Curtin University secured funding towards a new large Geometry Ion Microprobe (LGIM) instrument for the geoscience community to replace a 25-year-old moribund sensitive high-resolution Ion Microprobe (SHRIMP A) – which has now come to the end of its lifespan.
The upgrade requires a fit-to-purpose refurbishment of B301 to house the new large Geometry Ion Microprobe (LGIM) – Per CAMECA IMS1300HRS guidelines. Completed in two separable portions, OPRA was engaged to construct the fit out of the highly technical and challenging large Geometry Ion Microprobe (LGIM) Lab.
Works included:- Demolition; Structural Steel; Partitions; Ceilings & Doors; Concrete works; Passive & Active EMF Shielding; Floor finishes; Painting; Electrical & Communications; Hydraulics and Mechanical.
Part of the work included integrating passive and active EMF shielding into the walls (Faraday Cage) to protect the adjacent areas and to protect the machine when it’s running. Significant liaison with Faraday (shielding protection) and Cameca (machine manufacturer) was required to ensure the shielding was what it needed to be before the Cameca group left France.
Challenges included: Live site with functioning labs around the room. Strong stakeholder communication was also required to manage stakeholder expectations when there were significant delays with the Active equipment out of Europe/America.