University and Labs Know Nitrogen Generators are Where it's At!

Universities and laboratories all over North America have learned the secret to lab/research centre efficiencies. The secret - continuous nitrogen supply through the use of nitrogen generators.

With efficiency and purity being the main information required for the application  - nitrogen generators have been a viable solution for a broad range of applications such as LC/MS (Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) and blanketing (chemical, catalyst, pharmaceutical, etc.).

The uninterrupted gas supply and convenience of on-site nitrogen production are key attributes as to why nitrogen generators have become such a valued asset in university/lab applications.

Requests for top quality lab equipment functionality and the importance of efficient advancements in research make nitrogen generators the perfect match when it comes to assisting university and lab facilities operate at their optimal poential.  For more information on how nitrogen generators assist university/lab applications, visit our website. 

Food: Fresher, Longer!

Packaging Solution Company innveri in association with German Company Filltech have recently brought the concept of Modified Atmospheric Packaging to public households!

Modified Atmosphere Packaging uses a mixture of natural gases to slow the decaying processes of foods to make their shelf life longer. Nitrogen which is a clean, dry, inert gas, plays a key part in the Modified Atmosphere Packaging process (MAP) preventing product deterioration. 

Read more about this great new innovation with nitrogen gas in this article produced by Gas World.

Visit Nitrogen-Generators.com for more information regarding nitrogen gas generation and how other industries benefit from nitrogen generators.

Nitrogen Generators - A Perfect Solution for Injection Molding (Gas Assist) Industry

Molds are everywhere! From your vehicle’s dashboard to your cell phone case. Mold design is endless but one thing all molds have in common is that all molds must be pressurized. Nitrogen generators can assist the injection molding process by injecting high pressure nitrogen into your plastic.

At a controlled high pressure this has the benefit of overcoming sink marks or introducing a cavity without the requirement of a core. The result is increased production rates and an overall more professional product packaging.  Inert nitrogen can also help reduce heat in a grinding process, for which the end result is high quality uniform particles.

If you are in the injection mold industry – consider nitrogen generators as your source for compressed nitrogen.

CGT Saves World Renowned Refrigerator Manufacturer Thousands Through Use of Nitrogen Generators

Recently Compressed Gas Technologies worked with one of the world’s largest manufacturers of refrigerators  (Whirlpool) to find ways to reduce their nitrogen consumption.

After a meeting with the staff and a thorough review all of the processes that utilized nitrogen throughout the plant was implemented, CGT was able to find ways for Whirlpool to save a significant amount of money in regards to their nitrogen consumption.

We are able to eliminate areas where nitrogen was being misapplied.  Reduced weekly consumption by over 30,000 cf with a yearly savings of $17,000. By eliminating the inefficient high pressure nitrogen system that was no longer needed for laser cutting, reducing the nitrogen consumption by 50%. Estimated savings were $50,000.
And we also recommended the installation of a nitrogen generator with a high pressure booster, with 100% redundancy, for pressure testing of coils. This would eliminate the need for bulk liquid nitrogen. The payback is expected to take less than 2 years. The changes made in the plant were very small but the financial rewards were huge.

Can nitrogen generators help your process? Let us help you find out - contact us today regarding all our nitrogen gas generation options.

Compressed Gas Technologies - Nitrogen Generators turns 10!

CGT has grown into one of the leading providers of membrane and PSA nitrogen generators throughout Canada, U.S. and Mexico. This month we are celebrating 10 amazing years of providing on-site nitrogen generators to a variety of industries. Industries such as food packaging; tank blanketing; laser cutting and laboratories (LCMS) have all benefitted by being able to manufacture their own nitrogen from a compressed air source. A complete list of some of the companies that have benefitted from CGT's service can be found on our website. Contact Compressed Gas Technologies today to help you acess your nitrogen needs.

Nitrogen Best Used for Airplane Tire Inflation

The take-off in an airplane is just as important as the landing. During both of these crucial stages – there is one element that keeps an aircraft standing – literally…. The tires.

Aircraft tires are extremely complex in construction and are put through severe operating conditions multiple times in a day. This is why the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as well as major tire manufacturers (i.e. Michelin) recommend using nitrogen for Tire Inflation/Fuel Tank Inerting.   

 

 

Here are some of the reasons why nitrogen is best used for airplane tire inflation.

1. Non-corrosive. With nitrogen tire inflation, you have an additional safety factor in that nitrogen is an inert gas that will not support corrosion within wheels and tires.
2. Non-flammable. Nitrogen is very inert. About 70% of the earth’s atmosphere is Nitrogen.
3. Nitrogen performs well under temperature changes. Aircraft tires generally operate at high pressures. Tires that are inflated with nitrogen minimize expansion and contraction due to extreme changes in temperature and pressure experienced while in flight. Regular air under pressure can become explosive.
4. Nitrogen maintains volume at high altitudes. Also, nitrogen is more compatible with rubber compounds, therefore the deflation rate in the airplane tires is longer.

For more information on how nitrogen generators can help with airplane tire inflation, speak with an experienced nitrogen generator supplier or visit our Aircraft Tire Inerting page on our website.

We’ve Struck Oil… with Nitrogen Generators

Enhanced Oil Recovery (tertiary recovery) involves extending the life of oil and gas reservoirs through a variety of fluid / chemical injections into existing reservoirs.  Enhanced oil recovery can be achieved in a few different ways – by gas injection, by chemical injection, thermal recovery, or by microbial injection (utilized less often due to higher cost).  Membrane Nitrogen injection is one of several fluids that can be used for enhanced oil recovery (EOR).

Nitrogen injection is one of the most commonly used approaches in enhanced oil recovery as it allows control over the oil pressure. Nitrogen injection at distributed wells throughout a reservoir reduces the thickness of the oil as the nitrogen mixes with it. Re-pressurizing a reservoir with air would cause the oil to ignite into flame – therefore gas injection is better suited.
 
By utilizing a membrane nitrogen injection, production in an oil reservoir can be improved by 2 – 3 times over the existing production rate.  Nitrogen requirements for EOR range from 320 scfm to over 3200 scfm. The MAXIGAS PSA nitrogen generator permits nitrogen flows from 70 scfh to 5225 scfh.

Contact a nitrogen generators supplier today for your EOR project.