Whenever global warming
becomes a topic of discussion, the first greenhouse gas that comes to mind is
carbon dioxide. Yes, it’s the gas that follows both natural respiration and
pollution by factories all around us. But aside from all the bad reputation
carbon dioxide has accumulated over the years, the truth of the matter remains
that this gas is absolutely detrimental to our daily existence, with its
positive uses often outshining its negative effects: Not only does this gas
sustain life on the planet as a key part of photosynthesis, but it is also a
very important component in many industrial and commercial applications. Born
from the oxidation of carbon, and released in excess from the oxidation of
fossil fuels, this chemical compound is used in fields as diverse as the food
industry and fire fighting. Its use is usually tied or limited to its specific
physical phase, and for this reason it is stored at a specific phase
temperature and pressure in a pressure vessel, like a Liquid Co2 tank.
A pressure vessel in its
most basic form stores a certain substance (liquids and gasses) at pressures
and temperatures greatly differing from the surrounding atmospheric conditions.
These large containers are specialised with a strong tactile material on the
outside (E.g. steel), and a special lining material on the inside to prevent leaking
and damage from the contained substance (E.g. ceramic or polymers). Typically
found in a cylindrical or spherical shape – With the sphere having more
strength but being more expensive – These systems can hold a large variety of
substances. In the industry, they may contain gasses like nitrogen, carbon
dioxide or other volatile gasses safely. A regular application is in using this
device to store compressed air for pneumatic operations or other functions. In
the residential area, you will find hot water pressure vessels for
energy-efficient water heating to guarantee you that long relaxing bath you’ve
been promising yourself. But back to carbon dioxide, the applications are many
and call for discussion if you’re considering buying a Co2 tank for sale.
In the food industry,
carbon dioxide is used in combination with nitrogen to preserve foods, and your
favourite soda also contains a lot of carbon dioxide bubbles to give it that
unique taste that many soft drink lovers crave. The gas will also displace
oxygen and prevent oxidation to a certain degree, which makes it a very fine
fire extinguisher. Liquid carbon dioxide stored in a Liquid Co2 tank can also be
used as a refrigerant, and is already used in the transportation of frozen
foods and other objects that need to remain at a very low temperature to stay
viable. As an inexpensive gas, carbon dioxide is easily available, but should
not be accepted under poor storage quality. Always opt for a reliable and
trusted manufacturer of pressure vessels if you need a Co2 tank for sale, since
a leak could be devastating financially and could also lead to asphyxiation in
some circumstances. Regular maintenance on your pressure vessels is not only an option, it is an absolute necessity.
About the author:
Independent Gas Co. (IGC)
is a national supplier of pressure vessels for the storage of carbon dioxide
and industrial gasses, offering cost-efficient engineering solutions with 24
years’ experience.for more information please visite our web site: http://igc-pressure-vessels.co.uk/ .
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