| Total Solutions for Oil and Gas |
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MATHESON offers a complete line of gas
products and gas application equipment to serve the Oil and Gas Industry.
The following table summarizes the gas applications and relevant gases used in
each. A wide variety of gas supply modes and application equipment options are
available. We will work with you to design an efficient and cost-effective
solution that meets your specific application requirements.
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| Gas Applications used in Oil And Gas |
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Gas Application |
Gases Used |
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Blanketing:
The use of gas to maintain an inert atmosphere above a liquid or powdered
product inside a storage tank, silo, reactor, process equipment or other
vessel. The inert gas will help prevent product degradation from moisture and
oxygen, control volatile emissions and safeguard against fires and explosions. |
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
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Pipe Freezing:
The use of liquid gases to freeze a section of a pipeline to permit performing
work such as valve repairs, the addition of tees or tap offs, or the extension
of existing pipelines without draining the entire piping system of its
contents. The pipelines containing liquids which freeze at the liquid gas
temperature, such as water, glycol, and some oils can be handled by the
process. |
Liquid
Carbon Dioxide
Liquid Nitrogen
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Pressure and Leak
Testing:
The use of inert gas to pressurize new, repaired, or modified tanks, pipelines,
vessels, and process equipment in order to check their integrity and leak
tightness. Dry, inert gases will not contaminate the system with moisture,
lubricants or oxygen as will pressure testing with compressed air or water. |
Carbon Dioxide
Helium
Nitrogen
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Process Chilling:
The use of liquid gases as a refrigerant for temperature control in a variety
of processes, including solvent recovery or chemical ingredients production.
Liquid gases can achieve a lower temperature and provide a faster cool down
rate than mechanical refrigeration systems. |
Liquid Carbon Dioxide
Liquid Nitrogen
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Purging:
The use of inert gas to displace air, flammable vapors, and contaminants from
storage tanks, pipelines, process equipment, railcars, ocean bound containers,
or other vessels. |
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
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Shrink Fitting:
A process which joins two metal parts, one inside the other, with interference
fit. The inner part cooled with liquid gases will contract sufficiently to
allow insertion into an uncooled outer part. As the inner part warms to ambient
temperature, it will expand, joining the two parts via a force or interference
fit. Shrink fitting is generally quicker and involves expanding the outer part
via heating. |
Liquid Nitrogen
Liquid Carbon Dioxide
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Wastewater
Treatment:
The treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater can be made more efficient
with the addition of oxygen. |
Oxygen
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| Related Products used in Oil and Gas |
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| As a total solutions provider, MTG also offers the
following products and services in support of the following functions within
the Oil and Gas facilities: |
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EPA Protocol Certified Standards that meet or
exceed gas standards specified in US regulations for environmental compliance. |
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Safety
Equipment for workers such as personal protective gear, work clothing
and first aid. |
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Welding
and Cutting Gases, equipment and consumables used to maintain the
production facilities and machinery. |
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Propane
to fuel forklifts and generators. |