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Zhejiang University Unveils Powerful CHIEF1900 Centrifuge for Research

12/31/2025

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The CHIEF1900 centrifuge, built by Shanghai Electric Nuclear Power Group, can spin multi-tonne samples at 1,900 g·tonne and was delivered to Zhejiang University on December 22 for installation, surpassing CHIEF1300's capacity.
Both devices are part of the Centrifugal Hypergravity and Interdisciplinary Experiment Facility, designed to recreate dam failures and earthquakes.
The facility aims to strengthen research infrastructure and foster collaboration by opening access to users from academia, industry, and government.

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The CHIEF1900 centrifuge, built by Shanghai Electric Nuclear Power Group, can spin multi-tonne samples at 1,900 g·tonne and was delivered to Zhejiang University on December 22 for installation, surpassing CHIEF1300's capacity.
Both devices are part of the Centrifugal Hypergravity and Interdisciplinary Experiment Facility, designed to recreate dam failures and earthquakes.
The facility aims to strengthen research infrastructure and foster collaboration by opening access to users from academia, industry, and government.