N02 Liquid Nitrogen Blast Fog Systems / Designed for Nightclubs, Amusement Parks and Special Effects
LN2 Burst Effects take advantage of the concentrated, extreme cold of LN2 to create small weather systems around each Burst nozzle. As LN2 is sprayed from the nozzle, it vaporizes and drives humidity in the surrounding air below dew point. When the dew point threshold is crossed, the humidity condenses into tiny droplets. These droplets are the fog and it is created in just the same way as clouds are created: humidity driven below dew point condenses into fog. Once the fog increases in temperature and the droplets evaporate, the fog disappears leaving nothing behind. The fog is white and takes the color or any reflected light, it has no odor or negative health effect and leaves no residue in the air. It is water condensed in the air to create a brief, visual punctuation to events or performances.
The Main Solenoid Assembly (MSA) makes it easier and safer to use Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) for special effects and industrial applications. The entire mechanism is enclosed in a 16”x20” NEMA 1 box for easy wall mounting. All openings are gasketted or grometted to minimize any moisture accumulation. The assembly includes a solenoid to control LN2 flow from supply into the effects system, self-sealing, mechanical, pressure relief valves (PRVs) to protect both supply and effects sides from overpressure conditions and a pressure sensor to detect under-pressure conditions so that all effects equipment operates within a suitable, safe pressure range. PRVs are tapped to receive NPT fittings so that waste gas can be piped away to a remote location.
Integrated pipe clamps allow Penguin Pipe or vacuum-jacketed hose to be connected securely to the enclosure. All air access to the closed-cell foam insulation are sealed to create an effective vapor barrier. Foam materials are extended to minimize “cold creep”. Since some special effects require that a minimum pressure be maintained, an integrated pressure sensor constantly monitors system pressure notifying the system if pressure falls so that safe operations can be maintained.
The Fog Capsule consists of a cryogenic solenoid enclosed in protective foam insulation for easy and safe nstallation of LN2 Burst effects. The inner foam jacket is wrapped in a PVC insulating shell and all seams are sealed to provide a suitable vapor barrier. The Fog Capsule is mounted in a Solenoid Mounting Bracket with integrated pipe clamps for secure delivery of LN2 to the solenoid. LN2 is delivered to the Capsule using JIC fittings for easy assembly. Effects nozzles are inserted into a standard threaded receptacle, which can also accommodate ball joint accessories for fine focusing of Burst Effects. All exposed joints in the LN2 system can be insulated upon system assembly to minimize frost accumulation.
The Cloud Controller II is designed for the safe control of LN2 Burst Effects. The controller is designed for 120VAC/ 60Hz or 220VAC/ 50Hz operation. It offers manual and automated DMX triggering options while providing key-lock security, positive manual main solenoid control, clear system status information and low-pressure interlock. Two cables connect the Cloud Controller II to a Main Solenoid Assembly and one cable connects to each Fog CapsuleTM. Front-panel thumb switches allow for convenient DMX address selection for easy set-up. Ready lights show system power and system ready (main Solenoid on and sufficient system pressure).
The controller can directly address up to six Burst Effects and multiple controllers can be chained together to control larger effects systems. The Cloud Controller II offers a number of features focused on the safe and efficient operation of liquid nitrogen (LN2) Burst Effects
Penguin Pipe is a double walled stainless steel pipe specifically manufactured for the distribution of cryogenic (very cold) liquids. The inner stainless pipe is insulated from its outer jacket by a high vacuum and special wrappings to curtail both convection and radiant heat transmission. All of our Penguin Pipe systems maintain a static vacuum and do not require ongoing vacuum pumping. Sections are usually assembled with vacuum-insulated bayonet connectors. VIP systems can be costly but their extreme efficiency justifies the expense for long term or permanent systems. All of our Penguin Pipe systems are modular and include vacuum ports on each section for ongoing maintenance. We can assist with VIP system designs and supervise installation on site as each job requires.
Our Vacuum-Insulated Hose is double-walled, stainless steel, highly insulated hose designed for distributing cryogenic liquids for effects applications. Because effects systems move during their normal operations or must be constantly disassembled and reassembled on tour, hose systems are frequently the best choice for LN2 effects systems. Hoses can be provided in a variety of diameters and lengths. Our hose is extremely flexible with a bend radius of 13".
Please contact us with your application requirements since Penguin Pipe and vacuum-insulated hose system design can require additional engineering consideration. - 406-270-3326