Cryogenic Emergency cut-off valve
A cryogenic emergency cut-off valve is a safety device that is used to quickly shut off the flow of cryogenic fluids, such as liquid nitrogen or liquid helium, in the event of an emergency or system failure. The valve is designed to automatically close and stop the flow of fluid in response to a specific trigger, such as a pressure drop or an increase in temperature. This helps to prevent accidents and damage to equipment and personnel.
Parts
- Valve body
- Actuator
- Valve stem
- Disc or plug
- Seals
- Emergency cut off trigger
- Indicator
Advantages
- The valve provides an automatic shutdown of the flow of cryogenic fluid in case of emergency or system failure, which helps to prevent accidents and damage to equipment and personnel.
- Cryogenic emergency cut-off valves are designed to withstand extreme temperatures and pressures, and are typically constructed from high-quality materials that are resistant to corrosion and wear.
- They valves can be used with a wide range of cryogenic fluids, such as liquid nitrogen, liquid helium, and liquid argon, and can be integrated into a variety of systems and processes.
- They are relatively inexpensive and have a long lifespan, which makes them a cost-effective solution for preventing accidents and damage.
- They are typically easy to install and maintain, which makes them a convenient option for facilities that use cryogenic fluids.
Industries which use them
- Oil and gas Industry
- Aerospace
- Food and beverage Industry
- LNG
- Cryogenic Storage Tanks
- Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry
Applications
- These valves are used in natural gas processing and liquefaction plants to ensure safety in the event of an emergency or system failure.
- They are used in rocket propulsion systems to ensure safety in the event of an emergency or system failure.
- These valves are used in food and beverage processing for freezing and preservation to ensure safety in the event of an emergency or system failure.
- They are used in LNG storage and transportation to ensure safety in the event of an emergency or system failure.
- These valves are used in cryogenic storage tanks to ensure safety in the event of an emergency or system failure.
- Chemical and Pharmaceutical industry where cryogenic fluids are used as coolants and refrigerants, valves are used to shut off the flow in case of emergency or system failure.
- Cryogenic pipelines and transfer lines where emergency cut-off valves are used to shut off the flow of cryogenic fluid in case of emergency or system failure, protecting the pipeline and surrounding area.
