Abstract: An apparatus and method for nitrogen production from compressed air. The apparatus is a portable compact unit including a compressed air input, a nitrogen generator configured to receive compressed air from a compressor through the compressed air input, a nitrogen storage vessel configured to store pressurized nitrogen, and a compressor failure monitor disposed between the compressed air input and the nitrogen generator. The compressor failure monitor can be in combination with an air dryer device, wherein the compressor failure monitor is configured to monitor a change in air pressure and/or air temperature at or from the air dryer, which can indicate compressor issues.

Abstract: An apparatus for gas mixing for a laser and/or air cutting machine. The apparatus includes a housing including a first inlet for nitrogen, a second inlet for oxygen, and an outlet for a gas mixture of the nitrogen and oxygen. A mixing unit including a mixer manifold between and connected to the gas outlet and each of the first and second inlets, the mixer manifold including a plurality of blending valves. A digital controller adjusts the plurality of blending valves, to achieve an oxygen percent in the gas mixture from about 0.5% to about 22%. A first oxygen percent of below 10% is generally useful for a laser cutter, and a second oxygen percent above 20% is generally useful for an air cutter. The gas mixture is provided at a pressure of about 33 to 35 bar, and the apparatus operates without a pressure blending or buffer tank, or further compressor.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for nitrogen production from compressed air. The apparatus is a portable compact unit including a compressed air input, a nitrogen generator configured to receive compressed air from a compressor through the compressed air input, a nitrogen storage vessel configured to store pressurized nitrogen, and a compressor failure monitor disposed between the compressed air input and the nitrogen generator. The compressor failure monitor can be in combination with an air dryer device, wherein the compressor failure monitor is configured to monitor a change in air pressure and/or air temperature at or from the air dryer, which can indicate compressor issues.