Liquid Hydrogen

Valves for liquid hydrogen.

Liquid-hydrogen service needs its own valve selection. Start with dedicated LH2 constructions and define the complete cold-service assembly.

20 product references · Specifications & datasheets

Illustrative application setting. Project arrangements vary.

The application

A dedicated selection for LH2.

At temperatures around −253°C, hydrogen service places specific demands on materials, seals and thermal design. The range includes extended-stem and vacuum-jacketed configurations, alongside pressure-reducing, non-return, filtration and relief functions. Each selection follows the actual fluid state and pressure–temperature conditions.

01

Cold-line isolation

Globe, ball and butterfly selections, including pneumatic shut-off arrangements.

02

Insulated pipework

Vacuum-jacketed globe and lift-check configurations for the selected cold-line interface.

03

Pressure & cleanliness

Pressure-reducing, filter and safety-valve selections matched to the process duty.

Selection essentials

What defines the right configuration?

Temperature
Minimum design temperature, cool-down sequence and warm operating conditions.
Sealing
Wetted materials, leakage criteria and seal qualification.
Integration
Insulation interface, pipe ends, orientation and maintenance access.
Control & relief
Flow cases, fail action, relief setting and discharge capacity.

Products for this application

Browse dedicated LH2 products.

Full catalogue

Only products with liquid hydrogen explicitly stated in their medium data appear here. Published limits and available size/rating combinations vary by configuration.

All products

20 products

Control valvesLH2 bellows-sealed angle control valve - illustrative assembly, an angle body with two butt-weld stubs, extended cold section, round diaphragm actuator and side-mounted positioner

ARD-CV-006

LH2 bellows-sealed angle control valve

An angle-pattern LH2 control assembly with bellows stem sealing, an extended cold section and a pneumatic diaphragm actuator with an electro-pneumatic positioner. Trim and actuator are selected from the required flow and pressure cases.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
DN 2-125; DN 150-300 on request
Pressure
PN10 / PN25 / PN40 - size dependent
Temperature
LH2 selection at -253°C; upper limit +50°C
Connections
Butt weld (BW)
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Control valvesLH2 cold-box bellows control valve - illustrative assembly, an angle body with horizontal and downward butt-weld stubs, very long cold extension, blue diaphragm actuator and black positioner

ARD-CV-007

LH2 cold-box bellows control valve

A pneumatic bellows-sealed control valve for LH2 cold boxes and vacuum-insulated lines. The extended cold section separates the process body from the warm diaphragm actuator and positioner.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
DN 2-250 - rating dependent
Pressure
PN6 / PN25 / PN40 - size dependent
Temperature
LH2 selection at -253°C; upper limit +100°C
Connections
Butt weld (BW)
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Emergency shut-offLH2 thermal-barrier pneumatic shut-off valve - illustrative assembly, an inline globe body with two butt-weld stubs, long cold bonnet, pneumatic diaphragm actuator and side-mounted instrument assembly

ARD-ES-006

LH2 thermal-barrier pneumatic shut-off valve

A pneumatic LH2 shut-off globe assembly with an extended thermal-barrier bonnet. The cold pressure body and warm operating package are selected together for the required isolation sequence.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
DN 15-250 / NPS 1/2-10 - series scope
Pressure
ASME Class 150-300
Temperature
-253 to +80°C - LH2 selection
Connections
Butt weld (BW)
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Globe valvesLH2 modular inline globe valve - illustrative assembly, a compact straight body with two opposing butt-weld stubs, extended upper tube, vacuum flange and manual handwheel

ARD-GL-015

LH2 modular inline globe valve

A compact inline globe configuration with a replaceable valve insert, bellows stem seal and vacuum-jacket attachment flange. The manual upper assembly supports local isolation in space-constrained LH2 equipment.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
DN 15 / DN 25 / DN 50
Pressure
PN10 / PN18 / PN25 - size dependent
Temperature
LH2 cold-service version at -253°C; upper limit +50°C
Connections
Butt weld (BW)
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Check valvesLH2 compact inline cold check valve - illustrative assembly, a cylindrical inline barrel with conical shoulders and two coaxial butt-weld ends; no bonnet or actuator

ARD-CK-012

LH2 compact inline cold check valve

A compact inline non-return valve for direct installation in LH2 cold boxes and cryogenic pipelines. The enclosed weld-end body has no external actuator and is selected for the required low opening pressure.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
DN 6-200 - rating dependent
Pressure
PN25 / PN40 - size dependent
Temperature
LH2 selection at -253°C; upper limit +50°C
Connections
Butt weld (BW)
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Globe valvesLH2 thermal-barrier globe valve - illustrative assembly, an inline globe body with two butt-weld stubs, extended cold bonnet, vacuum interface disc and manual handwheel

ARD-GL-017

LH2 thermal-barrier globe valve

An extended-bonnet LH2 globe valve combining bellows and gland packing with a thermal-barrier arrangement. Manual operation is illustrated; insulation and maintenance access are defined around the selected installation.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
DN 15-250 / NPS 1/2-10 - series scope
Pressure
ASME Class 150-300
Temperature
-253 to +80°C - LH2 selection
Connections
Butt weld (BW)
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Globe valvesLiquid-hydrogen globe valve - reference-based product illustration showing a blue manual handwheel, a long white-coated extension and a compact lower body with two opposed metallic end stubs

ARD-GL-010

Liquid-hydrogen globe valve

A manually operated globe-valve reference designed for liquid-hydrogen service down to -253°C. The 316L construction uses an extended upper assembly and a specified polymer sealing system.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
DN 15-100 · project range
Pressure
PN40 (4.0 MPa nominal)
Temperature
-253 to +80°C
Connections
Threaded / weld ends
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Safety & protectionLiquid-hydrogen safety valve - reference-based product illustration showing a right-angle body with a horizontal male-threaded port, a downward male-threaded port and an upright cylindrical/hexagonal bonnet

ARD-SF-008

Liquid-hydrogen safety valve

A 316L safety-valve reference for liquid-hydrogen pressure protection down to -253°C. Connection size, set pressure and certified relieving capacity are defined for the protected equipment.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
Connection size to specify
Pressure
PN40 nominal; set pressure to specify
Temperature
-253 to +80°C
Connections
Threaded / weld ends
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Butterfly valvesManual liquid-hydrogen butterfly valve - illustrative assembly, two RF flanged line connections

ARD-BF-010

Manual liquid-hydrogen butterfly valve

A dedicated liquid-hydrogen disc-valve configuration with an extended stuffing box and replaceable sealing-ring arrangement. A manual gearbox is illustrated for local operation.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
NPS 1/2-6
Pressure
ASME Class 150-600
Temperature
-253 to +80°C
Connections
Wafer / lug / RF flanged / butt weld (BW)
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Butterfly valvesPneumatic liquid-hydrogen butterfly valve - illustrative assembly, two RF flanged line connections

ARD-BF-011

Pneumatic liquid-hydrogen butterfly valve

A dedicated liquid-hydrogen disc-valve configuration with an extended stuffing box and replaceable sealing-ring arrangement. A pneumatic quarter-turn drive is illustrated for remote isolation.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
NPS 1/2-6
Pressure
ASME Class 150-600
Temperature
-253 to +80°C
Connections
Wafer / lug / RF flanged / butt weld (BW)
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Cryogenic strainersVacuum-jacketed liquid-hydrogen filter - illustrative assembly, two RF flanged line connections

ARD-ST-002

Vacuum-jacketed liquid-hydrogen filter

A vacuum-jacketed filter reference for liquid-hydrogen pipework, with an extended insulated body and a replaceable filtration element selected for the process cleanliness requirement.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
NPS 1/2-6
Pressure
ASME Class 150-600
Temperature
-253 to +80°C
Connections
Socket weld (SW) / butt weld (BW) / RF flanged
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Emergency shut-offVacuum-jacketed liquid-hydrogen pneumatic shut-off valve - illustrative assembly, two RF flanged line connections

ARD-ES-005

Vacuum-jacketed liquid-hydrogen pneumatic shut-off valve

A lifting-type liquid-hydrogen shut-off assembly combining pneumatic linear actuation, an extended bonnet, a vacuum-jacketed body and a selected bellows sealing arrangement.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
NPS 1/2-6
Pressure
ASME Class 150-600
Temperature
-253 to +80°C
Connections
Socket weld (SW) / butt weld (BW) / RF flanged
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Vacuum-jacketedVacuum-jacketed liquid-hydrogen lift check valve - illustrative assembly, two RF flanged line connections

ARD-VJ-004

Vacuum-jacketed liquid-hydrogen lift check valve

A dedicated liquid-hydrogen non-return assembly with an insulated body and a guided, spring-return lift closure. The passive valve is selected with the flow regime and installation orientation.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
NPS 1/2-6 / DN 15-150
Pressure
ASME Class 150-600
Temperature
-253 to +120°C
Connections
Socket weld (SW) / butt weld (BW) / RF flanged
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Ball valvesLiquid-hydrogen ball valve - illustrative assembly, a flanged ball body, long cryogenic extension and manual gearbox

ARD-BV-020

Liquid-hydrogen ball valve

A liquid-hydrogen ball-valve enquiry reference for specialized isolation duty. The illustrated extended-stem quarter-turn arrangement is developed around a selected hydrogen-compatible material, seat and pressure-relief design.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
Nominal size to specify
Pressure
Pressure rating to specify
Temperature
LH2 service down to -253°C; selected limits to confirm
Connections
End connections to specify
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Pressure regulatorsLiquid-hydrogen pressure-reducing valve - illustrative assembly, a flanged regulator body, extended upper assembly and spring housing

ARD-RG-003

Liquid-hydrogen pressure-reducing valve

A liquid-hydrogen pressure-reducing enquiry reference for a defined upstream and downstream pressure duty. Regulating architecture, sensing arrangement and insulation are selected from the actual process cases.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
Nominal size to specify
Pressure
Inlet / outlet pressure to specify
Temperature
LH2 service down to -253°C; selected limits to confirm
Connections
End connections to specify
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Vacuum-jacketedVacuum-insulated liquid-hydrogen globe valve - illustrative assembly, a vacuum-jacketed extended globe body, two weld stubs and manual upper handwheel

ARD-VJ-005

Vacuum-insulated liquid-hydrogen globe valve

A manual liquid-hydrogen globe reference with a metallic vacuum-insulation jacket and full-penetration welded construction. The extended upper assembly combines a selected bellows and spring-energized sealing system.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
DN 8-100
Pressure
PN50 (5.0 MPa nominal)
Temperature
-253 to +150°C
Connections
Weld ends - preparation to specify
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Globe valvesLH2 bellows-sealed angle globe valve - illustrative assembly, an angle body with one horizontal and one downward butt-weld stub, extended bonnet, thermal-intercept disc and manual handwheel

ARD-GL-014

LH2 bellows-sealed angle globe valve

A manual angle-pattern globe valve for liquid-hydrogen cold lines, with a stainless-steel bellows stem seal, monitoring port and extended bonnet prepared for vacuum-jacket integration.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
DN 2-125; DN 150-300 on request
Pressure
PN10 / PN25 / PN40 - size dependent
Temperature
LH2 selection at -253°C; upper limit +50°C
Connections
Butt weld (BW)
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Check valvesLH2 extended-bonnet spring check valve - illustrative assembly, two opposing butt-weld stubs, a straight pressure body and an extended upright service bonnet with bolted cap; no external operator

ARD-CK-011

LH2 extended-bonnet spring check valve

A self-acting spring-loaded non-return valve with an extended service bonnet for insulated LH2 pipework. The straight-through pressure body and removable upper closure support maintenance planning.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
DN 10-100
Pressure
PN40
Temperature
LH2 cold-service version at -253°C; upper limit +50°C
Connections
Butt weld (BW)
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Globe valvesLH2 cold-box bellows shut-off valve - illustrative assembly, an angle body with horizontal and downward butt-weld stubs, long cold extension, thermal-intercept disc and manual handwheel

ARD-GL-016

LH2 cold-box bellows shut-off valve

A manual cold-box shut-off valve with a long cryogenic extension and metallic bellows sealing. Weld-in vacuum interfaces and optional thermal intercepts are selected to match the insulated pipework and heat-load budget.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
DN 2-250 - rating dependent
Pressure
PN6 / PN25 / PN40 - size dependent
Temperature
LH2 selection at -253°C; upper limit +100°C
Connections
Butt weld (BW)
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen
Check valvesLH2 thermal-barrier lift check valve - illustrative assembly, an inline lift-check body with two butt-weld stubs, an extended service bonnet and bolted top cap; no handwheel or actuator

ARD-CK-013

LH2 thermal-barrier lift check valve

A lift-type LH2 non-return valve with an extended service tower and thermal-barrier construction. Jacketed and non-jacketed selections support cold-box or insulated-line integration.

Enquiry range — technical confirmation required

Size range
DN 15-250 / NPS 1/2-10 - series scope
Pressure
ASME Class 150-300
Temperature
-253 to +80°C - LH2 selection
Connections
Butt weld (BW)
Medium
LH2 / liquid hydrogen

Product ranges are offered as references for enquiry. Final size, materials, pressure–temperature limits and certification are confirmed for each selected assembly.

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