At MAXPRO® Technologies, we offer a variety of Oxygen Gas Booster Packages. Many applications rely on oxygen gas boosters, from sport diving and aviation oxygen to gas scavenging and rescue breathing. Here we’ll review what Oxygen Gas Booster Packages are, how these systems work, their potential industry applications, and the advantages of turning to MAXPRO® for your oxygen gas booster needs.
What Is an Oxygen Gas Booster Package?
Our Oxygen Gas Booster Packages can supply gas while eliminating the cost of returning partial cylinders. They serve as a reliable alternative option to high-pressure stationary compressors, making them compatible with a wide range of applications.
Apart from oxygen, argon, and nitrogen, our gas boosters can compress natural gas, nitrous oxide, ethylene, neon, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide, among others.
How Does an Oxygen Gas Booster System Work?
Oxygen gas boosters are highly durable and feature stainless steel components that are cleaned for oxygen service. They provide contaminant-free operation with complete isolation and separation occurring between the oxygen sections and the air drive.
These systems only require a 70 psi shop air source in lieu of electrical power for increased energy savings. They also feature an automatic shut-off at a designated outlet pressure when used unsupervised. To provide additional safety, the equipment features safety relief devices and pressure gauges on the air and gas sides of the system.
Additionally, the equipment includes a manual vent valve that allows for the venting of gas pressure before outlet line disconnection. Operators can manually stop the booster through the use of the shut-off ball valve and drive air filter.
The system includes one 1/2″ FNPT air drive connection and two 1/4″ FNPT connections for the inlet and outlet. We deliver these systems with all components fully mounted and tested before shipping.
How Do They Work?
Air-driven gas boosters typically contain a cylinder and piston – the cylinder is designed to withstand varying operating pressures and the piston is driven back and forth within the cylinder to control pressure. The cylinder head has supply and discharge ports, which are connected to either discharge hoses or pipes, as well as non-return valves that direct gas flow in one direction. When the booster is not working, the piston will not move, meaning gas can flow from the inlet hose and valve to fill the space between the cylinder head and piston.
When the outlet hose has low pressure, gas flows out to the hose-connected component. The flow stops when the system achieves pressure equalization, which depends on the valves’ opening pressures. Once the flow stops, the booster begins to work, and the space between the cylinder head and piston crown grows as the piston moves back and forth along the cylinder.
When the return cycle takes place, the space between the piston crown and cylinder head shrinks until there is enough pressure to open the outlet valve and outlet line. When this happens, gas travels out of the cylinder through the outlet valve and port.
Gas compression always causes increased temperatures. For this reason, oxygen gas boosters have water jackets or external fins for cooling. To reduce the risk of fire caused by compressed oxygen, gas boosters are constructed with oxygen-compatible materials.
Oxygen Gas Booster System Applications
Oxygen Gas Booster Packages from MAXPRO® are ideal for numerous applications across diverse industries, including:
- Bottle filling
- Sport diving
- Aviation oxygen
- Gas scavenging
- Rescue breathing
Why Choose MAXPRO® Oxygen Gas Booster Packages?
When you choose oxygen gas boosters from MAXPRO®, you’ll benefit from the following:
- We perform in-house oxygen cleaning
- We can stock parts as needed for our customers
- All wetted parts are specifically for oxygen service
High-Pressure Oxygen Gas Booster Packages
At MAXPRO® Technologies, we specialize in high-pressure equipment, including oxygen gas boosters. These systems are lightweight and compact, and they can run without electrical power for improved energy efficiency and portability. They deliver high-pressure gas with high efficiency and can compress gasses such as nitrogen and argon up to 36,000 psi. In addition, our oxygen gas boosters are capable of compressing oxygen up to 5,000 psi via specialized seals and cleaning procedures.
For more information on high-pressure equipment from MAXPRO®, explore high-pressure fittings and high-pressure tubing.
How Can My Operation Benefit from Oxygen Gas Boosters?
MAXPRO® Technologies offers a range of quality oxygen gas boosters, as well as other gas booster packages and systems. Regardless of your particular needs, our oxygen gas boosters can help maintain safety and efficiency while delivering consistent results. We completely assemble and test every product before we ship it to your facility to ensure optimal customer satisfaction and safety. Additionally, our highly experienced and knowledgeable engineers can customize an Oxygen Gas Booster Package to meet your specific requirements.
For more information about our Oxygen Gas Booster Packages, or to work with us for your next gas booster solution, contact us today.
