So What Exactly Is an Oxygen Generator?
Every day, many people in the medical field or in a number of industries work with medical-grade oxygen. Most applications for oxygen use oxygen cylinders, or bulk oxygen in the form of liquid O2, which must be delivered to the place of use. However, cost savings can be achieved by using an in-house oxygen generator. An oxygen generator separates oxygen from nitrogen and other components found in compressed air using a unique selective adsorption technology. Oxygen in the air is made to pass through a gas separator called molecular sieve, which separates out all the nitrogen, leaving high purity oxygen available for direct use, or to be compressed into cylinders. This process is called PSA, which stands for pressure swing adsorption, which is the technology used in most standard in-house oxygen generators and concentrators. Below is a description of how PSA technology is incorporated into NOVAIR’s high-quality medical and industrial oxygen generators.
How Does a PSA Oxygen Generator Work?
The PSA process includes two separation columns, or adsorbers, filled with molecular sieve material called zeolite or CMS (Carbon Molecular Sieves). Molecules of nitrogen and other gases found naturally in compressed air are gradually retained when pressurized. This allows oxygen molecules from the air to go directly to the output of the generator.
Worldwide leading manufacturer of in-house gas production systems, NOVAIR is the founder of the Green Oxygen concept. With the only low-carbon way to supply oxygen to hospitals, in-house medical oxygen production is decentralized. For over 45 years, high-quality medical and industrial gas generating systems have been manufactured in France, USA, and Italy. NOVAIR is a global leader in innovative in-house gas production by adsorption systems.
With global headquarters in France, NOVAIR operates in over 150 countries and has installed thousands of gas generators around the planet. Hundreds of thousands of patients are supplied daily with life-saving medical oxygen. NOVAIR also provides industrial oxygen and nitrogen that enhances the effectiveness of scores of industries through a broad range of applications and market segments.
A Quick Video of the PSA Process
PSA Technology Has Been Refined Over Time
As the industry leader in PSA oxygen generators, NOVAIR has been constantly researching and applying the latest technologies, refining and re-designing our machines over time to be increasingly efficient. At the same time, we always keep our customers in mind, to make sure that our generators are ever more eco-friendly, highly cost-effective, and of the best quality on the planet. If you are using oxygen in any way, NOVAIR would love to talk with you about how our reliable PSA oxygen generators can help you save money over time. Contact us today to discuss with our US-based team which PSA oxygen generator is the best fit for your application.
About NOVAIR Technology
Our range of oxygen generators produces 93% +/-3% oxygen concentration with up to 5500 SCFH due to PSA technology. Furthermore, it has the ability to fill up to 160 D-sized cylinders. NOVAIR modular PSA and membrane nitrogen generators produce up to 99.999% purity. We also have a variety of medgas offerings, including air, vacuum, piping, and alarm systems for healthcare facilities, providing everything from source to patient.
About NOVAIR USA
Headquartered in North Tonawanda, New York, NOVAIR USA, part of NOVAIR Groupe, is an industry leader in manufacturing on-site gas generating systems, gas separation systems, and medical gas equipment. Our quality, USA-made solutions are designed to be economical and eco-friendly for multiple industrial and healthcare sectors.
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