Containerized Nitrogen Generator Systems for Modular On-Site N₂ Production
Plug-and-play PSA nitrogen plants engineered for demanding sites
Produce nitrogen where it is needed with a pre-engineered, containerized nitrogen generator. The NITROBERG® N₂ BOX brings the principal components of an on-site PSA nitrogen plant together in one protected, transportable enclosure.
BERG configures each modular nitrogen system around the required flow, purity, outlet pressure, operating profile and installation conditions. The result is a coordinated package with shorter site installation and clearly defined interfaces.
Containerized Nitrogen Generator Systems
N2 BOX 1700, container solution with NITROBERG 1700
Container documentation: Assembly layout drawing, R&I Scheme, Plant description, List of electric / electronic consumers, Operation - & Maintenance Manual, List of spare & wearing parts, wiring diagram, Terminal clamp diagrams, Functions drawing, Material evidence Included. PSA Nitrogen Generator Plant (MADE IN GERMANY)Compressed Air StationAir treatment to ISO 8573-1 Class 1.4.1 Compressed Air Buffer Tank PSA Nitrogen Generator Product Nitrogen System Tank Boosting Station for high Pressure N2 Installation of plant on skid metal frame Installation of plant in Container 45” as N2 BOX
What is a containerized nitrogen generator?
A containerized nitrogen generator is an on-site nitrogen production system installed inside a protective enclosure before delivery. Instead of coordinating separate machines and site-built connections, the compressor, air treatment, PSA generator, receivers, controls and optional boosting equipment can be engineered as one package.
Compared with an open skid, the container adds weather protection, controlled access and space for site-specific ventilation or climate management. It is particularly useful for remote installations, exposed industrial areas and projects that need a defined modular equipment room.
How a containerized PSA nitrogen plant works
The complete package converts ambient air into a controlled nitrogen supply through six coordinated stages.
What can be integrated inside the N₂ BOX?
The exact equipment scope is selected for the process and the site. A complete containerized nitrogen generation package can include:
Compressed-air station
A correctly sized screw compressor, air receiver and condensate management can be integrated when no suitable plant-air source is available.
Air treatment
Matched dryer and filtration prepare the compressed air to the quality required by the PSA nitrogen generator.
PSA nitrogen generator
NITROBERG® PSA technology produces the selected nitrogen purity and continuously monitors the product gas.
Buffer and product storage
Air and nitrogen receivers are sized around the generation cycle, consumption profile and short-term demand peaks.
Controls and instrumentation
PLC/HMI control, purity measurement, pressure monitoring, alarms and defined external interfaces support automatic operation.
Optional nitrogen boosting
A project-specific booster can raise nitrogen to the required process pressure when generator outlet pressure is insufficient.
Designed around the installation environment
A reliable container solution requires more than placing equipment inside a steel enclosure. BERG evaluates the operating environment, utilities, access, heat load and applicable project standards as part of the system design.
Available project-specific provisions
- Insulation, ventilation, heating and air conditioning
- Ambient-temperature and altitude adaptation
- Lighting, service access and maintenance clearances
- Noise reduction and acoustic treatment
- Corrosion protection for the specified environment
- Fire and gas detection or hazardous-area design where required
- Remote monitoring and communication interfaces
- Duty/standby concepts and connection to backup nitrogen
Containerized nitrogen generator or skid-mounted package?
Both formats reduce site assembly. The right choice depends on the installation environment, required protection and project logistics.
| Selection factor | Containerized nitrogen plant | Skid-mounted nitrogen package |
|---|---|---|
| Installation environment | Well suited to outdoor, remote or exposed locations when designed for those conditions. | Typically installed in a suitable plant room or protected process area. |
| Equipment protection | Enclosure, access control and optional climate provisions are integrated into the project. | Protection is mainly provided by the surrounding building or site infrastructure. |
| Site work | Defined utility and gas connections can reduce on-site mechanical and electrical work. | Compact assembly reduces site work but may require more surrounding infrastructure. |
| Transport and relocation | Modular enclosure supports coordinated shipment and potential relocation, subject to the plant design. | Often lighter and more accessible for indoor installation and service. |
| Best fit | Remote projects, temporary capacity, harsh environments and stand-alone nitrogen stations. | Factories with existing buildings, utilities and suitable environmental protection. |
Modular on-site nitrogen generators for demanding projects
Container solutions are especially valuable where a protected, self-contained nitrogen station simplifies deployment.
Oil, gas and petrochemical
Nitrogen for selected purging, blanketing, drying and pressure-support duties within the site safety concept.
Mining and remote industry
Protected on-site generation where delivered gas logistics are costly or operationally difficult.
Marine and offshore
Project-engineered nitrogen packages for controlled atmospheres and selected vessel or platform processes.
Pipeline and plant maintenance
Modular supply for planned purging, commissioning and maintenance operations.
Temporary or additional capacity
A defined equipment module for projects, shutdowns, expansions or staged production requirements.
Emergency and backup concepts
Integration into a site-specific continuity plan alongside storage or an alternative nitrogen source.
Data required for a containerized nitrogen proposal
Share the operating and installation data below so BERG can size the PSA system, utilities, storage, enclosure and optional equipment as one coordinated package.
- Required nitrogen flow in Nm³/h
- Required purity or maximum residual oxygen
- Required outlet pressure and peak demand
- Operating hours, load profile and redundancy
- Available power and compressed-air supply
- Ambient temperature, altitude and weather exposure
- Installation country and applicable standards
- Hazardous-area classification and monitoring interfaces
- Transport limits, footprint and service-access requirements
Explore BERG nitrogen generation solutions
Compare the N₂ BOX with our nitrogen generator systems, PSA nitrogen generators, nitrogen skid packages and membrane nitrogen generators.
Containerized Nitrogen Generator FAQ
It is an on-site nitrogen generation system whose principal equipment is integrated inside a protective container. Depending on the project, this can include the compressor, air treatment, PSA generator, receivers, controls, piping and optional nitrogen booster.
The N₂ BOX is pre-engineered, pre-assembled and tested to reduce site work. It still requires a suitable foundation, utility and process connections, installation checks and commissioning. The exact battery limits are defined in the project documentation.
Purity is selected for the application and depends on the configured NITROBERG® PSA generator. Flow, compressed-air demand and energy consumption change with the purity requirement, so unnecessarily high purity should be avoided.
Yes, a matched compressor can be integrated when space, ventilation and the project specification allow. The nitrogen plant can also be designed for a suitable existing compressed-air supply.
Yes, boosting can be included when the process requires pressure above the normal PSA generator outlet. Booster selection depends on flow, inlet pressure, final pressure and operating profile.
It can be engineered for outdoor operation, but ambient temperature, solar load, humidity, dust, precipitation, wind, altitude and corrosion conditions must be defined. Insulation, ventilation, heating or cooling are selected accordingly.
Hazardous-area requirements can be evaluated for a specific project. The zone classification, gas group, temperature class, equipment category and applicable standards must be supplied before design.
Sizing begins with nitrogen flow, purity and pressure, then considers demand peaks, operating hours, compressed-air conditions, receiver volume, ambient conditions, redundancy, future expansion and backup supply.
In many applications it can reduce or replace cylinder, bundle or liquid nitrogen deliveries. The technical and financial comparison should include consumption, purity, electricity, maintenance, storage, delivery costs, peak demand and backup strategy.
The project scope can include layout and process drawings, plant description, electrical consumer lists, operating and maintenance manuals, spare-parts information, wiring and terminal diagrams, functional documentation and material records.
Plan your modular nitrogen plant with BERG
Send us the required nitrogen flow, purity, pressure, application and site conditions. BERG will prepare a project-specific concept for your containerized on-site nitrogen system.