04/06/2026
When a wastewater treatment works needed a new gate valve installed on a live 6" pipeline, draining the system wasn't the preferred option.
Instead, our engineers used liquid nitrogen pipe freezing to create a temporary ice plug, allowing the modification to be completed safely while maintaining site operations.
For critical infrastructure environments, pipe freezing continues to provide a practical alternative to system drain downs and operational shutdowns.
Key benefits included:
๐ง Avoided costly system drain downs
โฑ Reduced downtime and project delays
๐ง Completed essential modifications safely
๐ญ Kept operational facilities running
๐ Minimised disruption to site activities
The result? A new gate valve installed efficiently, without the challenges and disruption associated with draining and recommissioning the system.
Read the full case study here ๐
๐ https://www.pipefreezers.co.uk/liquid-nitrogen-pipe-freezing-at-wastewater-treatment-works/
Need a valve replacement, pipework modification or planned isolation without draining the system?
๐ Call our team on 020 8302 7644
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