When production continuity cannot afford interruptions
In the pharmaceutical sector, every plant shutdown can have significant consequences in terms of productivity, quality and process management. For this reason, when a major pharmaceutical company turned to Claind to manage its nitrogen supply, the objective was not simply to install a generator.
The objective was to design a system capable of ensuring 24/7 operational continuity, high quality standards and full autonomy in gas production.
The result is a nitrogen generation plant consisting of five DOMINUS NL generators installed in an integrated configuration, designed to support critical production processes with high reliability requirements.
The challenge: overcoming the limits of traditional supply methods
Many pharmaceutical companies still use nitrogen supplied through cylinders or cryogenic tanks.
An apparently simple solution, but one that involves several critical issues:
dependence on external suppliers;
risk of delivery delays;
high logistics and management costs;
the need to plan continuous supplies;
possible production interruptions in the event of emergencies or unexpected events.
For a company operating in a highly regulated environment with continuous production processes, these aspects can represent a significant risk factor.
The customer’s request was therefore clear:
✔ eliminate dependence on external supplies
✔ increase production autonomy
✔ ensure constant nitrogen availability
✔ maintain high safety and quality standards
✔ optimize operating costs over the long term
From supplying a generator to designing a production plant
When the required flow rates become significant and operational continuity is an essential requirement, the project no longer concerns a single generator.
It becomes an engineering activity.
In this case, a true nitrogen production plant was designed, consisting of five DOMINUS NL generators operating in an integrated way.
The DOMINUS NL series was developed specifically for industrial applications with high nitrogen demand and uses PSA technology, Pressure Swing Adsorption, one of the most reliable solutions for on-site production of high-purity nitrogen.
Thanks to PSA technology, oxygen and the other components present in the air are separated through special molecular sieves, enabling the continuous production of nitrogen directly at the customer’s site.
The complexity behind an apparently simple system
Looking at the installed plant, the scale of the project is immediately clear.
What cannot be seen, however, is the design work that precedes its implementation.
Defining a plant of this kind requires an in-depth analysis of numerous parameters:
Analysis of actual consumption
Before defining the number of generators and their configuration, it is necessary to understand:
– average and peak consumption;
– usage profiles;
– simultaneous operation of utilities;
– possible future expansions.
Definition of the required purity
In the pharmaceutical sector, gas quality is a fundamental requirement. The configuration must therefore guarantee the purity required by the process consistently over time, even during variations in consumption.
Redundancy and operational continuity
When a production process cannot stop, the design must include logics capable of ensuring service continuity.
The use of multiple integrated units makes it possible to increase the overall reliability of the system and manage any maintenance activities without compromising gas availability.
Monitoring and control
DOMINUS NL generators integrate digital control systems that allow continuous monitoring of operating parameters, nitrogen purity and plant operating status.
The benefits achieved by the customer
The adoption of the nitrogen production plant enabled the customer to achieve tangible benefits:
Greater autonomy
Nitrogen is produced directly within the facility, eliminating dependence on external logistics.
Production continuity
Gas availability is ensured continuously, drastically reducing the risk of plant shutdown.
Cost control
Self-production makes it possible to eliminate recurring costs related to:
deliveries;
cylinder rental;
supply management;
handling and storage.
Safety
On-site production reduces the need to manage large quantities of stored gas and improves the overall management of the plant.
The most important result: trust
There is an indicator that is often worth more than any technical data.
Some time after the installation, the customer declared such a high level of satisfaction with the adopted solution that they authorized Claind to accompany another potential customer, interested in a similar solution, to visit their facility.
A decision that represents much more than a simple testimonial.
It means making their real operational experience available, showing a plant in operation and sharing results achieved in the field.
In the industrial sector, where reliability, expertise and operational continuity are essential elements, this is probably the most important reference a company can receive.
Beyond the generator: a project partner
This project demonstrates how on-site nitrogen generation is not simply an alternative technology to traditional supply methods.
It is a strategic choice involving: design;
process analysis;
correct sizing;
monitoring;
long-term reliability.
For this reason, behind every Claind plant there is not just a generator.
There is a design process built around the customer’s specific needs, with the aim of ensuring what truly matters: continuity, safety and production autonomy.
