Gas compression equipment plays a crucial role in the transportation, storage, and processing of natural gas, finding use in a large number of demanding industrial applications. Ingersoll Rand’s Engineering Project Solutions (EPS) provides top-notch rotary screw compressors that are tough enough to handle the rough conditions that come with working with natural gas.

 

What Are Natural Gas Compressors and How Do They Work?

Natural gas compressors are tools that push natural gas into a smaller space, which makes its pressure go up. These compressors work by pulling in gas at low pressure, squeezing it tighter using a piston or a rotary device, and then releasing it at higher pressure for more processing or to be sent somewhere else.

Natural gas compressors come in two main types. Reciprocating compressors work by moving a piston back and forth in a cylinder. This action compresses the gas as it passes through a series of valves that control the intake and release of the gas.

On the other hand, rotary screw compressors have a pair of intertwined helical screws, or rotors, that draw in and compress the gas. The turning of these screws reduces the space available for the gas, which results in an increase in pressure.

 

Natural Gas Compressor Applications

Ingersoll Rand’s natural gas compressors serve a variety of oil & gas, industrial, and process applications, also those in which the ability to handle a corrosive gas is of the utmost importance.

• Oil & Gas

• Vapor Recovery (VRU)

• Flare Gas Capture

• Gas Lift

• LNG Boil-Off Gas

 

• Industrial & Process

• Biogas Applications

• Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Applications

• Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)

• Landfill Gas Recovery

• Fuel Gas Conditioning

Natural gas compressors are becoming more popular in the growing biogas sector. Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), also known as biomethane, is a clean alternative to traditional natural gas. It comes from breaking down organic materials found in waste from places like landfills, sewage treatment plants, and farms.

Compressors play a vital role in making RNG by squeezing the gas to clean it, and then getting it ready for storage and delivery. The biogas compressor solutions from EPS are helping many RNG projects in farming, landfill sites, and water treatment operations.

 

Ingersoll Rand Natural Gas Compressor Solutions

Ingersoll Rand’s EPS supplies a wide variety of tailor-made natural gas compressor setups. These are custom-built to keep working without interruption, suiting the particular needs of each customer. They’re made to be highly efficient, dependable, and to keep running without issues, fitting the exact needs of the job at hand.

We provide complete and adaptable compression solutions centered on Ingersoll Rand’s well-established rotary screw gas compressors. These compressors come in designs with one, two, or three stages, and can be fitted with different options for motors, controls, oil separation, and cooling to match your process requirements.

Ingersoll Rand has extensive experience in supplying gas ends – that is the compressor components where the actual gas compression takes place, including the compression chamber, the rotors, and the inlet and discharge valves – which are specifically designed to meet the requirements of the demanding gas industry.

Our rotary screw gas compressors do not contain moving parts that would wear over time. This ensures consistent performance and efficiency throughout the compressors’ operating life.

 

Ingersoll Rand Natural Gas Compressors: Your Key Benefits

Ingersoll Rand’s natural gas compressors embody a century of expertise, offering a host of advantages that cater to the diverse needs of compressed gas systems. These advantages include:

• Tailored Engineering: Customized to meet precise technical specifications for a variety of applications, ensuring optimal performance.

• High Reliability & Cost-Effectiveness: Sturdy construction of the compressors provides dependable operation and economic efficiency over time.

• Maximized Efficiency & Flexibility: Features like Variable Vi and integral porting adapt to changing conditions, enhancing the system’s efficiency and flexibility.

• Enhanced Performance: The use of integral gearing leads to improved efficiency and smoother operation.

• Versatility: Available in different configurations such as gas ends, modules, or skids to suit a wide range of project requirements.

• Extended Lifespan: Designed to endure with a longer vibration life, which translates to less frequent maintenance, reducing both operational and maintenance costs.

• Comprehensive Project Management Support: Ingersoll Rand offers full project management assistance, ensuring seamless integration and operation from start to finish.