Nitrogen, alongside compressed air, is one of the most critical utilities in modern industrial operations. Its inert nature makes it indispensable for improving safety, protecting product integrity, and ensuring uninterrupted process performance. Across industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, food, and steel, nitrogen is essential for preventing oxidation, minimizing contamination risks, and safeguarding against explosive environments.
A nitrogen generator is a high-performance on-site system designed to produce nitrogen by separating it from ambient air. Although air contains approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen and a small portion of other gasses, industrial process often requires nitrogen of higher purity levels, combined with precise control of flow, pressure, and consistency. By using advanced filtration and separation technology, HADETEC nitrogen generation packages produce nitrogen from compressed air, removing unwanted components such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and moisture. The results is a consistent, on-demand supply of high-purity nitrogen-eliminating reliance on deliveries, lowering costs, and simplifying operations.
Our nitrogen generation packages are developed and tailor-made for optimal performance in both standard and challenging environments. With a strong focus on flexibility, durability, and efficiency, we ensure that every solution seamlessly aligns with operational processes, technical specifications, and environmental conditions.
Features & Configuration Options
Typical features and configuration options of our nitrogen generation packages include:
- N₂ generation technologies for a N₂ purity from 95% up to 99.999% (10 PPM oxygen content)
- Designed for harsh & extreme conditions; For adhere environments such as offshore, explosion-proof and desert areas
- Enhanced heating and cooling systems for operation in extreme ambient temperatures (from –44°C up to +55°C)
- Suitable for hazardous or explosive environments
- Redundant instrumentation and control systems with redundant and/or SIL certified PLC to ensure high reliability
- Skid-mounted, containerized, or mobile solutions with pre-wired and single point hookup for fast commissioning
- ATEX or IEC or CSA / ASME VIII DIV.1 or DIV.2 and U STAMP / PED, and others
Membrane & PSA technology
To meet varying process requirements, HADETEC offers modern nitrogen generators based on two proven technologies: membrane type and Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) type. The optimal choice depends on factors such as desired purity, capacity, and application, ensuring a solution that perfectly aligns with your process demands.
Choosing Between Membrane and Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology
Selecting the right nitrogen generation technology depends on several factors, including installation requirements, application needs, site conditions, and customer preferences. Membrane systems are typically well suited for applications requiring lower nitrogen purity, while PSA systems are the preferred choice for achieving higher purity levels. Our experienced engineers are available to support you in selecting the most suitable solution for your specific application.
| |
Membrane type |
PSA type |
| Achievable N₂ purity range |
95% up to 99.9% |
95% up to 99.999% (10 PPM oxygen content) |
| Best suited for |
Medium purity applications |
High purity and critical applications |
| System complexity |
Simple, compact design |
More advanced, multi-vessel system |
| Efficiency |
High |
Higher |
| System pressure drop (dP) |
1 bar (14.5 psi) |
1.5 bar (21.7 psi) |
| Inlet temperature |
Max. 65 °C |
Max. 60 °C |
| Start-up time |
Immediate |
Hours (depending on purity) |
| Buffer / mixing vessel |
Not required |
Required for a homogenic n₂ / rest O₂ concentration and a constant pressure |
| Noise level |
Very low |
High (only during blow-off) |
| Control |
Auto control, either by DCS or PLC-based Unit Control Panel |
Auto control, either by DCS or PLC-based Unit Control Panel |
| Scalability |
Modular, easy to expand |
Scalable via multi-unit (multi-train) systems |
| Maintenance |
Very low |
Moderate |