Gas Compression: Unleash the Air Force
Gas Compression generally uses air for the purpose of compression. However, nitrogen and oxygen can also be used for this purpose. Gas Compression is preferred nowadays because of a variety of reasons. A few of them are listed below:
* It is safer than electricity.
* It is clean and renewable form of energy.
* It helps in developing lighter and more compact tools.
Pneumatics is finding its use in wide variety of fields. It is finding its application in dentistry, construction, and mining activities. The pneumatic jackhammer is used to break up the road surface during construction work. The pneumatic air brakes are used in trucks and provide an alternative to hydraulic fluids. Pneumatics is finding its use in the field of medical science also. Pneumatic Artificial Muscles are extension devices operated by pressurized air. It is used in artificial limbs.
The machines designed using pneumatics is very easy to operate. There is no fire hazard involved, unlike the machines that run on the principle of hydraulics. The machine designed using pneumatics also allows the storage of compressed gas, which can be used in case of loss of electrical power. The pneumatic equipment, require less maintenances and are shock resistant also. However, it is important to carry out compressor repair at frequent intervals, to maintain the efficiency of tools.
The standby generators are also assuming a lot of significance today, as power is becoming scarce. Just to get a perspective, the blackout in 2003, resulted in eighty five percent of New York losing electricity. One of the most glaring reason for this is the overworked electrical grids in our country. The frequent tornadoes and hurricanes have also contributed to black outs.
The above factors, along with an increasing personal income and decreasing prices are generating a need for emergency power backup. The standby generators are automatic. The generator does not require any manual operation and starts up as soon as there is power outage. This is achieved by the use of pneumatic switches. The switches also enable the generator to shut down automatically as soon as the power returns.
SEC Energy Products & Services, L.P. provides Gas Compression solutions. SEC Energy Products provides complete information about the company.