Rapid cooling is sometimes required during industrial production processes. Liquid nitrogen (LIN) is a popular cooling agent due to the low boiling point of (-196°C). This enables large-scale heat transfer in a short time period.
Advantages of rapid cooling agents:
- Unlimited cooling capacity
- Flexibility to reach temperatures as low as -196°C
- Excellent peak-shaving qualities.
LIN is a natural product that has zero environmental impact during application. The fact that it is inert eliminates the risk of fire or explosion.
Applications to benefit from LIN include concrete mixing, asphalt paving, rubber hose production, glass bottle production, plastic film blowing and fluid cooling.