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| Total Solutions for Chemicals |
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MATHESON offers a complete line of gas products and related products to
serve the Chemicals 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 across your supply chain.
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| Gas Applications used in Chemicals |
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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's contents. The
frozen section, or plug, permits work such as valve repairs, the addition of
tees or tap offs, or the extension of existing pipelines without draining of
the entire system. Only liquids which freeze a 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 Testing:
The use of inert gas to pressurize new, repaired, or modified tanks, pipelines,
vessels, and process equipment in order to check their integrity. Dry, inert
gases will not contaminate the system with moisture, lubricants or oxygen as
will pressure testing with compressed air or water. Also known as leak testing. |
Carbon
Dioxide
Helium
Nitrogen |
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Pressure
Transfer:
The use of nitrogen to transfer liquid or powder products to and from railcars,
tanker trucks, or storage vessels without requiring pumps, mechanical
compressors or external power sources. Dry, inert nitrogen is ideal for
transferring toxic fluids, highly viscous fluids, ethical pharmaceuticals,
flammable products, and materials which become corrosive when contacted with
moisture. |
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, food processing, flour chilling and
chemical processes. Liquid gases can achieve a lower temperature and provide a
faster cooldown rate than mechanical refrigeration systems. This application
may be especially attractive at locations where the generated gases can be used
for an additional application, such as blanketing. |
Liquid
Carbon Dioxide
Liquid Nitrogen |
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Purging:
The use of inert gas to displace air, flammable vapors, and contaminant from
storage tanks, pipelines, process equipment, railcars, ocean bound containers,
or other vessels. Commonly use prior to initially filling a vessel with a
customer's product. |
Carbon
Monoxide
Nitrogen |
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Feedstock Gases
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Carbon
Dioxide
Carbon Monoxide
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Oxygen |
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Streamlining:
The use of oxygen to enrich the air in oxidation processes to increase
throughput and improve productivity. |
Oxygen |
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| Related Products used in Chemicals |
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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 chemical production facilities: |
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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 the production facilities
and machinery. |