COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THE POWER INDUSTRY The right products. The right services. The right value for more efficient operations. Gases, welding, safety products and specialized services. You'll find it with Airgas. When your customers plug in an appliance or turn on a switch, they take it for granted that the electricity will be there. Airgas understands the challenges power plants face generating and distributing electricity. Whether your process involves fossil fuels or natural gas, nuclear or hydro, our experienced process specialists offer proven ways to lower your total cost for industrial and specialty gases, emissions monitoring, MRO equipment and supplies, and safety equipment and supplies. All from one reliable source known nation- wide for delivering personalized, local service.
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COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THEPOWER INDUSTRY
The right products. The right services.The right value for more efficient operations.
Gases, welding, safety products and specialized services.You'll find it with Airgas.
When your customers plug in an appliance or turn on a switch, they take it forgranted that the electricity will be there. Airgas understands the challengespower plants face generating and distributing electricity. Whether yourprocess involves fossil fuels or natural gas, nuclear or hydro, our experiencedprocess specialists offer proven ways to lower your total cost for industrialand specialty gases, emissions monitoring, MRO equipment and supplies, andsafety equipment and supplies. All from one reliable source known nation-wide for delivering personalized, local service.
AIRGAS
Call Toll-Free 1-866-924-7427 for theAirgas location near you; or visit us
The right products.The right locations.The right expertise.
Everything you need …• Industrial Gases• Gas Mixtures• EPA Protocols• Pure Gases• Hydrocarbon Standards• SF6• Ammonia• Refrigerants• Cylinders of All Sizes• Bulk Gas Delivery• MicroBulk Gas Delivery• Regulators, Gas Generators,Manifolds, Delivery Systems
Streamline your supply chain.Lower your total cost for gases, welding and safety products.Focus on what you do best — generate and distribute electricity.
Airgas helps you focus on what you do best.
Along with providing expertise in products, packagingand delivery, Airgas can streamline your procurementprocess, internal distribution and inventory, administra-tion, safety and environmental controls, and problemresolution. Airgas clearly eliminates the headaches andhassles associated with industrial and specialty gas sup-ply and management. We also specialize in weldingequipment and supplies for maintenance, repair andoperations.Partner with Airgas and the time, energy and costs yousave can be diverted back into producing and distribut-ing electricity.
We provide more effective emissions monitoring.
Airgas can help youreduce the cost andimprove the perform-ance of emissionsmonitoring. We havea proven capabilityof providing accurateEPA Protocol gases.We also offer a widerange of services,including supplychain management, invento-ry management, as well aslocal sales, service and dis-tribution, and even multi-siteaccount management. Airgasprovides CEMs gas userswith real savings and reduces the headachesassociated with using these gases.
Airgas SF6 EmissionsReduction Programhelps save costs andthe environment.
As the national leader in SF6distribution, we’re also theleader in best practices forcylindermanagement, usedproduct recycling, and envi-
ronmental/safety training. Specifically designed for powerutilities, theAirgas SF6 Emissions Reduction Program savesyoumoney by lowering your consumption, maximizingcylinder utilization, andminimizing contamination.We alsohelp you improve your standingwith the EPAwithmoreaccurate reporting.
You can count on our full line of gases used inenvironmental monitoring.
Airgas produces its own EPAProtocol Gases at local specialty gaslaboratories, including laboratories certified to the ISO 9001: 2008standards and the stringent ISO 17025 standard. In fact, ourgases are so precise that we are the exclusive Standard ReferenceMaterial (SRM) supplier to theNational Institute of Standardsand Technology (NIST). With the largest specialty gas networkin the U.S.,Airgas easily providesmore than 50,000EPAProtocols per year. Online Certificates ofAnalysis and expiration tracking help youcomplywith EPAstandards.We are so confident in the quali-ty and accuracy of our gases, ifyou get a fine because of thequality of Airgas EPA protocolgases, we will pay it.* You willalso save money on emissionscredits and State Title V emissionfees because we’ll help youreduce your carbon footprint.*Part 75 power plants under and subject to the terms ofan exclusive agreement with Airgas only.
You’ll find all the safety and MRO products andequipment you need with Airgas.
Why depend on a variety of suppliers when you’ll findwhat you need with Airgas … from industrial and spe-
cialty gases, to weldingequipment and supplies,safety equipment andsupplies, and everythingfor maintenance, repair,and operation. Partnerwith Airgas and we’ll helpyour plant turnaroundsbecome more efficient andcost effective.
Ammonia Services from Airgas Specialty Products.
We’re much more than an ammonia supplier. AirgasSpecialty Products provides the right products forDeNOX, water treatment, and ammonia refrigerationapplications. Our experts have years in experience andwill provide on-site maintenance and training services sothat your people and systems are prepared to work atthe highest level. Airgas leads the industry in safety andservice, delivering the value youneed for your ammonia supply andthe safety and reliability required forthe community you operate in.You’ll find that we’re more than justa supply company. We’re an invalu-able part of your team.Safety is a key part of the Airgas cul-ture and ammonia safety is noexception to the rule. With training,handling and inspection services you can have peace ofmind knowing that your total ammonia solution is inAirgas’ hands.
Get proven strategies that cutcosts and improve productivity.
OUTLOOK® services from Airgasprovide on-site expertise to elimi-nate waste, bottlenecks and ineffi-ciencies in supply chain manage-ment. The result is substantial sav-ings. In fact, the savings for gases,welding, and safety products canbe as much as 20 times more than those realized bysimply hunting for the lowest product price alone.
Hydrogen
We’ll evaluate your hydrogenusage and needs to determinethe most effective supply modeand on-site storage configura-tion… from daily deliveries to steadysupply chain management… you’ll findit withAirgas.
On your site. At your service.
With Airgas OUTLOOK® Managed Services your procure-ment process worries will become a thing of the past. You’llsave significant man hours with programs like AIM™, ourinventory management service. You’ll be able to accuratelyand quickly track data to make sure your inventory levels areright where they need to be. With optimum cost-control andjust the right inventory, your projects will projects movingsmoothly — on time and on budget. And with our award-winning delivery fleet, you know your inventory will arrivesafely and on time.
Overlap Activities
• Procurement• Gas Choice• Gas Distribution• Method of Supply• Application Efficiency• Administration• Cylinder Movement• Inventory Control• Safety• Environmental Compliance• Problem Solving
No one offers the proven products, service, or experience tohelp you reduce costs and operate more efficiently likeAirgas. We understand your operations and how to loweryour total production costs.We’ve helped power plants reduce costs and improveefficiency by …• Reducing the number of suppliers and related costs• Minimizing global warming gas emissions• Maintaining environmental compliance• Reducing windage losses• Assuring on-stream performance
Partner with Airgas and save.
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PARTICULATEREMOVAL
NOx ABATEMENT BOILER AND STEAM LINE
NATURAL GASMONITORING STATIONS
TURBINE GENERATOR T&D SUBSTATION
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TAP INTO THE POWER OF AIRGAS...
Nuclear Power Hydroelectric
1. Coal and Other Combustible Fuels — Various nitrogen sup-ply modes (bulk, cylinder, MicroBulk, generators) for fossil fuel inert-ing (coal and other combustibles).
2. Natural Gas — Welding/shielding/cutting gases, weldingmachines, including Red-D-Arc welding machine and power supplyrentals, hardgoods (cutting and welding), Safety Supplies for pipelinemaintenance and construction.
3. Natural Gas Monitoring — Calibration standards, supportgases, and specialty gas equipment for measuring natural gas BTUvalue and quality control.
4. Process Coolers — Full line of refrigerants for process cool-ing, including ammonia, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and CFC andHCFC refrigerants. Refrigerant reclamation, purification andrecycling programs are also available from Airgas.
5. Particulate Removal — Ammonia for fly ash control, plus a fullline of maintenance and safety supplies, including respiratory gear,protective clothing, breathing air, and workspace monitoring equip-ment for bag house and ESP turnaround.
6. Selective Catalytic and Non-Catalytic Reduction(SCR/SNCR) — Complete line of bulk ammonia supply capabilitiesthrough the country’s largest bulk ammonia supply network; calibrationstandards used to monitor ammonia slip and bulk tank security.
7. Emissions Monitoring — Emissions monitoring standards andrelated equipment, including low-level nitric oxide, mercury, andhydrogen chloride standards, all delivered with Airgas-owned andAirgas-operated vehicles. Zero gases, other support gases, specialtygas equipment are also offered.
8. Generator — Hydrogen and carbon dioxide supply alternatives(bulk, tube trailers, cylinders). Hydrogen generators for reducedwindage losses, increased power output, fuel savings, and reducedemissions.
9. Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Substation —Unmatched SF6 supply and support services, including monitoring andtracking, and reclamation and recycling. Complete nitrogen supply(bulk, MicroBulk, cylinders and generators) for breaker oil blanketing.Maintenance and repair equipment, products and supplies.
10.Water Treatment — Ammonia, carbon dioxide, and chlorine forboiler feedwater conditioning and post-process treatment.
11.Water Monitoring — A full range of laboratory gases, gas-handling equipment, and laboratory safety supplies for contaminantmeasurement.
12.Nuclear Power — Airgas provides a full line of nuclear-compliantgases and related nuclear-counting gases, bulk and on-site-generatedhydrogen for generator cooling and water chemistry, as well as specialgases designed for nuclear component welding. Ask about our specialsecurity-sensitive delivery programs.
13.Hydroelectric — Partner with Airgas for hydroelectric-specificgases and services, including oxygen supply alternatives for wateroxygenation.
14.Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) — AirgasOutlook® services provide supply chain optimization and on-site gasmanagement programs specifically designed for your MRO functions.We offer the convenience of browsing through our comprehensivecatalog of products online at www.airgas.com using powerful searchand filtering functions. Ordering online is just as easy, too.
Call Toll-Free 1-866-924-7427 for theAirgas location near you; or visit us onthe web at: www.airgas.com
Airgas is the one partner that can eliminate the headaches and hassles associated with multiple vendorsproviding gases, welding, safety, and MRO equipment and supplies.
We provide a full line ofMRO and safety equipmentsupplied locally. We alsooffer integrated programsfor 24/7 plant turnarounds,including welding machine rentals, safety supplies, breathingair and equipment/supplies, contractor gas cylinder manage-
ment and more. For somecustomers, we’ve been ableto reduce cylinder rentalcosts by up to 50% — evenduring plant turnarounds —without sacrificing gas supply.
Airgas offers special programsfor emissions monitoring,including expiration datetracking, online analyticaldocumentation, and localstocking.
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Preserving life, one person at a time.Oilind Safety, an Airgas company, hasover 40 years experience of providingthe highest quality, most effectivesafety solutions. Our diverse safetydisciplines, training and implementa-tion of safety programs are an integralpart of our clients’ operating efficien-cy. An expansive national footprintand complete safety programs…you’llfind it with us.
COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THEPOWER INDUSTRY
The right products. The right services.The right value for more efficient operations.
Gases, welding, safety products and specialized services.You'll find it with Airgas.
When your customers plug in an appliance or turn on a switch, they take it forgranted that the electricity will be there. Airgas understands the challengespower plants face generating and distributing electricity. Whether yourprocess involves fossil fuels or natural gas, nuclear or hydro, our experiencedprocess specialists offer proven ways to lower your total cost for industrialand specialty gases, emissions monitoring, MRO equipment and supplies, andsafety equipment and supplies. All from one reliable source known nation-wide for delivering personalized, local service.
AIRGAS
Call Toll-Free 1-866-924-7427 for theAirgas location near you; or visit us
The right products.The right locations.The right expertise.
Everything you need …• Industrial Gases• Gas Mixtures• EPA Protocols• Pure Gases• Hydrocarbon Standards• SF6• Ammonia• Refrigerants• Cylinders of All Sizes• Bulk Gas Delivery• MicroBulk Gas Delivery• Regulators, Gas Generators,Manifolds, Delivery Systems
