The present invention relates to an insulating material protective cover for a valve unit. The insulating material protective cover for a valve unit, according to the present invention, comprises: a first split body including a first plate, first finishing chassis respectively coupled to both end portions of the first plate in the widthwise direction, and second plates perpendicular to the first plate and respectively coupled thereto; a second split body including a third plate, second finishing chassis respectively coupled to both end portions of the third plate in the widthwise direction, and fourth plates perpendicular to the third plate and respectively coupled thereto; and a third split body including a fifth plate, a second finishing chassis coupled to a first end portion of the fifth plate in the widthwise direction, a first finishing chassis coupled to a second end portion of the fifth plate in the widthwise direction, and a sixth plate perpendicular to the fifth plate and coupled thereto.

A valve assembly for a turbine engine includes a valve arranged in an air flow path. The valve has a shaft. The valve is movable between an open position and a closed position. An electric actuator is coupled to the shaft and is configured to move the valve between the open position and the closed position. A thermal barrier is arranged between the valve and the electric actuator.

An LNG tank is a single-shell LNG tank having one shell and at least one pipe extending from the LNG tank to a tank connection space of the LNG tank. The shell of the LNG tank is substantially surrounded by insulation. The LNG tank has at least one bellow connection surrounding at least part of the length of the at least one pipe for connecting the at least one pipe extending from the LNG tank to the tank connection space. A system for connecting at least one pipe between an LNG tank and a tank connection space thereof is also provided. At least one pipe extends from the LNG tank to the tank connection space and which LNG tank is a single-shell tank having one shell. The at least one pipe is connected between the LNG tank and the tank connection space by at least one bellow connection.

A cryogenic valve includes a first port and a second port, a valve body, a valve stem, a sealing member, a valve element and a housing. The valve body includes a valve seat defining a fluid orifice in fluid communication with the first port. The valve stem is configured to engage with the valve body, wherein at least one of the valve stem and valve body form an inner valve cavity. The valve element is positioned within the inner valve cavity. The valve element is also configured to bias the sealing member against the orifice to substantially block flow through the orifice and the first port. The bias is controlled in response to control of the valve element by a valve actuator. A channel is configured to allow fluid flow through at least one of the valve stem and valve element along a longitudinal axis. A housing is configured to substantially seal and enclose at least a portion of the valve body and valve stem. The housing forms an inner housing cavity configured to thermally isolate the exterior of the valve body and valve stem from the housing.

The invention provides a gate valve (1) for control of petroleum production or water injection, distinctive in that at least one surface subject to sliding in operation of the valve comprises a top layer coating of diamond like carbon (DLC). The DLC contains hydrogen, preferably more than 16 atom-% and more preferred more than 17 atom-%. It is further directed to a method of commissioning or operating a gate valve according to the invention, and use of a diamond like carbon (DLC) top layer coating on at least one surface subject to sliding in operation of the gate valve. Valve parts have a tendency of sticking, adhering or cold welding together, which result in high friction. The aim of the invention is to reduce or eliminate friction problems occurring with time or operation cycles, when using a full scale gate valve.

A freeze frame to protect an outdoor faucet and hose when the outside temperature dips below freezing is disclosed. The frame comprises a first box and a second box. The two boxes are held-together using one or more spring-loaded hinge. The first box has a cavity and a pair of padlock tabs at its upper portion. The second box comprises a cavity and a pair of lock hasps at its lower portion. The cavity of each box forms a hole, which allows the hose to remain connected to the hose bib. The frame further comprises a closed-cell foam gasket with one or more mounting flanges. The gasket is configured to mount the second box to the dwelling wall using one or more fasteners. The first box is configured to cover and secure the water pipe connection surrounded by the second box.

A pressure compensation device for a housing, in particular of a motor vehicle, having at least one pressure compensation valve, which has a casing surface on the inner circumference delimiting a volume of the pressure compensation valve through which a gaseous medium can flow, a casing surface on the outer circumference facing away from the casing surface on the inner circumference, and at least one pressure compensation opening, through which the medium can flow and which is delimited by wall regions of the pressure compensation valve formed from an elastically deformable material, and having at least one protective cap.

A pressure compensation device for a housing, in particular of a motor vehicle, having at least one pressure compensation valve, which has a casing surface on the inner circumference delimiting a volume of the pressure compensation valve through which a gaseous medium can flow, a casing surface on the outer circumference facing away from the casing surface on the inner circumference, and at least one pressure compensation opening, through which the medium can flow and which is delimited by wall regions of the pressure compensation valve formed from an elastically deformable material, and having at least one protective cap.

A gate valve includes a first plate with a first opening; a second plate with a second opening positioned opposite the first plate such that the first opening is aligned with the second opening; a gate with a gate opening positioned between the first plate and second plate and movable from a close position where the gate blocks flow through the first opening and the second opening and an open position where the gate opening aligns with the first opening and the second opening to allow flow through the valve; and a wear ring lining the gate opening.

The faucet insulator apparatus is a device which enables one to help protect a faucet and by extension connected pipes from cold weather elements. The invention is comprised of an insulation region and a capturing recess which provide a faucet cover for protecting a faucet against inclement weather. The portion of the inner walls of the faucet insulator, which come in contact with the faucet, are configured to deform and grasp the faucet to secure the faucet insulator apparatus to portions of the faucet's surface.