Nitrogen Generators

Membrane Technology

Offshore Applications and Services

Laser Cutting
Purging & testing of tanks and vessels
Inerting
Environmental Applications
Food Packaging
Carburizing, hardening, sintering, annealing
Injection Molding
Sparging and mixing
Custom Integrated Skidded Packages
And many more...

Pioneering Gas Solutions from Concept to Completion

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GENERON® is the world leader in air separation and Nitrogen Membrane technology. Our Nitrogen
Generators systems produce inert nitrogen from a compressed air source in the quantity you need, at a
low cost.

The foundation of GENERON®’s technology stems from Dow Chemical’s Polymer Research Group, which
screened hundreds of polymers in the 1970’s and 1980’s before selecting the optimum combination of
gas permeability and selectivity. This polymer work has allowed GENERON® to lead the industry in the
delivery of high productivity nitrogen solutions for over 40 years.

GENERON holds 15 patents covering the process of converting the polymer into hollow fibers about the
size of a human hair. Specialized technology is required to balance fiber strength and gas flow
characteristics to optimize fiber performance.

GENERON holds 20 patents covering the technologies used to bundle our polymeric fiber into
completed modules. Each module has more than 1-million fibers and critical that each fiber is bundled in
a way that ensures each fiber contributes to the gas separation process.

GENERON®’s technology development over the past 40 years has improved membrane separation
efficiency by 500%! GENERON®’s R & D efforts are continuing to improve performance into the future.

Highlights

 Nitrogen purities up to 99.5%  Oxygen Analyzer

 Hydrocarbon free  Proven design with thousands of
 Nitrogen Dew point down to –70 °F (-57 °C) systems operating worldwide
 Optional Dew point feature of –100°F (-73°  Pressure ranges from 90 psig up to
C 500 psig
 No moving parts

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Membrane Technology

How does a membrane work?

The membrane separation of gases is simple in concept.

At the heart of technology are polymeric membrane
materials that allow for the rapid passage of one gas
while minimizing the passage of another. The GENERON®
Membrane is a solubility and diffusivity driven process
directly proportional to the partial pressure differences of
components in the feed and permeate gas streams. The
GENERON® high performance membrane maximizes the
passage of waste gases while keeping the nitrogen loss to
a minimum. GENERON maintains reliability unmatched in
the industry!

GENERON®’s polymer has the best properties for allowing

the fast gases to permeate the membrane relative to the
slow gases, resulting in the most efficient membrane
performance and lowest unit power consumption.

The membrane module contains millions of fibers.

Compressed feed air is passed down the bores of the
fibers at one end of the module with the enriched
nitrogen gas exiting from the opposing end. Oxygen and
water vapor are selectively removed and vented away
from the feed air as it flows to the other end of the
module.

GENERON® combines the best available membrane

materials with state-of-the-art fiber bundling and the
optimum module fabrication methods to provide the most
cost effective solution for on-site nitrogen
production....and we have over 80 patents to prove it!
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For over 40 years, GENERON®’s has supplied reliable and efficient membranes to multiple industries for
applications including: On-Site N2-Generation, CO2-Removal, Gas Dehydration, Gas Pre-Treatment, H2-
Recovery, Custom skid fabrication and more. Our experience in the design and manufacture of gas
separation and purification systems continues to grow, as we work closely with OEM’s and System
Integrators to add value to their customers and improve project efficiency.

GENERON controls all aspects of its proprietary and patented hollow-fiber manufacturing process: From
formulation, to extrusion, to process treatment, to spinning, to post treatment, and ultimately fabrication
of the Gas Separation Membrane Modules. Painstaking QC and years of experience in the design and
fabrication of membrane fibers, membrane modules and systems enables the GENERON ® fiber to be
the standard of the industry.

The Membrane Flow Diagram below, demonstrates the relative rates of common gases with the focus on
the separation of oxygen and water vapor from compressed air to provide a high-purity nitrogen
product stream. The GENERON® polymer has the best properties for allowing O2 & H2O to permeate
preferentially through the membrane walls relative to the N2 and inert Air. GENERON® Membranes
deliver the most efficient air separation membrane performance and the lowest unit power consumption

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Nitrogen Gas Separation Membranes

Mem- MAWP**) Diameter Length Weight

Applica-
Model*) brane
tion PSIG bar g Inches Millimeter Inches Millimeter Pounds Kg
Casing

2-30-P1- N2, O2,

PVC 203 14 2.125 54 27 686 4 1.8
HR Ar, SF6

N2, O2,
3-40-P1-
Ar, He, H2, Aluminum 203 14 3.42 87 38 965 6 2.7
HR
SF6

4-40-P1- N2, O2,

Aluminum 203 14 4.5 114 36.5 927 20 9.1
HR Ar, SF6

4-40-P1- N2, O2,

Aluminum 203 14 4.5 114 36.5 927 20 9.1
HF Ar, SF6

6-40-P1- N2, O2,

Aluminum 203 14 6.75 171 38 965 35 15.9
HR Ar, SF6

6-40-P1- N2, O2,

Aluminum 203 14 6.75 171 38 965 35 15.9
HF Ar, SF6

6-40-P1- N2, O2,

316 SS 203 14 6.75 171 38 965 70 31.8
HR-SS Ar, SF6

6-40-P1- N2, O2,

316 SS 203 14 6.75 171 38 965 70 31.8
HF-SS Ar, SF6

6-40-P1-
N2, O2, Ar CS 350 24.1 6.625 171 38 965 95 43.2
HP

*) Membrane Modules with larger capacities are available upon request.

**) Membrane modules with higher working pressures are available upon request.
 Nitrogen Membr

All Systems are Hydrocarbon Free · Nitrogen Purities up to 99.9%Nitrogen Available · Dew Point down

Cabinet Series

GENERON Nitrogen Generators are ideal where low to medium Nitrogen flow rates are required in a small
footprint. GENERON Cabinet series are designed and fabricated using the patented GENERON® Hollow
Fiber Membranes giving GENERON the ability to supply higher flows in a reduced Cabinet design. The
Cabinet Series is designed to meet product flows up to 15,080 scfh (427 Nm3/hr) with minimal footprint.

Safety: Low Operating Pressures, no Hazardous

Storage

Economy: Low Operating Cost

Convenience: Fully Automatic Unattended

Operation

Reliability: Systems Built to Last

Skidded Systems

GENERON Skidded Series of Nitrogen Generators are ideal for applications requiring medium to large ni-
trogen flow rates. GENERON Skidded Series is designed and fabricated using the patented GENERON®
Hollow Fiber Membranes that supply higher flows in a reduced footprint design. The Skidded Series is de-
signed to customer specifications. These systems can be designed to meet flows of up to 170,000 scfh
( 4,500 Nm3/hr).

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rane Generators

n to –70°F (-57°C) · All Systems come standard with Oxygen Analyzers · Standard System includes PLC

Containerized Systems

GENERON Containerized Series is ideal for Integrating complex and demanding designs into functional,
economical and reliable systems for both mobile and stationary applications. Our systems are used world
wide as both fixed units and highly portable units based on the end user requirements. As the leader in
the supply of containerized systems, GENERON has supplied over 200 units ranging in flows from 500 scfm
(795 Nm3/hr) up to 4,000 scfm (6,310 Nm3/hr). Our systems are also designed to be operated in the
harshest of environments; from –50°F (-45°C) to 140°F (60°C); from Safe areas Zone II or Class 1 Div II
hazardous areas. With the end user in mind, our systems are designed with a multitude of usable
pressures from 200 psig (14 Barg) up to 500 psig (35 Barg) and various container sizes.

Integrated Packages

The Integrated Membrane Series is designed to save 55% of space and 40% of the installation hours over
the conventional three piece Nitrogen Generator Designs. These highly compact systems are designed
to meet customer requirements while providing a high degree of flexibility in the system integration.
Systems are supplied as standard packages or individually designed to meet our client’s requirements
and all can be Certified by a Third Party Inspection Agency such as BV, LR, DNV, RINA, RMRS and others.
Standard systems are designed for Non-Hazardous applications and for normal operating conditions.
 Which Technology to Use

GENERON® offers both Nitrogen PSA Systems and Nitrogen Membrane® Systems. Our sales and engineering
team’s experience and product knowledge will help you decide which technology is right for your
application. For over 30 years, GENERON has designed and manufactured the highest-standard products in
our ISO 9000, ASME, PED, GOST and UL/CSA certified facilities and shops in Houston, Texas and California. Our
multinational service centers provide parts and support 24/7.

GENERON Selection Chart

Ambient
System Type Purity Pressure Ease of Operation
Temperature

PSA systems though

reliable, have PSA performance
PSAs are ideal for Product delivery significantly more declines above 95°F TO
Pressure Swing
generating high purity pressures up to 115 components to maintain. 104°F (35°C to 40°C)
Adsorption (PSA) nitrogen up to 99.999% PSIG (7.93 barg) Refrigerated air dryer depending on product
required and 8 switching purity.
valves.

Membrane Systems are

Pressures available up Membrane systems are Membrane Systems
Hollow Fiber ideal for generating
to 500 PSIG relatively simple with no perform well up to 165°F
Membrane nitrogen between 95%
(34.47 barg) moving parts to maintain (73°C)
and 99%

So Why Choose GENERON® for your Nitrogen Generator Supplier?

COST SAVINGS
You can save up to 300% of Nitrogen costs by generating your our nitrogen on-site.
By generating your on nitrogen on site, you can dramatically reduce your nitrogen consumption
costs.
Save on:
Delivery Costs
Bulk Liquid Evaporation Loss
Monthly Cylinder / Tank Rental Fees
Handling and Purchasing Costs
Site Liability Insurance
RELIABILITY / EXPERIENCE

The key to making the investment in nitrogen Generation equipment is purchasing from a
dependable company. GENERON® has thousands of systems installed worldwide.

GENERON® has over 40 years of experience in the design and manufacture of Pressure Swing
Adsorption (PSA) systems. Our systems are designed for long lasting durability for onshore and
offshore applications.

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 Other GENERON Products

Primary Compression Packages

All custom designed to your specifications

Twin Tower Desiccant Air Dryers

Custom designed to your specifications in the Oil &
Gas and Petrochemical Industries.

Nitrogen PSA Generators

Available in purities up to 99.999%

Post Compression Packages

Custom designed systems available up to 5,000 PSIG

Process Gas Separation Systems

Membrane and PSA systems available, H2, CH4,
CO2, He, SF6

Booster Compressors
Custom systems available to meet your
specifications with Zone II rating, Class I, Div II
 A Few of our Clients

General Mills General Electric 3M

POET Engineering Spectrum Controls Ormex
Airgas Delphi City of Springfield
La Fabril Ecka Granules Micross
Valley National Gases Proton Energy Sugar Foods
Acamp Northwest Equipment Criteria Labs
Omega Nutrition Mahle Matheson Trigas
Dometic USA DJA Lacamas Labs
Elab Ansen Corporation ADM
Metal Tech Conelec of Florida King Nut
Seadrill Offshore Cenovus Energy Welsco
Agilent Technologies PCC Airfoil Utah State University
Scott Gross Welding Innomag Auburn University
Celta Spectrum Controls US Air Force
Advanced Composites Delphi US Army
ITASA Ecka Granules US Navy
Mohawk One Source Toxicology Fuji Film
BJ Services Precision Air Drilling Weatherford

Contact Information

SALES, RESEARCH & MANUFACTURING:

GENERON-Corporate GENERON-California GENERON– Russia

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sales@generon.com +1.925.439.3811 (fax) +7.903.689.8067 (cell)
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SMC Asia Gas Systems Co. Ltd

Shunfeng Rd., Shuangliu Aviation
Zone Chengdu, Sichuan, P.R.China
610225
+86 28 8588 2034 (phone)
+86 28 8588 2037 (fax)
+86 1390 8180 491 (cell)
hubo@smc-igs.com
www.smc-igs.com
GENERON-Europe
c/o WWBC Business Center.Koenigsallee 14
D-40212 Duesseldof / Germany
+49 211 13 866 293 (phone)
+49 211 13 866 294 (fax) GENERON-Middle East
+49 172 25 04 759 (cell) Mister Denish Nambiar
rgester@generon.com +971.56.7146074 (cell)
www.igs-global.de dnambiar@generon.com

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