Cryogenic Valves: Performance in Extreme Low Temperatures

Cryogenic valves are designed for liquefied gases such as LNG, liquid oxygen, and nitrogen. They function at temperatures as low as -196°C (-320°F) and require special materials to prevent brittleness.

Key Features:

• Extended Bonnet Design: Prevents heat transfer and minimizes frost buildup.
• Material Selection: Stainless steel, bronze, and monel for low-temperature durability.
• Seat Design: Soft-seated options for tight shutoff and metal-seated for high-pressure cryogenic flow.

• LNG terminals and storage tanks.
• Aerospace fuel systems (liquid oxygen valves).

• Requires specialized testing, such as helium leak detection.
• Higher operational costs due to material and design complexity.