---
title: "Cryogenic Spray System"
industry: "Food Manufacturing"
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    typical_range: "2.5-6.0 MPa (25-60 bar) at -196°C to -150°C"
    unit: "L/min"
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  max_safe_operating_point:
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    unit: "MPa"
    consequence: "Ductile-to-brittle transition temperature (DBTT) of 316L stainless steel at -100°C combined with thermal stress from 150°C temperature differential during rapid cooling cycles"
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      trigger: "Cavitation in cryogenic pump due to NPSH margin below 0.5 m at 3500 RPM"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Installation of NPSH monitoring system with automatic pump speed reduction below 1.2 m margin"
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      trigger: "Thermal fatigue from 3000 daily freeze-thaw cycles between -196°C and 20°C"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Implementation of controlled warm-up cycles maintaining maximum ΔT of 50°C/min with Inconel 625 thermal expansion joints"
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  spray-nozzle-array:
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manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 21029-1:2018 CRYOGENIC VESSELS - TRANSPORTABLE VACUUM INSULATED VESSELS OF NOT MORE THAN 1000 LITRES VOLUME"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "EN 13458-2:2002 CRYOGENIC VESSELS - STATIC VACUUM INSULATED VESSELS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
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# Industrial Specification: Cryogenic Spray System

## 1. Technical Definition
A subsystem that directly applies cryogenic fluid to fish products for rapid freezing within an automated tunnel.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **2.5-6.0 MPa (25-60 bar) at -196°C to -150°C**. Failure boundary: **7.2 MPa (72 bar) internal pressure at -196°C causing brittle fracture in 316L stainless steel**, Mechanism: **Ductile-to-brittle transition temperature (DBTT) of 316L stainless steel at -100°C combined with thermal stress from 150°C temperature differential during rapid cooling cycles**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Heat Sterilization F0 Lethality Model**:

> **Primary Equation**: $F_0 = \int_{0}^{t} 10^{(T-121.1)/z} dt$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Validates microbial reduction integrity for aseptic packaging.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| T | Process Temp (°C) | **$T \in [121-135]$ °C** (Per `temperature_range`) |
| t | Exposure Time (min) | Engineering Constant |
| z | Z-value | **10 °C** (Standard for *C. botulinum*) |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Cavitation in cryogenic pump due to NPSH margin below 0.5 m at 3500 RPM | 8 | Impeller erosion leading to 40% flow reduction within 72 hours | Installation of NPSH monitoring system with automatic pump speed reduction below 1.2 m margin |
| Thermal fatigue from 3000 daily freeze-thaw cycles between -196°C and 20°C | 8 | Microcrack propagation in spray nozzle manifolds reaching critical length of 2.1 mm | Implementation of controlled warm-up cycles maintaining maximum ΔT of 50°C/min with Inconel 625 thermal expansion joints |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | L/min | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Spray Nozzle Array](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/beverage-manufacturing/product/spray-nozzle-array.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Manifold Distribution Block](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/manifold-distribution-block.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Solenoid Control Valves](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/solenoid-control-valves.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Pressure Regulator](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/pressure-regulator.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Cryogenic Fluid Storage Tank**, **Automated Conveyor System**, **Industrial Control Panel**  
**Downstream Applications**: Individually Quick Frozen Fish Fillets, Frozen Seafood Portions, Cryogenically Preserved Fish Products  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What materials are used in this cryogenic spray system for food safety?
**A**: The system uses food-grade AISI 316L stainless steel for structural components, cryogenic-resistant polymers like PTFE and PEEK for seals and insulation, and copper alloys in heat exchangers and nozzle internals for optimal thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance.

### Q: How does the cryogenic spray system improve fish freezing efficiency?
**A**: The system rapidly freezes fish products by directly applying cryogenic fluid through a precisely controlled spray nozzle array, minimizing ice crystal formation to preserve texture and quality while reducing freezing time compared to conventional methods.

### Q: What components are included in the system's BOM for maintenance?
**A**: Key components include a manifold distribution block for fluid control, pressure regulator for consistent spray performance, solenoid control valves for automated operation, and a customizable spray nozzle array designed for even cryogenic application across products.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 21029-1:2018 CRYOGENIC VESSELS - TRANSPORTABLE VACUUM INSULATED VESSELS OF NOT MORE THAN 1000 LITRES VOLUME
- EN 13458-2:2002 CRYOGENIC VESSELS - STATIC VACUUM INSULATED VESSELS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Cryogenic Spray System](https://cnfx.com/industry/food-manufacturing/product/cryogenic-spray-system)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: CRYOGENIC_SPRAY_SYSTEM | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 735003c9
