Aircraft Tires / Tank Inerting
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires nitrogen in all commercial aircraft tires to eliminate the potential...
Aluminum Degassing
Hydrogen is removed from liquid aluminum by bubbling through nitrogen gas. The hydrogen is drawn to the to the bubbles...
Aluminum Extrusions
Aluminum extrusion is a method used to transform aluminum alloy into various objects that have a definitive...
Autoclaves
Many manufacturers use Nitrogen to provide an inert atmosphere for pressurizing their large autoclaves. These autoclaves operate like huge pressure cookers, heating and...
Beer Dispensing
During the past decade, utilizing a mixture of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Nitrogen (N2) gases for dispensing draft beer has become enormously popular at retail outlets...
Biodiesel
Nitrogen is used to blanket tanks of B100 biodiesel, methylate, & glycerin. The nitrogen prevents moisture contamination as well as oxygen degradation.
Blown Film Extrusion
Plastic bags, plastic wrap, shrink wrap are examples of plastics made from Blown Film Extrusion. The blown film extrusion process consists of an extruded tube of molten...
Bottling Wine Industry
During the winemaking process it is critical that wine be protected from contact with oxygen. The presence of oxygen promotes the growth of yeast and bacteria, which...
Cheese Packaging
Nitrogen is commonly used for packaging of grated cheese. Nitrogen and CO2 are blended together to flush the packages keeping oxygen levels low...
Coffee Packaging
Immediately after roasting, oxygen begins destroying coffee causing it to lose its flavor. Displacing oxygen with nitrogen "Nitrogen Flushing" during the coffee...
Dry Box Storage
Storage of assemblies in a nitrogen atmosphere prevents contamination by moisture, oxygen and other foreign matter. This provision can be a valuable part of...
Dust Collectors
Studies have shown that over the last 25 years, more and more accidents are being reported across the US, Canada and Europe involving combustible explosions...
Enhanced Oil Recovery
Enhanced Oil Recovery, or tertiary recovery, involves extending the life of oil and gas reservoirs through a variety of fluid / chemical injections into existing reservoirs...
Fire Sprinkler Corrosion Prevention
Fire Sprinkler Corrosion Prevention Systems are systems in which pipes are filled with pressurized nitrogen, rather than water. The nitrogen holds a remote valve, known...
Food Packaging
Various snack foods including potato chips & peanuts rely on a source of nitrogen for Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP). MAP is a technique...
Fruit Storage
Controlled Atmosphere Storage (CAS). Eating crisp apples year-round is possible due to controlled atmosphere storage. Known simply as "CA" in the industry...
Gas Seals
Nitrogen is used for pressurizing dry gas seals on selected gas compressor and gas turbine installations that need inert gas for lubricating and...
Grain Silos
Nitrogen can be used for pest control. By flooding the grain silos with nitrogen and bringing the oxygen levels down, all pests will be killed in the oxygen...
Injection Molding (Gas Assist)
The principle of this process is that nitrogen gas is injected, during the molding cycle, either through the spruce or directly into the mould tool. At a controlled high...
Laser Cutting
Laser cutting with nitrogen is intended for applications where oxidation is not wanted. For example, an oxide layer can cause paint to adhere...
LC/MS
LC/MS (Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry) is defined as the marriage between liquid chromatography separation and mass spectrometric detection...
Lead Free Solder
The use of nitrogen assisted soldering equipment does mitigate some of the problems associated with using lead-free solders. Nitrogen helps on two fronts...
Medical Industry Tools
Nitrogen is often used to power medical industry tools for various medical procedures. 175 psig and higher is typically required to drive the instrument.
Mine Fires Prevention
The objective in extinguishing a coal mine fire is to reduce the oxygen content of the combustive gases below the lower limit of explosion (LEL). Specialty foams are...
Plastic/Resin
Nitrogen is often used in the plastic resin industry in the extrusion hopper to prevent the adsorption atmospheric moisture in pre-dried resin.
Pipeline and Vessel Purging
Nitrogen is used for purging to clear lines and vessels of liquids or reduce oxygen levels. Several purge cycles may be required, depending on the purity...
Power Stations
Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG). One of the most effective means of ensuring plant longevity and reliability is to implement sound Lay-Up procedures on your HRSG(s)...
3D Printing – Rapid Prototyping
SLS (Selective Laser Sintering). An additive layer-by-layer process, Selective Laser Sintering (rapid prototyping) technology uses a high-temperature laser to melt...
Reaction Injection Molding
Reaction injection molding is a simple concept. As its name suggests, the process is based on a chemical reaction. A reactive liquid mixture (usually polyol and...
Tank Blanketing
ank Blanketing, or padding, refers to applying a cover of gas over the surface of a stored commodity; usually a liquid. Its purpose is either to protect or contain the stored...