Oxygen: A Beneficial Gas
When it comes to oxygen (O2), the first thing that comes to mind is breathing air. However, due to its diverse properties, oxygen is a versatile gas with various beneficial applications, whether in medical settings, industrial facilities, or wastewater treatment.
In the medical field, oxygen is used for the treatment of patients, particularly those with respiratory system diseases. Oxygen aids in destroying disease-causing agents that harm tissues or cells and facilitates the regeneration of new tissues, speeding up the healing process.
In industrial facilities, despite being colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-flammable, oxygen possesses combustion-enhancing properties. This makes it more efficient in combustion processes, such as those involved in glass and metal production, aluminum, bronze, copper, and cement manufacturing, as well as waste incineration. Oxygen is employed to save energy and reduce operational costs for businesses.
Additionally, oxygen is combined with other gases for various industrial processes, such as using acetylene for cutting, welding, grinding, cleaning, and metal melting. Oxygen is also utilized for chemical filtration and heating in the steel industry. Furthermore, it is involved in reactions with hydrocarbons to produce various chemicals like alcohols and aldehydes in the chemical and petrochemical industries.
Regarding wastewater treatment, BIJ has collaborated with the Metropolitan Waterworks Authority in innovatively using oxygen to treat wastewater. By introducing oxygen through ozone generators into tap water, satisfactory results have been achieved.
Moreover, the ability of oxygen to transition from a gas to a liquid state at extremely low temperatures (-182.5 degrees Celsius) enhances its applicability. This property promotes the transportation of liquid oxygen in larger quantities than gaseous oxygen, offering convenience for users with high-volume requirements, such as industrial plants and hospitals. With these properties, it’s evident that oxygen is indeed a truly beneficial gas.
For customers interested in oxygen services, BIJ can provide highly pure oxygen (>99%), comprehensive services, and installations by experienced engineers. Various transportation methods are available, including pipeline delivery in industrial estates, bulk delivery through trucks, on-site gas generation at customer facilities, high-pressure gas delivery (cylinders/cylinder packs), as well as consultation and technology services related to industrial wastewater treatment.
