Benefits of On-site Nitrogen Generators in the Oil and Gas Industry

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Nitrogen Generators in Oil and Gas Industry
Thanks to its odorless and non-reactive properties, nitrogen gas has many uses in the oil and gas industry. From moving materials through pipelines at refineries to re-pressurizing depleted oil wells and serving as a gas barrier to prevent explosions, on-site nitrogen generators can increase production and improve job-site safety.  Here are some of the many benefits to an on-site nitrogen generator:

Nitrogen Generators Reduce Downtime While Increasing Production

With on-site nitrogen generators, companies in the oil and gas industry are able to make their own nitrogen gas on-demand, which can eradicate unnecessary downtime and improve production rates. Additionally, an on-site nitrogen generator eliminates the need for constant nitrogen gas tank deliveries.

Nitrogen Generators Can be Easily Moved or Expanded

Another tremendous benefit of on-site nitrogen generators to the oil and gas industry is their capability to be easily moved from location to another (stationary nitrogen generators are also available, if preferred). The nitrogen generators are fully automated and simply require an electrical outlet to get started. Their maintenance is minimal and their operation is easy. Furthermore, nitrogen generators can be expanded and/or upgraded in the future, helping companies in the oil and gas industry grow as demand increases.

Nitrogen Generators Keep Worksites Safer

In the oil and gas industry, safety is always a concern. With on-site nitrogen generators, safety concerns can be greatly reduced in a variety of situations where an inert atmosphere is required. If that’s not enough, on-site nitrogen generators also eliminate the need for high-pressure cylinders to be handled and stored – another great benefit within such sensitive and sometimes dangerous environments.

Visit Us at the Gastech Conference & Exhibition to Learn More

If you are in the oil and gas industry, the Gastech Conference and Exhibition in Singapore is right around the corner – taking place from October 27-30, 2015. It is your chance to find out about the latest innovations in the industry, such as our on-site nitrogen generators.
Experts from On Site Gas Systems will be available to answer any and all of your questions about nitrogen generators and how they apply to the oil and gas industry. Our nitrogen generators can be seen at jobsites worldwide, and it’s time to put one to work for your company.
If you are planning to attend the Gastech Conference & Exhibition and would like to make an appointment, or have any questions, please email Robert Wolff at rwolff@on-sitegas.com.
We look forward to meeting you!

How PSA Nitrogen Generators Work

Nitrogen mHow PSA Nitrogen Generators Workakes up 79% of the air we breathe, so there is an unlimited source right at your fingertips waiting to be tapped to save you 80% to 90% of your current annual nitrogen costs. A Pressure Swing Adsorption Nitrogen Generator simply separates the nitrogen molecules out of your compressed air stream to a usable purity, flow and pressure, based on your required specification. Unlike other nitrogen separation technologies, PSA nitrogen generators give you the ability to achieve extremely high purities to 99.9995% or 5 PPM. The PSA process is a physical process and uses no chemicals, therefore the annual consumables costs are extremely low. PSA nitrogen generators also put very little strain on the equipment and filter media so units often last 20+ years with very little maintenance costs. It is not uncommon for a PSA nitrogen generator to exceed 40,000 hours of service.

PSA Nitrogen Generator Purity Requirements and ROI

When developing your specification for a nitrogen generator, it is important to understand that the size and cost of the equipment is mainly based on the purity and flow rate required. With PSA generators, it is key to identify your maximum peak flow requirement at any given point during your operation. It is also important to identify the minimum purity that you require to maximize your savings potential. Most applications do not require the “one size fits all” purity supplied by your gas company. For example, many food-packaging applications require 99.5% purity. 99.5% is considered a low purity for PSA generation leading to extremely low cost equipment and very efficient compressed air to Nitrogen ratios. There are many applications where high purities of 99.999%+ offer tremendous savings as well.

Liquid Dewars Versus PSA Nitrogen Generators

Many of our electronics and lab customers are not candidates for bulk cryogenic tanks based on volume so they are forced to use expensive liquid nitrogen dewars. In most cases, liquid nitrogen dewars are roughly 50% more expensive than PSA generators. There are also many inherent dangers in using liquid dewars that just don’t exist when using a PSA generator. With a PSA nitrogen generator there are no deliveries, no rolling heavy wheeled pressurized canisters through the plant and no venting and boil off your product.
Please contact On Site Gas Systems to discuss your flow requirement, your purity requirement and your pressure requirement. We will then work with you to design a nitrogen generation system to maximize your savings potential. We will also provide you with a Return on Investment profile that will outline the “real” savings achieved using our Pressure Swing Adsorption technology.