Pipe Freezing Service

Pipe freezing is a method used to freeze the contents of a section of pipes by applying a cryogenic (i.e. very low temperature) freezing agent in a controlled manner. When the ice plugs are formed maturely, maintenance works to the pipe can be carried out between the ice plugs without draining massive amount of pipe fluid.

Pipe freezing service, as provided by Avionix Energy can be used for:

• Maintenance and repair works on pipelines with non-functional valves
• Repair works on leaking pipelines
• Replacing valves or flanges in pipelines with no zone valves
• Insertion of branch in pipelines with no zone valves

Example of our Pipe Freezing Service in Operation

Our Capabilities
Avionix Energy can provide pipe freezing service for the following applications:

• Freezing of horizontal, vertical and inclined pipes
• Freezing of chilled water, condenser water, sea water
• Freezing of oil-based, hydrocarbon-based fluid and sludge
• Freezing of fluid with glycol (anti-freeze) and most chemicals
• Freezing of leaking pipes
• Freezing of metal, cement-lining, PVC and other plastic pipes
• Freezing of pipe diameters up to 48”

Contact pipelineservices@avionixenergy.com for more information.