Choosing the right cryogenic valve comes down to a handful of considerations, each of which narrows the choices so that you find the right valve for your application. Because cryogenic liquids (nitrogen, oxygen, helium and hydrogen) are stored at extremely low temperatures (typically -150C / -238F or lower), you need valves designed to function properly at those low temperatures. Below are the top considerations for choosing a valve:
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In the early days of cryogenic bulk tanks, fitting a tank with valves and instrumentation was a lot more complicated and involved, as customer needs grew to include check valves, strainers, relief valves, and drain valves in addition to the primary top and bottom fill components. It took hours of welding and brazing to build up a tank, which greatly limited how many tanks could be outfitted and put into operation.
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The 2022 CHIPS Act (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors) and subsequent rounds of funding to boost semiconductor production in the United States have resulted in an increased need for high-quality components necessary for manufacturing.
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The term “ASME Certified” gets thrown around a lot in the cryogenic and compressed gas industry. But what does that really mean and why is it important?
Did you know that over 99% of cryogenic relief valve failures are due to a build-up of particulates, dirt and debris? And that tank slag, Teflon tape, and dirt are the most common culprits? When these contaminants build up in valves, they prevent the valves from re-seating properly. At best, a blocked valve results in minor leakage requiring valve replacement. At worst, a fully blocked relief valve leads to overpressurization causing dangerous and life-threatening system failure.
If you’ve ever been in close proximity to a cryogenic cylinder when the safety relief valve pops open, you know it’s jarringly loud, almost like a shotgun blast. From a safety standpoint, the noise is high enough in decibels (over 100dB) to cause hearing damage if a worker is close enough to the valve. And from a plain nuisance perspective, it’s extremely startling and disruptive.