Oxygen &
Nitrogen

Pressure Swing Adsorption Specialists

Pressure Swing Adsorption Solutions

Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) is a widely used technology for separating gases from a mixture of gases under pressure according to the species’ molecular characteristics and affinity for an adsorbent material. Under high pressure, gases tend to be attracted to solid surfaces, or adsorbed.

To produce oxygen and/or nitrogen on site, it involves the separation of air, a free raw material, into these separate gases

Reduced OPEX

No set cost per quantity but cost per unit reduces with time and volume.

Improved-ESG

Improved ESG

On-Site Production removes the need for freight.

Constant & Reliable Supply

Removed need for 3rd party producers & delivery.

Oxygen/Nitrogen Availability

Access to oxygen and nitrogen in remote areas.

Affordable On-Site Gas Production Solutions

Inflation, rising logistics prices & increased carbon emissions are making traditional centralized gas production solutions unfeasible and unattractive across multiple industries.

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Each year, more than 3 million Africans die of conditions where medical oxygen is an essential treatment.

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Inflation & transport are driving up food prices across Africa, with an urgent need to drive down input costs.

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Recycling steel can reduce energy consumption by up to 70% compared to producing new steel from iron ore.

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High demand for Industrial & Gold Mining bulk oxygen supply increases our carbon emissions from freight.

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Carbon emissions are causing increased global temperatures and climate change. Companies need to take an increased focus on their ESG.

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Aquaculture is a sustainable practice to reduce overfishing and increase food supply for a growing global population.

What is Pressure Swing Adsorption Technology?

O₂Africa is a specialist in using Pressure Swing Adsorption for On-Site Oxygen & Nitrogen gas generation throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. We partner with our clients to transform their operations, services, and product offerings. With our clients at the center of each of our projects, we strive to deliver the highest quality Gas Generators, paired with a world-class client-centric service offering, in supporting and maintaining their gas generation systems.

Efficiency and Cost Savings

PSA systems can achieve high levels of gas purity, which is often necessary for industrial applications. Additionally, they are typically more energy-efficient compared to other gas separation technologies, leading to reduced operational costs.

Versatility

PSA technology can be used for a variety of gases including nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide. This versatility makes it applicable across multiple industries such as medical, food and beverage, chemical manufacturing, and energy production.

Scalability

PSA units can be designed to meet specific needs, whether for small-scale operations or large industrial applications. This scalability ensures that businesses can grow without needing to completely overhaul their gas separation infrastructure.

Nitrogen Pressure Swing Adsorption

Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology, excelling in the production of high-purity oxygen and nitrogen from air.

Oxygen Pressure Swing Adsorption

Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology, excelling in the production of high-purity oxygen and nitrogen from air.

Oxygen Pressure Swing Adsorption

Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology, excelling in the production of high-purity oxygen and nitrogen from air.

With our in-depth understanding of PSA, O₂Africa delivers top-notch solutions, empowering industries across Sub-Saharan Africa to become self-sufficient in their Oxygen & Nitrogen supply, thereby fostering competitiveness and growth.

About O₂Africa

O₂Africa is a proudly South African business that gives our clients total control over their Oxygen or Nitrogen supply. We produce turnkey gas solutions, making our clients independent in their own supply of On-Site Oxygen & Nitrogen, enabling them to be more competitive in their industries.

Experts In Gas Generation

At O₂Africa, we are experts in Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) technology, excelling in the production of high-purity oxygen and nitrogen from air. Utilizing a well-established method, our PSA systems for oxygen production feature two columns filled with Zeolite, while our nitrogen production systems employ Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS) as the adsorbent material.

The adsorption process selectively separates the gases, allowing oxygen-enriched air for oxygen production and nitrogen-enriched air for nitrogen production. With precision and efficiency, our PSA systems continuously alternate between adsorption and desorption phases, ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality gases.

With our in-depth understanding of PSA, O₂Africa delivers top-notch solutions, empowering industries across Sub-Saharan Africa to become self-sufficient in their Oxygen & Nitrogen supply, thereby fostering competitiveness and growth.

Environmental, Social & Governance

While operating in line with our own ESG framework, we aim to ensure our solutions improve your ESG. We provide low energy consuming solutions, focused on the safety of your people and removing the need for additional 3rd parties, while our operations and transactions are always conducted in an ethical manner.

Low Energy, High Quality Gas

We partner with only the best suppliers of high-quality products and components. Our Gas Generators are built with quality, purity and longevity in mind to ensure you have the highest quality and most reliable gas available to your organization.

Client Centricity

We put our clients at the heart of our operations and strive to continuously deliver the highest quality solutions, coupled with the highest quality service. Partnering with O₂Africa will ensure you have someone by your side in achieving your organization’s goals.

Where Do We Add Value?

We add value across multiple dimensions, making us a leading player in the gas generation industry. Our commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles drives us to adopt sustainable practices, minimizing our carbon footprint and promoting eco-friendly solutions. Additionally, we take pride in offering low-energy, high-quality Oxygen & Nitrogen production, optimizing efficiency without compromising on the purity of gases.

Our client-centric approach lies at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that our clients’ needs and objectives remain at the forefront of every project. By tailoring our gas generation solutions to meet their specific requirements, we empower our clients to achieve independence in their gas supply and elevate their competitiveness within their industries.

At O₂Africa, value creation is an inherent aspect of our dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction.

O₂Africa has developed a robust and reliable nitrogen generation system for our industrial furnace offering, we look forward to working with them into the future

Jonathan Oldnall, Senior Engineer, TPF

O₂Africa is a responsive, dedicated and committed team who are conveniently located in SA to look after our oxygen system

Rici van Graan, Owner, Aquaculture Fish Farm - Chobe Bream

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    PSA technology offers South Africa a sustainable and efficient way to address its oxygen supply needs, especially in underserved regions. By generating oxygen on-site, PSA plants reduce logistical challenges, lower costs, and support carbon reduction goals. This solution, if managed with transparency and integrity, holds transformative potential for healthcare access nationwide.

We offer superior quality with top-tier components that enhance the performance and reliability of your PSA systems.