What Is Modified Atmosphere Packaging?

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 […]

Nitrogen Blanketing for Ships, Tanks, Transformers, & More

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 […]

Using Food-Grade Nitrogen in Food Packaging

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 […]

Nitrogen Lifting – Well Activation by Nitrogen Gas Injection

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 […]

Dew Point in Compressed Air – Why It Matters to Your Profits

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 […]

Desiccant Air Dryer vs. Refrigerated – Compressed Air Dryer Types

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 […]

Pipeline Gauging and Proving for Optimal Pig Sizing

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 […]

Industrial Compressed Air System Design & Piping Layout

The industrial applications of compressed air range from food processing to beverage production to operations in natural gas recovery and transport. Considering the indispensable nature of compressed air to the success of various manufacturing processes, it’s vital that it meets the required usage specifications. The key to achieving the supply of high quality compressed air […]

O&G Pipeline Commissioning Procedure (& Pre-commissioning)

Before the commencement of full-scale operations, newly constructed pipelines are subjected to a series of checks which determine their suitability for their intended functions. These procedures include pipeline pre-commissioning and commissioning checks which are carried out one after the other. Pre-commissioning is primarily done to ensure that all pipeline construction was satisfactory and meets the […]

Danger of Moisture in Compressed Air Lines & Processes

Regardless of whether an industrial manufacturing process generates or consumes thermal energy, there is a high likelihood of moisture accumulation. This is particularly worse for industrial systems that circulate environmental air. Depending on the environment, ambient air contains varying amounts of water vapor suspended alongside its other elemental components. While a bit of moisture should […]