Thermal insulation solutions for liquid oxygen and nitrogen piping and equipment operating at cryogenic temperatures.
Thermal insulation solutions for liquid oxygen and nitrogen piping and equipment operating at cryogenic temperatures.
Insulation systems for liquid oxygen -183°C (-297°F) and liquid nitrogen -196°C (-320°F) require a specialized approach that considers the properties of the equipment to be insulated and the chemical and physical properties of the insulation to be used.
The potential for explosive reactions between with liquid oxygen (LOX) and organic materials require special design considerations for any LIN/LOX insulation system. The use of organic based materials, including those found in insulation materials and accessories such as coatings, adhesives and sealants, should be minimized. Considering the volatile nature of LIN/LOX and its possible interaction with organic materials, the choice of the thermal insulation should be a non-combustible and inorganic material.
An inorganic, non-combustible FOAMGLAS® insulation system will keep the fire and explosion risks at a minimum. When installed in accordance with our guide specifications, it will not interact with liquid oxygen, and minimize the dangers associated with oxidizing of organic materials.