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CNG dispenser
For more information, please contact:
ASCO NUMATICS
32, avenue Albert 1er
92506 Rueil Malmaison Cedex
France
Tel: + 33 (0)1 47 14 32 00
Fax: + 33 (0)1 47 08 53 85

Solenoid valves for
Compressed Natural Gas dispensing
(up to 350 bar)

The Compressed Natural Gas is one of the alternatives beyond oil-based fuels.
As a continuation of solutions for fuel dispensing, we offer you a new solenoid valve dedicated to the CNG.


Application

The function of a CNG dispenser is to introduce compressed natural gas into motor vehicles. This can be done directly from the compressor unit, but most commonly used systems are the single bank or multi bank dispensers.

  • Single bank dispenser:
    Operated by a single, first level solenoid valve. Its hydraulic system communicates with a single storage unit.
  • Multi bank dispenser (cascade system):
    Operated by two or three solenoid valves (first, second and third level). Its hydraulic system communicates with two or three storage units.
    This final system gives a filling speed, which is comparable to petrol dispensers.
    CNG dispensing system

A design fitted with extremely high pressures

CNG valve cutawayAll the parts of the valve have been engineered to stand up to the high pressures needed for gas compression and its control. Solenoid valves are designed to hold a burst pressure up to 1400 bar

  1. Compact, reliable stainless steel body
  2. 500.000 cycles lifetime
    PEEK (PolyEthylEtherKetone) piston, allowed for a large temperature range: -40°C to +70°C
  3. ÄP of 350 bar
    The core is a spring loaded needle design.
    It is the combination of kinetical energy pulse, magnetical force and a very small pilot orifice that enables the valve to operate at a ÄP of 350 bar
  4. Explosive atmosphere environnement
    Solenoid heads for ATEX zones
    • Epoxy encapsulated coil with ATEX II 2G EEx m II T4 protection mode
    • Zinc plated steel or stainless steel housing with II 2G EEx em II T3 protection mode

Specification

  • Pipe size: 3/8 and 1/2
  • Orifice size: 8 and 12 mm
  • Kv value: 0,96 and 2,3 m³/h
  • Operating pressure differential: 10 bar min. - 350 bar max.
  • Fluid temperature range: -40°C to +70°C
  • Ambient temperature range: -40°C to +70°C

Documentation

Solenoid valves, high pressure, pilot operated, for CNG applications, 3/8 to 1/22