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WO1997008486A1 - Raccord cryogenique a liberation rapide - Google Patents

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WO1997008486A1
WO1997008486A1 PCT/GB1996/002042 GB9602042W WO9708486A1 WO 1997008486 A1 WO1997008486 A1 WO 1997008486A1 GB 9602042 W GB9602042 W GB 9602042W WO 9708486 A1 WO9708486 A1 WO 9708486A1
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Michael Philip Jepp
John Clifford Allen
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L59/00—Thermal insulation in general
    • F16L59/06—Arrangements using an air layer or vacuum
    • F16L59/065—Arrangements using an air layer or vacuum using vacuum
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L39/00—Joints or fittings for double-walled or multi-channel pipes or pipe assemblies
    • F16L39/005—Joints or fittings for double-walled or multi-channel pipes or pipe assemblies for concentric pipes

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  • the present invention relates to quick release couplings for transfer systems used for cryogenic liquids such as liquid nitrogen.
  • Standard releasable couplings for cryogenic materials use metals such as brass, which do not become frangible at cryogenic temperatures, for male and female threaded components which are screwed together.
  • Such couplings inevitably involve significant gasification of liquid at the initiation of flow therethrough. More significantly separation of the components is a lengthy process involving a period of time for the components to warm towards ambient temperatures after the end of cryogenic flow therethrough. Even after warming components of this type usually have to be hammered to loosen them before they can be unscrewed- a process which inevitably involves the risk of mechanical damage.
  • a quick release cryogenic coupling comprises first and second members each having inner and outer pipes, the inner pipe extending beyond the outer pipe in one member and the outer pipe extending beyond the inner pipe in the other member; an intermediate pipe provided on at least one member; connection means for releasably securing the outer pipe of the first member with the outer pipe of the second member in gas tight connection; and a cryogenic seal carried on one inner pipe; the configuration being such that, when the two members are connected together with the inner pipes connected by the cryogenic seal an evacuated space can be provided between the intermediate and inner pipes.
  • the connection means may comprise a nut and bolt arrangement which, for speed of connection, may be provided with a coarse thread.
  • the intermediate pipe will usually be in the member where the inner pipe extends beyond the outer pipe, and the construction will be either such that the space between the intermediate and inner pipes contains a permanent vacuum or such that the space can be evacuated during operation of the connection.
  • the construction will preferably be such that, when the members are connected an evacuated space can be provided, either permanently or during operation, between the cryogenic seal and the outer pipe.
  • the the inner circumference of the cryogenic seal is preferably provided with at least one annular groove. This has the advantage that in use the cryogenic liquid can bleed into the annular space thus created to form a pressure tight, liquid seal.
  • the first member and second member is each attachable to either a delivery system or to a supply system;
  • the first member having co-axial first inner and first outer pipes each with a coupling end, the inner pipe having, secured to its coupling end, a first spigot, the outer pipe extending beyond the coupling end of the inner pipe and having, secured to its coupling end, a hollow cylindrical bolt;
  • the second member having co-axial second inner, second outer and intermediate pipes each with a coupling end, the outer and intermediate members being connected together at the coupling end of the outer member, by a connecting piece which has a flanged cylindrical extension on which is rotatably located a flanged nut, the inner and intermediate members extending beyond the coupling end of the outer member and being secured together at the coupling end of the intermediate member by a flanged second spigot, the flange being secured to the coupling end of the intermediate pipe and the spigot extending along the inner pipe to adjacent its coupling end;
  • Each of the first and second members will preferably contain a valve, which will preferably be insulated or insulatable, for example by vacuum.
  • valves can be fitted to the supply and delivery systems adjacent to the attachment points of the first and second members.
  • Figure 1 is an elevation of a cryogenic liquid delivery system with a first member according to the invention attached thereto.
  • Figure 2 is an elevation of a second member according to the invention adjacent to a delivery pipe from a cryogenic liquid supply system
  • Figure 3 is an elevation, in section, of a coupling end of a first member according to the invention.
  • Figure 4 is an elevation, in section, of a coupling end of a second member according to the invention.
  • Figure 5 is an elevation, in section, of the first member and second member connected together
  • Figure 6 is an end view of a nut as used in the connection of the first and second members
  • Figure 7 is an end view of a spanner for use with the nut of Figure 6.
  • a cryogenic quick release coupling has two members, a first member 10 (Figure 1) shown attached to a cryogenic liquid delivery pipe 11, the attachment being by means standard in the cryogenic art and hence not described here, and a second member 12 ( Figure 2) attachable to a cryogenic liquid supply pipe 13. again by means standard in the art.
  • Each of the first and second members 10, 12 has a standard cryogenic liquid valve 14, preferably of the vacuum insulated type, fitted thereto, and the first member 10 also has a relief valve 15.
  • the first member 10 ( Figure 3) has an inner pipe 16 co-axial with an outer pipe 17t these being referred to herein as the first inner and first outer pipes respectively. Coupling ends 18, 19 of pipes 16, 17 are shown in Figure 3- Secured to the coupling end 18 of the first inner pipe 16 is a spigot 20 which has a cylindrical body 21 extending away from the end 18 to a flange 22, the flange carrying a retaining cylinder 23 which extends back towards the end 18.
  • the outer pipe 17 extends beyond the coupling end 18 of the inner pipe 16 and has, secured to its coupling end 19, a hollow cylindrical bolt 24, the bolt 24 carrying, on its inner circumference, a guide cylinder 25.
  • the second member 12 ( Figure 4) has an inner pipe 26 co-axial with an outer pipe 27.
  • Coupling ends 28, 29 of pipes 26, 27 are shown in Figure 4.
  • a first flange 30 of a bush 3 Secured to the coupling end 29 of the outer pipe 27 is the external circumference of a first flange 30 of a bush 3 which carries on its inner circumference an intermediate pipe 32, co-axial with the pipes 26, 27, which extends to adjacent, . but short of, the coupling end 28 of the inner pipe 26.
  • a second flange 33 of the bush 3 retains a flange 34 of a rotatable nut 35-
  • the inner pipe 26 is secured to the intermediate pipe 3 by a spigot 36 which has a flange 37.
  • a cryogenic seal 39 secured to the intermediate pipe 32, and an externally threaded cylindrical portion 38 on which is screwed a cryogenic seal 39.
  • the seal being formed of a low temperature insensitive material such as nylon.
  • the seal extends beyond the coupling end 28 of the inner pipe 26 and has inner and outer diameters which enable it to fit between the body 21 of the spigot 20, and the retaining cylinder 23. at the coupling end 18 of the first inner pipe 16 of the first member 10.
  • On the inner circumference of the seal 39 are a number, for example three, of annular grooves 40.
  • Each of the two members 10, 12 will also normally include means (not shown) for evacuating spaces external to the first and second inner pipes 16, 26. It is envisaged that couplings according to the invention will usually be used in conjunction with conventional vacuum insulated cryogenic liquid transfer systems. Means for applying vacuum to such systems are standard to the art and are therefore not described herein.
  • first member 10 is attached as shown in Figure 1 to a cryogenic liquid delivery pipe 11 and the second member 12 is attached to a cryogenic liquid supply pipe 13 as shown in Figure 2.
  • the first 10 and second 12 members are then coupled together by introducing the intermediate pipe 32 of the second member 12 through the guide cylinder 25 of the first member 10.
  • the members 10, 12 are moved together until the cryogenic seal 39 penetrates the space between the spigot 20 and the retaining cylinder 23 of the first member 10 and the nut 35 contacts the bolt 24.
  • valves 14 On completion of transfer the valves 14 are turned off and the coupling released by unscrewing the nut 35 from the bolt 24.
  • the nut and bolt connection As the nut and bolt connection is separated from the cryogenic liquid passage pipes 16, 26 by a vacuum its temperature will have remained substantially at ambient and separation in the conventional manner will be a simple matter. Separation is aided by the liquid nitrogen which flashes off as the vacuum is removed to generate a gas pressure which urges the two outer pipes 17.27 apart.
  • disconnection In a test installation using the invention with transfer of liquid nitrogen, with a grooved nut 35 and C spanner, disconnection has been achieved in times of 37. 42 and 30 seconds respectively. These times were adversely affected by slipping of the C spanner, and an improved form of nut with an associated spanner are shown in figures 6 and .
  • the nut 35 has three grooves 42 and the spanner 3 has three pegs 44, for association with the grooves 42, and an operating handle 45- It will be realised that with this latter arrangement the spanner 43 must be left in position whilst the connection remains made. Many other suitable forms of nut and spanner will, of course, be apparent.
  • members 10, 12 are possible within the scope of the invention.
  • these members may be made integral with supply pipes 13 and delivery pipes 11.
  • valves 14 may be positioned in the supply and delivery pipes 13, 11 respectively rather than in the members themselves.

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Abstract

Raccord cryogénique à libération rapide comprenant un premier (10) et un deuxième (12) élément possédant chacun des conduits intérieur (16, 26) et extérieur (17, 27), le conduit intérieur (26) s'étendant au-delà du conduit extérieur (27) dans un élément (12) et le conduit extérieur (17) s'étendant au-delà du conduit intérieur (16) dans l'autre élément (10). Un conduit intermédiaire (32) est situé sur au moins un élément qui est soit évacuable, soit évacué en permanence, de manière à créer une isolation thermique au-dessus des conduits intérieurs (16, 26). Un écrou (35) et une vis (24) servent à fixer de façon amovible le conduit extérieur (17) du premier élément (10) avec le conduit extérieur (27) du deuxième élément (12), de manière à créer un accouplement étanche au gaz et un joint cryogénique (39) est placé sur un conduit intérieur et conçu pour recevoir l'autre conduit intérieur.
PCT/GB1996/002042 1995-08-26 1996-08-22 Raccord cryogenique a liberation rapide Ceased WO1997008486A1 (fr)

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US7290397B2 (en) 2001-10-22 2007-11-06 Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. Linearly-actuated cryo-fluid connection (LACC) for manufacturing machines
US7390240B2 (en) 2005-10-14 2008-06-24 Air Products And Chemicals, Inc. Method of shaping and forming work materials
US7434439B2 (en) 2005-10-14 2008-10-14 Air Products And Chemicals, Inc. Cryofluid assisted forming method
US7513121B2 (en) 2004-03-25 2009-04-07 Air Products And Chemicals, Inc. Apparatus and method for improving work surface during forming and shaping of materials
US7634957B2 (en) 2004-09-16 2009-12-22 Air Products And Chemicals, Inc. Method and apparatus for machining workpieces having interruptions
US7637187B2 (en) 2001-09-13 2009-12-29 Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. Apparatus and method of cryogenic cooling for high-energy cutting operations
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US4011732A (en) * 1974-02-14 1977-03-15 Helix Technology Incorporated Heat-stationed bayonet connector for cryogenic fluid lines
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US4011732A (en) * 1974-02-14 1977-03-15 Helix Technology Incorporated Heat-stationed bayonet connector for cryogenic fluid lines
US3988029A (en) * 1974-08-28 1976-10-26 Kaiser Aerospace And Electronics Corporation Cryogenic fluid coupling device
US4491347A (en) * 1982-01-04 1985-01-01 Minnesota Valley Engineering, Inc. Cryogenic connector
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US7637187B2 (en) 2001-09-13 2009-12-29 Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. Apparatus and method of cryogenic cooling for high-energy cutting operations
US7290397B2 (en) 2001-10-22 2007-11-06 Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. Linearly-actuated cryo-fluid connection (LACC) for manufacturing machines
US8220370B2 (en) 2002-02-04 2012-07-17 Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. Apparatus and method for machining of hard metals with reduced detrimental white layer effect
US7513121B2 (en) 2004-03-25 2009-04-07 Air Products And Chemicals, Inc. Apparatus and method for improving work surface during forming and shaping of materials
US7634957B2 (en) 2004-09-16 2009-12-22 Air Products And Chemicals, Inc. Method and apparatus for machining workpieces having interruptions
US7390240B2 (en) 2005-10-14 2008-06-24 Air Products And Chemicals, Inc. Method of shaping and forming work materials
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