PORO:Your Professional Cryogenic Valve Manufacturer!

 

Zhejiang PORO Valve Manufacturing Co., Ltd , established in 1997 with oversea's investment, covered an area of 23186 square meters, is a leading manufacturer & sales in China. Today PORO valve has been widely used in domestic and international large-scale petroleum, chemical, electric power, iron and steel, shipbuilding, water treatment and other fields.

 

 
  • Cryogenic Gate Valve
    Cryogenic Gate Valve is a valve specially used for extremely low temperature working conditions, usually used for the control and cut-off of media such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen, and liquid argon.
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  • Cryogenic Globe Valve
    Cryogenic Globe Valve body and key components: use low temperature resistant materials, such as stainless steel (304, 316L) or low temperature alloy steel, to ensure high strength and toughness at extremely low temperatures.
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  • Cryogenic Check Valve
    Cryogenic Check Valves and Normal check valves have significant differences in design and performance, mainly reflected in material selection, structural design, sealing performance, manufacturing process and applicable working conditions.
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  • Cryogenic Ball Valve
    Cryogenic Ball Valve is a high-performance valve type designed for extremely low temperature working conditions. It is generally used for the control and emergency shut-off of liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen,...
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Why Choose Us
 
 
 

Our Product

Gate valve, Globe valve, Check valve, Ball valve, Butterfly valve and slab gate valve etc. are our products range covered different materials of CS, LTCS, SS, DSS, ALLOY S etc. and standards of ANSI, DIN, BS, JIS, and GB etc.

 
 

Quality Assurance

We have 100% quality guarantee to customers. We will be responsible for any quality problem.

 
 

Production Market

PORO's products are exported to ASEAN, Europe, South America, Middle East, Africa and so on. In the past, the annual business volume was as high as 40 million RMB.

 
 

Rich Experience

Since the establishment of the company, we have focused on production. Our company has many years of production work experience. The concept of customer-oriented and win-win cooperation makes the company more mature and stronger.

 

 

Advantages of Cryogenic Valve

Leakage Prevention
Cryogenic valves are constructed with materials and seals specifically chosen to minimize leakage of cryogenic fluids. This ensures the safety and efficiency of cryogenic systems, preventing loss of valuable gases and potential hazards.

 

Reliability
Cryogenic valves are engineered for reliability and durability in demanding cryogenic applications. They are built to withstand thermal stresses and maintain functionality over extended periods.

Safety

The most obvious benefit is safety. Cryogenic gasses are extremely sensitive to temperature. While it may seem like they won't cause any problems for normal valves, they can do serious damage to piping and equipment. Standard valves don't handle cryogenic gas conditions well and can break under extreme temperatures. Because of this, cryogenic valves are designed to handle the coldest gasses safely.

Handling high pressure drops

Cryogenic valves can be used for high-pressure drops and are also available in large sizes. Because they handle high-pressure drops and can be sized to meet your needs, cryogenic valves can be a good choice in up-scaled process plants. Cryogenic valves can also be used in applications that involve cavitation and damage caused by high pressures.

Simple structure

The bidirectional floating ball valve is another advantage of a cryogenic valve. Unlike other types, this valve is smaller and less complicated, which can help lower your overall system costs. This is why the bidirectional cryogenic valve is so popular in LNG applications. Its bidirectional design allows it to seal in both directions and maintain full-rate pressures. When empty, it develops back pressure on the downstream side, allowing you to shut off the gas without causing any damage to the valve.

 

Application of Cryogenic Valve
 

Oil and gas industry
Cryogenic valves are used to control liquefied gases such as liquid nitrogen, methane, and helium. Due to the ease and safety of non-pressurized storage and transportation, these elements are cooled to cryogenic temperatures, so they remain in a liquid state. As a result, larger volumes can be transported or stored for some time, while the piping system operates at much lower pressure levels. Before cooling these gases into liquid, it is necessary to remove condensate, moisture, CO2, and H2S to avoid downstream corrosion problems.

 

Food and beverage industry
Cryogenic valves are widely used in factories that deal with processed foods and beverages. These items are transferred to and from a freezer using cryogenic pipes and valves.

 

Air separation plants
Different gases in the air are separated using various pressure techniques. Cryogenic valves are widely used in such plants.

Cryogenic Globe Valve

 

Cryogenic Check Valve

Steel production plants
Cryogenic valves and accompanying equipment are commonly found.

 

Medical/laboratory industry
The scope of cryogenic valves is constantly expanding and they are even used in the medical industry. They can be found in pipes that transmit gases such as oxygen and also in storage spaces that house medical instruments. Another area of use is in freezing biotechnological products such as vaccines.

 

Chemical and petrochemical plants
Cryogenic valves are used in chemical and petrochemical plants to control the flow of cryogenic gases such as nitrogen, oxygen and helium. These gases are used in processes such as cleaning, feeding and cooling, and their low temperatures and high pressures require special valves.

 

Aerospace industry
In the aerospace industry, cryogenic fuels have gained wide acceptance over the years. Liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen often serve as propellants for space shuttles, either alone or in combination with aircraft fuel. The presence of cryogenic valves is a necessity in such systems.

 

Types of Cryogenic Valve

 

Cryogenic Ball Valves

As understood by the name, this valve has a ball and includes a Polytetrafluoroethylene body. These feature better flow characteristics than the globe valves. They perform excellently when a tight shut-off is needed in multiple applications.

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Cryogenic Relief Valves

These bring pressures to a pre-determined value and protect from over-pressurization. The relief valves are intelligent enough to let of steam in case safety limits are exceeded.

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Cryogenic Globe Valves

They are named after their spherical shape and contain a movable disk internally that rotates at an angle of 90 degrees to the plane of its body seat. These are quite complex and are great for long-term sealing performance.

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Cryogenic Gate Valves

In these valves, there is a wedge-shaped gate that swings to close in line with the mating body seat. They result in minimal pressure drop even in its fully open position.

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Cryogenic Butterfly Valves

The butterfly valves utilize a circular disk at the center that is responsible for the shorter length of the butterfly valves than the aforementioned varieties of cryogenic valves. They are typically sued when quick opening and closing actions are required. Moreover, these are lighter and cheaper too with simplicity of operation.

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Specification

 

Material

Body, ball, stem, and end fitting in 304/ 316 / 316L stainless steel (or other specified materials)

Seals

PTFE or special low-temperature rubber

Handle (for manual valves)

Stainless steel

Leakage Performance

Meets or exceeds MSS SP-134

Maximum Working Pressure

Ambient to -320ºF (-200ºC)

 

Testing of Cryogenic Valves

 

Cryogenic valves, like any other form of valve, are subjected to valve testing based on the type of valve in use. Nonetheless, some of the tests that are usually required are as follows:

 
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Shell Strength Test

Depending on the system’s operating pressure and other features, this might be hydrostatic or pneumatic. According to the guidelines, it should be done at 1.5 times the system’s maximum operating pressure.

 
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Shell and Seat Leak Test

The system is inflated to 1.1 times the maximum operating pressure for pneumatic testing. The threshold for hydrostatic testing is 1.3 times the maximum operating pressure.

 
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Cryogenic Prototype and Production Test

These tests are carried out in line with the BS 6364 method.

Cryogenic Gate Valve

 

Packaging and Shipping

 

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Our Certificates

 

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FAQ

 

Q: How is a Cryogenic Valve placed in a piping system?

A: The valve is positioned such that the stem has a minimum inclination of 15 degrees to the horizontality to maintain a warm gas seal. To simplify piping arrangements, the valve should be installed in a horizontal pipeline.

Q: Why is cryogenic valve stems so long?

A: Cryogenic valves often feature long bonnets to keep the valve stem seals away from the cold source. This will serve two critical purposes:The valve stem seals will be quite hot, and there will be enough distance between the pipeline and the lever/handwheel that operates the valve to provide insulation.

Q: What is a cryogenic ball valve and what does it do?

A: A cryogenic ball valve (CBV) is a special type of valve that uses extreme cold to open and close. This valve is used in extremely cold or hazardous environments where a conventional valve would not function reliably.
When operated in the closed position, the CBV prevents hot gas or liquids from entering or leaving the system. When opened, the CBV allows these gases and liquids to flow freely. The CBVM features two independently movable actuators that adjust the opening and closing pressure of the valve.

Q: How to use a cryogenic ball valve

A: To use a cryogenic ball valve, you first need to create a cryogenic chamber. This can be done by cooling the air or water inside a container until it reaches -196 degrees Celsius (minus 324 degrees Fahrenheit). Next, you need to fill the chamber with the desired fluid. Finally, you need to install the cryogenic ball valve into the chamber.
When you want to use the ball valve, you first heat up the fluid inside the chamber until it reaches its normal temperature. Then, you insert the cryogenic ball valve into the hot fluid and turn it on. The cold liquid will instantly flow through the ball valve and out into the cold chamber.

Q: What materials are used in cryogenic valves?

A: Materials used in cryogenic valves must be able to withstand extremely low temperatures without becoming brittle or failing. Common materials include stainless steel, copper, and materials with good sealing properties like PTFE.

Q: What are the safety considerations for using cryogenic valves?

A: Cryogenic liquids can cause freeze burns and tissue damage upon direct contact.
The large liquid-to-gas volume displacement ratio of cryogens can create oxygen-deficient environments.
Rapid pressure changes can occur as cryogenic liquids vaporize, potentially leading to explosions.
It's crucial to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling cryogenic valves and liquids.

Q: How should I choose the right cryogenic valve for my application?

A: Consider the type of cryogen, the required flow rate, the operating pressure, and the specific application.Factors like the desired seal tightness, flow characteristics, and available space should also be considered.

As one of the leading cryogenic valve manufacturers and suppliers in China, we warmly welcome you to buy high quality cryogenic valve made in China here from our factory. For customized service, contact us now.

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