Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) Emergency Shutdown Systems

About Hydrogen Fluoride

Hydrogen Fluoride – HF -- is a colorless and corrosive gas with a pungent odor at standard temperature and pressure. When combined with water it becomes hydrofluoric acid, a liquid. It is very toxic and attacks all tissues if inhaled or swallowed. Exposure can cause death.

Hydrogen Fluoride is the basis for all fluorides including those used in drinking water. It is also used as a catalyst in isomerization, condensation, dehydration and hydrolysis reactions. Hydrogen Fluoride is shipped in sealed tanks. Railroad tank cars carrying HF may have angle plug valves or angle ball valves.

Synonym: Hydrofluoride

Accidental Release of Hydrogen Fluoride

Powell Emergency Valve Closure Systems are designed to prevent significant releases of hazardous gases like hydrogen fluoride. In the case of an accidental release, the emergency valve closure system will immediately close the container valve, effectively stopping the release regardless of where it occurs downstream.

It is possible to prevent an accidental release of Hydrogen Fluoride. Contact us today to discuss your specific application requirements.

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Shutdown Systems for Various Container Sizes

Powell is the only manufacturer to offer both pneumatic or electric systems for both small to large container sizes.

For 150 lb Cylinders and Ton Containers
Electric		Pneumatic
E-Pro® Emergency Valve Closure System		MaxPro RA™ Emergency Valve Closure System
For Large Containers Ranging from 20-Ton Bullet Tanks to 90-Ton Railcars
Pneumatic
For Plug Type Angle Valves
UniPro™ Standard	UniPro™ R (Reversible)	UniPro™ LT (Low Torque)	UniPro™ LTR (Low Torque Reversible)
For Ball Type Angle Valves
UniPro™ QT ( Quarter Turn)