Products Sepcification
Type | Floating Ball Valve |
Size | 2“ |
Pressure | 150LB |
Connection | Flange End |
Operation | LEVER |
Body Material | C95800 |
Design Standard | API6D |
FTF Dimension Standard | ASME B16.10 |
Flange Dimension Standard | ASME B16.5 |
Test Standard | API598 |
Application | W.O.G |
Feature
1. **Material Selection**:
Made from materials that can withstand extremely low temperatures without becoming brittle or losing their strength. Common materials include stainless steel, Inconel, and other cryogenic-compatible alloys.
2. **Extended Stem Design**:
Cryogenic ball valves typically have an extended stem, which positions the actuator or handwheel away from the cold media. This design helps prevent frosting and allows for easier operation and maintenance.
3. **Low Temperature Sealing**:
Equipped with specialized seals and gaskets that maintain their integrity and flexibility at cryogenic temperatures, ensuring a tight seal to prevent leakage.
4. **Cavity Pressure Relief**:
Designed with pressure relief features to safely vent any pressure buildup in the valve cavity caused by thermal expansion of trapped cryogenic fluids.
5. **Double Block and Bleed Capability**:
Some cryogenic ball valves offer double block and bleed functionality, allowing for isolation of the pipeline and venting of any trapped cryogenic fluid, enhancing safety during maintenance.
6. **Fire-Safe Design**:
Many cryogenic ball valves are designed to be fire-safe, ensuring that they maintain their sealing capability even in the event of a fire.
7. **Anti-Static Device**:
Incorporates anti-static devices to prevent the buildup of static electricity, which is crucial in preventing sparks that could ignite flammable cryogenic gases.
8. **Low Emissions**:
Designed to meet stringent emissions standards, minimizing the release of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other harmful emissions.
9. **High Flow Capacity**:
Engineered to provide high flow rates with minimal pressure drop, ensuring efficient handling of cryogenic fluids.
10. **Thermal Conduction Protection**:
Features to minimize thermal conduction from the cryogenic fluid to the valve body and actuator, reducing the risk of freezing and ensuring reliable operation.
11. **Trunnion or Floating Ball Design**:
Available in both trunnion mounted and floating ball designs, depending on the specific application requirements and size of the valve.
12. **Reliability and Durability**:
Built to withstand the harsh conditions of cryogenic service, offering long service life and reliable performance under extreme temperatures.
These features make cryogenic ball valves essential components in industries where handling extremely low-temperature fluids is necessary. Their design ensures safety, reliability, and efficiency in challenging cryogenic environments.
Application
1. **Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Industry**:
Used in LNG production, storage, transportation, and regasification processes to control the flow of liquefied natural gas at temperatures around -162°C (-260°F).
2. **Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Systems**:
Employed in handling liquefied petroleum gas, which requires valves that can operate reliably at low temperatures.
3. **Cryogenic Storage Tanks**:
Installed in storage tanks for cryogenic fluids like liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen, liquid argon, and other industrial gases, ensuring safe and efficient flow control.
4. **Air Separation Plants**:
Used in air separation units (ASUs) to control the flow of cryogenically separated gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and argon.
5. **Chemical and Petrochemical Industry**:
Applied in processes involving the handling and storage of cryogenic chemicals and petrochemical products.
6. **Space and Aerospace Industry**:
Utilized in rocket propulsion systems and ground support equipment for controlling cryogenic propellants like liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen.
7. **Medical and Pharmaceutical Industry**:
Used in the storage and transport of cryogenic medical gases such as liquid oxygen and liquid nitrogen for medical and pharmaceutical applications, including cryopreservation.
8. **Food and Beverage Industry**:
Employed in processes that require cryogenic freezing, such as the freezing of food products using liquid nitrogen.
9. **Metallurgical and Metal Processing**:
Used in processes involving cryogenic treatment of metals to improve their properties or in the handling of cryogenic coolants.
10. **Electronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing**:
Utilized in the cooling and cryogenic treatment of electronic components and semiconductor materials.
11. **Research Laboratories**:
Essential in scientific research facilities and laboratories that conduct experiments involving cryogenic fluids.
12. **Energy Sector**:
Used in hydrogen energy systems, including hydrogen production, storage, and fueling stations where liquid hydrogen needs to be controlled.
13. **Transport and Distribution**:
Installed in transport vessels, pipelines, and distribution systems for cryogenic liquids to ensure safe and reliable flow control.
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