The principal aim of this document is to explore and highlight factors that most directly impact the design, operation, and maintenance of industrial-grade gas distribution systems (GDSs).
We examine how and why GDSs often represent a rich opportunity for operational improvement. For facilities implementing new systems, “getting it right the first time” is an effort that demands specialized knowledge and experience to optimize returns on investment. For facilities operating legacy systems, performance deficiencies frequently push the associated costs and risks of unaltered operation to unmanageable proportions.
To better frame the challenges commonly associated with dependable gas distribution, this white paper will focus on the concerns of lab, site, and reliability managers responsible for ensuring the delivery of gas to a diverse range of applications without unplanned interruption.
The paper also will cover topics of importance to design and engineering managers charged with the design and specification of systems critical to the productivity of engineering teams. Additionally, we will address the concerns of analytical instrumentation and operations managers entrusted with safeguarding operational goals such as throughput, yield, and profitability.
