HANGZHOU NUZHUO TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO.,LTD.

As a global leader in industrial gas solutions, Nuzhuo Group today released a technical white paper providing in-depth analysis of the basic core configuration and wide-ranging application scenarios of cryogenic liquid nitrogen generators for global customers in the chemical, energy, electronics, and food industries. This paper aims to help customers make the most informed and cost-effective choice among a variety of nitrogen production technologies, empowering core business growth.

Cryogenic air separation, the gold standard for large-scale, high-purity industrial gas production, demands precise and reliable equipment configuration due to its complexity and high performance requirements. Drawing on decades of engineering experience, Nuzhuo Group has broken down a standard cryogenic liquid nitrogen generator into the following core modules:

I. Detailed Explanation of the Basic Configuration of Cryogenic Liquid Nitrogen Generators

A complete cryogenic liquid nitrogen plant is a sophisticated system engineering project, consisting primarily of the following key components:
1. Air compression system: As the “power heart” of the entire process, it draws in ambient air and compresses it to the desired pressure, providing energy for subsequent purification and separation. It typically utilizes energy-efficient centrifugal or screw compressors.

2. Air Pre-Cooling and Purification System: The compressed, high-temperature air is cooled before entering the molecular sieve purifier (ASPU). This unit is the “kidney” of the equipment, ensuring long-term stable operation. It effectively removes impurities such as moisture, carbon dioxide, and hydrocarbons from the air, preventing these components from freezing at low temperatures and clogging equipment and pipelines.

3. Heat Exchange System (Main Heat Exchanger and Evaporator): This is the “energy exchange center” of the cryogenic technology. Here, the purified air undergoes countercurrent heat exchange with the returning low-temperature product nitrogen and waste gas (dirty nitrogen), cooling it to near its liquefaction temperature (approximately -172°C). This process significantly recovers cold energy and is key to the equipment’s high efficiency and energy conservation.

4. Air Separation System (Fracturing Column): This is the “brain” of the entire equipment, consisting of a distillation column (upper and lower) and a condenser-evaporator. At extremely low temperatures, liquid air is distilled in the distillation column by utilizing the difference in boiling points between oxygen and nitrogen, ultimately producing high-purity gaseous nitrogen at the top of the column. This is then liquefied in the condenser-evaporator to produce liquid nitrogen product.

5. Storage and Transportation System: Produced liquid nitrogen is stored in cryogenic liquid nitrogen storage tanks and transported to end users via cryogenic pumps and pipelines. The tanks’ excellent insulation ensures low evaporation losses.

6. Intelligent Control System (DCS/PLC): Modern liquid nitrogen generators are fully monitored by a highly automated control system, adjusting operating parameters in real time to ensure safe, stable, and unattended operation under optimal conditions.

II. Application Conditions and Advantages of Cryogenic Liquid Nitrogen Generators

The cryogenic method is not suitable for all scenarios. Nuzhuo Group recommends that customers consider the following application conditions before investing:

1. Large-Scale Gas Demand: Cryogenic air separation units are ideally suited for large-scale, continuous gas demand. A single unit can produce gas at rates ranging from thousands to tens of thousands of cubic meters per hour, a level unmatched by membrane separation or pressure swing adsorption (PSA) technologies.

2. High Purity Requirements: When your process requires extremely high nitrogen purity (typically 99.999% or higher) and needs to simultaneously produce liquid nitrogen, liquid oxygen, and other liquid products, cryogenics are the only economical option.

3. Stable Power and Infrastructure: This technology requires a stable power supply and sufficient space to install large equipment such as air compressors, purifiers, and fractionating columns.

4. Long-Term Economics: While the initial investment is relatively high, the unit gas production cost is extremely low for long-term customers, providing a very attractive return on investment (ROI).

Major Applications Include:

1. Chemical and Refining: Used for system purging, catalyst protection, gas replacement, and safety blanketing.

2. Electronics Manufacturing: Used in annealing, incineration, and rinsing processes in semiconductor chip production, requiring ultra-high-purity nitrogen.

3. Metal Processing: Shielding gas for heat treatment, brazing, and laser cutting.

4. Food and Beverage: Used for nitrogen-filled packaging (MAP), rapid freezing of food, and inerting of storage spaces.

5. Pharmaceutical and Biological: Used for pharmaceutical manufacturing and storage, and cryopreservation of biological samples (such as cells, sperm, and eggs).

A Nuzhuo Group spokesperson stated, “We are committed to providing customers with not just equipment, but comprehensive solutions tailored to their specific production needs, site conditions, and long-term planning. Cryogenic technology is the cornerstone of industrial gases, and understanding its configuration and application conditions is the first step in making successful investment decisions. Our global engineering network and technical team are ready to support customers around the world.”

About Nuzhuo Group:

Nuzhuo Group is a global high-tech industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in providing advanced, reliable, and energy-efficient cryogenic air separation equipment, gas separation, and liquefaction solutions. With a global presence and a commitment to innovation, the Group empowers customers across various industries to achieve sustainable development through superior quality and full lifecycle services.

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