Gaseous nitrogen has unique physical and chemical properties that allow it to play a critical role in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. Nitrogen gas is essentially inert and can be used to remove oxygen and moisture from food processes thus preventing easy spoilage/oxidative damage and prolonging shelf life. Having established the importance of nitrogen […]
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is one of the most useful forms of natural gas in use today for both domestic and industrial use. Cryogenically chilled and liquefied natural gas is typically composed of methane and smaller proportions of other hydrocarbon compounds. This gaseous mixture has the advantage of being able to save valuable storage space […]
Pipeline networks in the U.S. are some of the most reliable and efficient means for transporting liquid and gaseous products, such as petroleum, natural gas, and biofuels across extensive distances. However, like any other asset, pipelines must be diligently monitored, inspected, and maintained. Pipeline integrity management (PIM) is critical in ensuring the safety and reliability […]
A major challenge food manufacturing industries face is the need to keep their products as fresh as possible for as long as possible. As globalized markets grow and consumers raise their demands for foods that last longer, the need for innovative food preservation methods has become ever more critical to food producers who wish to […]
Inert gas systems help prevent explosions on chemical and oil tankers, particularly those that carry low-flashpoint cargo. Read on to find out how nitrogen blanketing prevents these types of hazardous explosions. What Is an Inert Gas System? Inert gas is gas that lacks enough oxygen for combustion, significantly reducing hazardous reactivity. An inert gas system […]
In order to maintain a long shelf life and prevent spoilage, foods need to be packaged safely and securely. Maximizing food durability requires management of the type of packaging and even the type of air that is used during packaging. In this blog post, we discuss the use of nitrogen gas in food packaging and […]
Gaseous nitrogen has countless applications in the oil and gas industry. While established uses for nitrogen gas, such as tank and pipeline blanketing, nitrogen purging, and inerting operations continue to sustain the industry, the use of nitrogen in drilling operations to boost dwindling reservoir pressures and maintain maximum productivity has become increasingly popular. Nitrogen gas […]
Compressed air systems are frequently used across industrial manufacturing processes for cooling, heat generation, equipment maintenance, and power tool operation. During the production of compressed air, an unavoidable by-product is water vapor which condenses onto the air compressor system or attached process components. While a little moisture within a compressed air system is to be […]
A lot of industrial processes require a steady flow of moisture-free, compressed air to optimize productivity. The presence of water vapor in circulating air might alter chemical reactions involved in the manufacturing process and lead to the creation of poor-quality products. For instance, food and beverage manufacturers routinely use air in their packing process and […]
To generate and maintain maximum efficiency of oil and gas pipeline networks, operators need to ensure all aspects of the fluid transmission process is fully functional. During the construction of these oil and natural gas conduits, mechanical and structural defects may occur that diminish their functionality and overall productivity. Before the commencement of full-scale gas […]
