Air Products, Lehigh Valley, Pa., introduces its new gas-density sensor, which is designed to measure hydrogen concentration in sintering furnaces in which a nitrogen-hydrogen blend serves as the hot-zone atmosphere. Continuous measurement and control of the sintering furnace atmosphere is increasingly important to helping metal processors improve quality control, reduce costs, and comply with regulatory requirements.
In addition to gases, equipment, and technology solutions, Air Products’ technical specialists can provide applications knowledge and consulting services for a variety of processes, including heat treating, powder production, sintering, and additive manufacturing.
Air Products also operates laboratories in Allentown, Pa., where its engineers research metals processing, develop applications, test simulations, troubleshoot problems, and optimize customer operations.
Frequently used work tools include heat treating furnaces with a wide variety of atmospheres, metallurgical examinations, atmosphere analyses, thermodynamic equilibrium and diffusional calculations, as well as computational fluid dynamics modeling. The company provides customer support for ongoing operational efficiency, product quality improvements, and new process development projects.
