By Parker Hannifin Corp.
The Filtration and Separation Division of Parker Hannifin Corp., the global leader in motion and control technologies, has introduced a new line of Zero Nitrogen Generators designed to transform standard compressed air into a safe, regulated supply of 99.9995% pure nitrogen with <0.1 ppm hydrocarbons.
Nitrogen is produced by utilizing a combination of filtration and pressure swing adsorption (PSA) technologies. Standard compressed air is filtered by high efficiency coalescing filters to remove all contaminants down to 0.01 micron. The air then passes through two columns filled with proprietary carbon molecular sieve (CMS) which adsorb oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2), moisture, and hydrocarbons. These are desorbed to atmosphere during the pressure swing cycle leaving a supply of ultra-pure nitrogen.
For ultra-sensitive applications that use electron capture detectors (ECD), units include a heated catalyst module and are specifically designed to replace P5 argon/methane mixtures as well as ultra-high purity nitrogen.
The generators include an economy (ECO) mode which allows the generator to switch into standby mode when there is no demand from the downstream instrument. During this period, the integral compressor stops which reduces the number of running hours and extends the life of the compressor. This significantly reduces the ongoing running costs for replacement compressors, servicing, and downtime. Additionally, the design incorporates advanced noise reduction via the installation and mounting of the compressor and the placement of sound reduction insulation.
Typical applications include gas chromatography (GC) makeup gas and carrier gas, ECD, differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), and any other type of analytical instrumentation requiring a small flow of ultra-high purity zero nitrogen.
For additional information, contact Parker Hannifin Corp., Filtration and Separation Division, call toll-free at 1-800-343-4048 or 978-858-0505. Parker Hannifin Corporation, 242 Neck Road, Haverhill, MA 01835-0723. www.parker.com/fns/dhlabgasgenerators.
About Parker Hannifin
With annual sales of $13 billion in fiscal year 2013, Parker Hannifin is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs approximately 58,000 people in 49 countries around the world. Parker has increased its annual dividends paid to shareholders for 57 consecutive fiscal years, among the top five longest-running dividend-increase records in the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.parker.com or its investor information website at www.phstock.com.
SOURCE: Parker Hannifin Corp.
