Nitrogen Pressure Control
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The Nitrogen Cycle
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2019
Nitrogen atoms, present in all proteins and DNA, are recycled between abiotic and biotic components of the ecosystem. However, the primary form of nitrogen on Earth is nitrogen gas, which cannot be used by most animals and plants. Thus, nitrogen gas must first be converted into a usable form by nitrogen-fixing bacteria before it can be cycled through other living organisms. The use of nitrogen-containing fertilizers and animal waste products in human agriculture has greatly influenced the...
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Pressure Controlled Ventilation to Induce Acute Lung Injury in Mice
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2011
A murine model for ventilator induced lung injury is an important tool to study an acute lung injury in vivo. Here, we report an easy applicable in situ model for acute lung injury using high-pressure mechanical ventilation to induce acute failure of the lung.
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Constant Pressure-controlled Extrusion Method for the Preparation of Nano-sized Lipid Vesicles
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2012
This protocol describes an extrusion method for preparing lipid vesicles of sub-micron sizes with a high degree of homogeneity. This method uses a pressure-controlled system with controlled nitrogen flow rates for liposome preparation. The lipid preparation1,2, liposome extrusion, and size characterization will be presented herein.
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Synthesis and Microdiffraction at Extreme Pressures and Temperatures
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2013
The laser heated diamond anvil cell combined with synchrotron micro-diffraction techniques allows researchers to explore the nature and properties of new phases of matter at extreme pressure and temperature (PT) conditions. Heterogeneous samples can be characterized in situ under high pressure by 2D mapping and combined powder, single-crystal and multigrain diffraction approaches.
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Biofilm Removal Using Carbon Dioxide Aerosols without Nitrogen Purge
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2016
Biofilms on surfaces can be effectively and rapidly removed by using a periodic jet of carbon dioxide aerosols without a nitrogen purge.
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A pressure sensor continuously indicates the vessel or process-system state relative to the defined setpoint. The controller interprets that signal and adjusts nitrogen inflow or release through valves. This feedback loop compensates for changes in temperature, volume, or process demand, helping the system remain within the intended operating range rather than relying on a fixed gas supply.
Nitrogen provides an inert gas supply for regulating pressure without making uncontrolled atmospheric exposure the primary way the system responds. In cell culture systems, bioreactors, and fluid-handling equipment, this supports a more controlled environment for sensitive biological or biochemical materials and can contribute to consistent operation across repeated process conditions.
Temperature, available or occupied volume, and changing process demands can shift the pressure state of a sealed system. Because these conditions may vary during operation, the sensor and controller must respond to the resulting pressure change by coordinating nitrogen inflow or release. Managing these disturbances helps preserve the selected operating condition and improve reproducibility.
Passive pressure behavior depends on how temperature, volume, and process conditions happen to change, so the resulting pressure may drift from the desired condition. Nitrogen pressure control adds measurement and corrective action: a sensor detects the system state, while a controller and valves regulate gas movement. This active arrangement supports more stable, repeatable operation.
A typical arrangement places a pressure sensor on the sealed vessel or process system, establishes the desired pressure setpoint, and connects a controller to valves governing nitrogen inflow or release. During operation, the controller uses sensor feedback to adjust those valves as conditions change. The resulting workflow links measurement, decision-making, and gas management in one control process.
Bioengineering applications include bioreactors, cell culture systems, and fluid-handling equipment that require controlled pressure conditions. The approach can support pressurized biological and biochemical workflows by maintaining a defined operating environment, reducing dependence on uncontrolled atmospheric exposure, and promoting reliable handling of sensitive materials. Consistent pressure can also improve reproducibility between process runs.