Benefits of on-site nitrogen generation in industrial applications
Nitrogen plays a crucial role in many industrial applications, from food packaging and electronics manufacturing. However, sourcing nitrogen through traditional means—such as cylinders or bulk deliveries—can be costly and logistically challenging. On-site nitrogen generators offer a smarter, more efficient alternative, allowing businesses to produce nitrogen exactly where and when it's needed.
Benefits of on-site nitrogen generation
By producing nitrogen on-site, companies not only reduce costs but also cut down on emissions from transportation and logistics. Modern nitrogen generators are also designed for high energy efficiency, further reducing environmental impact. For some businesses, it can even be beneficial to combine liquid and on-site gas generation to meet fluctuating demand.
Why switch from bottled or bulk liquid nitrogen to on-site generation?
Many industries rely on nitrogen for their operations, but traditional supply methods of high-pressure bottled nitrogen or bulk liquid-supplied nitrogen come with significant drawbacks. You may also want to explore different ways of getting nitrogen to determine the best option for your business.
Challenges of external nitrogen supply
- High costs: Frequent deliveries and rental fees add up in the long term.
- Supply disruptions: External supply can lead to unexpected delays due to various factors such as road blockage, strikes or weather disruptions
- High purity: Not all applications need the same high nitrogen quality, so why should you pay for this?
- Storage and safety issues: Handling high-pressure cylinders increases risk, same as the low temperature and high volume of bulk liquid supply.
How on-site nitrogen solves these issues
- Save costs: No more expensive deliveries or rental fees.
- Guaranteed availability: It produces nitrogen whenever you need it.
- Custom purity levels: Get nitrogen tailored to your application.
- Safer work environment: Eliminate the risks of cylinder or bulk liquid nitrogen storage.
Switching from bottled or liquid supplied nitrogen to on-site generation provides numerous advantages, ensuring a more efficient, cost-effective, and safer nitrogen supply for various industrial applications.
Consider a customized solution: TONS
Atlas Copco's innovative TONS (Total Oxygen and Nitrogen Solution) is an integrated system designed to streamline on-site oxygen and nitrogen generation. Our experts can help you design a customized system that delivers the right purity and flow rates your process require.
Unlock TONS of benefits:
- Reduce total cost of ownership
- Reliable and uninterrupted supply
- No more dependency on external suppliers and multiple providers
- Customized gas purity across industries
- Energy recovery solutions
Ready to streamline your on-site gas demands?
Contact our specialists to discuss a tailored solution for your business. Tell us about your equipment requirements, and our dedicated team will offer preliminary support and guidance.
Nitrogen generation for different industries
Learn more about how nitrogen is used in different industries, including oil and gas, electronics, food and beverage packaging, laboratories, fire prevention, pharmaceutical, marine, and general industry in our e-book on nitrogen generation.
