PARKER NITROSource N2-20PBLN Nitrogen Gas Generator
Product Overview
The Parker NITROSource N2-20PBLN is an industrial PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) nitrogen gas generator designed to produce a continuous supply of nitrogen on-site from clean, dry compressed air. Instead of relying on nitrogen cylinders or bulk liquid nitrogen deliveries, the system separates oxygen from compressed air using Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS) technology.
The N2-20PBLN is the low-purity/high-flow configuration within Parker’s NITROSource N2-20P range. It is specified for approximately 0.1%–5% residual oxygen, corresponding to roughly 95%–99.9% nitrogen purity, depending on the selected operating point and flow requirement. Parker’s catalog identifies N2-20PBLN as a low-purity, low-flow model in the NITROSource range.
At 7 barg inlet pressure, published performance for this model ranges approximately from 438 to 1,190 SCFH (12.4–33.7 m³/h) depending on the required nitrogen purity. For example, approximately 17.7 m³/h (625 SCFH) is reported at 0.5% residual oxygen, equivalent to about 99.5% nitrogen.
Key Features
- PSA nitrogen generation technology
- Produces nitrogen continuously from compressed air
- Uses Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS) to separate oxygen from nitrogen
- Nitrogen purity approximately 95%–99.9% for the PBLN configuration
- Flow output varies according to required nitrogen purity
- Designed for continuous industrial operation
- Eliminates or reduces dependence on nitrogen cylinders and bulk deliveries
- Suitable for food processing/packaging, chemical processing, electronics, metal processing and other industrial nitrogen applications
- Integrated control and oxygen-monitoring system
- Compact vertical industrial cabinet design
- Designed for connection to a suitable compressed-air supply and nitrogen buffer vessel
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Parker Hannifin |
| Product Series | NITROSource PSA |
| Model / Part No. | N2-20PBLN |
| Product Type | Nitrogen Gas Generator |
| Technology | Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) |
| Generated Gas | Nitrogen (N₂) |
| Residual Oxygen Range | 0.1%–5% |
| Approx. N₂ Purity | 95%–99.9% |
| Flow Range @ 7 barg | 438–1,190 SCFH |
| Approx. Metric Flow | 12.4–33.7 m³/h |
| Example Output @ 0.5% O₂ | 17.7 m³/h / 625 SCFH |
| Inlet Pressure | 5–13 barg (73–189 psig) |
| Ambient Temperature | 5–50°C (41–122°F) |
| Electrical Supply | 100–240 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz |
| Height | 1,894 mm |
| Width | 550 mm |
| Depth | Approx. 881 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 299 kg / 659 lb |
| Ingress Protection | IP20 / NEMA 1 |
| Noise Level | <80 dB |
| Energy-Saving Version | No — standard N version |
Specifications above are supported by Parker documentation and published distributor data for the N2-20P/N2-20PBLN configuration.
Typical Applications
The Parker N2-20PBLN can be used wherever an industrial process requires an on-site nitrogen supply, including food packaging and processing, tank or vessel blanketing, chemical processing, electronics manufacturing, metal treatment, laser-related processes, and general industrial inerting/purging. The actual usable flow depends strongly on the nitrogen purity required.
Important Note
The model code matters here: N2-20PBLN is specifically the low-purity (0.1%–5% residual O₂) configuration. Other N2-20P variants such as N2-20PALN and N2-20PXLN are configured for higher nitrogen purity but provide lower flow rates
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