All Equipment profiles articles – Page 2
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FeaturesAn introduction to...Oxygen analysers
Just as industrial gases are at the heart of so many industries, so too are gas analysis and control technologies.
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An introduction to...CO2 storage vessels
Recovered from natural wells or as a by-product from chemical plants, refineries, from breweries where it is generated by the fermentation process when brewing beer, or from any other fermentation process, carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) is the subject of a complex supply chain and an increasing array of end-user ...
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An introduction to...Modern spectroscopic trace analysis
The primary function of a quality control (QC) laboratory is to ensure that only acceptable product leaves the production facility. To this end, the gas within each container is analysed for a specified list of trace impurities.
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An introduction to...LNG ISO tanks
Crowley Maritime, based in Jacksonville, Florida, operates in a multitude of domestic and international transportation and logistics markets.
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An introduction to..Self contained breathing apparatus
The SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) is an essential part of the modern firefighter’s equipment.
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An introduction to....Cryogenic sandblasting
Cryogenic sandblasting is a cleaning process through which dry ice is accelerated by compressed air, up to speeds above 300m/sec. The combined action of the thermal shock due to the temperature of the dry ice, together with the high speed of the jet and its mechanical action, allows the cleaning ...
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An introduction to...Hydrogen tube trailers
Hydrogen tube trailers are trucks that haul compressed, high-pressure gaseous hydrogen contained in long cylinders (or tubes) stacked or clustered on a trailer.
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An introduction to...High pressure composite cylinders
Composite cylinders still represent a relatively new generation in cylinder technology that marry dramatic weight reduction with reliable performance.
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An introduction to...Gas analysis in PCB fabrication
As the use of electronic communication devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops proliferates, it is evident that they have become an essential part of everyday modern life. At the heart of these devices lies the PCB (printed circuit board).
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An introduction to...Cryogenic fluidized freezers
Fluidized-bed freezers are the standard equipment for high capacity Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) freezing in the food industry for a wide variety of food products like fruits, vegetables and seafood products.
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An introduction...Hydrogen compressors
Hydrogen as an energy carrier has led to a worldwide development effort for hydrogen technology to power industrial, residential and transportation infrastructure – a concept known as the Hydrogen Economy.
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An introduction to...Analysers for unmanned ASUs
Cryogenic air separation – the most efficient method for the production of gaseous and liquid oxygen – can be modified to manufacture a range of desired products and mixes and typically calls for sequential steps.
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An introduction to...Ambient air vaporizers
Although ambient air vaporizers might be seen as a rather ubiquitous component of the industrial gas use process, they are nevertheless a critical and mandatory sub-system – and their future is looking bright.
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An introduction to...Liquid level gauges
Pressure gauges are a crucial component in the instrumentation toolkit, across an array of industries, enabling control and safety in gases and liquids.
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An introduction to...Tube trailers
Bulk quantities of high pressure gases and gas mixtures are shipped in tube trailers. These are trailers with a plural of pressure vessels, also known as tubes, mounted in a horizontal position…
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An introduction to...NF3 production plants
Nitrogen trifluoride, also known as NF3, is a binary compound consisting of nitrogen and fluorine. Generally delivered in high pressure cylinders, this toxic, colourless, non-flammable, corrosive gas is used in a variety of applications.
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An introduction to...High purity hydrogen testing
The introduction of hydrogen fuel cell cars to the automotive market is an effective strategy towards meeting challenging climate change targets as only water vapour is produced in the exhaust (and zero carbon dioxide). It should be noted that these vehicles can compete with conventional petrol cars with regards to ...
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An introduction to...Self-contained breathing apparatus
There is no doubt that respiratory patients benefit from oxygen therapy or that it improves their quality of life. However, for some patients, starting oxygen therapy can be a very worrying time with a few even seeing it as a last resort or ‘the end’. But the provision of these ...
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An introduction to...VPSA plants
PSA (pressure swing adsorption) plants are on the rise, globally. Capable of producing gases in the range of 90-96% purity and generally boasting more mobility and lower energy intensity, these systems are often the most cost-effective means of production for smaller scale gas generation applications.
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An introduction to...LNG dispensers
Given the increasing interest for natural gas as an alternative fuel for vehicles and the advantage of using it in its liquefied form (LNG) for heavy duty trucks, a lot of developments efforts have been made by the industry over the last 10 years in order to offer safe, efficient, ...
