Pressure Dew Point and Atmospheric Dew Point Relationship

Most industrial applications using compressed air are moisture-sensitive and will be adversely affected if improperly dried air finds its way into their production cycles. Understanding the relationship between the pressure dew point, and the atmospheric dew point is critical to maintaining the water vapor content of compressed air within acceptable ranges. Differences between Pressure Dew…
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Using Nitrogen Gas in Food Packaging – Why & How

One of the major challenges faced by food manufacturers is preserving the freshness of their products while prolonging shelf life. A failure to curb rapid food spoilage will result in a decline in income due to lower purchase rates for affected food materials. The use of nitrogen in food packaging is one of the most…
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Using Nitrogen Gas in the Semiconductor Manufacturing Process

With technology and engineering innovations rapidly progressing, an unlimited number of modern gadgets including smartphones and laptops depend on semiconductors to perform. With semiconductor manufacturers under pressure to produce smaller and better performing components, the need to perfect the production process requires the use of assist gases. Due to its inert nature, nitrogen gas makes…
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Using Nitrogen Gas in the Curing Process for Products

The success of many industrial processes is dependent on the ability of plant operators to finely regulate the physical and chemical conditions under which manufacturing occurs. Applications across oil and gas, brewery, metallurgy, and food manufacturing require certain temperatures and atmospheric conditions to yield high-quality finished products. Maintaining the right temperatures and atmospheric conditions usually…
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Compressed Air Testing: Why and How to Test Industrial Air and Gas

In today’s highly industrialized society, countless processes require the use of compressed air. Industries including Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial, Environmental, Medical, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, and Airline incorporate compressed air systems in their manufacturing cycles. Since compressed air is critical to these processes, it’s important for plant operators using these systems to properly monitor…
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How to Separate Nitrogen from Air – Nitrogen Extraction from Air

The widespread use of nitrogen in industrial processes makes it vital for operators to understand and employ the most efficient nitrogen generation techniques. While nitrogen occurs freely in nature, it is not readily available in its most useful form. Nitrogen is typically mixed with other component gases of air that may have an undesirable effect…
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