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APPLICATION GUIDE // COMPRESSED AIR & GAS

Pressure Sensors for Nitrogen Generators

PSA nitrogen generation plants, membrane separation skids & high-purity buffer vessels

THE OPERATING CHALLENGE

Why Standard Catalog Sensors Often Fail in this Application

Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) towers cycle rapidly between pressurization (typically 7–10 bar) and atmospheric regeneration every 60–120 seconds, demanding high cyclic stability.

PROCESS PARAMETER PROFILEENGINEERING BASELINE
Typical Working Range:0–10 / 16 bar (Adsorption beds), 0–200 bar (High pressure cylinder filling)
Process Media:Dry compressed air, high purity Nitrogen (95% to 99.999%)
Fluid & Ambient Temp:0°C to +60°C
Primary Failure Risk:Fast cyclic pressure cycling fatigue and molecular sieve dust
ENGINEERING SELECTION CHECKLIST

What to Specify When Ordering for this Process

  • Degreased / oil-free cleaned sensor cavity for gas purity compliance
  • Fast response time (<2 ms) to detect precise PSA valve switching thresholds
  • Modbus RS485 option for multi-tower PLC digital monitoring architectures
  • Pair with online Dew Point transmitter for trace moisture verification
ACT FIELD INSTALLATION ADVICE

Install a fine particle strainer or sinter filter upstream of the sensor port if carbon molecular sieve (CMS) fine dust is carried over during bed depressurization.

RECOMMENDED SENSING SOLUTIONACT HARDWARE
MODEL: ASPT11i

ASPT11i Clean Gas Pressure Transmitter

SS316L diaphragm • ±0.25% FS accuracy • 4–20 mA / RS485 Modbus RTU

ASPT11i Clean Gas Pressure TransmitterASPT11i
NON-STANDARD PROCESS REQUIREMENTS?

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Have a non-standard pressure range, specialized wetted material, or tight mounting space? We will work through the specification with you.

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