Compared with traditional oxygen cylinders, what are the advantages of PSA oxygen generators?

1. Oxygen supply method: continuous oxygen supply vs. intermittent oxygen supply
PSA oxygen generators use real-time oxygen production technology to separate oxygen directly from the air, and can provide uninterrupted supply 24 hours a day, avoiding the problem of oxygen supply interruption caused by the exhaustion of traditional oxygen cylinders. In addition, the oxygen flow and purity of the PSA system can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs, and are suitable for a variety of scenarios such as medical and industrial. In contrast, traditional oxygen cylinders rely on pre-filled oxygen stocks, which must be replaced or refilled once they are used up. Not only is there a risk of supply delays, but also when the demand for oxygen is high (such as hospital ICU), the cylinders need to be replaced frequently, which increases the operational burden.

2. Economical: Lower long-term operating costs
The main operating costs of PSA oxygen generators only include electricity and regular maintenance costs. There is no need to repeatedly purchase oxygen or pay for refilling. Long-term use can significantly reduce the total cost, especially for enterprises or medical institutions with high oxygen consumption. In addition, the PSA system eliminates the transportation, loading and unloading and storage costs of oxygen cylinders, further saving expenses. Traditional oxygen cylinders require continuous purchase of oxygen or refilling services, and the transportation cost is higher in remote areas. In addition, additional costs such as cylinder inspection and maintenance are required, which is less economical in the long run.

3. Safety: Reduce high pressure and storage risks
PSA oxygen generators adopt a ready-to-use mode. Oxygen does not undergo high-pressure storage or low-temperature liquefaction processes, avoiding the high-pressure explosion risk (15-20MPa) of traditional oxygen cylinders or the extreme low temperature hazards of liquid oxygen (-183°C). In addition, the PSA system directly transports oxygen through pipelines, reducing possible accidents during cylinder valve leakage or transportation. In contrast, traditional oxygen cylinders have strict requirements on the storage environment and must be placed in fire-proof, explosion-proof, and well-ventilated areas. The risk is higher when used in flammable and explosive places.

4. Oxygen purity and stability
PSA oxygen generators can usually provide 90%-95% oxygen purity, and some high-end models can even reach 99%, and maintain stable pressure and flow output through automatic monitoring systems. Although the initial purity of traditional oxygen cylinders is high, water vapor or other impurities may be mixed into the cylinders during transportation or long-term storage due to sealing problems, affecting the quality of oxygen. In addition, the pressure of oxygen cylinders will gradually decrease in the later stage of use, which may lead to unstable oxygen flow.

5. Environmental protection and convenience
PSA oxygen generators only consume ambient air and electricity, and do not produce any exhaust gas or solid waste, which meets the requirements of green environmental protection. At the same time, the system is ready to use, without waiting for oxygen delivery, which is particularly suitable for remote areas or emergency oxygen needs. In contrast, the entire supply chain of traditional oxygen cylinders involves high energy consumption and carbon emissions, and relies on the logistics system, which may cause supply problems in natural disasters or supply chain interruptions.

6. Flexibility and scalability of application scenarios
PSA oxygen generators can increase production capacity by adding adsorption tower modules or connecting multiple devices in parallel, easily adapting to changes in demand such as factory expansion and new hospital wards, and are suitable for medical, aquaculture, ozone generation, sewage treatment and other fields. The supply scale of traditional oxygen cylinders is limited by the number of cylinders and storage space. When using oxygen on a large scale, a large number of cylinders need to be managed, which not only takes up space but also increases the complexity of operations.

7. Convenient maintenance and management
The maintenance of PSA oxygen generators is relatively simple, mainly including regular replacement of filters and adsorbents, with a high degree of automation and reduced manual intervention. The management of traditional oxygen cylinders is more cumbersome, requiring tracking of cylinder turnover, regular safety inspections, and coordination with suppliers for filling and delivery, which increases operational management costs.