| Abstract Title: | Industry development and trends in packaging gases |
| Abstract Type: | Oral |
| Session Choice: | Other |
| Presenter Name: | Mr Alexander C.M. van Leeuwen |
| Company/Organisation: | Linde Gas Benelux |
| Country: | New Caledonia |
Abstract Information :
Gases are used for a variety of applications, such as welding, food processing, medical
treatment and in analytical measurements. Each application has its own special
requirements on cylinder size and related equipment. And for analytical purposes,
compatibility of the cylinder material has a high impact on the stability of the gas.
Gas cylinders have been used for over 125 years and many improvements have been
introduced over this time. Not only new materials for the outer casing but also the internal
treatment has evolved over the years too. This is also valid for the valves that are connected
to the cylinder.
This lecture will demonstrate the changes and developments of gas cylinders and valves
that impact on the purity and stability of gases. And, will show future trends in development
of such items. Besides changes in material from steel to aluminium, composite cylinders are
becoming more common. But also gas volume, need for more gas per package (so higher
pressure) is continuously being requested. And the ongoing digitalisation has also its impact
on the cylinder and the valve.
What this all means to these variables will be discussed to provide a good overview of the
effect on product quality, stability and user interface of the different changes.
So a journey that is certainly of interest for the broad and variety of users PEFTEC
community.
