In today’s fast-paced scientific world, laboratories are playing a crucial role in medical research, pharmaceutical innovations, environmental analysis, and advanced material testing. As laboratories expand their horizons and increase throughput, their demand for essential gases—particularly oxygen—has grown significantly. Among the most efficient, safe, and compact solutions to meet this demand is the Skid Mounted Oxygen Gas Plant for Laboratories.
This article dives deep into how oxygen gas is utilized in labs, why skid-mounted PSA plants are ideal for scientific environments, and how Alkeynes Global Projects, a leading Indian engineering firm, delivers scalable oxygen solutions for research and development applications.
Why Laboratories Need Reliable Oxygen Supply
Laboratories utilize oxygen for a wide range of operations, including:
- Combustion analysis
- Oxidation testing
- Environmental simulations
- Cell culture growth in biotech labs
- Support gas for spectroscopy and chromatography
- Controlled atmosphere studies
These processes require oxygen that is high in purity, consistently available, and safe to use. Any interruption or inconsistency in oxygen flow can jeopardize critical experiments, affect research outcomes, and cause safety hazards.
Traditionally, labs have relied on oxygen cylinders or liquid oxygen tanks delivered by vendors. However, these methods present numerous challenges such as:
- Delays in delivery
- Fluctuating purity levels
- High storage and handling risk
- Increased operational cost
- Environmental footprint due to transportation
To overcome these limitations, modern labs are embracing the Skid Mounted Oxygen Gas Plant for Laboratories—a compact, cost-effective, and reliable solution that brings oxygen generation directly on-site.
What is a Skid Mounted Oxygen Gas Plant?
A skid-mounted oxygen plant is a fully assembled gas generation system installed on a compact base frame or “skid.” The entire plant is pre-fabricated and tested at the factory before delivery, ensuring quick installation and minimal on-site construction.
Key Features:
- Compact Design: Fits easily into laboratory rooms, corners, or dedicated utility spaces.
- Plug-and-Play: Pre-wired, pre-piped, and factory-tested for immediate deployment.
- Mobility: Can be relocated if the lab changes location or layout.
- Modular Configuration: Easily expandable with additional skids or auxiliary units.
Most importantly, these plants use PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) technology to separate oxygen from ambient air and deliver high-purity oxygen gas (93% ±3%), suitable for laboratory-grade applications.
How PSA Technology Works
Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) is a process that separates gases from a mixture under pressure, using adsorbent materials.
Here’s how it works in an oxygen generator:
- Air Intake & Compression: Ambient air is drawn into the system and compressed using a rotary screw compressor.
- Filtration: Moisture, oil vapors, and dust particles are removed to protect the adsorption system.
- Adsorption Towers: The clean air passes through twin towers filled with zeolite molecular sieves. These sieves trap nitrogen and allow oxygen to pass through.
- Product Output: The enriched oxygen is collected in a buffer tank and made available for direct use or storage.
- Regeneration: The tower that adsorbed nitrogen is regenerated by depressurization, while the other takes over, ensuring a continuous oxygen supply.
Why Laboratories Prefer Skid Mounted Systems
Unlike large industrial oxygen plants, labs need compact, quiet, and easy-to-maintain equipment. A Skid Mounted Oxygen Gas Plant for Laboratories offers several advantages over conventional gas delivery systems:
✅ Space Efficiency
Laboratories typically have limited floor space. Skid-mounted units are designed with a small footprint and can even be wall-mounted or installed in mobile labs.
✅ Consistent Purity
Oxygen is generated with precise purity (up to 93% ±3%) required for lab operations, ensuring accurate and repeatable experiment results.
✅ Automation & Monitoring
Equipped with PLC-controlled systems, these plants allow real-time monitoring of oxygen flow, pressure, and purity. Some models also offer remote access and alarms.
✅ Lower Operating Costs
Once installed, the plant only requires power and basic maintenance. This reduces ongoing costs when compared to recurring cylinder refills or tank replacements.
✅ Enhanced Safety
No need to handle high-pressure cylinders or manage the risks associated with liquid oxygen. The plant produces gas on-demand at low storage pressures.
Alkeynes Global Projects: Your Trusted Partner in Gas Generation
When it comes to precision, performance, and reliability, Alkeynes Global Projects has emerged as a go-to brand in the Indian gas equipment sector. The company specializes in custom-designed, Skid Mounted Oxygen Gas Plant for Laboratories tailored for R&D centers, educational institutions, biotech labs, and testing facilities.
What Sets Alkeynes Apart?
- 🔧 Tailored Configurations: Alkeynes evaluates your lab’s gas demand, purity requirements, and available space before engineering a solution.
- 🛠️ Robust Manufacturing: Skids are built with corrosion-resistant materials and premium components for longevity and low maintenance.
- 🎛️ Smart Controls: Integrated with touchscreen HMI panels, oxygen analyzers, and auto-purity adjustment features.
- 🚀 Quick Deployment: Assembled and tested in the factory—ready for operation within days of delivery.
- 🧰 Maintenance Support: Includes AMC options, technical training for lab staff, and emergency service response.
From university research labs to pharmaceutical R&D centers, Alkeynes delivers dependable and efficient oxygen systems across India.
Real-World Example: Biotechnology Research Lab in Bengaluru
Client: GenBio Labs Pvt. Ltd.
Need: Reliable oxygen supply for cell culture experiments and anaerobic simulations.
Solution: 15 Nm³/hr skid-mounted PSA oxygen plant with dual buffer tanks.
Results:
- Replaced 80% of cylinder dependency
- Reduced gas cost by 60% over 12 months
- Enabled uninterrupted research during long experiments
- Remote monitoring allowed lab technicians to focus on experiments, not gas supply
Key Components of the Alkeynes Skid-Mounted PSA Oxygen System
| Component | Function |
| Air Compressor | Draws in and compresses atmospheric air |
| Air Dryer & Filter | Removes impurities to protect the PSA system |
| Twin PSA Towers | Separate nitrogen from air using zeolite |
| Oxygen Buffer Tank | Stabilizes flow and pressure of product gas |
| Control Panel | Manages cycles, monitors purity, and alerts |
| Oxygen Analyzer | Ensures purity compliance with lab requirements |
All components are skid-mounted on a single steel platform for easy relocation and integration with existing lab utilities.
Integration with Laboratory Infrastructure
One of the major advantages of Alkeynes’ skid-mounted solutions is the seamless integration with:
- Laboratory gas pipelines
- Wall-mounted gas panels
- Automated incubators or chambers
- Instruments requiring oxygen input
- Gas mixing systems for CO₂/O₂/N₂ blends
This ensures that your new oxygen plant works effortlessly with existing lab setups without extensive retrofitting.
Installation Timeline and Services
The journey from inquiry to oxygen generation is quick and efficient with Alkeynes:
- Initial Consultation: 2–3 days
- Design & Manufacturing: 2–4 weeks
- Delivery & Installation: 5–7 days
- Training & SOP Setup: 1 day
- Go-Live: Within 30–45 days from order confirmation
Alkeynes provides complete documentation, safety guidelines, calibration certificates, and performance testing reports with every installation.
Safety and Compliance
Every Skid Mounted Oxygen Gas Plant for Laboratories is engineered to meet or exceed key safety standards and certifications:
- ISO 13485 (for medical-grade equipment)
- CE Marking for control systems
- WHO Guidelines for oxygen purity
- Indian Pharmacopeia (93% ±3%)
- PESO & NABL safety protocols
Safety features include:
- Pressure relief valves
- Emergency shut-off switches
- Flame arrestors and oxygen-safe tubing
- Real-time purity alarms
- Auto shutdown on parameter deviation
Client Testimonials
“Alkeynes’ skid-mounted plant helped us cut down on cylinder costs and offered the purity we needed for sensitive spectrometry. The system is reliable and maintenance-free.”
– Dr. Anjali Mishra, Lab Director, BioSpectra Labs
“We needed an in-house solution due to frequent supply delays. Alkeynes delivered on time and their training support made it easy for our staff to operate the unit daily.”
– Mr. Saurabh Shah, Facility Head, MedNex Diagnostics
Conclusion: Elevate Your Lab with In-House Oxygen Generation
Scientific work demands precision, consistency, and safety—and so should your gas supply. A Skid Mounted Oxygen Gas Plant for Laboratories offers a smart, scalable, and sustainable solution for modern lab environments.
With Alkeynes Global Projects, you gain a partner who understands your space constraints, technical requirements, and long-term goals. Let your research breathe with uninterrupted, high-quality oxygen—produced right where you need it.
Contact Alkeynes Today
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