Valve for cryogenic service

Patent · 02 September 1975

OSTI ID:7368419

Worwetz, H A

This patent relates to a valve for use with a liquefied gas at cryogenic temperatures in which a pair of joined knife edges are bellows controlled to contact an indium alloy seat in an annular slot when flow is to be stopped. The sealing alloy may be renewed by heating in situ. (auth)

• Assignee: U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration
• Patent Number(s): US 3902695
• OSTI ID: 7368419
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CONTROL
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DESIGN
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FLUID FLOW
FLUIDS
VALVES