AMS Composite Cylinders is proud to announce our ongoing partnership with the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) and the FAAM Airborne Laboratory is continuing as part of its £49 million Mid-Life Upgrade project.

We have supplied advanced gas cylinders for the newly installed Mass Spectrometer and Gas Chromatograph, designed and built in the Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratories (WACL) at the University of York. This state-of-the-art instrumentation uses our cylinders – filled with helium and calibration gases – to perform high-precision atmospheric chemistry experiments. These experiments are critical for analysing atmospheric gases, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can be used for climate research, local air quality monitoring, pollution assessment and fossil fuel leak detection.

The new instrumentation will also play an important role in upcoming trials that compare emissions from sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to conventional fuels. These trials are expected to provide vital insights into the environmental impacts of different fuel types.

Our products are particularly well-suited for use in aircraft due to their lightweight and durable design. Our lightweight and durable cylinders are ideal for airborne research with strict weight restrictions. Plus, our cylinders, offering a high pressure of 300 Bar and long-lasting Non-Limited Life (NLL) features, provide ample storage capacity and consistent performance throughout the instrumentation’s lifespan.

Dr. Stephen Andrews, Instrument Engineering Manager for NCAS, highlighted the advantages of our cylinders, stating, “AMS Composite Cylinders are the ideal solution for our Mass Spectrometer and Gas Chromatograph. We’re working with strict weight requirements, and AMS offers lightweight, durable solutions in various sizes – the ideal properties for our new instrument designs. AMS meets all our requirements.”

One of our cylinders’ key advantages is their construction. The aluminium liner used in our Type 3 cylinders is the same grade as the Type 2 cylinders already widely used by atmospheric scientists. This provides consistency for scientists familiar with standard aluminium cylinders, allowing for seamless integration and reliable performance in various atmospheric chemistry experiments.

James Cooper at AMS Composite Cylinders said, “We are thrilled to partner with the FAAM Airborne Laboratory on their Mid-Life Upgrade project, providing advanced cylinder solutions to support their groundbreaking atmospheric research. Our lightweight, durable cylinders offer the perfect combination of performance and reliability, enabling FAAM to confidently conduct high-precision measurements of atmospheric gases.”

About AMS Composite Cylinders 

AMS Composite Cylinders supplies a full range of advanced, state-of-the-art lightweight cylinders using the latest technology – backed up by extensive and world-leading research

and development teams. Supplying to customers across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America – providing industry-leading quality, reliable service, and short lead times.

AMS Composite Cylinders produces cylinders to a wide range of recognised global standards and holds accreditations in all major markets worldwide. Manufacturing cylinders to ISO and

EN standards (Including ISO-11119-1, ISO 11119-2, EN 12257, EN12245, ISO 7866, ISO 11118) and requirements of ISO 9001, UN PED/TPED, DOT (USA) and TC (CANADA). AMS

Composite Cylinders hold Rho ρ marking for the UK.

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