in reactor maintenance by passing helium across the surface of the heavy water inside the reactor tank, collecting water vapor and preventing corrosion that could introduce contamination.
In the foreground, the cubed pulsation dampener absorbed pressure fluctuations from the diaphragm pumps, ensuring a consistent helium flow. At the back right, the stainless-steel expansion vessel functioned as a safety measure, designed to absorb excess pressure in the event of an explosion, preventing structural damage to the reactor block. However, this failsafe was never required throughout HIFAR’s 46 years of operation.
Capturing the precision engineering behind reactor safety and operational stability, this print is ideal for those fascinated by industrial processes, nuclear technology, and scientific heritage.
- + Editions & Collectibility
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Limited Editions — Sizes M, L, XL
Each size is a fixed edition, individually numbered and signed.
The edition count covers all framing variations combined (unframed, framed, glass-mounted).
Once sold out, the edition is closed and never reproduced.
Open Editions — Sizes XS, S
Unnumbered, but personally signed and titled by Brett Patman.
Printed on the same Canson® cotton rag stock as the limited editions. - + Print Sizes & Framing
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Sizes:
XS — 300 × 200mm (Open Edition)
S — 420 × 300mm (Open Edition)
M — 600 × 400mm (Limited Edition of 100)
L — 841 × 594mm (Limited Edition of 50)
XL — 1189 × 841mm (Limited Edition of 25)
Framing:
Unframed — white border, signed, titled, dated, and numbered on the reverse.
Framed — sustainably sourced timber in raw, white, or black finish.
Glass print — 6mm toughened low-iron glass, bevelled edge, concealed mount.
Acrylic block — freestanding, 20 × 30 × 3cm, suited to desktops and shelves.
Custom framing available on request. - + Paper & Print Quality
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Framed & Unframed: Ilford Smooth Cotton Rag 310gsm — acid-free, archival cotton stock.
Glass prints: Ilford Galerie Metallic Gloss 260gsm — face-mounted to 6mm toughened glass.
Ink: Epson UltraChrome™ HD archival pigment inks.
Longevity: 100+ year fade resistance under normal display conditions. - + Care & Handling
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Handle unframed prints with clean, dry hands.
Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Clean glass and acrylic surfaces with a soft, dry cloth.
Store unframed prints flat or rolled in a cool, dry place. - + Shipping & Delivery
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Unframed prints: 5–10 business days.
Framed and glass prints: 10–20 business days.
Worldwide shipping. Tracking provided on all orders.
Unframed prints ship in rigid mailers or protective tubes.
Framed and glass works are custom-crated for transit. - + Returns & Replacements
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All prints are made to order and non-refundable.
If your order arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days with photos. We will replace it at no charge.
If packaging is visibly damaged on arrival, ask the carrier to note it before you sign.
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