80 mm Vacuum Insulated Control Valve
Health and Safety ExecutiveEstimated Value
Up to £20,000
Deadline
6 March 2026
Published
17 February 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
HSE require an 80 mm valve for an experimental programme. The valve must be suitable for liquid hydrogen service (down to 20 K) and have pneumatic actuation (open/closed).
The valve should have an Ex d position indicator rated for ATEX Zone 1 suitable for hydrogen use. The valve should have flanged connections (ANSI class 300).
The valve body should have a maximum allowable working pressure of 40 barg. There should be a section of 3" pipe with a 1/4" BSP boss, either welded between the valve and flange, or as a separate flanged section on ANSI class 300 flanges.
Additional details
Suitable gaskets and associated flange calculations must be provided. Nominal process conditions: Hydrogen, 50 - 70 K, 0 - 1.5 kg/s, 0 -12 barg The equipment is required for use at the HSE Buxton (SK17 9JN) test site. The equipment is required to be delivered before August 2026.
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Health and Safety ExecutiveKey Dates
Published
17 February 2026
Submission deadline
6 March 2026
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