EBARA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Cryodynamics Division
ISO 9001:2008
ISO/TS29001:2010

CRYODYNAMICS
SUBMERGED CRYOGENIC PUMPS & EXPANDERS

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WHO WE ARE
EBARA INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION,
CRYODYNAMICS DIVISION (EIC CRYO)
For over forty years, Ebara International Corporation, Cryodynamics Division has been providing
custom engineered products to the liquefied gas industries for a wide variety of marine, land
based, floating and most recently, small-scale applications.

With literally thousands of installations around the world and being the only company in this
unique industry to deliver continuous design improvements for as long as we have, EIC Cryo
has become the recognized specialist and leader in the design, manufacture and testing of
submerged electric pumps and expanders.

EIC Cryo equipment is designed to operate in liquefied gases with temperatures ranging from
ambient (warm) to cryogenic. The submerged motor operates in a non-conductive liquefied
gas.

Some examples of the liquids handled by EIC Cryo’s products:

LNG or Methane (-162°C, -258°F) Nitrogen (-196°C, -320°F)

Propane (-42°C, -44°F) Propylene (-48°C, -54°F)

Butane (+0.6°C, +33°F) Ethane (-89°C, -128°F)
Ethylene (-104°C, -155°F) Ammonia (-33°C, -28°F)*
*Ebara motors are submerged in the oxygen-free cryogenic liquid removing potential for ignition; making Ebara’s
design ideal to safely accommodate caustic chemicals such as ammonia.

Ebara Cryogenic Pumps & Expanders are available in a handful of configurations:

• Suction Vessel Mounted Pumps are utilized as single stage transfer pumps or multi-stage
for vaporizer feed and send-out service. (see page 5)
• Retractable Units are designed for LNG storage tank installations via columns which contain
the pump and provide a discharge. When the pump needs to be removed, the pump is lifted,
closing the spring loaded suction valve, allowing pump withdrawal from a loaded tank.
(see page 4)
• Serving aboard most of the world’s Marine LNG Carriers as Cargo, Spray and Emergency,
these pumps are stationary mounted at the tank’s bottom with complete power feed and
deck penetration assemblies, manufactured on-site by EIC Cryo. (see pages 6-7)
• Expanders exemplify our drive for advancing LNG process technology and productivity.
These machines directly produce approximately 5% increased plant output while generating
substantial electricity as a peripheral benefit. These machines are available in either one
or two-phase designs and can be provided with variable speed technology. In addition,
Expanders are applicable to numerous applications including Floating LNG. (see pages
8-11)

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PRODUCT TESTING & SAFETY 3

PUMPS (RETRACTABLE) 4

PUMPS (SUCTION 5
VESSEL MOUNTED)

PUMPS (MARINE / 6-7

SHIPBOARD / FLOATING)

SMALL-SCALE APPLICATIONS 8-9

EXPANDERS 10-11

FEATURES 12-14
TEM® 12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 13
VIBRATION MONITORING 13
POWER CABLES 14
SUBMERGED MOTOR GENERATORS 14
INDUCERS 14

SUPPORT & PROJECT 15

MANAGEMENT

GLOBAL SERVICES 16

ENVIRONMENT 17

CONTACT INFORMATION 18 / BACK COVER

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 QUALITY
QUALITY POLICY
We believe our customers define quality.

Ebara International Corporation, Cryodynamics Division (EIC Cryo) maintains a

documented quality management system designed and implemented to fulfill ISO
9001 requirements. This system creates a framework for clearly defining the control
of materials, processes and verification activities, thus providing our customers with
confidence that all products are produced in a well-defined and controlled environment.

EIC Cryo has also achieved ISO/TS 29001:2010 quality standards, set forth to
provide more industry-specific requirements for petroleum and natural gas related
companies.

QUALITY SYSTEM:
• Do things the right way the first time, even when it is difficult

• Provide products that meet our customer’s design, safety and performance specifications

• Provide long term support, customer service and reliability

• Provide exceptional value by continually improving our products and processes

QUALITY

• Solicit employee expertise and experience to help direct process improvement efforts

Here at Ebara International Corporation, the management and employees are all
dedicated to continuous improvement of the quality management system.

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TEST FACILITY
EIC Cryo’s Sparks, NV USA facility includes several test vessels and heat
exchangers which can be configured to test a full range of cryogenic equipment.
With five pump test tanks and one dedicated liquid expander vessel, the ‘Test
Stand’ is capable of evaluating up to six different pieces of equipment each
day, greatly increasing throughput and decreasing the total time spent to
complete a project. For example, a typical set of marine pumps for an LNG
carrier can be fully tested in as little as three days. In addition to regular
Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) activities, EIC Cryo also offers its cryogenic
liquefied gas testing services to various companies and universities for the
purpose of research and product development.

Our in-house engineering staff works closely with our customers to develop
test configurations to meet the specific needs of the equipment being evaluated.
Customizing flow arrangements, instrumentation and even data acquisition
software provides customers with the ability to fully evaluate their equipment
in the actual field operating conditions, something they may never have been
able to accomplish in their own laboratories without substantial capital
investment.

PRODUCT SAFETY

TEST FACILITY / PRODUCT SAFETY

SAFETY IS BUILT INTO THE
DESIGN
EIC Cryo’s cryogenic Pumps and
Expanders incorporate the safest
design for rotating equipment in the
industry. The motor is submerged in
the oxygen-free cryogenic liquid
removing potential for ignition;
therefore, the amount of electrical
components that are installed within
the hazardous area is minimized.
Additionally, there is no need for
rotating seals, eliminating a source for
leaks. This allows the design to safely
accommodate caustic chemicals such
as ammonia or methane. Moreover,
rotating components are contained
within casings which are submerged
within a secondary tank or vessel,
further protecting personnel from
potential hazards. Lastly, EIC Cryo
Expanders feature a radial in-flow
runner which greatly decreases the
runaway speed to well within acceptable
mechanical limits, reducing the
possibility of physical damage.

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 PUMPS IN TANK
(RETRACTABLE)
Our unique design allows the
pump to be installed inside a
storage tank in a vertical pump
column with a suction (foot) valve
located at the bottom. With the
pump being installed through the
top of the tank, all connections
below the maximum liquid level of
the tank can be eliminated. This
design removes the possibility of
major tank leakage due to pipe
or connection problems and also
permits the storage vessel to be
located below ground level.

The submerged pump and motor

unit is designed to fit into the
smallest practical column diameter
by using an axial diffuser design.
The column acts as a guide to seat
the pump during installation and
also performs as the discharge
pipe from the pump to the top
of the tank. Each pump is fitted
with an inducer (an axial flow
impeller) located at the lowest
possible level of the tank to
improve the Net Positive Suction
Head Required (NPSHR); allowing
operators to lower tank liquid
levels to extremely low levels. In
order to isolate the tank contents
from the pump column, a suction
valve is used, which incorporates
a dual pressure sensitive seal.
The suction valve is flanged to the
lower end of the pump column and
is closed by coil springs as well as
by the hydrostatic pressure of the
liquid in the tank.
PUMPS

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PUMPS SUCTION VESSEL
MOUNTED
In this design, the entire pump and
motor assembly are contained within
a suction vessel built to the appropriate
pressure vessel code for each
application, making the installation
safe, simple and reliable. The suction
vessel functions as the outer pump
casing. It is fabricated with a suction
nozzle, welded couplings (for drain
and liquid level indication), support
brackets, headplate with discharge
nozzle, conduit for electrical cables
and a vent nozzle. The result is a
compact, uncomplicated installation
with low noise levels and significant
safety advantages over conventional
pumps.

Suction vessel mounted pumps are

widely used as single-stage transfer
pumps and multistage vaporizer feed
service. Flow capacities are available
up to 3,000 m3/hr and differential
heads can exceed 3,300 meters.
These machines can also be Variable
Frequency Drive (VFD) driven to meet
multiple duty points.

For multi-stage pumps traditionally

used for vaporizer send-out
applications, EIC Cryo has developed
a radial diffuser, stiff shaft design that
provides a more compact, reliable
machine. By combining the use of
radial diffuser vanes, which allows a
much shorter stage length, with a
much larger shaft diameter, the rotor
becomes much more stable, normally
operating well below the first critical
speed. This new design has proven
to be extremely reliable in send-out
systems which require a large, multi-
stage pump to perform on a
PUMPS

continuous, 24 hour-per-day basis.

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 MARINE
MARINE APPLICATIONS
EIC Cryo offers complete package
solutions for all of your marine
pump requirements. These units
are available for all shipboard and The pumps, in relation
floating applications and are used for to each other, are not
main cargo unloading, stripping/spray, represented to scale.
fuel and emergency (retractable) and
expander service. Depending on your
unique requirements, flow capacities
range from 5 to 3,000 m3/hr with
heads available over 200 meters.
Additionally, electric power feed cables
and deck penetration assemblies are
custom manufactured at EIC Cryo’s
U.S. facility and meet all requirements
of major ship classification societies.
Special designs with built-in internal
filtration are available to handle
cargo, such as LPG, that is likely to
suffer particulate contamination.
Whatever your situation, EIC Cryo
can create a custom package to
meet your specific needs. SPRAY PUMP CARGO PUMP

CARGO & SPRAY (STRIPPING) PUMPS

An entire ship’s cargo can be unloaded in approximately 12 hours. Single and multi-stage
designs are available. Spray pump designs have such an extremely low NPSHR, cargo
tanks can be offloaded to near-zero liquid levels:
• Increasing the amount of delivered cargo
• Reducing the cost of transportation and
heel product in the tanks during the
return voyages
• Achieving NPSHR as low as .3m and are
often used for recirculation, reducing boil
-off gases.

EMERGENCY
In the highly unlikely event that both
onboard cargo pumps were to fail, an
emergency pump can be used to empty the
storage tank so that the main cargo pumps
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can be removed and serviced. To date,

thousands of our cargo pumps have been
delivered and there is no history of our
emergency pumps having to be used in
service, a testament to the reliability of the
EIC Cryo design.

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MARINE
DUAL-DUTY & MULTI-LIQUID
Dual-duty Cargo pumps allow a single machine to accommodate both Feed
and Offloading Pump applications. The Multi-Fluid Cargo Pump allows the ship to
offload not only LNG but LPG or LEG without modification to the pump. The pump
is designed specifically to operate at various temperatures and densities, therefore
allowing one pump for multiple applications.

FUEL
EIC Cryo has developed low-flow, high-head LNG fuel pumps. These submerged
pumps are designed to meet the rigorous conditions of marine fueling applications.
The rugged construction of these pumps allows years of uninterrupted service, even
while operating with fuels containing some amount of contamination.

FLOATING
Submerged motor pumps and expanders are well suited to the growing demand for
floating installations. The compact design of a submerged motor pump results in
a machine approximately half the size and one-third of the weight of an equivalent
external motor pump, an important advantage where space and weight are at a
premium.

Suction Vessel Mounted pumps are used in high-pressure send-out service on

FSRUs and in several processes on FPSOs. Retractable pumps service the storage
tanks on the vessels and Expanders can be found on the FLNG topside modules.

Pumps on floating installations are subjected to additional loads due to ship hull
motion. These loads are present during sea towing and during operation while
moored at site. Vessel mounted pumps and expanders incorporate additional lateral
supports to reduce the stress on the vessel mounting lugs. Within the vessel,
the pump is protected from lateral loads by the use of a lower support rod.
Retractable pumps use a deep-seat style suction valve or a rigid retraction system
to eliminate the possibility of the pump unseating
from the valve seal surface during hull
motion. In cases of extreme
loads, a shaft locking device
can be applied, preventing
movement of the shaft
during shut-down. It can
be externally controlled
and wired into the plant
safe-guarding system with
appropriate interlocks.
MARINE

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 STANDARD PUMPS
for Small-Scale Applications

SUMP MOUNTED (ECS)

In this design, the entire pump and motor assembly
are contained within a suction vessel built to the
appropriate pressure vessel code, making the
installation safe, compact, lightweight and
uncomplicated with low noise levels and significant
safety advantages over conventional pumps.
Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) or fixed speed
options are available.

RETRACTABLE (ECRS)
This unique design allows the pump to be installed
inside a storage tank in a vertical pump column
with a suction (foot) valve located at the bottom.
With the pump being installed through the top of
the tank, all connections below the maximum liquid
level of the tank can be eliminated. This design
removes the possibility of major tank leakage due
to pipe or connection problems and also permits
the storage vessel to be located below ground level.

CHARACTERISTICS

Model 2ECS/ECRS 3ECS/ECRS 4ECS/ECRS

STANDARD PUMPS

Max Flow 99 205 278

m3/hr

Max Head 360 301 233

m

Liquids LNG, LPG* LNG, LPG* LNG, LPG*

Design
Temp
-196° C -196° C -196° C

Max Power
kW
65 91 94

Max RPM 5100 4800 4800

*Brochure technical information specific to LNG only. Technical information for LPG applications available upon request.

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400
A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) is required to
350 meet full performance range by adjusting pump
speed to meet multiple duty points.
300

250 3ECS-12
3ECS-12
Head [m]

200 2ECS
CS-1
12

150
4ECS-12
100

50

0
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300
Flow
ow Rate [m3/hr]
/h

STANDARD PUMPS

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EXPANDERS

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EXPANDERS
CRYOGENIC EXPANDERS
Expanders have become standard equipment
in most new liquefaction plants. Used in the
pressure let-down section of the process in place
of a conventional Joule-Thomson valve, these
machines improve process efficiency by 5-8%. The
expander reduces the pressure of the liquid in a
near isentropic expansion. The enthalpy reduction
results in energy that is removed from the liquid
and which can be exported as electrical power to
the plant power grid.

The entire expander and generator assembly are

contained within a dedicated vessel built to the
appropriate code for each application, making
the installation safe, simple and reliable. The
configuration is identical to that used in our line of
vessel-mounted pumps. The result is a compact,
lightweight, uncomplicated installation having
low noise levels and significant safety advantages
over external air-cooled generator designs.

EIC Cryo’s liquid expanders have been used in

APCI, APX, Linde and Shell DMR processes and
account for more than 80% of all the cryogenic
liquid expanders in our unique industry. Superior
performance and reliability is achieved by utilizing
the same TEM® and submerged motor/generator
technology proven in our line of cryogenic pumps.

• For a typical 4 MTPA LNG Liquefaction system,

Expanders increase production by approx.
~60,000 tonnes per year.

• In addition, the same system (4 MTPA) would

EXPANDERS

also produce ~7,000 MWh of peripheral electricity

to supplement your facility’s system, reducing
your overall power consumption.

• Expanders remove otherwise wasted

energy from the LNG stream,
decreasing total power
consumption and further
cooling the cryogenic fluid.

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 FEATURES
THRUST EQUALIZING MECHANISM
(TEM®)
Within all EIC Cryo Pumps and Expanders, the submerged
motor or generator is cooled and the bearings lubricated
by a predetermined portion of the liquid being pumped.
A small portion of the pumped fluid passes through the
back wear ring of the highest pressure impeller or runner
stage. This fluid is routed through the Thrust Equalizing
Mechanism (TEM®) to eliminate axial loads on the anti-
friction bearings.
The operation of the TEM is simple. The upper wear ring (fixed orifice) is larger in diameter
than the lower wear ring (fixed orifice), resulting in a net resultant force in the upper
direction. Due to this upward force, the pump shaft and all of its rotating components move
upward. This movement reduces the gap between the impeller and the stationary plate
(variable orifice), thus restricting the wear ring leakage flow and causing the pressure in
the upper chamber, inside the upper wear ring to increase.

Due to increased pressure in the upper chamber, the thrust is reversed and now acts
in a downward direction. This causes the rotating assembly to move downward, thereby
opening the gap between the stationary plate and the impeller throttling ring, allowing
the pressure in the upper chamber to decrease. The gap between the stationary plate
and the impeller’s throttling ring then adjusts automatically to produce pressure in the
upper chamber sufficient to offset the upward thrust. The end result is an equilibrium
created between the upper and lower impeller surfaces that provides an extremely stable
system with zero thrust loads on the bearings. This feature substantially increases the
reliability and life span of the bearings and reduces equipment maintenance requirements.

The TEM is verified during performance testing by the use of a proximity probe placed
at the end of the shaft to measure actual axial movement. The validity of this approach
has been demonstrated through thousands of pumps delivered and millions of hours of
successful operation.

TEM® IN NON-OPERATING CONDITION TEM ® IN OPERATING CONDITION

MAXIMUM GAP MINIMUM GAP
THRUST PLATE
RETURN TO LOW PRESSURE

FIXED ORIFICE
MAXIMUM GAP OPERATING GAP
UPPER WEAR RING
FEATURES

LOWER WEAR RING

VARIABLE ORIFICE

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
EIC Cryo Electrical Systems are designed to meet all applicable codes for
hazardous area locations and are certified by various recognized agencies. The
penetration from atmosphere into the cryogenic liquid is accomplished using
specially designed electrical penetrations (feedthrus). Two types are generally used,
one with a fiberglass type terminal block assembly with positively locked and
sealed solid copper conductors and a second type with glass/ceramic seals in a
stainless steel flange. Each electrical penetration seal assembly is pressure
tested, helium leak checked and subjected to a high potential test before being
accepted for use. Each feedthru system uses a
vapor space either between two feedthrus or
internal in a double-seal arrangement which
can be purged with nitrogen to provide a
safe, reliable method of installation. Junction
boxes and systems supplied are in compliance
with the requirements of the U.S. National
Electric Code and NFPA 59A for electrical
penetrations into liquefied gas vessels, or to
standards such as ATEX or IECEx, meeting the
appropriate Exe and/or Exd classifications.

VIBRATION MONITORING SYSTEMS (VMS)

Depending on your project, your VMS can be designed with either a PCB 4-20mA
FEATURES

transmitter arrangement or a Bently Nevada 3500 compatible interface module.

These packages can encompass all you may need for your system or control room
including:
• Accelerometers • Feedthru(s) • Instrument Racks • Monitors
• Cabling • Junction Boxes • Power Supplies • Cabinets

VMS assemblies can also be mounted on the headplate with instrument box and accelerometer.
All systems are custom engineered to meet the stringent requirements of increased safety for
hazardous area locations and to provide the most reliable signal possible for condition monitoring.

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 FEATURES POWER CABLES
Feed Cable Systems are specially designed to be submerged in cryogenic liquefied gases and
have been formally tested and accepted by Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL E129750) and listed
as Flexible Power Feed Cables for Liquefied Gases up to ±200 degrees Celsius. The cables are
TFE insulated and are protected by braided stainless steel armor. They are UL approved for
use with supply voltages up to 8,000 VAC. Sizes range from 4 to 250 AWG/KCMIL (on 600 volt
units) and 2-4 AWG/KCMIL (on 5,000 volt units).

SUBMERGED MOTOR GENERATORS

Every motor/generator design is project specific and based on the requirements of a given
application. From design concept to finished product, every motor or generator is built to
withstand the extreme operating conditions of the application. Using proprietary insulation
systems, highest quality materials and best-in-class assembly techniques, rugged and durable
service is ensured for demanding real-world applications. All motors and generators meet the
NEMA MG-1 electrical test standards for insulation systems. However, since the machines can
only operate safely in cryogenic fluids, standard temperature class testing is not relevant.

Contrary to normal ambient pump challenges, any heat that may be generated by the submerged
motors or generators is negated due to the cryogenic fluids which pass through the windings,
thus allowing a large power density ratio compared to typical air motors. Also, since there is
an absence of oxygen in the pump during operation and no concern for an explosion, hazardous
area classification standards do not apply.

INDUCERS
When low suction pressure or low tank levels are expected, EIC Cryo’s pumps are fitted with
a high-solidity helical inducer as the first hydraulic stage. This allows the unit to operate
at extremely low tank levels which virtually eliminates “dead stock” while maintaining
stable operation over a wide flow range.

The inducer blades are tapered, with a thicker blade width at the root, to provide the strongest
blade design possible. This design has proven extremely effective and reliable in all EIC Cryo’s
pumps built to date. Combining the well proven technology with Computational Fluid Dynamics
(CFD) software continues to improve NPSHR and pumpdown
suction performance allowing for lower liquid levels.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
A dedicated Project Manager is assigned to every order, providing a main
point of contact for the customer throughout the life of the project. The
Project Manager is responsible for project progress as related to every
aspect of company processes, from the initial receipt of a contract through
planning, engineering, documentation, manufacturing, testing and on to
the closeout of the contract. Project Management’s goal is to provide
leadership, communication and accountability for each individual project
to ensure predictable results which meet or exceed the goals and
requirements for every project. Our experienced, dedicated Project
Management staff provides coordination between project disciplines with
the ultimate goals of customer satisfaction, quality, on-time performance,
cost control and risk management.

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Many of our customers’ processes require equipment which is not
commercially available and by building upon existing technology,
we develop new concepts to solve customer problems. We continually
work with our customers to review how our technology will meet their
needs. By exploring the application of new technologies to products
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and systems, we bring significant and fundamental improvements

to the marketplace, built upon a base of proven equipment.

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SERVICE
GLOBAL SERVICES
EIC Cryo provides a full package of aftermarket services and parts for your Pumps and
Expanders. We are your partner in maintaining your equipment at peak reliability levels.
Let us work with you to keep your plant operating with the high levels of availability that
you require. With thousands of machines delivered, our team has years of experience with
helping customers operate, troubleshoot and maintain their equipment. Specialists
can assist you with any aspect of pump installation, maintenance or repair. We also
provide operation and maintenance training. Our factory support team stands ready to
supply OEM spare parts, technical support, upgrades and improvements.

INSTALLATION AND START UP MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES

FIELD SERVICE TECHNICAL SUPPORT FIELD SERVICE TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Installation support On call support Factory refurbishment OEM parts

Field support for Fully supported factory Fully dedicated repair Ensure full factory
installation and proper team supporting center with repairs to quality and warranty
set up of equipment customers full OEM standards

Commissioning Training On site repairs Spares management

In-field support of Specialized training Field support of repairs Spare parts lists fully
start up activities can be organized at when return to factory integrated with
and verification of customer location not possible business system and
equipment and system or at factory interchangeability

Condition monitoring Long-term Support Upgrades

Equipment Contracts for Re-rates and

assessment and guaranteed response improvements to
maintenance time and 24/7 older equipment
recommendations support

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Ebara International Corporation is committed to always meet or exceed the highest
possible standards of environmental awareness, responsibility and ethics in our business
activities. This approach is demonstrated in our daily work life through our Environmental
Management Policy. We encourage each of our employees to practice these principles and
behaviors at the office, home and throughout their daily lives.

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Cryodynamics Division
ISO 9001:2008
ISO/TS29001:2010

CONTACT US
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