Monday, January 26, 2015

All About An Industrial Oxygen Generator

By Janine Hughes


For those of us who have been unfortunate to fall ill at one time or another, we have used oxygen when we could not breathe. This was facilitated by an industrial oxygen generator which made the gas. However, it is not only hospitals that use the gas. Industries involved in catalytic oxidations, biological treatment of water, incineration, thermal cycling and ozone regeneration also require oxygen. This means that mining industries and the armed forces all require this vital gas.

There are two types of industrial generator technology-PSA and high volume VPSA generators. For both technologies, the process starts with 95% oxygen purity through several consecutive stages to achieve a purity of up to 99%. PSA means Pressure Swing Adsorption and concentrates oxygen to achieve a higher purity level after extracting it directly from the atmosphere.

PSA functions by separating the molecules of the required gas from all other compressed air molecules. A particular set of pellets is used in the set up to ensure that only oxygen molecules pass through while all other molecules are adsorbed. The PSA system is able to achieve a purity level ranging between 93% and 99%. These PSA based generators come with maintenance advisories, low pressure and purity alarms, analyzers, among others.

VPSA, on the other hand has a purity level of around 93%. Its level of automation is adequate with remote controlling, communication and monitoring made possible. Despite the differences, both systems have remarkable reliability and minimal maintenance cost. For instance, the inlet air filters can be inspected and cleaned only twice a year. Moreover, they are both efficient in space occupied and also support on-site installation; a new trend among users.

The market has for a long time employed compressed air in cylinders for their needs. However, on-site generators have gained popularity among users. On-site supply cut down on transportation costs and cylinder rentals. They also nullify the need for long contracts between manufacturers, suppliers and users. On-site set ups also give the users much more control as the models are made with the least knowledgeable user in mind.

There are different parameters users should look out for when buying tanks. The number of models and manufacturers across the globe are numerous. Buyers should consider a models air requirement, size and output. Besides, rate of airflow and delivery capacity should be considered. The rate of flow ranges between 2 and 200NM/hour while delivery capacity varies from 0.6 to 56 l/s.

A user should also look out for functionalities before purchase. These include a digital hour meter, customized flow gauges and controls, on and off switches and an integrated control panel. They give the user an easy installation and operation time as all they have to do is set up and control. In other words, user friendliness should be a very important factor to consider when making the decision.

Air is free for all and therefore industrial generators utilizing it should bear minimal purchasing and operating costs. Apart from the cost, a buyer should consider the functionality, space, efficiency and power consumption. All these factors should fit into the purpose of the tank. Therefore, consider the purpose first, then embark on choosing a manufacturer, then a model that suits your needs.




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