Nitrogen Generation

CEA provides advanced nitrogen generation systems that deliver a reliable, cost effective, and on-demand supply of high-purity nitrogen.

Our technology offers businesses the convenience of generating nitrogen on-site, eliminating the need for bulk deliveries and reducing operational costs.

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How is Nitrogen Generated?

Nitrogen generation systems extract nitrogen molecules from atmospheric air by separating them from other gases, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide. The two primary technologies used for this process are Membrane Separation and Pressure Swing Adsorption.

Pressure Swing Adsorption

Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) nitrogen generators utilize a twin-tower system filled with Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS) to selectively separate nitrogen from the ambient air. As compressed air flows through one tower, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other trace gases are adsorbed, allowing only nitrogen to pass through.

Meanwhile, the second tower regenerates by releasing the un-wanted adsorbed gases back into atmosphere at low pressure. The process then “swings” between the towers, delivering a continuous supply of nitrogen at the desired purity level.

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The air you're breathing right now is 78% nitrogen, making it the most abundant gas on Earth.

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Membrane Separation

Membrane separation nitrogen generators channel compressed atmospheric air through semi-permeable membranes, allowing smaller molecules, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide, to pass through while retaining larger nitrogen molecules.

A pressure differential between the membrane’s inner and outer surfaces then drives the collection of high-purity nitrogen as compressed gas. This process is efficient, with minimal moving parts, relatively low maintenance requirements, and provides a reliable source of nitrogen for various applications.

The Benefits

Cost Savings

Eliminate expensive nitrogen deliveries and tank rental fees.

Sustainability

Fewer deliveries mean lower emissions and reduced energy usage.

On-Demand

Produce nitrogen at the purity level you need, when you need it.

Flexibility

Adjust flow and purity to meet varying production requirements.

Designed to meet rigorous industry standards, CEA's nitrogen systems deliver up to 99.999% purity. We offer options ranging from compact units to large-scale generators exceeding 2,000 SCFM.

Operating at 80 to 150 PSIG, our systems maintain dew points as low as -50°C for precise moisture control. Choose from skid-mounted, modular, or fully customized designs, each featuring advanced PLC-based controls and optional remote monitoring for seamless oversight.

Whether you need nitrogen for food and beverage packaging, laser cutting, thermal spray, 3D metal printing, tire inflation, or analytical instrumentation, our nitrogen systems provide the ideal solution.

We collaborate with clients to design systems that meet capacity, purity, and pressure requirements, all within budget.

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How is Nitrogen Generated?

Pressure Swing Adsorption

Did You Know?

Membrane Separation

The Benefits

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