Cryogenic Hydrogen
For hydrogen to be employed safely as a clean aircraft fuel, leak free valves are a necessity. These valves need to be compact, lightweight, and secure to operate in extreme conditions. The Dragonfly Valve acts as a robust liquid hydrogen valve for the aerospace industry, solving your leakage challenges.
Why Choose Actuation Lab?
Current cryogenic valves are prone to external leakage due to extreme temperature-induced material contraction, seal brittleness, and wear. This can lead to downtime, safety risks, frostbite and significant lost product. By removing the need for wear seals, our technology is tackling these issues, and we are looking to work with customers handling LNG and cryogenic industrial gasses to streamline their operations.
Leak-Free Valves for Liquid Hydrogen Aviation
The Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) sees liquid hydrogen as the most cost-effective solution for the long-term decarbonisation of the aerospace industry. However, new valve technology is required to enable this transition. Current trends and technologies mean aviation will contribute 39% of total UK carbon emissions by 2050, but our leak-free valves aim to slash those figures.
With an eye on the future, aircraft that use cryogenic hydrogen as a fuel are essential for achieving true zero emissions in aviation. While SAF is a valuable short-term solution, its reliance on limited feedstocks, high production costs, and residual emissions make it less viable for long-term decarbonisation. We are working with aerospace companies to ensure that future aircraft are safe and sustainable by utilising our valve technology.
Get Your Dragonfly Valve
If you handle cryogenic gases either in an industrial or aerospace setting, then we can work with you to reduce downtime and increase safety of your operations. We’re ready to take on the challenge of enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of your infrastructure – get in touch to begin.
