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A hub providing relevant information and updates on industrial gas, cryogenics, and CGA regulations, as well as industry specific solutions for fill plants, beverage distribution and medical gas supplies.
Cryogenic Corner | cryogenic equipment
By:
Lance Looper
March 6th, 2024
Flow rate and pressure are constant concerns when it comes to cryogenics. When the demand for gas increases higher than the output of the liquid cylinder, both the pressure and flow rate drop in response. Here’s where a vaporizer saves the day.
medical | Medical Gas Supplies | gas for laser
By:
Lance Looper
February 21st, 2024
For hospitals and medical facilities, precision is critical when it comes to gas delivery. They rely on consistent, accurate oxygen pressure control as it travels from the external tank and through the system for patient use.
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Cryogenic Corner | herose | relief valves
By:
Lance Looper
January 31st, 2024
When was the last time you checked your cryogenic safety valves? More than five years ago? 10? Do you even remember?
By:
Lance Looper
November 29th, 2023
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.
By:
Lance Looper
November 22nd, 2023
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.
By:
Lance Looper
November 1st, 2023
Maximizing cryogenic performance really comes down to how well you can maximize the regulator and create more flow. And how you can do that reliably and consistently without the hiccups of flow inconsistencies that create downtime for the customer. Here is where some regulators are miles above the others.