Dixon Valve & Coupling Company has recently provided cryogenic training for U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) engineers and engineers from the United States Maritime Administration (MARAD) at the Dixon Innovation Center in Chestertown, Maryland.
The first training course was held on September 6-7, 2017. The first day of the training course covered a range of topics including cryogenic fluids and properties, cryogenic materials and basic pressure component design principles. On Day 2, course participants explored the cryogenic design of valves including a rigorous focus on performance requirements, testing and operating maintenance.