| Total Solutions for Agriculture |
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MATHESON offers a complete line of gas products and related products to
serve the Agriculture industry.
The following table summarizes the gas applications and relevant gases used in
each. A wide variety of supply and containment modes are available. We will
work with you to optimize your ownership costs and efficiencies in gas
applications.
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| Gas Applications used in Agriculture |
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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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Controlled
Atmospheric Storage:
A technique used to preserve fresh fruits and vegetables by modifying the
gaseous composition of the atmosphere in which the commodity is stored. The
atmosphere is closely monitored and precisely controlled to maintain the
desired gas proportions of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and ethylene throughout the
storage period. Ethylene is naturally produced by the commodity. |
Carbon
Dioxide
Nitrogen
Ethylene |
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Drip Irrigation:
Carbon dioxide, dissolved into drip irrigation water with an injector, can
increase crop yields. Farm and greenhouse tests show that there is an improved
uptake of nutrients such as phosphorus, manganese, zinc, and nitrogen by many
plants fed with carbon dioxide treated water. Farmers can expect increased
yields and profits on such high value crops as cotton, tomatoes, grapes and
strawberries. |
Carbon
Dioxide |
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Grain Fumigation:
The use of carbon dioxide to kill 100% of all life stages (eggs, larvae, pupae,
and adults) of insects which have infested agricultural commodities in silos
and warehouses. The process requires that the commodity remain sealed in a
carbon dioxide atmosphere for at least four days. The agricultural market for
carbon dioxide fumigation includes grain, flour, oats, rice and tobacco. Liquid
nitrogen is sometimes used in animal occupied areas. |
Carbon
Dioxide
Liquid Nitrogen |
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Greenhouse
Atmosphere Enrichment:
Many greenhouse crops will grow faster when exposed to elevated levels of
atmospheric carbon dioxide. Greenhouse carbon dioxide levels are increased from
350 ppm to 600-1000 ppm by direct injection to the greenhouse atmosphere.
Greenhouse vents must be closed to contain the supplemental carbon dioxide, so
enrichment is usually employed during the winter. |
Carbon
Dioxide |
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| Related Products used in Agriculture |
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| As a total solutions provider, MATHESON also offers
the following products and services in support of the following functions
within the agricultural sector: |
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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 used to maintain agricultural facilities and
machinery. |
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Propane
to fuel forklifts and generators. |