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Cryogenic Ball Valve

Cryogenic Ball Valve

Cryogenic Ball Valves are engineered for ultra-low temperature service down to –196°C, used in the storage and transfer of liquefied gases like LNG, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, and helium. They are manufactured with special alloys and undergo cryogenic treatment to prevent material brittleness and ensure leak-free operation.

Applications

Application Area Gases Involved
LNG storage and shipping Methane (CH4), Natural Gas
Air Separation Plants Nitrogen (N2), Oxygen (O2)
Medical & Industrial Gas Hydrogen (H2), Argon (Ar)
Semiconductor Industry Neon (Ne), Helium (He)

Description

Cryogenic Ball Valve

 

Materials and Min Temperature Ratings

Forged Material Min Temp Cast Material Min Temp
ASTM A182 F316 / F304 –254°C ASTM A351 CF8M / CF3M –254°C
ASTM A350 LF3 –101°C ASTM A352 LC3 –101°C
ASTM A350 LF2 –46°C ASTM A352 LCB / LCC –46°C

 

 

Test & Quality Control

Test Name Conditions
Initial Proving Test 1.1 × MDP @ Room Temperature, Helium
Torque Cycle Test 20 open-close cycles
Seat Closure Leak Test 1.1 × MDP @ –196°C, Helium
Shell Leak Test 15 minutes @ –196°C, Helium
Restoration Test Post cryo retesting at Room Temp

✔ Conducted according to BS 6364, ISO 28921, and API 598

 

Construction Features – Ball & DBB Valves

  • Extended Bonnet:

            Positions gland packing away from cryogenic zone

Cavity Pressure Relief Options:

  • Upstream port relief hole (unidirectional)
  • Relief valve fitting (bidirectional)
  • Self-relieving seat

 

Locking Devices: Padlock system for both manual and gear-operated valves

Actuation Options: Electric, pneumatic, hydraulic

  • Seat Options:
    • Soft Seat for –196°C
    • Metal Seat for up to 850°C

 

Specifications – Ball Valves

Feature Details
Valve Size 1/2” to 14” (Top entry & 3-piece)
Pressure Rating ASME 150–2500
Temp Rating –196°C
End Connections Butt Weld, Flanged, SW, Threaded
Design Floating / Trunnion, DBB
Standards ASME B16.10, B16.5, B16.25, B16.11
Test Standards BS 6364, API 598, ISO 28921
Wall Thickness ASME B16.34

 

 

Materials of Construction – Ball Valve

Component Material
Body, Bonnet, Ball ASTM A351 CF8M
Stem ASTM A276-316
Seat PCTFE
Spring Inconel X-750
Gasket Graphite + SS316
Packing Graphite
Bolts/Nuts ASTM A320-B8 / A194-8