Gas Distribution Systems
Swagelok® Gas Distribution Systems (GDS)
Gas distribution is a critical function for many industrial, research, and production facilities. Safely, reliably, and effectively delivering gases to where they are needed provide the foundation for a strong operation. Gas distribution systems work to deliver gases from a high-pressure source to the facility at the pressure and flow rate required by each application.
Whether you need a standard solution or something customized, we can design and assemble a gas delivery system that is right for you. Our standard gas delivery panels come fully assembled and tested. They are easy to order from our application guide as single part numbers, minimizing the time your engineers spend on specification. In addition, each system is highly configurable so you can add features or make modifications to suit your needs.
Where Are They Used?
Facilities that regularly use substantial quantities of industrial gas manage its access from using gas distribution systems. Examples of facilities that commonly employ gas distribution systems include:
- Onsite laboratories (e.g. sample verification)
- Industrial operations (e.g. analyzer shelters)
- Research facilities (e.g. commercial R&D, government, university facilities)
- Chemical and gas companies (e.g. petroleum, packaging)
- Medical facilities
Gas Delivery Solutions Address Your Top Concerns
When you need a method of delivering gases safely and efficiently, considered an assembled solution from us. Our certified local experts have designed gas distribution systems that minimize potential leak points, are easy to understand and service, and are built with reliable Swagelok products. You will appreciate the benefits of our gas distribution systems because they offer:
- Improve safety
- Lower costs
- Easier maintenance
- Increase Uptime
Choose Swagelok Gas Distribution Systems Options
Swagelok® Gas Distribution Systems are built around one or a series of pressure regulation steps, and may include four subsystems:
Swagelok® Source Inlet (SSI)
The source inlet is the “beginning” of the system, a point at which high-pressure gas sources, often in the form of pressurized cylinders. The source inlet connects the high-pressure gas source and the distribution system. It is important the inlet is built with appropriate cylinder connections, hoses, tubing, filters, and vent, purge, and relief functions to ensure that gas can be safely fed into the primary gas pressure control or automatic changeover. For a single gas cylinder, the assembly can be as simple as a hose and connector, while multiple cylinders may require a manifold incorporating many hoses and valves.
- Include all appropriate components to ensure gas can be safely fed into the primary gas pressure control or automatic changeover.
- Options to purge or vent gases when changing bottles.
- A gas supply from one bottle to many bottles manifolded together.
Swagelok® Gas Panel (SGP)
As the primary gas pressure control, the SGP completes the first pressure reduction of the source gas and ensures it is delivered at the correct flow rate to the next stage of the system. Pressure reduction is accomplished in either one stage with a single pressure regulator or two stages through a dual pressure regulator arrangement.
The SGP offers :
- Ability to set system pressure at the bottle.
- Precision and ease of use.
- Single stage or dual stage options for accuracy.
- Additional pressure relief options available.
Swagelok® Changeover (SCO)
The automatic changeover system seamlessly switches from one gas source to another to ensure an uninterrupted supply. This is accomplished through staggered set points of two pressure regulators, allowing the system to continue to operate as the primary gas source is changed. Our SCO station allows for custom changeover set points to help reduce wasted gas left in cylinders.
The SCO offers :
- Ability to accept gas input from two separate sources.
- Flexibility to set changeover pressure to your specification.
- Cost savings by using more of the gas in the bottles.
Swagelok® Point-of-Use (SPU)
The SPU represents the “end of the line”, provides the critical last stage of pressure control prior to the gas being used. These are often the least complex of the four main subsystems, typically having a pressure regulator, gauge, and isolation valve. The SPU gives your manpower a convenient and accurate method of adjusting pressure to meet their test bench or equipment needs.
The SPU offers :
- Can be set up for either top-to-bottom or bottom-to-top flow to meet your setup needs.
- Compact design.
- Mounting options include flat plate, bottom mount, top mount, wall mount.
Gas distribution systems often experience leaks and problems that are not fixed. However, ignoring these issues can put your facility's workers at risk. To address this, Swagelok® Gas Distribution Systems are designed with safety in mind. Our systems reduce the potential for gas leaks to help maximize operator safety and save unnecessary costs. Instead of worrying about potential dangers, turn to us for a safer gas distribution system.
- We understand your safety challenges.
- We have experience helping customers address safety issues in their facility.
- We have the solutions to bring you peace of mind.
Lower Costs
Ways to save with a Swagelok® Gas Distribution System :
- Eliminate unnecessary costs: Address the issues that cause costly problems.
- Become more efficient: Better design creates better value.
- Decrease maintenance: Enhanced panels and high-quality parts reduce costly work.
Easier Maintenance
Traditionally, gas panel design has been far from intuitive, with confusing layouts, blocked components, and disassembly that is both time-consuming and labour intensive. Operations can be dramatically slowed down or even stopped if gas is not available when and where it is needed.
Gas panels present challenges such as :
- Malfunctioning components.
- Design inefficiencies.
- Minor issues that go unnoticed.
Optimized gas panel design features :
- Straight forward design.
- High quality parts.
- Modular panels for efficient use of space.
- Minimal threaded connections to reduce potential leak points.
- Intuitively labelled to promote safe, simple use, and maintenance.
Increase Uptime
One practical area in which the value of a GDS can be easily understood is its contribution to uptime. With the integration of high-performance, high-quality, low-maintenance components into system design, the supply of pressure-regulated gas to critical applications—such as analyzers—can be achieved with virtually no unplanned shutdown.
By eliminating potential leak points in existing systems or integrating subsystems designed for easier use and maintenance, industrial companies can reduce the risks posed to their team members by underperforming gas distribution systems. Addressing leak and design issues can also help them avoid process downtime or efficiency loss while reducing costs related to wasted gas.
Relying on us to configure, assemble, and test gas distribution systems can free up a company’s engineering resources while potentially reducing labour requirements for maintenance personnel, as well.