MechChem Africa November-December 2023

⎪ Products and industry news ⎪

NGP 130+ enhances PSA nitrogen generator range

At the same time, Atlas Copco is rolling out its next-generation control and automation technology in all its smaller NGP+ models (NGP+ 8-130) to give customers industry-leading efficiency and reliability. This includes the nitrogen purity check, which continuously monitors the nitrogen output and reroutes it when its purity does not meet the selected standard. On the inlet side, the feed air check blocks air that is of sub-par quality from entering the generator and possibly compromising its operation. The Variable Cycle Saver algorithm optimises the PSA cycle during lower demand and in colder temperatures, giving custom ers up to 40% additional energy savings. All NGP+ 8-130 models come with the top-of-the-line Elektronikon ® Touch controller with easy gas purity selection and advanced monitoring and connectiv ity options. Several new optional features are now also available for the NGP+ 8-130 to meet customers’ specific requirements. These include a room oxygen alarm, and the ability to work in very low ambient temperatures and to produce ultra-dry nitrogen. The new NGP+ 8-130 comes with the same modular build with extruded aluminium tubes as the existing generation. It ensures a compact footprint and a durable operation, two benefits that are very popular with customers. Another much-appreciated asset is the NGP+’s industry-leading low total cost of ownership. The generator and its software are designed to use the premium carbon molecular sieve adsorbent with maximum efficiency to ensure minimal air consumption per unit of nitrogen generated. www.atlascopcogroup.com

Atlas Copco has added the new NGP 130+ to its PSA nitro gen generator line-up. At the same time, it is introducing next-generation control and automation technology to all its smaller (8-130) NGP+ units. The premium NGP+ range is now complete in terms of available sizes and features, delivering best-in-class flexibility, reliability, and low cost of ownership. The NGP 130+ offers a nitrogen flow of 37-264 Nm³/h (depending on the selected purity), giving customers in this segment a single nitrogen generation solution built to their needs. The new model completes Atlas Copco’s premium Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) nitrogen offer. The NGP+ range is available in all flow sizes from 1.9 to 2 871 Nm 3 /h at reference conditions. “We now offer an NGP+ for every customer. This is a big deal, because the range fulfilment translates into real customer value,” says Ben Christianen, product manager for Industrial Gases with Atlas Copco’s Industrial Air Division. “Generators are most efficient at full load. The NGP 130+ ensures that no matter the capacity, customers can always operate with maximum efficiency, and that they don’t need to size up or work with a parallel installation. This in turn means they can enjoy the superior performance and reliability of the NGP+ without compromise.”

New solution for connecting multi-port valve blocks

Valve specialist GEMÜ is launching two new so lutions for connecting single-use multi-port valve blocks. The first solution means that it is now possible to control the pneumatic locking of the valve block via locking cylin ders thanks to a valve block sunk into the skid surface. The second solution consists of using a valve block placed onto the

Single-use multi-port valve block with manual locking device.

skid surface, where the valve body is manually connected to the actuator unit via a detachable hand lever. This second type offers greater flexibility for the spigot layout. The connection between the actuator and the diaphragms welded onto the valve block is created reliably within a few seconds using the familiar clamping principle of the GEMÜ SU40 SUMONDO. The blocks themselves are produced by machining and can therefore be tailored to each specific application. There are several benefits to using these single-use tech nologies: Eliminating the need for conventional cleaning cycles and the associated costs for power, cleaning media, waste disposal and peripherals, while increasing protection against cross contamination between different manufacturing drives. It also minimises downtimes in factories, which significantly improves the flexibility and effectiveness of single-use solu tions in the medical and pharmaceutical technology sectors in comparison with conventional solutions. In addition, the use of single-use technology reduces negative environmental effects by eliminating energy-intensive cleaning cycles. www.gemu-group.com

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