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Atlas Copco Nitrogen Generators

When compared with the delivery of nitrogen bottles or bulk tank top ups of nitrogen gas, on site generation can be delivered very cost effectively by using excess capacity from your existing compressed air supply, or installing a stand-alone nitrogen generation system.

BRE UK is very experienced in helping clients determine if on site nitrogen generation is possible, and how much cost savings you could achieve by switching to on-site nitrogen generation.

How will I know if On-Site Nitrogen Generation is Cost Effective?

Calculate your Current Nitrogen Usage

First of all, you need to get to know your average nitrogen usage by working out how much Nitrogen you are using. 

An easy and quick way to determine your average usage is to add up the total m3 of Nitrogen you have used over a given period of time. You’ll find this data by adding up the total m3 bottles used or checking your bill for the total cubic metres of nitrogen that has been delivered. Then divide number by the total number of hours nitrogen was in use over the period those purchases cover.

For example, if you used a 146m3 cylinder every week, and the Nitrogen was in use 7am-6pm Monday to Friday.

Over four weeks, this would equate to an average usage of (146m3 x 4 weeks) / (11hrs x 20 days)  = 2.65m3/hr average nitrogen usage.

Calculate your Current Nitrogen Supply Costs

Next calculate your existing nitrogen supply costs so you can compare your current spend with your existing nitrogen gas supplier over a similar period of time (e.g 4 weeks).

You’ll find this information by reviewing the most recent invoices from your Nitrogen gas supplier.

These will outline:

• Your costs for nitrogen gas supply
• Any rental costs you might have for bottle banks or a bulk storage system
• Any delivery costs you incur.

For example for a 4 week period you might currently be spending:

• £3598.80 for 4 x Nitrogen Bottle Bank
• £303.60 for monthly rental of Nitrogen Bottle Bank
• £398.16 for delivery / uplift of 4 x Nitrogen Bottle Banks

This adds up to a monthly cost of £4300.56 every four weeks based on the example above.

Contact BRE UK for a Nitrogen Generation Quote

Now that you know your current Nitrogen usage rate, and your supply costs, contact BRE with your findings and our team will prepare a tailored quotation for you that is specific to your Nitrogen use requirements and a recommendation of a suitable Nitrogen generation system from Atlas Copco. We’ll be able to project your annual running costs, and compare them to the proposed system so that you can also measure your expected return on investment.

A state of the art Atlas Copco Nitrogen Generation System will likely deliver a very fast return on initial investment even after you’ve considered initial purchase price, electrical running costs, maintenance costs and compared this to your existing costs for buying in nitrogen in bottle format.

As a guide, we generally see ROIs of less than 2 years for Nitrogen Generators.

Why Choose BRE UK For Your on Site Nitrogen Generation in Scotland

When compared with the delivery of nitrogen bottles or bulk tank top ups of nitrogen gas, on site generation can be delivered very cost effectively by using excess capacity from your existing compressed air supply, or installing a stand-alone nitrogen generation system.

BRE UK is very experienced in helping clients determine if on site nitrogen generation is possible, and how much cost savings you could achieve by switching to on-site nitrogen generation.

Feasibility Study

Established in 1985 and based in Scotland, BRE prides itself on compressed air expertise, helping businesses improve their operations, reduce costs and achieve energy savings. As the longest serving Premier Distributor of the Atlas Copco Industrial Air Range of Equipment in Scotland, BRE’s expert team will help you to determine;

• If a Nitrogen Generator will achieve your required levels of gas purity
• If you have a sufficient compressed air supply to generate Nitrogen
• Your predicted costs for bottles or top ups over the course of 12 months
• Potential cost savings you would achieve through on-site Nitrogen generation
• How quickly generating your own Nitrogen will yield a return on your up-front investment

Finance Options

As the longest serving Premier Distributor of the Atlas Copco Industrial Air Range of Equipment in Scotland, BRE can offer you a range of professional financing options that build in the flexibility you need to fund your capital investment. Purchasing an Atlas Copco Nitrogen Generator is a long-term investment and we have a range of finance options to help you finance your purchase over 3 - 60 month period.

Instead of waiting for a return on your investment, many companies can make savings immediately with your tailored quotation easily demonstrate that your monthly payments may be lower than your usual monthly outgoings.

Lowest Total Cost of Ownership

Once you have agreed to proceed, BRE will take care of the installation of your new nitrogen generator at your premises in Scotland and you can relax and enjoy the savings.

Your biggest ongoing cost will be in the electrical energy required to generate the compressed air supply and Atlas Copco Nitrogen Generators have some of the lowest air to nitrogen ratios available on the market. As a result, an Atlas Copco Nitrogen generator will help ensure the lowest total cost of ownership compared to other market alternatives.