Cryogenic food processing: what it is and its characteristics
Cryogenic food processing is a preservation method that uses extremely low temperatures (below -150°C), typically through liquid nitrogen or CO₂, to rapidly freeze food while preserving its texture, flavor, and nutritional value. In short, cryogenic food processing is...
Hydrogen fuel tanks for long-distance heavy vehicles
The possibility of developing efficient hydrogen fuel tanks lies at the heart of facilitating greener, more sustainable long-distance heavy transportation. In order to advance in this direction, companies must have access to cost-efficient and safe liquid...
Cryogenic liquids: what they are, how they are obtained and what they are used for
Cryogenic liquids are gaseous substances that have been cooled to extremely low temperatures until they reach their liquid state. These fluids play a fundamental role in sectors such as industry, medicine, scientific research, aerospace, and food processing, thanks to...
Cryogenic systems for LNG fuel on ships: design, materials, and safety considerations
The arrival of LNG as a fuel for maritime transport has emerged as one of the unstoppable trends of recent years. In a context where 80% of global goods are transported by sea, LNG-powered vessels are becoming the sector’s clear response to the need to reduce...
Everything you should know about storing liquefied natural gas (LNG)
Liquefied natural gas is projected to play a central role in the global energy landscape in the coming decades. Driven by its major advantages, being the cleanest fossil fuel, abundant, and highly compatible with renewable energy sources, LNG is reshaping energy...
Importance of liquid oxygen systems in the medical and pharmaceutical industry
Liquid oxygen systems have numerous applications in the medical and pharmaceutical industry. Understanding their different characteristics allows us to choose the most suitable option for each of their uses. What is liquid oxygen and what is a liquid oxygen system?...
Liquid hydrogen in test facilities: design and operation of aerospace installations
Liquid hydrogen test facilities stand as a key component within the framework required for the advancement of the aerospace industry. The hydrogen test facility is a fundamental link in the chain that ultimately enables the use of a critical element: liquid hydrogen....
Cryogenic systems and how they’re revolutionizing almost every industry
Cryogenic systems are infrastructures designed to maintain extremely low (cryogenic) temperatures to preserve liquefied gases and other substances. These systems include components such as cryogenic pumps, cryogenic storage systems, cryogenic piping, cryogenic...
Air Separation Unit (ASU): working principle and applications
The Air Separation Unit (ASU) is a key technology in many industries. As demand for industrial gasses continues to rise, ASUs provide an efficient and reliable way to produce oxygen, nitrogen, and argon at the required purity levels. Thanks to cryogenic air...
Regasification: characteristics and process
At the present moment, regasification as a process is at the heart of many crucial important developments, particularly in the context of the growing emphasis on green and efficient practices in the energy industry. For instance, regasification plants have become an...
Ship retrofit solutions: upgrading vessels for efficiency and compliance
The maritime industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. With the implementation of new international environmental regulations such as IMO 2020 and the establishment of decarbonization targets for 2030 and 2050, shipowners are compelled to pursue...
Thermal shields: why are they important in cryogenic pipes?
When it comes to cryogenic systems, every detail matters. One key element that ensures safety and performance, yet often goes unnoticed, is the thermal shield. But what exactly is it, and why is it so critical in cryogenic pipes? Let’s break it down. What is a thermal...
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