Author: Fred

Desiccant air dryers offer manufacturers a straightforward and economical way of protecting equipment, reducing maintenance costs and cutting their carbon footprint.

For many industrial operations it is vital that pneumatic equipment is in an environment where the compressed air supply is clean and consistent. As well as affecting energy bills and production costs, contamination with water, dirt or dust can result in poor performance of equipment, breakdowns, corrosion of parts, failure of air cylinders and Solenoid valves as well as damage to air tools.

Condensation and corrosion can disrupt manufacturing in various industrial sectors including food, beverages, pharmaceutical, offshore and aerospace. Suppliers like Oxair offer a range of compressed air dryers, alongside refrigerant dryers, to ensure that the air is as dry as needed.

A typical desiccant air dryer pays for itself in less than a year by reducing and eliminating maintenance costs and downtime, making company operations more productive while having less impact on the environment by reducing transport emissions through service call-outs and the disposal of broken parts.

Dry air keeps pneumatic equipment running at peak efficiency and extends the service life of air tools, motors and cylinders. Desiccant dryers pass compressed air through a pressure vessel with two ‘towers’ filled with an alumina desiccant bed. This is the material that adsorbs water from the air and the bed becomes saturated and is regenerated in the next cycle

The dryer is timed to switch towers based on a standard timing cycle. During the drying cycle some compressed air is used to purge/dry the depressurised desiccant offline bed. Oxair’s desiccant air dryers are available in both electric and pneumatic control formats are PLC controlled with reliable HMI touch screen, the company also offers conversions on customers’ own air-drying equipment.

Air flows can be achieved from 100 SCFM to 10,000 SCFM, with pressures from 100 psi to 500 psi. Certified lifting frames are available as well as the multi stage filtration system for maximum protection. AS-1210 or ASME V111 stamped pressure valves are available and the system has a super quiet muffler for noise control.

Designed for consistent pressure dew points, -40°C to -60°C, Oxair’s desiccant air dryers eliminate water and freezing ice in low ambient temperatures. The system comes completely assembled, piped and wired with a full charge of activated alumina desiccant. The only thing that needs doing for operation is to hook the system up to the utilities.

Ideal for pipeline maintenance and other offshore industries are the Prism Cactus® pc3010 Membrane Air Dryer, a cost-effective solution for ensuring a continuous stream of dry air on-site in a wide range of remote and harsh environments or High Pressure Desiccant Air Dryers with either a vertical or horizontal compressor.

Oxair is focused on meeting exacting customer requirements, reliability, ease of maintenance, safety, and plant self-protection. It is a world leading manufacturer of gas process systems, for shipboard and land-based use to suit any requirement.

For further information on Oxair’s products and services visit: www.oxair.com.au

Ensuring a constant supply of oxygen for India’s healthcare sector, one of the biggest in the country, can be difficult if hospitals and medical facilities are serving remote locations and rely on outsourcing this life-saving gas.

At the mercy of extreme weather conditions and haphazard transport links, failing supplies are a potential nightmare for hospitals, not to mention the problems associated with storage, handling and removal of traditional oxygen cylinders.

Oxair Gas Systems is helping many hospitals in India to overcome these challenges by installing automatic oxygen delivery equipment that offers a cost-effective alternative to the inconvenience of ordering in traditional cylinders. Australia-based company Oxair, through its India agent Agastya, has been successfully targeting the subcontinent medical market with Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) systems, which generate oxygen on tap directly to where it’s needed with constant purity of up to 93-94%.

PSA is a unique process that separates oxygen from compressed air. The gas is then conditioned and filtered before being stored in a buffer tank to be piped directly to the end user on demand or to refill bottles already in circulation.

Chellam Hospital, based on the outskirts of Chennai, is one of India’s growing number of healthcare facilities that has installed Oxair’s cost-effective PSA oxygen system and is reaping the benefits, according to the hospital’s founder and Endocrinologist Dr. Einstein.

He said: “I was impressed with Agastya’s very professional approach in assessing our requirements and the installation of the Oxair equipment was to our exact specification. It now means that we have a sustainable supply of oxygen and no longer have to rely on shipping in replacement cylinders.”

Like many hospitals floor space was at a premium at Chelllam. Following guidance from Agastya, it was decided to site the versatile PSA system on the rooftop from where the equipment is providing oxygen through ventilators that are supporting patients with their breathing.

Chellam is following in the footsteps of other hospitals in the Indian medical fraternity that have realised the benefits of having their own source of oxygen rather than relying on outsourcing supplies and the resultant handling of cylinders.

A global manufacturer of advanced gas process systems, Oxair’s PSA units are quality medical devices designed to last and deliver consistent, high purity oxygen to hospitals and healthcare facilities in even the remotest locations around the world.

As well as India, hospital patients worldwide are benefiting from Oxair’s units which have also been installed in Africa, the Philippines, Tonga, and Indonesia to provide a reliable and sustainable supply of oxygen.

 

Oxair says companies deciding who to partner for their regular supplies of nitrogen can be certain of one thing – shipping in cumbersome cylinders or tankers is an outdated option now that revolutionary, onsite nitrogen membrane systems and Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology is available.

Nitrogen is used for displacing oxygen to prevent explosions in highly dangerous atmospheres, with companies often relying on the gas being transported in. This can prove expensive and logistically challenging for remote locations due to conditions on route and storage space, not to mention the health and safety risks for staff manually moving cylinders from one place to another.

In the heat of a mining operation, drilling for oil and gas or turning molten metals, being at the mercy of the supply chain for nitrogen cylinders or risk externally sourced cylinders or tanks running out at a critical time, are potential problems that operators working in hostile conditions can do without.

Generating nitrogen on site offers a more flexible, stable supply line and is more environmentally friendly, making redundant the need to swap full for empty cylinders, as well as providing other benefits such as easy installation, fast start-up, unattended operation and cost savings.

Suitable for a range of industry sectors, including mining, steel, food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and automotive, onsite nitrogen membrane generators from Oxair can be customised to provide an efficient supply for a variety of volumes, purity requirements and usage patterns, especially if the demand fluctuates.

Onsite gas generation, involving membrane technology, uses compressed air forced through a polymeric hollow fibre to selectively permeate oxygen, water vapour, and other impurities out of its side walls while allowing nitrogen to flow through its centre and emerge as high purity N2 gas.

Oxair’s nitrogen membrane systems supply a range of volume requirements up to 5,000 M3/hr (170,000 SCFH with a range of purities up to 99.9%), delivering a constant flow of the high purity gas, while the compact design is ideal where space is an issue.

The PRISM® membrane system available from Oxair is ideal for larger nitrogen demands, especially in remote locations such as oil platforms and chemical plants. This technology can be used directly by the end user on demand, eliminating the need for cylinders, dewars or tanks.

Both membrane and PSA nitrogen generating technology are also environmentally friendlier methods of delivery by reducing the carbon footprint associated with having cylinders transported from an off-site facility and then the return journey when they are empty.

Companies will stock cylinders of nitrogen as emergency back-up vessels to meet specific needs, however customers moving to onsite generation can trust the kit from Oxair, a leading supplier of equipment noted for being among the most reliable, safest and efficient source of gas delivery.

CEO of Oxair, James Newell, said: “Companies have different demands but need to adapt to a dynamic marketplace and squeeze every cent out of production processes. Ensuring a constant supply of nitrogen is a crucial requirement for many industry sectors. Nitrogen membrane generators can safeguard supplies and help operators become self-sufficient in this important gas.”

Oxair is focused on meeting exacting customer requirements, reliability, ease of maintenance, safety, and plant self-protection. It is a world leading manufacturer of gas process systems, for shipboard and land-based use to suit any requirement.

For further information on Oxair’s products and services visit: www.oxair.com.au

A busy hospital in the sprawling city of Prune, India, has secured a constant source of oxygen after Oxair Gas Systems India supplied an on-site Pressure Swing Adsorption system (PSA) as a cost-effective alternative to importing conventional cylinders.

PSA is a unique process that separates oxygen from compressed air. The gas is then conditioned and filtered before being stored in a buffer tank to be piped directly to the end user on demand or to refill bottles already in circulation.

Oxair Gas Systems India successfully installed the oxygen production system, which generates the life-saving gas directly from the atmosphere with constant purity of up to 95%, at the Samarth Hospital, a highly-regarded medical facility in the state of Maharashtra that had been using up to six oxygen cylinders a day.

Investing in the Oxair PSA system releases Samarth Hospital from the inconvenience and expense of shipping in replacement cylinders of the gas, as well as reduce the health and safety risk to employees from handling them within the facility.

Like many hospitals space was at a premium at Samarth, to overcome this challenge Agastya sited the equipment in the basement where there was sufficient ventilation. The medical facility now boasts oxygen on tap directly supplying ventilators supporting patients with their breathing.

PSA plants are gaining traction within the medical fraternity in India as they bring control of oxygen in-house, eliminating handling of cylinders and the reliance on outsourcing. Oxair’s units not only bring substantial cost savings and convenience, but guarantee that extreme situations like weather events cannot leave patients vulnerable to failing supplies.

Dr. Suhas Kalshetty, an intensive care doctor at the Samarth Hospital, said: “The new oxygen system is helping to deliver improved healthcare for the people of Pune – it offers a consistent and sustainable source of pure oxygen which is helping to save patients’ lives.”

Oxair’s PSA systems are high quality medical devices, fully compliant under regulation ISO 13485 for use in all hospitals and healthcare facilities. The equipment is designed to last and deliver high purity oxygen to hospitals and healthcare facilities in even the remotest locations around the world.

Sourcing conventional oxygen cylinders can be a drain on hospital resources, Oxair is spearheading the drive on the Subcontinent for a safer, cleaner and more robust method of delivering this life-saving gas that will enable medical facilities to be self-sufficient in generating the purest of oxygen for years to come.

As well as India, patients worldwide are benefiting from Oxair’s units which have also been installed in hospitals in Africa, the Philippines, Tonga, and Indonesia to provide a reliable and sustainable supply of oxygen.

 

 

A constant stream of pure oxygen is vital for many functions, too little or running out of this necessity puts lives in danger, which is why a leading global manufacturer of gas process systems is urging industrial users to jettison conventional containers and replace them with the safest, latest on-site oxygen generating technology.

Australia-based Oxair says that having a constant supply of high purity oxygen on tap, compared to being dependant on shipping in cylinders from an outside source, could be the difference between life and death when treating patients in hospitals and medical facilities.

Already in use in many remote locations where healthcare might be compromised due to failing supplies of cylinders, Oxair’s Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) system is enabling hospitals to be self-sufficient in generating the purest of oxygen for years to come.

By switching from cylinders, that can be at the mercy of delays during transportation as well as being potentially prone to corrosion from moisture, salt and other materials, to Oxair’s oxygen generator reduces manpower handling cylinders, saves room space and the life-saving gas is immediately available.

In addition to saving lives on wards, Oxair’s robust technology is ideal in the extreme conditions that can often be encountered in sectors such as mining, farming or even in the military where the use of resources to clear empty oxygen cylinders can become a thing of the past.

Safety in gold mining is improved significantly through the use of oxygen generators. Mined rock is usually ground up and turned into a slurry by adding cyanide, oxygen and water before being fed through a carbon bed to extract the gold. Incorporating highly purified oxygen actually allows cyanide to work more efficiently and thus reduces the quantity of this deadly poison in the leaching process.

Another advantage of Oxair’s generators when a constant, onsite source of oxygen is required for mining operations is their design. High quality parts for valving and piping means less maintenance and low power consumption when compared to other manufacturers.

Environmental considerations are a key priority for mining companies, the addition of highly purified oxygen into the mix helps to destroy leftover cyanide in the waste mixture and so creates a purer and cleaner waste product at the point of disposal or evaporation.

Oxair generators can deliver constant oxygen of 94%-95% purity through PSA filtration, a unique process that separates oxygen from compressed air. The gas is then conditioned and filtered before being stored in a buffer tank to be used directly by the end user on demand.

The equipment also boasts noise control technology, user friendly colour touch screen HMI, full diagnostic history, continuous monitoring of on-stream oxygen to ensure uninterrupted supply, consistent, high purity oxygen, automatic operation – no extensive technical training required – high quality parts for less maintenance, guaranteed performance and lower energy and air consumption.

From saving precious lives to extracting precious metals rugged oxygen generators from Down Under can safely and securely ensure an uninterrupted flow of this precious gas for many processes, offering a cost-effective alternative to shipping in cylinders.

Oxair Gas Systems’ new India venture will be taking centre stage with the company’s showpiece oxygen generating equipment at 2019’s Arab Health Show in Dubai’s World Trade Centre from January 28-31.

Representatives from Oxair Gas Systems India P Ltd will be available on Stand H58 to give a demonstration and answer any questions about the company’s latest high purity oxygen delivery systems supporting the health service in even remote parts of the subcontinent, as well as providing a safer and cost-effective alternative to conventional cylinders in local hospitals and medical facilities.

A leading global manufacturer of advanced gas process systems, Oxair’s Indian subsidiary will also be showcasing the OA120 Medical Oxygen Generator Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) system, which can produce the equivalent of 12 cylinders a day (7 M3 capacity).

The company eagerly awaits the world’s healthcare decision-makers at Stand H58 in Centre Hall 2 to show them the amazing cost-saving and safety benefits of its systems compared to traditional gas cylinders. These high quality medical devices are designed to last and deliver consistent, high purity oxygen to hospitals and healthcare facilities of all sizes.

Oxair’s Medical Oxygen Generators PSAs are registered medical devices under ISO 13485, which makes them fully compliant for use in all hospitals and medical facilities around the globe regardless of remoteness. As the equipment provides hospitals with the ability to control their own supply of 94% pure oxygen, it eliminates the chance of succumbing to failures in the oxygen cylinder supply chain. Clinicians are guaranteed a constant source of high quality oxygen that can be piped directly to the patient’s bedside on demand.

The system is designed with ease of use in mind and comes with a user-friendly full colour touch screen requiring no extensive technical training. In addition, due to high quality parts being used to produce superior valving and piping, the system requires less maintenance, has low power consumption and guarantees high performance levels throughout its long lifespan.

The Arab Health Exhibition presents the perfect platform in a region where healthcare expenditure is accelerating to meet an anticipated rise in the number of patients. Over 700 projects involving hospitals, clinics and research centres worth billions of US dollars are under various stages of development.

These developments will need regular supplies of life-saving gas. Installing oxygen generators can not only significantly reduce a hospital’s oxygen costs, but also improve the health and safety standards for its staff due to them no longer handling dangerous high-pressure cylinders while eliminating the noise pollution associated with their delivery.

CEO at Oxair, Jim Newell explained: “This is a major show for Oxair India and a chance to connect with the right people us so early in the year in a vital target market. Oxygen generators are the future for healthcare to reduce the reliance on cylinders except as a back-up for medical needs.”

Oxair’s technology is suitable for small to medium-sized hospitals and has minimal impact on the workplace thanks to its specially designed muffler which makes it one of the quietest PSA systems on the market. The system can be engineered to integrate with any existing system, or designed from scratch. Oxair’s medical oxygen generators can also be used to fill cylinders for backup use.

Visit Oxair in Centre Hall 2, Stand H58 at the Arab Health Exhibition in Dubai where Oxair’s representatives will be delighted to answer any questions. Alternatively, if you are not able to attend the show but would like to know more visit www.oxair.com.au

Whether rolling out food, mining for gold or supplying pharmaceutical applications, companies can save themselves money and avoid the hassle of having to outsource nitrogen supplies in conventional cylinders by switching to gas on tap through a nitrogen generator.

Being at the mercy of the supply chain for nitrogen cannisters, coupled with the worry of externally sourced cylinders running out at a critical time, is a headache that can be cured by the installation of automatic on-site generators, according to Oxair, an Australian specialist in the supply of gas generation equipment to international markets.

Nitrogen is used in multiple applications every day, with organisations often relying on the gas being shipped to them in cylinders, which can prove expensive and logistically challenging for remote locations due to conditions on route and storage space, not to mention the health and safety risks for staff manually moving the cylinders from one place to another.

A nitrogen generator offers a continuous flow of the gas for industrial sectors where its vital such as food packaging and processing to keep items fresher for longer, mines and chemical plants for displacing oxygen to prevent explosions in highly dangerous atmospheres and pharmaceutical production where almost every major drug class contains some nitrogen, even antibiotics and anaesthetics.

Nitrogen generators are also an environmentally friendlier way of delivery by reducing the carbon footprint associated with having cylinders transported from an off-site facility and then the return journey when they are empty.

Ensuring a reliable supply of nitrogen was why one of the world’s largest natural gas projects and the largest single resource development in Australia’s history, the Chevron-operated Gorgon Project, opted for a nitrogen generator developed by Oxair.

Commissioned by Plant Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre to produce a nitrogen system for Chevron Australia that would contribute to protecting the conservation values of Barrow Island, an A-Class Nature Reserve off the northwest coast of Western Australia, Oxair delivered a solution for the project’s fumigation of material destined for the island.

Oxair’s nitrogen generators use Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) or membrane technology, cost-effective filtration methods for onsite nitrogen production for a wide range of high purity and flow requirements, to be used directly by the end user on demand.

CEO of Oxair, James Newell, said: “Instead of the removal and reliance of shipping and handling conventional cylinders, except as a back-up supply, companies have the opportunity for nitrogen on tap, enabling them to be self-sufficient by generating the gas for years to come.”

Oxair’s designs are focused on meeting exacting customer requirements, reliability, ease of maintenance, safety, and plant self-protection. It is a world leading manufacturer of gas process systems, for shipboard and land-based use to suit any requirement.

India’s healthcare professionals will get another chance to catch vital life-saving and cost-saving equipment that puts hospitals in control of their own supply of pure oxygen, when Medicall 2018 moves to New Delhi in September.

Following the company’s success in securing business from July’s show in Chennai, Oxair Gas Systems, a leading global manufacturer of advanced gas process systems, hits the road to showcase its latest Medical Oxygen Generator Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) systems in the Indian capital.

Built to Australian standards, Oxair’s range of medical Oxygen Generators are designed to last and deliver not only consistent, high purity oxygen to hospitals and healthcare facilities of all sizes, however remote the location, but also substantial cost-savings compared to traditional gas cylinders. The range can produce from 5 to 53 cylinders per day that would support a 30 to 650 bedded hospital and for larger installations Oxair has a range of oxygen tonnage plants.

Indian hospitals that have installed Oxair’s technology have reported the positive impact the equipment has had, significantly reducing monthly oxygen costs, while at the same time improving health and safety standards for staff due to them no longer handling dangerous high-pressure cylinders as well as eliminating the noise pollution associated with their delivery.

Oxair’s Medical Oxygen Generators PSAs are registered medical devices under ISO 13485, which makes them fully compliant for use in all hospitals and medical facilities around the globe. The equipment eliminates the chance of succumbing to failures in the oxygen cylinder supply chain. Clinicians are guaranteed a constant source of high quality oxygen that can be piped directly to the patient’s bedside on demand.

The range of systems are designed with ease of use in mind and come with a user-friendly full colour touch screen requiring no extensive technical training. In addition, due to high quality parts being used to produce superior valving and piping, the systems require less maintenance, have low power consumption and guarantee high performance levels throughout their long lifespan.

CEO at Oxair, Jim Newell said: “After the interest generated in our systems since exhibiting at Medicall Chennai, we can’t wait to get to New Delhi as this well-organised show presents us with another ideal opportunity to connect with the right people.

“For safety’s sake we are urging India’s healthcare decision-makers to consider our alternative to the costs and dangers of using cylinder oxygen. Installing on-site oxygen systems will not only dramatically cut their monthly oxygen costs but will provide them with the peace of mind that they will have a reliable, safe source of pure oxygen for years to come.”

Anticipating growing demand from the sub-continent for its Medical Oxygen Generators, Australia-based Oxair has created Oxair Gas Systems India, to provide a dedicated team for local installation and after sales support.

Visit Hall 11, Stand 3D1 at Medicall, New Delhi, where Oxair’s representatives will be delighted to explain the amazing cost-saving and safety benefits of its systems and to answer any questions. Alternatively, if you are not able to attend the show but would like to know more visit www.oxair.com.au

Oxair Gas Systems, a leading global manufacturer of advanced gas process systems, is exhibiting again at this year’s Medicall Trade show in Chennai, India from July 27-29, where it will be showcasing its latest Medical Oxygen Generator Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) systems.

Oxair has created a new venture, Oxair Gas Systems India, to provide a dedicated team for local installation and after sales support. The company eagerly awaits India’s healthcare decision-makers at Stand B10 in Hall 4 to show them the amazing cost-saving and safety benefits of its systems. These high quality medical devices are designed to last and deliver not only consistent, high purity oxygen to hospitals and healthcare facilities of all sizes, but also substantial cost-savings compared to traditional gas cylinders.

Oxair’s Medical Oxygen Generators PSAs are registered medical devices under ISO 13485, which makes them fully compliant for use in all hospitals and medical facilities around the globe regardless of remoteness. As the equipment provides hospitals with the ability to control their own supply of 94% pure oxygen, it eliminates the chance of succumbing to failures in the oxygen cylinder supply chain. Clinicians are guaranteed a constant source of high quality oxygen that can be piped directly to the patient’s bedside on demand.

The system is designed with ease of use in mind and comes with a user-friendly full colour touch screen requiring no extensive technical training. In addition, due to high quality parts being used to produce superior valving and piping, the system requires less maintenance, has low power consumption and guarantees high performance levels throughout its long lifespan.

Oxair’s first Indian installation was at Aarvy Hospital Gurgaon, Haryana in 2017. Its positive impact was felt immediately as the hospital was able to significantly reduce its monthly oxygen costs. Impressively, at the same time the hospital also improved health and safety standards for its staff due to them no longer handling dangerous high-pressure cylinders while eliminating the noise pollution associated with their delivery. The hospital owner, Dr Vikram, was so delighted that he decided to install another Oxair plant in the building of his new 650 bedded hospital, which is due for completion in November 2019.

CEO at Oxair, Jim Newell explained: “We were so captivated with the Medicall show last year that we couldn’t wait to return again this year. The show is well-organised and brings together so many of India’s key medical personnel that it presents us with an ideal opportunity to connect with the right people. The systems we are showcasing release healthcare facilities completely from the costs and dangers of using cylinder oxygen. We aim to show the industry how generating their own on-site oxygen will not only dramatically cut their monthly oxygen costs but will provide them with the peace of mind that they will have a reliable, safe source of pure oxygen for years to come.”

Oxair’s technology is suitable for small to medium-sized hospitals and has minimal impact on the workplace thanks to its specially designed muffler which makes it one of the quietest PSA systems on the market. The system can be engineered to integrate with any existing system, or designed from scratch.

Visit Oxair in Hall 4, Stand B10 at Medicall, Chennai where Oxair’s representatives will be delighted to answer any questions.

Oxair, a leading manufacturer of gas process systems, is setting up a manufacturing base in India in a joint venture that is hoped will give the Australian company a competitive edge supplying medical oxygen generators to hospitals on the Sub-Continent.

By teaming up with Chennai-based specialist Agastya Aeroworks PVT Ltd, an Oxair agent that had successfully supplied nitrogen generators and High Pressure 300 Bar Desiccant Dryers to the Indian Navy, as well as Medical Oxygen PSA units to some of the country’s hospitals and medical market, Oxair believes it can gain an advantage in one of the fastest growing healthcare sectors in the world.

Known as Oxair Gas Systems India, the company has targeted the end of June 2018 to have its Indian manufacturing plant fully operational and help the country’s vast number of hospitals meet new regulatory requirements, that every hospital must have an alternative supply of oxygen to help prevent the tragedies that have occurred recently where people have died on wards due to a lack of the life-saving gas.

Oxair’s generating system delivers constant oxygen of 94-95% purity through PSA filtration, a unique process that separates oxygen from compressed air. The gas is then conditioned and filtered before being stored in a buffer tank to be piped directly into to the hospital on demand.

Instead of the removal and reliance of transporting in and handling of dangerous conventional cylinders, except as a back-up supply, India’s hospitals will have the opportunity for oxygen on tap, enabling them to be self-sufficient by generating the purest of oxygen for years to come.

James Newell, Oxair’s CEO, said: “We have had a highly successful association with Agastya for eight years and look forward to continuing our relationship with them to realise our future growth plans. India is a massive healthcare market and the country’s hospitals will need the best and most affordable life-saving equipment that money can buy.

“Manufacturing our oxygen generators for the Indian market in India will eliminate the import duty making our prices hugely competitive. India’s hospitals need a reliable source of oxygen to treat an increasing flow of people, Oxair’s PSA units can safeguard against events like extreme weather and late deliveries where patients could be vulnerable to failing supplies.”

A healthcare facility in India that is already benefitting from an Oxair oxygen generating system – and is planning to order another one – is the Aarvy Hospital in Gurgaon, which is regarded as being at the forefront of bringing affordable and improved healthcare to the people of that region.

Aarvy Hospital’s Proprietor, Dr Vikram Singh, described the commissioning of the oxygen plant as a major milestone in the hospital’s history that is helping to deliver improved health care for patients. He said: “Commissioning this oxygen plant gives the hospital a more robust, reliable and economical means of providing life-saving treatment to our patients.”

As well as India, Oxair’s PSA units have also been installed in the Philippines, Tonga, Indonesia and Africa, providing a reliable and sustainable supply of oxygen, compared to the expense of shipping in traditional cylinders. The PSA system has helped deliver an increased level of good quality healthcare to patients in all these regions.

Oxair’s PSAs are registered medical devices under ISO 13485, which makes them fully compliant for use in all hospitals and healthcare facilities. Patients’ lives are dependent on safe and consistent delivery of the highest quality oxygen and it is imperative that hospitals can find a cost-effective and independent solution for producing this life-saving gas.

Oxair, a leading manufacturer of gas process systems, which teamed up with Quadrant Energy in a nitrogen generation project at Devil Creek, Western Australia in 2016, has recently seen their project selected by the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association as the best Australian example of efforts to mitigate emissions in the upstream oil and gas sector.

Quadrant Energy runs the Devil Creek Gas Plant as one of three natural gas processing hubs which supplies gas to the domestic gas market in Western Australia. Located near Karratha and with a capacity of 220Tj/d, it provides a reliable and independent supply of gas for Western Australia and has become a key supplier for many households.

For safety reasons, Quadrant’s gas plant processing system relies on all its pipelines being purged of air before the introduction of any natural gas into its plant. Previously it had been relying on methane gas to do the purging with its associated non-green venting emissions. However, driven by the desire to reduce environmental emissions as well as achieve an increase in the quantity of marketable gas produced per annum, the significant investment in the plant has exceeded the objective of replacing the methane used in its purging process with nitrogen.

In order to achieve a constant and reliable supply of nitrogen for pipe purging, flare control, compressor operations and black start operations, Quadrant turned to Oxair to supply two containerised nitrogen systems installed onsite – with spectacular results. Not only did the nitrogen generators help to create reduced vented emissions of 3.5 MtCO2-e per annum but an additional estimated 60TJ per annum of gas is now available to sell to the market – bringing added economic benefits to Quadrant.

One of the main reasons that Oxair’s systems were chosen was that its technology, using Air Products’ membranes for this particular application, is extremely reliable and stable. It also allows the end user to run the unit 24/7 with minimal interaction with the plant.

The units were built around Quadrant’s stringent specifications and then successfully integrated into their Distributed Control System (DCS). The two packages contained both the primary feed air and filtration as well as a nitrogen membrane system used to generate the controlled purity and flow of nitrogen required. The continuous rate of supply achieved during normal operations is now around 160 Sm3/hr.

In addition to the environmental benefits of onsite nitrogen generation, there are additional safety advantages of not having to transport nitrogen to site on demand. Previously, when nitrogen was needed there was a requirement to deliver it to site in quads at high pressure (250barg). Accessing this pressurised inventory posed safety risks to employees; mainly due to the use of temporary hoses, manual handling and bespoke pressure relief which was required. Having nitrogen generated at the plant itself has effectively eliminated all the risks previously incurred when moving nitrogen around.

Quadrant’s lead facilities engineer, Neil Halpin, commented: “We were delighted to find a local company that offered competitive pricing and were able to provide total technical compliance with QE specification and design criteria. Thanks to this project we have made financial gains with gas savings and have been able to offset our carbon footprint. Flare is now run exclusively with nitrogen as the purge gas. Working with Oxair was made easy for us by their good technical knowledge and ongoing support during performance testing of the packages. Quadrant view this project as a real positive for the organisation.”

Devil Creek commenced operations in December 2011, and today provides a reliable and independent supply of gas for Western Australia. In 2016, Quadrant Energy accounted for 22.3 percent of domestic gas production in Western Australia (84.8 petajoules), making it the state’s largest single domestic gas supplier.

Since engaging in its onsite nitrogen generation project with Oxair, Quadrant Energy has reported a $342 million net profit in 2017, up from $86 million the year before – putting the company in a strong position to capitalise on several growth opportunities. In addition, it can reassure the population of Western Australia that they will be able to relax comfortably in their homes knowing they will be supplied with reliable, safe and greener energy for many years to come.

Oxair Gas Systems’ oxygen equipment is helping one of the leading gold mining companies in the world and long-term client of Oxair, AngloGold Ashanti, extract more of the precious metal from one of its flagship mines, potentially extending the life of the open pit in Tanzania.

Two oxygen Booster Processors for increasing oxygen pressure and two oxygen generator tonnage plants to further improve the efficiency of the leaching process, have been installed at AngloGold’s Geita Gold Mine by Oxair, enhancing gold recoveries and protecting the environment by reducing cyanide consumption.

Geita, AngloGold’s largest mine in Africa and earmarked for expansion helped by the collaboration with Oxair, extracted 489,000 ounces of gold in 2016 which it exports in the form of Gold Bars, contributing almost $600million in revenue annually to the Tanzanian economy.

This latest significant investment in Oxair’s equipment is helping to increase production and extend the mine’s lifespan beyond 2025, when it was originally set for closure. The state-of-the-art equipment supplied by Oxair, which includes upgraded control systems, will double the reliable source of pure oxygen for the future activities planned at Geita.

With an excellent track record since 1999, for reliability, ease of maintenance, safety and plant self-protection, Oxair’s equipment is set to be an integral part of AngloGold’s strategy for the Geita mine. It will mean significant efficiencies in carbon in the leach technology method of gold recovery and should help the mine be both economically and environmentally sound for its extended life-span.

Using oxygen generators significantly improves the gold dissolution process through adding highly purified oxygen at the slurry stage of the leaching process. Mined rock is usually ground up and turned into a slurry by adding Lime, cyanide, oxygen and water before being fed through a carbon bed to extract the gold. Incorporating highly purified oxygen actually allows cyanide to work more efficiently and thus reduces the quantity of cyanide needed in the process.

Proven worldwide, Oxair’s Oxygen Tonnage Plants are operated automatically with PLC control systems, inclusive of an oxygen analyser. By providing low power consumption air separation technology, Oxair’s innovative equipment offers high purity oxygen perfectly suited to gold mining and other related industrial sectors.

Oxygen Tonnage Plants are designed for onsite applications requiring large amounts of oxygen, such as mining, with outdoor or covered standard installations. Oxair’s high-quality gas engineering solutions.

Oxair, a global manufacturer of advanced gas process systems, will be showcasing its cost and life-saving oxygen generators at the forthcoming Arab Health exhibition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from Jan 29-Feb 1.

This important Middle-East show is expecting to bring together over 100,000 industry professionals, hospital executives and academia leaders from across the Healthcare, Dental and Medical Technology industries. Decision-makers are invited to visit Oxair’s stand to find out more about its Medical Oxygen Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) automated oxygen generation equipment.

Cutting out the need for traditional gas cylinders, the Oxair Oxygen PSA Generators are registered medical devices under ISO 13485, which are fully compliant for use in all hospitals and healthcare facilities. These high quality medical devices are designed to last and deliver consistent, high purity oxygen to hospitals and healthcare facilities wherever they may be – even the remotest locations around the world can have a system built to suit the size and structure of their premises.

Patient care always tops the agenda of any healthcare facility, and being able to guarantee a round-the-clock consistent delivery of the highest quality oxygen could make the difference between life and death for some vulnerable patients. Having on-site oxygen generation equipment, proven to be more cost-effective and sanitary than handling gas cylinders, means hospitals have an independent solution to their oxygen needs and cannot be let down by supply chain inadequacies.

Oxair’s system delivers constant oxygen of 95% purity through PSA filtration. PSA is a unique process that separates oxygen from compressed air. The gas is then conditioned and filtered before being stored in a buffer tank to be piped directly on demand to the end-users’ bedside or used to refill bottles already in circulation.

The firm’s units have already been installed in medical facilities across the world. Clinicians have been delighted with their user-friendly full colour touch screen HMI which requires no extensive technical training. The system uses high quality parts for its superior valving and piping which means low maintenance and minimal power consumption with guaranteed performance.

Not only are in-built PSA units already bringing substantial cost savings and convenience for many hospitals across the globe, but they guarantee that extreme weather events cannot leave patients vulnerable to failing supplies – crucial for small or remote healthcare facilities.

CEO of Oxair, Jim Newell commented: “Oxair is in the Middle East to show how releasing healthcare facilities from their reliance on expensive, outsourced cylinder supplies will ensure that their patients’ oxygen needs are met – regardless of the size of the hospital or clinic. Our systems run reliably for many years so that healthcare facilities can be self-sufficient in meeting the demand for pure oxygen for their patients into the foreseeable future.”

Oxair’s Oxygen Generators can be engineered to integrate with any existing system, or designed from scratch. The technology is suitable for small to medium-sized hospitals and has minimal impact on the workplace as its specially designed muffler makes it one of the quietest PSA systems on the market. All Oxair’s designs are focussed on customer requirements, reliability, ease of maintenance, safety, and plant self-protection.

Hospitals and clinics wanting to make patient welfare a top priority, whilst improving hygiene standards and making cost-savings, need look no further than an Oxair oxygen generation unit. Visit stand number H58 at the Arab Health Exhibition, where Jim Newell and David Cheeseman will be delighted to give further information.

Oxair, a leading manufacturer of gas process systems, has launched a new manufacturing facility in India that can help save lives by supplying Australian-standard medical oxygen generators to hospitals on the Sub-Continent at local prices.

Teaming up with local specialist Agastya Aeroworks PVT Ltd, the company from Down Under has made a significant outlay in building and staffing the new factory in Chennai, which it sees as a sound financial investment as it will give Oxair a competitive edge by eliminating import duty in one of the fastest-growing healthcare sectors in the world.

Known as Oxair Gas Systems India, the company’s Indian manufacturing plant is already working on a new Medical Oxygen Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) system for a hospital in Delhi and has seen significant interest from other medical facilities in India.

India’s hospitals need a reliable source of oxygen to treat an increasing number of people, Oxair’s PSA units can safeguard against events like extreme weather and late deliveries where patients could be vulnerable to failing supplies.

Equipment manufactured at the plant will also help the country’s vast number of hospitals meet new regulatory requirements, that require every hospital to have an alternative supply of oxygen to help prevent the tragedies that have occurred recently where people have died on wards due to a lack of the life-saving gas.

To cope with expected demand, when working at full capacity, Oxair’s factory in Chennai will be able to supply 10 medical oxygen generators per month for customers, who will also be offered finance options to help spread the cost. A medical oxygen generator can pay for itself within three years and has a life expectancy of at least 20 years.

Instead of the removal and reliance of transporting in and handling of dangerous conventional cylinders, except as a back-up supply, India’s hospitals will have the opportunity to be self-sufficient in oxygen by accessing a more robust, reliable and economical means of providing the life-saving treatment to their patients.

James Newell, Oxair’s CEO, said: “We are delighted to announce that our new factory in India is up and running and is set to play an integral part in our future growth plans. Having a manufacturing base on the doorstep of the Sub-Continent gives us a huge competitive advantage in a massive market, while helping hospitals to deliver improved healthcare for patients in the country.”

Oxair’s generating system delivers constant oxygen of 94-95% purity through PSA filtration, a unique process that separates oxygen from compressed air. The gas is then conditioned and filtered before being stored in a buffer tank to be piped directly into to the hospital on demand.

Registered medical devices under ISO 13485, Oxair’s PSAs are fully compliant for use in all hospitals and healthcare facilities. Patients’ lives are dependent on safe and consistent delivery of the highest quality oxygen – hospitals in India can now find a cost-effective and independent solution for producing this life-saving gas.

Oxair has supplied the North India state of Haryana with its first on-site Medical Oxygen Pressure Swing Adsorption System (PSA) at a hospital in Gurgaon, as a cost-effective, reliable and sustainable alternative to conventional oxygen cylinders.

The Australia-based company’s India agent Agastya successfully installed the oxygen production system, which generates oxygen directly from the atmosphere with purity of 93-95%, at the Aarvy Hospital, a medical facility that is regarded as being at the forefront of bringing affordable and improved healthcare to the people of Gurgaon.

A global manufacturer of advanced gas process systems, Oxair’s renowned PSA automated systems are high quality medical devices designed to last and deliver consistent, high purity oxygen to hospitals and healthcare facilities in even the remotest locations around the world.

Aarvy Hospital’s Proprietor, Dr Vikram Singh, described the commissioning of the oxygen plant, which cuts out the need for traditional gas cylinders, as a major event in the hospital’s history that will help deliver improved health care for patients in the region.

Dr Vikram Singh, said: “From our point of view commissioning of this oxygen plant is a significant milestone as it gives the hospital a more robust, reliable and economical means of providing life-saving treatment to our patients.

“To also have the real-time support of Oxair gives us immense confidence. The vision of Aarvy Hospital is to provide medical services to our patients with care and compassion, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with Agastya to realise our future growth plans. We will continue to recommend them as a reliable partner to other hospitals and within our medical fraternity.”

Oxair’s PSAs are registered medical devices under ISO 13485, which makes them fully compliant for use in all hospitals and healthcare facilities. Patients’ lives are dependent on safe and consistent delivery of the highest quality oxygen and it is imperative that hospitals can find a cost-effective and independent solution for producing this life-saving gas.

Not only are in-built PSA units already bringing substantial cost savings and convenience for many hospitals in the Asia-Pacific region, but they guarantee that extreme weather events cannot leave patients vulnerable to failing supplies.

The PSA system delivers constant oxygen of 95% purity through PSA filtration. PSA is a unique process that separates oxygen from compressed air. The gas is then conditioned and filtered before being stored in a buffer tank to be piped directly to the end user on demand or used to refill bottles already in circulation.

Oxair’s units have already been installed in the Philippines, Tonga, Indonesia – as well as India and Africa – to provide a reliable and sustainable supply of oxygen, compared to the expense of shipping in traditional cylinders. The PSA system has helped deliver an increased level of good quality healthcare to patients in these regions.

Aarvry Hospital is the latest medical facility in India that now has oxygen on tap and can be released from handling unsanitary cylinders and being reliant on outsourced supplies. The systems Oxair are introducing will enable medical facilities to be self-sufficient in generating the purest of oxygen for years to come.

Oxair, a global manufacturer of advanced gas process systems, will be showcasing its cost-saving alternative to conventional oxygen cylinders at this year’s Medicall exhibition in Chennai, India from July 28-30.

Healthcare decision-makers attending India’s biggest B2B hospital needs and equipment exhibition, are invited to visit Oxair’s stand to find out more about its Medical Oxygen Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) automated equipment. These high quality medical devices are designed to last and deliver consistent, high purity oxygen to hospitals and healthcare facilities in even the remotest locations around the world.

Cutting out the need for traditional gas cylinders, Oxair’s Medical Oxygen Generators PSAs are registered medical devices under ISO 13485, which makes them fully compliant for use in all hospitals and healthcare facilities. Patients’ lives are dependent on safe and consistent delivery of the highest quality oxygen and it is imperative that hospitals can find a cost-effective and independent solution for producing this life-saving gas.

Not only are in-built PSA units already bringing substantial cost savings and convenience for many hospitals in the Asia-Pacific region, but they guarantee that extreme weather events cannot leave patients vulnerable to failing supplies.

Oxair’s system delivers constant oxygen of 95% purity through PSA filtration. PSA is a unique process that separates oxygen from compressed air. The gas is then conditioned and filtered before being stored in a buffer tank to be piped directly to the end user on demand or used to refill bottles already in circulation.

The firm’s units have already been installed in India and Africa and offer great ease of use to clinicians with their user-friendly full colour touch screen HMI which requires no extensive technical training. The system only uses high quality parts for its superior valving and piping which means less maintenance and guaranteed performance. Hospitals can also save money as Oxair’s systems have lower power and air consumption requirements in contrast to comparative systems.

Jim Newell of Oxair, commented: “Medicall is the perfect place for us to show hospitals how our gas systems can release them from handling unsanitary cylinders and being reliant on outsourced supplies. The systems we are introducing will enable medical facilities to be self-sufficient in generating the purest of oxygen for years to come. We can even provide on-site maintenance to keep everything running perfectly.”

Oxair’s Oxygen Generator can be engineered to integrate with any existing system, or designed from scratch. It reduces manpower handling cylinders, saves room space and is immediately available at the patient’s bedside through clever stainless steel piping.

PSA is recognised as the most popular methods used for production of oxygen gas. Oxair’s technology is suitable for small to medium-sized hospitals and has minimal impact on the workplace as its specially designed muffler makes it one on the quietest PSA systems on the market.

In these times of heightened health and safety awareness, hospitals seeking to cut costs, protect their patients and workforce can now take back control of their oxygen supplies by installing their very own on-site system.

Oxair, a leading manufacturer of gas process systems, will be demonstrating its cost-saving alternative to conventional oxygen cylinders at this year’s Medlab Asia – Pacific exhibition in Singapore from April 3-5.

Healthcare professionals are being urged to attend Stand 09 at the Suntec Exhibition & Convention Centre for a vital insight into the company’s Medical Oxygen Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) automated equipment and nitrogen systems which can eliminate the inconvenience and cost of shipping in conventional supply methods.

Hospitals and health facilities are dependent on safe and consistent delivery of the highest quality oxygen for patients. Oxair’s engineers at the show will be explaining the more cost-effective, secure and independent source for producing this life-saving gas without the need for traditional gas cylinders.

Its PSA units are already supplying huge cost savings and convenience for many hospitals in the Asia-Pacific region. In areas’ prone to extreme weather events such as hurricanes and typhoons, Oxair’s PSA units come into their own as they provide independence from outsourcing oxygen and nitrogen, crucial to maintaining supplies.

Traditional canisters with 1800 PSI are unsanitary and can be very dangerous inside hospital premises, especially when being moved from room to room. Oxair’s Oxygen Generator can be engineered to integrate with any existing system, or designed from scratch. It reduces manpower handling cylinders, saves room space and is immediately available at the patient’s bedside.

High purity oxygen is essential for the health and safety of patients and staff alike – the Oxair system delivers constant oxygen of 95% purity through PSA filtration. PSA is a unique process that separates oxygen from compressed air. The gas is then conditioned and filtered before being stored in a buffer tank to be used directly by the end user on demand.

Oxair’s units have already been installed in the Philippines, Tonga, Indonesia – as well as India and Africa – to provide a reliable and sustainable supply of oxygen, compared to the expense of shipping in traditional cylinders. The PSA system has helped deliver an increased level of good quality healthcare to patients in these regions.

David Cheeseman of Oxair, said: “We are delighted to be attending Medlab – it is the ideal platform for us to demonstrate the peace of mind our systems can bring to healthcare managers by offering quick payback, greater flexibility, reliability and security of supply, especially crucial to medical facilities in remote locations.”

PSA is recognised as the most popular methods used for production of oxygen gas. Oxair’s technology future proofs hospitals against further regulatory requirements. It is suitable for small to medium-sized Hospitals.

One of the world’s largest natural gas projects and the largest single resource development in Australia’s history, the Chevron-operated Gorgon Project, is being supplied with a nitrogen system developed by Oxair Gas Systems.

Oxair, a specialist in the supply of on-site gas generation equipment to the Australian and international markets, was commissioned by Plant Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) to produce a nitrogen system for Chevron Australia that would contribute to protecting the conservation values of Barrow Island, an A-Class Nature Reserve off the northwest coast of Western Australia.

Chevron Australia is the Operator of the Gorgon Gas Development, a joint venture between Chevron, Shell, Exxon, Japan Gas and Osaka Gas. Gorgon is required not to introduce any species to this unique island that is not native to the island.

Barrow Island has many unique and endemic species which used to occur on the Mainland of Australia prior to European settlement. Since then, the introduction of many predators, insect pests, weeds and diseases to the mainland has resulted in so many species now being extinct and landscapes smothered.

As part of the world’s most comprehensive quarantine management system to protect this environment against invasive species, Chevron developed a novel fumigation process. This process uses a new generation fumigant which is not harmful to the environment and is where Oxair’s expertise in nitrogen systems has delivered a solution for the project’s fumigation of material destined for the island.

Perth-based Oxair was contracted by CRC to work with Murdoch University to develop the nitrogen supply side for the fumigation equipment. Oxair used Air Products’ membranes for this application which is extremely reliable technology and allows the end user to run the unit 24/7.

One of the machines was built as a self-contained unit on a trailer which could be taken to any location. It has its own generated power and air supply along with filtration and membrane system for nitrogen generation. The other was developed into a containerised unit with remote power supply feeding the compressor.

Oxair’s Managing Director, David Cheeseman, said: “Oxair is proud that its nitrogen system helps protect the Barrow Island environment from non-indigenous species, which represent the greatest threat to the Island’s native flora and fauna.

“The Gorgon Project will be an important pillar of the Australian economy for decades to come. We are thrilled to work as a key supplier to this world-class project.”

Oxair’s designs are focused on meeting exacting customer requirements, reliability, ease of maintenance, safety, and plant self-protection making it an ideal contract partner for Chevron. It is a world leading manufacturer of gas process systems, for shipboard and land-based use to suit any requirement.

Oxair Gas Systems, specialist in the supply of on-site gas generation equipment to the Australian and international markets, has been awarded a key contract to provide technical support for the world’s largest floating liquefied natural gas facility, anchored about 200km off the western coast of Australia.

The Perth-based company has won the service contract to maintain the nitrogen generator plant (built by Air Products) on-board Prelude. The Prelude FLNG facility will be 488m long and 74m wide, making it the largest offshore floating facility ever built. It has around 260,000 tonnes of steel in the facility alone, around five times the amount of steel used to build the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and has a potential production capacity of at least 5.3 million tonnes of liquid per annum (mtpa). The facility represents a golden opportunity for the oil and gas industry to exploit gas fields which would otherwise be too costly or challenging to develop.

Oxair’s Managing Director, David Cheeseman commented: “Oxair is delighted to have been chosen to manage the maintenance of the nitrogen generator plant on board Prelude. The enormous scale of the project underlines the confidence which Shell places in our company. Our firm has a long affiliation with Air Products and has been building and selling nitrogen systems worldwide using Air Products’ technology for over 27 years. We are thrilled to work as a key supplier to this world-class project.”

The FLNG facility is designed to withstand a category five cyclone and will enable the safe, reliable and continuous production of LNG, whilst moored above the gas fields, for the next 25 years. It aims to take in the equivalent of 110,000 barrels of oil per day in natural gas and cool it into liquefied natural gas. The chilling process will reduce the volume of the natural gas by a factor of 600 which will then be loaded onto specialised LNG tankers ready for transport and sale throughout the world.

Not only will the Prelude project use significantly fewer materials, less land and seabed than developing the same gas via a similar onshore facility, but developing the gas in situ means that its impact on sensitive coastal habitats is also reduced. The FLNG avoids the need for shoreline pipe crossings, dredging and jetty works and product carriers will be far from coastal reefs and whale migration routes.

Oxair designs are focused on meeting exacting customer requirements, reliability, ease of maintenance, safety, and plant self-protection making it an ideal contract partner for Shell. It is a world leading manufacturer of gas process systems, for shipboard and land-based use to suit any requirement.

In addition, Oxair is currently involved in the GOAL ZERO partnership Forum with Shell and other partners, an initiative which seeks to make the interaction between all contractors as transparent as possible with regard to key safety practices.

Medical facilities on islands in the Pacific Rim and Australasia are being urged to switch from conventional oxygen cylinders to Oxair’s Medical Oxygen Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) automated system because of the safety advantages, lower energy consumption, reduced maintenance bills and to eliminate the inconvenience and cost of shipping gas bottles.

So far BMC Hospital Systems has installed around 20 of Oxair’s PSA units in hospitals in the Philippines, one of the latest being at San Francisco Doctors Hospital in Agusan del Sur. Hospitals are dependent on safe and consistent delivery of the highest quality oxygen for patients.

Oxair, a leading manufacturer of gas process systems, says that its cost-saving alternative to transporting this life-saving gas in cylinders allows healthcare facilities to have a safer, more secure and independent source of supply.

BMC Hospital Systems’ Division Manager, Jason Dampor, said: “Oxair’s system provides huge cost savings and convenience for Philippines hospitals. It eliminates residual wastage on un-consumed tanks, meaning additional savings, and for patients it ensures clean and high quality oxygen delivery free from rust, as conventional tanks in the Philippines are made of carbon steel and prone to rust.”

The Philippines is made up of 7,100 islands in a region prone to extreme weather events such as typhoons, so independence from outsourcing oxygen is crucial to maintaining supplies.

Traditional canisters with 1800 PSI are unsanitary and can be very dangerous inside hospital premises, especially when being moved from room to room. Oxair’s Oxygen Generator can be engineered to integrate with any existing system, or designed from scratch. It reduces manpower handling cylinders, saves room space and is immediately available at the patient’s bedside.

High purity oxygen is essential for the health and safety of patients and staff alike – the Oxair system delivers constant oxygen of 95.5% purity through PSA filtration. PSA is a unique process that separates oxygen from compressed air. The gas is then conditioned and filtered before being stored in a buffer tank to be used directly by the end user on demand.

Even though the Vaiola Hospital on the remote tropical island of Vavaʻu in Tonga already had an automated system in place to avoid having to ship the gas from New Zealand, it recently switched to Oxair’s Oxygen Generator as a standalone unit to supply the island’s oxygen requirements.

Vaiola’s Biomedical Engineer, Semisi Finau, said: “The Oxair Oxygen Generator is running very well providing a reliable and sustainable supply of oxygen to our outer islands. The system has helped us deliver an increased level of good quality healthcare to the people of Tonga with no more delays or shortages of oxygen supplies to the islands.”

Oxair has also had automated oxygen units installed in Indonesia, as a cost-effective alternative to the expense of shipping in traditional cylinders. Oxair PSA units are providing healthcare facilities in the country a reliable, independent source of supply which accommodates all their oxygen needs at a fraction of the cost of purchased oxygen.

David Cheeseman of Oxair, said: “Unlike many competitors, our Medical Oxygen PSAs offer peace of mind as they are registered medical devices under the ISO 13485 standard, making them fully compliant for use in all hospitals and healthcare facilities. Oxair’s systems offer quick payback, greater flexibility, reliability and security of supply, especially crucial to hospitals in remote locations.”

Other advantages of Oxair’s Medical Oxygen system include; user friendly colour touch screen HMI, full diagnostic history, continuous monitoring of on-stream oxygen to ensure uninterrupted supply, consistent, high purity oxygen, automatic operation – no extensive technical training required – high quality parts for less maintenance and guaranteed performance and lower energy and air consumption than comparative systems.

PSA is recognised as the most popular methods used for production of oxygen gas. Oxair’s technology future proofs hospitals against further regulatory requirements. It is suitable for small to medium-sized supplies for shipboard as well as land-based use and can also be deployed in the gold industry, fish farms and farming sectors.