LNG & cryogenic valve requirements
Liquefaction, storage and transfer duties call for temperature-specific materials, sealing and operating arrangements.
The application
LNG facilities include gas treatment, liquefaction, storage and loading systems. Cryogenic duties introduce a distinct operating envelope that must be reflected in valve materials, sealing and installation requirements. Ambient-condition performance cannot establish cryogenic suitability.
What makes the duty demanding
- Loss of sealing through thermal contraction
- External leakage during temperature transitions
- Unsuitable installation or actuation arrangements
Selection focus
Confirm cryogenic qualification and the required test documentation for the offered configuration. Review the complete valve and actuator arrangement with the project specification.
Technical background
IMI — Midstream and LNG applications ↗Process background summarised from these primary references. References do not imply affiliation or qualification of a VFLV product.
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