Do you use nitrogen gas in your process?

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Nitrogen Gas and its technologies

In industrial and laboratory environments, nitrogen gas is an important gas used for a wide range of applications, ranging from food processing and pharmaceutical production to electronics and chemical processes. To meet the growing demand for high-quality nitrogen gas, Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) gas generators and the revolutionary fiber membranes from Parker Hannifin have emerged at the forefront. In this blog, we will focus on generating nitrogen gas using these two innovative technologies.

Why use a nitrogen gas generator?

Purchasing a nitrogen gas generator offers companies several significant benefits and can be a smart investment for numerous applications. Here are some reasons why companies can benefit from using a nitrogen gas generator:

Cost savings

A nitrogen gas generator allows companies to produce nitrogen gas on-site, eliminating the need for external gas cylinder deliveries or bulk deliveries. This results in significant savings on transportation and storage costs.

Supply continuity

With a nitrogen gas generator, companies can ensure a continuous supply of nitrogen gas, regardless of demand. This eliminates the risk of production or process interruptions due to a shortage of nitrogen gas.

High purity

Modern nitrogen generators can produce nitrogen gas of very high purity, which is essential for sensitive applications in industries such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, and food processing. Eliminating impurities in the nitrogen gas improves the quality and reliability of production processes.

Energy savings

Nitrogen generators are designed to operate energy efficiently, reducing operating costs and decreasing environmental impact compared to conventional nitrogen delivery options.

Adaptability

Nitrogen gas generators are available in various capacities and configurations, allowing companies to choose a system that meets their specific needs. In addition, modular systems can easily be expanded or adapted to changing requirements.

Safety

Using a nitrogen gas generator reduces the risks associated with handling and storing high-pressure gas cylinders, promoting workplace safety.

Generating Nitrogen Gas with Parker PSA Gas Generators

Parker's PSA gas generators are a proven technology for producing high-purity nitrogen gas. The PSA process uses adsorption to separate nitrogen gas from other components in air, producing a constant flow of purified nitrogen gas. Here are some key features of generating nitrogen with Parker PSA gas generators:

• Selective adsorption: The PSA gas generator is filled with molecular sieve adsorbent that can adsorb oxygen, water vapor, and other impurities from air while allowing nitrogen to pass through. This creates a high-quality nitrogen stream suitable for all applications.
• Efficiency and cost-effectiveness: Parker's PSA gas generators are energy efficient and provide a continuous nitrogen supply without the need for external gas cylinder deliveries. This results in lower operating costs and higher efficiency compared to traditional delivery methods.
• Modular configuration: The modular design of PSA gas generators offers flexibility and allows for capacity adjustments to meet the user's specific needs. The system can be easily expanded or upgraded without the need for costly replacements.
• High purity: A PSA nitrogen generator can produce very high purity levels of nitrogen, up to 99.9995% (also known as 5ppm or 5.5 purity). The adsorption and desorption processes in the PSA technology effectively remove oxygen and other impurities from ambient air, resulting in a high purity level of nitrogen.

Generating Nitrogen Gas with Parker Fiber Membranes

Parker-Hannifin fiber membranes are a revolutionary technology that takes nitrogen generation to a higher level. These advanced membranes use selective diffusion to separate nitrogen gas from other gases. Here are some key features of nitrogen generation with Parker-Hannifin fiber membranes:

• Selective diffusion: Parker-Hannifin fiber membranes selectively allow nitrogen molecules to pass through while blocking oxygen, water vapor, and other components. This achieves high purity nitrogen gas without the need for complex adsorption processes.
• Rapid startup time: Unlike traditional PSA gas generators, Parker-Hannifin fiber membranes do not require a warm-up time. They can produce pure nitrogen gas immediately, which is especially useful for applications requiring immediate or continuous gas delivery.
• Compact and space-saving: Parker fiber membranes have a compact design, making them easy to integrate into small spaces. This makes them ideal for installations with limited space.
• Relatively high purity level: A nitrogen membrane can also produce high purity levels of nitrogen, but usually not as high as a PSA generator. Nitrogen membranes can achieve purities of about 95-99.5%, depending on the specific membrane used and the design requirements of the system.

Which technology is right for your process?

Nitrogen gas plays an important role in industrial and laboratory applications. Technological advancements such as Parker's PSA gas generators and fiber membranes have transformed the way we produce nitrogen gas. PSA gas generators are reliable and cost-effective systems that use adsorption to generate high-purity nitrogen. On the other hand, Parker fiber membranes represent a new approach, using selective diffusion to separate high-quality nitrogen without the need for warm-up time.

Both technologies have their own unique advantages and can meet different needs. The choice between Parker's PSA gas generators and fiber membranes depends on the specific application, the desired nitrogen purity, and other factors.

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