Industrial Sensors for Vibration Monitoring in Cryogenic Applications
Amphenol's IMI Sensors division offers specialized vibration monitoring solutions designed for cryogenic industrial applications. Our advanced sensors help detect critical issues such as cavitation, recirculation, and resonance in cryogenic centrifugal and reciprocating pumps — ensuring reliable operation and protecting valuable equipment.
Cryogenics typically refers to temperatures below −292 °F (−180 °C). Many commonly used industrial gases and fuels — including argon, helium, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and liquid propane gas (LPG) — have boiling points below this threshold and are classified as cryogens.
These cryogenic liquids are widely used as refrigerants across various industries, where they must be safely and efficiently transferred using cryogenic centrifugal and reciprocating pumps. Accurate vibration monitoring is essential to ensure optimal performance and to prevent costly mechanical failures.
Key Cryogenic Applications Supported by IMI Sensors
- Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Processing: Monitor pump and compressor performance during LNG production and transport.
- Industrial Gas Processing: Ensure operational stability when handling gases such as argon, helium, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen.
- Pharmaceutical Production: Support the manufacture of statin drugs and biotech products, including vaccines, requiring cryogenic refrigeration.
- Frozen Food Production and Storage: Maintain reliability in facilities processing and storing frozen food items under cryogenic conditions.
Why Choose IMI Sensors for Cryogenic Applications?
IMI Sensors are engineered to withstand the harsh conditions of cryogenic environments. Our vibration sensors deliver accurate, real-time data to detect early signs of cavitation, flow disturbances, or mechanical resonance in critical cryogenic pumping systems. Early detection helps optimize maintenance schedules, extend equipment life, ensure product quality, and reduce unplanned downtime.