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it's not usually required, but if it's economical it does quite a bit in lowering the risk of fire and keeping the product from oxidizing

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Can liquid nitrogen be used for cooling your house?

Yes, liquid nitrogen can be used to cool air passed through a heat exchanger. It is however a once through system. You would need a tank to hold the liquid nitrogen, and have more delivered every so often. very expensive.


How many pounds of actual nitrogen are in one gallon of 30 percent Nitrogen Solution?

One gallon of 30% Nitrogen Solution contains 3.6 pounds of actual nitrogen. This is calculated by multiplying the percentage of nitrogen (0.30) by the weight of one gallon of solution (12 pounds).


How many gallons are in 1 ton of liquid nitrogen?

.1483 GALLONS PER POUND FOR LIQUID NITROGEN 2000LBS X .1483 GALLONS/POUND = 296 GALLONS OF LIQUID NITROGEN IN 1 TON


What will happen when liquid nitrogen leaks out of a storage tank?

When liquid nitrogen leaks out of a storage tank, it will rapidly evaporate and turn into gas due to its low boiling point. This process can displace oxygen in the surrounding area, leading to a potential asphyxiation hazard. Additionally, the extreme cold temperature of liquid nitrogen can cause frostbite upon contact with skin or other materials. Immediate action should be taken to ventilate the area and alert personnel to evacuate to a safe location.


How any barrels of oil per inch in a 436 bbl tank?

To calculate the number of barrels of oil per inch in a 436 bbl tank, you would divide the total number of barrels by the tank's height in inches. If the tank's height is not provided, you will need that information to determine the answer.

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Why nitrogen blanketing on naphtha tanks?

Nitrogen blanketing on naphtha tanks helps prevent the naphtha from coming into contact with oxygen, which can lead to oxidation, degradation, and potentially combustible conditions. By filling the empty space in the tank with nitrogen, the risk of fire or explosion due to oxygen exposure is minimized.


Why nitrogen blanketing on oil tanks?

Blenketing is widely used in industries for protection and process safety. Oil is blanketed in the tank to avoid oxidation of the oil, which leads to earlier degradation (very important if the oil is used as a heating utility) of the utility. Nitrogen blanketing is usually triggered by the temperature, for most thermal oil starts to degrade at around 60 deg C.In the food industry, oil product is used also as a blanket to prevent spoilage and also as a blanket to prevent air infiltrating the tank. Also, positive pressure is kept to avoid any iinfiltration from the outside of the tank.


What type of regulator is required on a nitrogen tank?

A pressure regulator is required on a nitrogen tank.


Is the tank for compressed nitrogen the same as a tank for liquid nitrogen?

no. Compressed nitrogen need not be insulated. Liquid nitrogen is always insulated. Typically compressed nitrogen is stored at high pressure(over 1000 psi) and liquid nitrogen is kept at less than 100 psi.


Worst thing to get into your gas tank?

So far I've heard of methanol, and sugar.


Why won't my nitrogen tank work my on my tippmann a5?

You need to buy a separte attachment for the A-5 and you should check to see if it is able to support using nitrogen


Are aluminum paintball nitrogen tanks refillable?

Yes, any nitrogen tank is refillable.


Is nitrogen in a diving tank a solid liquid gas or plasma?

Nitrogen in a diving tank is in a gas state. When compressed into the tank, it remains in a gaseous form until it is released and breathed in by a diver.


How would you purge oxygen from a tank with nitrogen?

To purge oxygen from a tank with nitrogen, you would need to fill the tank with nitrogen gas while allowing the oxygen to escape. This process involves replacing the oxygen inside the tank with nitrogen through repeated cycles of pressurizing and venting until the desired level of oxygen is removed. It is important to follow proper safety procedures when working with compressed gases.


Where can you buy nitrogen gas?

Your local welding supply store should have nitrogen tanks, or know who your local compressed gas supplier is. You will most likely need to pay a significant tank deposit, and purchase a gas regulator for the tank.


Which of the two main components of air must be in a diver's tank?

Dissolved nitrogen and nitrogen narcosis


What is the color for nitrogen gas storage tank?

Black