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Repair, Maintenance & Rehab Works

Repair, Maintenance & Rehab Works

Refurbishment Works

KAF Cryogenics provides inspection, maintenance and refurbishment support for cryogenic and pressure equipment throughout its service life. Services are planned according to the condition of the individual unit, its operating history, the available design information, operational requirements and the standards applicable to the equipment.

The service scope can include inspection and testing, component replacement, repairs, refurbishment and rehab works, modernization and upgrades, and both on-site and workshop support. Vacuum services address the insulation space of vacuum-insulated equipment: a rising boil-off or evaporation rate is typically the first indicator that the vacuum has degraded, after which the annular space is re-evacuated through the tank's vacuum valve, checked with a helium mass spectrometer leak detector, and, where the insulation includes a molecular sieve or getter material, the adsorbent can be replaced as part of the service. The objective is to define the work required for the specific equipment rather than apply a fixed service package regardless of condition.

Where a formal statutory inspection or re-certification is required, the technical assessment and service work remain separate from the certification decision of the relevant authorized inspection body. KAF Cryogenics can support the equipment and documentation within the agreed maintenance or refurbishment scope.

Frequently Asked Questions

What services are included in repair, maintenance and rehab works?

Services include inspection and testing, component replacement, repairs, refurbishment and rehab works, modernization and upgrades, vacuum services and on-site or workshop services.

What do vacuum services involve?

A rising boil-off or evaporation rate is typically the first sign that the insulation vacuum has degraded. The service can include re-evacuating the annular space through the tank's vacuum valve, helium leak detection to locate the source, and replacement of the molecular sieve or getter material where fitted.

How is the service scope determined?

The scope is defined after reviewing the equipment condition, operating history, available technical data and the customer's operational requirements. It is therefore set per unit rather than as a fixed package.

Can equipment be refurbished instead of replaced?

Refurbishment can be considered where the condition of the specific equipment makes it a suitable option. The decision is made after assessment and the scope is defined for that unit.

Is support available for equipment not originally supplied by KAF Cryogenics?

Yes. Maintenance support is not limited to equipment originally supplied by KAF Cryogenics, provided sufficient design data and documentation are available to assess the unit.

Does a technical assessment include formal re-certification?

No. Technical assessment and service work are separate from formal periodic inspection or re-certification carried out by the authorized body applicable to the installation.

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