Reasons to consider on-site Nitrogen Generation

Nowadays, nitrogen chemical is manufactured commercially and is used in a wide variety of industries as well as food, and Laboratory applications. Mostly, the industrial nitrogen is created through large-scale cryogenic separation at an Air Separation Unit (ASU). This is stored in insulated vessels or it is evaporated to gas and compressed at pressures up to 300 barg into high-pressure cylinders.

How Common is Nitrogen Generation?

Today's Nitrogen generation is widespread in industry.

In petrochemical industries, nitrogen generation is commonly used,

To transport chemicals.
Prevent fire.
To preserve the chemical from the harmful effects of oxidation.

In the electronics field,

In selective soldering and other soldering

Soldering applications to remove any oxidation in the solder joint in the electronics market.

In the metals industry,

Aluminum removal.
Laser cutting.
Extruding aluminum.

In heat treating applications,

Used to prevent fire or explosion.
Plastic injection molding industry.
Nitrogen is used for its dryness and inertness.

The better and more sustainable option is to produce your own nitrogen gas by using a nitrogen gas generator and it helps to reduce the costs related to bulk delivery, storage. It also offers safety advantages.

Let us examine the three traditional gas supply methods and the reasons why plant managers should consider an on-site nitrogen generator.

1- Cylinders and manifold cylinder packs (MCP)

Using MCP significantly increases overall expenses

Rental costs.
Location.
Handling.
Wastage due to pressure loss.

2- Mini-bulk storage

Low flow rates.
Temperature duty cycle.
Static evaporation losses.

3- Bulk liquid vessels

Retained within the tank rise the pressure of the gas.
The customer is used through the economizer circuit.
When it is retained within the tank and the pressure rises above the safety limit, it will be flowed into the atmosphere and be wasted.

Nitrogen gas generation

Nitrogen generators make use of proprietary selective permeation membrane and pressure swing absorption (PSA) technologies to produce high purity nitrogen from compressed air.

What are the ways to generate nitrogen on-site?

Membrane technology

Membrane nitrogen generators are generally used in applications that require a purity level that is below 99.5%.

Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA)

PSA nitrogen gas generators are more commonly used where applications require purity levels to be higher than 99.5%.

Are you interested to know more about the PSA Nitrogen gas generator?

What are the Benefits of a Nitrogen Generator?

Increased profitability.
Increased reliability.
Sustainability.
Short payback on investment.
Long service life.
Low energy use.
Reduced CO2 footprint.

What are the factors that need to be considered for choosing a nitrogen generator for your business?

Level of Nitrogen Usage.
Purity Requirements.
Space Allocation.
Nitrogen Generator Cost.

Also read Metal Fabrication Safety Protocol

Depending on certain factors including the size of your operation and what type of system you select, prices will vary. Contact Hytek Marketing for a quick and reliable estimate today.

Reasons to consider on-site Nitrogen Generation