Pipe freezing is a method used to freeze the contents of a section of pipes by applying a cryogenic (i.e. very low temperature) freezing agent in a controlled manner. When the ice plugs are formed maturely, maintenance works to the pipe can be carried out between the ice plugs without draining massive amount of pipe fluid.
- Performing maintenance and repair works on pipelines with non-functional valves.
- Insertion of branch in pipelines with no zone valves.