Cryogenic liquids or fluids such as hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, argon and liquefied hydrocarbons like methane or natural gas, are not only cold but also thin with poor lubricating properties.
There is usually very little NPSH available due to the low SG of the liquids and the nature of their storage. Lastly, as liquid gases even the smallest break in the containment shell of the pump will result in them turning to gas and escaping.
Our Irish and International team at AxFlow are experts in such fluids with over 30 years experience in the field.
