Central gas supply is an advanced solution for gas provision in industrial plants, enabling the efficient withdrawal of gases from pressurized gas containers such as cylinders or cylinder bundles outside the work areas. This solution is based on a central gas supply system consisting of various core components such as pressure reduction stations, piping systems, and withdrawal points. It ensures a safe and continuous gas supply in compliance with the highest safety and quality standards.
Technical functioning of a central gas supply system
In a central gas supply system, pressurized gas containers, such as individual cylinders or cylinder bundles, are connected to pressure reduction stations via a pipeline. These pressure reduction stations are equipped with pressure regulators that reduce the gas pressure to the level required for further use and keep it constant. Two integrated pressure gauges continuously monitor both the inlet and outlet pressure. In addition, the pressure reduction stations are equipped with shut-off valves and flushing valves, which ensure safe handling and efficient operation of the entire system.
The gas is fed through the pipeline system of the central gas supply to the corresponding withdrawal stations, where the gas is withdrawn for the various consumers. At these stations, the working pressure can be precisely adjusted and monitored, ensuring a stable gas supply for the respective process.
Continuous gas supply through parallel connection of pressurized gas containers
For applications that require a continuous and uninterrupted gas supply, two pressurized gas containers or cylinder bundles are usually connected in parallel to the central gas supply. In this system, gas is primarily withdrawn from one container, while the other serves as a reserve container. As soon as the pressure in the active container falls below a specified threshold value, the system automatically or manually switches to the reserve container. This solution enables a continuous gas supply without interruption, even in the event of fluctuations in demand or during the replacement of gas cylinders.
