It's definitely a timesaver in a lot of ways. It provides "instant heat," whereas the acetylene torch can take a while to heat up. It's four or five times faster. The thicker the metal, the more noticeable the speed increase...
- Jim Childers and Mike Mickelsen, Lockheed Martin @ I.N.E.E.L.


       


Product Information & Training -


Learn about the Petrogen technology
and see some impressive cuts.

Petrogen Sales Video

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Take a few minutes to learn how to properly set up and operate your Petrogen torch.

Petrogen Quick Start Video





This is a 2-page quick reference chart on initial system assembly and light-up procedures.

Getting Started Chart.pdf





Here is a step-by-step power point presentation, ideal for training sessions.

Light Up Procedure.ppt
 


 This chart is a guide for selecting the correct tip size and oxygen pressures for different thicknesses of steel.

Cutting Chart.pdf
 
Our 60+page reference manual includes important safety, light-up and trouble-shooting information, plus product and performance details.

Reference Manual.pdf



Dept. of Energy Video & Publications -


  The U.S. Dept. of Energy produced this video about Petrogen technology after conducting thorough testing of our system for use in dismantlement of nuclear sites.

Dept. of Energy Video




This 23-page report was produced by the U.S. Dept. of Energy after testing and evaluation of all aspects of the Petrogen Cutting System. We will be happy to send you a copy upon your request.

Innovative Technology Summary Report.pdf





Here is an in-depth analysis of the Petrogen Oxy-Gasoline technology.  It was prepared by representatives from Foster Wheeler, B&W Nuclear Environ. Svcs. and Fluor Daniel Fernald and presented at a Dept. of Energy conference.

Technology Triumph.pdf


 		  

Published in Radwaste Solutions, this article describes in detail how Petrogen torches were used to dismantle highly radioactive cranes.

Getting Fired Up.pdf