Nitrogen Blanketing and Padding for Tanks, Transformers & More

Elemental nitrogen is one of nature’s most abundant chemical substances accounting for a significant portion of air. Gaseous nitrogen has found countless applications in industrial manufacturing processes including beverage preparation, fertilizer manufacturing, pharmaceutics, oil and gas recovery, and electronics production. Further, numerous industrial production methods use volatile chemicals that pose safety hazards if improperly handled. […]

Written by Michael Huey on January 28, 2020

Nitrogen for Wine Sparging, Bottling and Blanketing

The process of winemaking requires adherence to delicately balanced techniques to obtain wines of the highest possible quality. As with any other beverage-making process, winemakers must contend with biological and chemical processes that may taint the winery’s production. Bacterial contamination and chemical oxidation are the most crucial points of friction in wine production. Oxidation and […]

Written by Michael Huey on January 14, 2020

Nitrogen Gas Safety Precautions – Is Nitrogen Dangerous?

The use of gaseous nitrogen has become almost indispensable in numerous industrial manufacturing and transport processes. The inert nature of this gaseous element makes it ideal for use in processes where process–driver side reactions may cause alterations to the final products. While the uses of gaseous nitrogen are countless, it must be handled in accordance […]

Written by Michael Huey on October 8, 2019

What is Gas Flaring? – Why is It Done & Viable Alternatives

Flare gas is a byproduct of numerous industrial processes including oil and gas recovery, petrochemical process, landfill gas production, and wastewater treatment. Although in large quantities it might be economically viable to employ the use of flare gas in heat and electricity production, in some cases flare gas may not be a cost-effective decision to […]

Written by Michael Huey on September 24, 2019

Landfill Gas to Energy Systems – How Does Landfill Gas Collection Work?

The need for renewable sources of energy has necessitated the exploration of various methods of power generation. Conversion of gaseous effluents from a landfill site to usable energy is an environmentally friendly means of achieving climate change goals. This article will explain the vital question renewable energy enthusiasts ask: how does landfill gas work? What […]

Written by Michael Huey on September 10, 2019

What Is a VRU, and How Does a Vapor Recovery Unit Work?

In the downstream segment of oil and gas operations, it is critical to eliminate harmful vapors with potentially toxic and explosive properties from gasoline and other fuel types before the products are sold. Vapor recovery is particularly crucial as hydrocarbon storage containers may be prone to leaks via the hatches and safety valves as the […]

Written by Michael Huey on June 25, 2019

What Is Gas Sweetening?

Before natural gas or landfill gas can be injected into a pipeline or used in commercial applications such as CNG, Power Generation, etc. it must meet specific requirements for quality. Natural gas or landfill gas can be sweet or sour depending on the level of contaminants present. Sweet gas is favorable for transport and sale […]

Written by Michael Huey on June 11, 2019