APPLICATION AREAS
In locations that rely on natural gas and cannot tolerate supply interruptions, LPG/Air mixers are used during scheduled shutdowns, maintenance, or unforeseen malfunctions. These mixers blend LPG with air to create a fuel equivalent to natural gas, which is then delivered to gas consumption points. For companies operating under an uninterrupted supply tariff, the system supplements natural gas when demand surges, gas pressure drops, or the main gas distributor enforces capacity reductions, ensuring uninterrupted production.
For companies using gas under an uninterrupted supply tariff, the system can supplement natural gas during peak demand or when the main gas distribution company requests a capacity reduction, ensuring no disruptions or reductions in production.
The primary function of an LPG/Air mixer is to take advantage of cost-effective interrupted tariffs while also preventing production disruptions caused by potential failures in main gas distribution lines or pressure reduction stations. Unlike companies that can tolerate brief production halts, high-capacity operations, such as baking and annealing furnaces, suffer significant financial losses when gas supply is cut off. A sudden cooling effect in furnaces that require gradual cooling can lead to irreparable damage to in-process materials.
ALGAS-SDI, a global leader in this field, was formed in 1999 through the merger of ALGAS and Sam Dick Industries, two long-established companies. With a diverse product range catering to various needs, ALGAS-SDI solutions are used in numerous facilities across our country, including Toyota-SA, Arçelik, Assan, Tofaş, Türk Elektrik Endüstrisi, Mako, Uzel, Çanakkale Seramik, Eczacıbaşı Seramik, Toprak Seramik, Yurtbay Seramik, Anatolia Seramik, Zimaş, Sunteks, Bosch, İzocam, and Paşabahçe (Şişe Cam), among others. It has found application in many facilities.
BASIC INFORMATION
The LPG-air mixture ratio can be adjusted between 20% air – 80% LPG and 80% LPG – 20% air, depending on requirements. The set value can always be adjusted according to LPG calorific fluctuations.
A calorimeter and automatic control equipment can be integrated into the system to ensure that the gas delivered to the process remains equivalent to natural gas for precision applications.
A computerized control panel monitors the properties of incoming gas and air, detects system faults, and issues alerts via alarms. If parameters exceed acceptable limits, the system is automatically shut down. All measurement data is stored in panel memory, allowing for tracking of fluctuations. The system maintains a stable and constant outlet pressure, which can be adjusted as needed.
