In many laboratories, gas generators are quickly replacing traditional tanks, offering greater flexibility, convenience, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Gas generators offer the ability to produce on-demand supply and specialty blends of highly pure gases for various applications.
Top 6 Questions You Should Ask When Buying a Gas Generator
What is your application? As the range of available gas generators continues to expand, consider what it will be used for. For example, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy operates best in the absence of carbon dioxide, so users will require a generator that creates CO2-free gas
Do you require high quality gas? In many cases, gas generators can produce a superior product both in purity and consistency without the risk of contamination during gas-line changing.
What volume of gas do you require? Many instruments now require higher volumes of gas. If your space is small, or you expect your needs to increase over time, you may wish to consider a gas generator that will take up much less space than storing tanks of gas.
Are long-term cost savings important to your project? Beyond convenience, gas generators save on shipping costs, time-related costs for changing tanks, and managerial costs for managing the safety and supply of tanks.
Is noise a factor in your lab? Noise can be both bothersome and present a real health concern for those exposed. If low-noise is desirable, consider a gas generator with detachable or low-noise compressors. 6. What sorts of service agreements are available? Is training in self-maintenance sufficient, or are service representatives available?
Gas generator types used by survey respondents:
Nitrogen
46%
Hydrogen
35%
Zero Air
26%
Calibration
5%
Purge
3%
TOC
2%
Other
32%
Of those respondents interested in purchasing a new gas generator, the reasons for these purchases are as follows:
Cheaper than gas cylinders
38%
Increase safety
11%
Upgrading old system
11%
Starting a new lab process
8%
Switching from helium to hydrogen
5%
Building/renovating lab
2%
Other
26%
Top 10 features/factors respondents look for when purchasing a gas generator:
Performance of product
78%
Low maintenance / easy to clean
71%
Safety and health features
68%
Value for price paid
64%
Availability of supplies and accessories
62%
Total cost of ownership
60%
Low operating costs
60%
Warranties
59%
Service and support
58%
Footprint/size
46%
For more information on gas generators, including useful articles and a list of manufacturers, visit www.labmanager.com/gas-generators
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