Cryogenic Microbulk Tanks

Cryogenic microbulk tanks for safe and efficient gas storage and delivery

Cryogenic Microbulk Tanks for On-Site Gas Storage and Supply

Cryogenic microbulk tanks provide a compact and reliable way to store and supply liquefied gases directly at the point of use. They are commonly used for liquid nitrogen (LIN), liquid oxygen (LOX), liquid argon (LAr), and liquid carbon dioxide (LCO₂) in medical, laboratory, food and beverage, welding, and industrial applications.

Compared with high-pressure gas cylinders, microbulk tanks provide larger on-site storage capacity, reduce cylinder handling, and support a more continuous gas supply. They are suitable for facilities that need more gas than cylinder supply can conveniently provide but do not require a large bulk storage installation.

Microbulk Tanks for Different Cryogenic Gases

Cryogenic microbulk tanks are compact, on-site cryogenic liquid storage systems for argon (LAr), nitrogen (LN₂), oxygen (LOX), and carbon dioxide (CO₂). Tank design, pressure rating, valves, connections, and safety equipment depend on the gas service and applicable standards.

Cryogenic Gas	Gas Type	Typical Applications
Liquid Nitrogen (LIN)	LIN	Laboratories, food processing, electronics, manufacturing, and industrial applications
Liquid Oxygen (LOX)	LOX	Medical oxygen supply and selected industrial applications
Liquid Argon (LAr)	LAr	Welding, metal fabrication, laser cutting, and industrial processes
Liquid CO₂ (LCO₂)	LCO₂	Food and beverage processing and various industrial applications

Key Features

Compact, space-saving design
Reliable continuous gas supply, reduces cylinder handling
Low boil-off for efficient storage
Skid-mounted or floor-standing installation
Supports lab, medical, and small industrial applications

Microbulk Tank Applications

Cryogenic microbulk tanks are used in facilities that require a reliable, continuous supply of cryogenic gas on site.

Medical facilities: On-site liquid oxygen storage and supply.
Laboratories: Liquid nitrogen and other cryogenic gases for research and testing.
Welding and metal fabrication: Liquid argon for welding and cutting applications.
Food and beverage: Nitrogen and carbon dioxide for processing, packaging, and beverage production.
Industrial manufacturing: Nitrogen, oxygen, argon, and carbon dioxide for various production processes.

Available Microbulk Tank Capacities

Microbulk tanks are available in different storage capacities to match gas consumption, delivery frequency, available installation space, and future demand. BluNet offers cryogenic microbulk tanks in capacities from approximately 500 L to 7,500 L, depending on the gas service and tank configuration.

Capacity Range	Typical Use	Key Consideration
500–1,000 L	Laboratories, smaller facilities, lower gas consumption	Compact footprint and reduced cylinder handling
1,000–3,000 L	Medical, welding, food, and general industrial applications	Balance between storage capacity and installation space
3,000–7,500 L	Higher-consumption industrial facilities	Greater on-site storage and longer delivery intervals

Actual available capacities and operating pressures depend on the stored gas, design requirements, applicable regulations, and project specifications.

Certifications & Compliance

Cryogenic microbulk tanks can meet applicable international pressure vessel standards and destination-market requirements, depending on the tank design, gas service, and project specifications.