Customizing Nitrogen Generators for Specialized Industrial Applications

One Size Doesn’t Fit All With Nitrogen Generators

Nitrogen generators are a tool for businesses that require nitrogen gas for manufacturing and industrial purposes. Nitrogen is useful because it is inert and can replace oxygen in many industrial processes.

Every business is different, so nitrogen generators come in different types. Many businesses need customized nitrogen solutions to meet their specific needs. On Site Gas Systems excels at providing tailored nitrogen generation systems for businesses.

When you purchase a nitrogen system from On Site Gas Systems, we ensure that your nitrogen system will produce nitrogen at the purity and rate you require. If your business needs a custom nitrogen generator, we can help.

The Basics: How Nitrogen Generators Work

Nitrogen generators come in two types: pressure swing adsorption (PSA) nitrogen generators and membrane nitrogen generators. Both types of generators require a source of compressed air. When the compressed air enters the nitrogen generator, the nitrogen separates from other gases. These gases are expelled from the generator, while nitrogen comes out in a steady, continuous stream.

Compared to bulk or cylinder nitrogen delivery, on-site nitrogen generation is beneficial in many ways.

• Eco-friendly: On-site nitrogen generation is environmentally friendly. Nitrogen generators use little energy and do not rely on fossil-fuel-dependent vehicles for periodic transportation.
• Low-cost: Nitrogen generators cost little money to operate every month. After the initial up-front cost, nitrogen generators have a low cost.
• Reliable: Nitrogen generators are far more reliable than cylinder delivery, which can be affected by supply chain disruptions. Businesses with nitrogen generators enjoy a continuous supply of nitrogen whenever needed.
• Unlimited supply: Nitrogen generators produce an unlimited supply of nitrogen. This allows businesses to scale their production up or down as needed.

Why Customization is Critical in Certain Industries

Customized nitrogen system design is critical in some industries because purity, flow rate, and pressure demands vary from one business to the other. Each industry also has its own environmental, spatial, and regulatory challenges. Choose a nitrogen system that reliably delivers nitrogen for unique mission-critical applications within the parameters required by the business and regulators.

Industries That Commonly Require Custom Nitrogen Solutions

Many industries require custom nitrogen solutions.

• Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology: Businesses in this industry use nitrogen to produce high-purity nitrogen in a sterile environment.
• Food & Beverage Packaging: Food packaging benefits from nitrogen for modified atmosphere packaging, wherein nitrogen replaces oxygen in food packages. Food-grade nitrogen purity requirements typically fall between 98% and 99.5%, depending on the purpose of nitrogen and which regulators are involved. Since food can be shipped globally, different standards may apply depending on the destination.
• Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing: Nitrogen is used in additive manufacturing and 3D printing to create oxygen-free atmospheres. Nitrogen is non-reactive and can be used in 3D printing to prevent combustion when high temperatures are involved.
• Electronics & Semiconductors: In electronics and semiconductor production, nitrogen helps maintain an oxygen-free environment. This prevents oxidation while flushing moisture and contaminants from the environment.
• Aerospace & Defense: In the aerospace industry, nitrogen is used to inert fuel tanks, thus reducing the chances of combustion under certain circumstances. Nitrogen may also be used to fill tires, thus creating a stable and moisture-free environment inside the rubber tire.
• Oil, Gas, & Petrochemical: Nitrogen helps with flushing pipes in the oil and gas industries. This helps create a less hazardous environment and reduces the chances of combustion.
• Metal Fabrication / Laser Cutting: Nitrogen helps prevent oxidation in metal fabrication, thus creating sturdier final products.

Customizable Features of On Site Gas Nitrogen Generators

On Site Gas Systems creates nitrogen generators with many customizable features, including:

• Purity Levels: Nitrogen purity levels can range from 95% to 99.999%, depending on the type of nitrogen generator used.
• Environmental Considerations: Nitrogen generators can be designed to function in high or low temperatures. They may need to be explosion-proof or can be housed in marine-grade enclosures, depending on the environment where the nitrogen generator will be installed.
• Mobility Options: Nitrogen generators can be skid-mounted, containerized, or trailer-mounted for heightened mobility.
• Remote Monitoring & Automation Controls: Nitrogen generators can function remotely and can be outfitted with automation controls that allow the nitrogen generator to function whether an operator is present.
• Integration with Existing Equipment & Infrastructure: Nitrogen generators can integrate with existing equipment and infrastructure.
• Flow Rate & Pressure Adjustments: Nitrogen generators can be designed to handle a variety of flow rates and pressures to meet the needs of the business.

Invest in a Specialized Nitrogen System That Works for You

Nitrogen needs fluctuate from one business to the next. Customizations from a specialized nitrogen system allow businesses to access nitrogen that is tailored to meet their needs. This tailored solution offers long-term value and high ROI. Businesses that install a custom nitrogen generator can save hundreds or thousands of dollars on their nitrogen needs.

If you need nitrogen for specific applications, talk to experts from On Site Gas Systems. Call today to make an appointment to talk about your nitrogen system design.