The Benefits of On-Site Nitrogen Generation
Nitrogen gas provides numerous uses for various manufacturers. On-site nitrogen production is a sister function of compressed air, and can provide opportunities for efficiency such as cost saving for the manufacturers who initially used liquid nitrogen service. Several manufacturers whose businesses critically require nitrogen gas are shifting from delivery of liquid nitrogen to on-site nitrogen generation. Considering the benefits of on-site generation, it becomes easy to understand and justify the change. The manufacturers can make savings of between 40 per cent and 80 per cent, depending on the current market prices of liquid nitrogen.
Cost Reduction
The cost of liquid nitrogen delivery in the industrial market usually ranges, depending on delivery locations and market costs. Shifting to the utilization of on-site nitrogen production can drop these cost to much lower figures irrespective of the user’s location. Even while factoring the capital costs incurred during on-site production, customers can achieve a return on investment in a period of between 9 months and two years. However, this will depend on the equipment that is currently present in the facility, such as air compressors, nitrogen generators, power, receivers, as well as any associated maintenance.
The savings made are not inclusive of supplementary costs from suppliers of nitrogen, which may vary depending on the region. A certain number of variables, such as tank rental fees, cost of liquid nitrogen per unit cubic feet, delivery charges, and numerous others are regular entries in delivery invoices. The environmental impact is also included through the delivery vehicle, when putting into consideration the needed diesel fuel and resulting carbon emissions.
Increased Employee Safety
The greatest manufacturer’s assets are employees; hence, the employer’s main concern should be the provision of a safe working environment. During the delivery and unloading of liquid nitrogen, there is the possibility of worker injury in the form of possible exposure to the liquid nitrogen and storage tank leaks. The likelihood of such injuries happening is reduced significantly with on-site generation of nitrogen. With liquid nitrogen delivery, it is possible to incur serious burns resulting from exposure of the nitrogen to the skin.
Minimised Impact on the Environment
The ability to mitigate the environmental impact a facility posses is another major concern for manufacturers. As much as labeling practices such as sustainable and green are becoming all too common, it is unfortunate that very few manufacturers strictly follow them. Say consumers are smarter and more vigilant that ever, and are capable of accessing reports and records through quick internet searches. A manufacturer assuming responsibility for ensuring that their practices just comply with the laid-down rules is not enough. Putting some effort to ensure that all the environmental requirements are strictly adhered to shows true commitment while at the same time providing tangible results that prove rhetoric is actually the way to go. One way of walking the talk involves the reduction of carbon footprints while at the same time reducing the operational costs.
Manufacturers can increase efficiency and reduce operational costs quickly by shifting from liquid nitrogen delivery to on-site nitrogen generation. The end result is that the benefits that come with such a move will have lasting impression on customers and employees.
