e Solution Two-stage ltration of the feed gas prior to entering the
compressor station will eliminate any solids and liquids that could otherwise contribute to
compressor manufacturer failure. A coalescing lter should be used after compression to eliminate compressor lube oil prior to the gas being introduced into the rest of the factory. • Compressor and
industrial burner fouling• Instrument wear
• Frequent maintenance and repair e Problem In general, pipeline natural gas does not receive adequate ltration prior to entering a factory for use as fuel gas.
is gas can contain solids such as sand, clay and iron; condensed gas liquids, water vapour and additives such as odourisers and corrosion inhibitors used in the gas pipeline, leading to:
Fuel Gas
Pipeline
Distribution
e Application Pipeline and/or stored natural gas is sent through a compressor and heated, preparing it for use as a fuel gas. is gas supplies the energy needed to operate heavy duty machinery and various tools employed throughout a factory. e Solution Sending the natural gas through Parker’s 10C or 100WS media prior to entering the compressor station will eliminate any solids and liquids that would otherwise contribute to compressor failure. A coalescing lter should be used after compression to eliminate compressor lube oil prior to the gas being introduced back into the pipeline. • Compressor damage• Chiller coil damage
• Increased pipeline maintenance
• Signifi cant decrease in gas fl ow e Problem Natural gas traveling the length of a pipeline can pick up contaminants such as pipe scale, compressor lube oil, water and chemicals used to reduce pipe corrosion, causing:
Parker’sParker’sParker’s e Application As natural gas ows through a pipeline, it loses pressure due to friction against the inside of the pipe. e gas needs pressure to continue moving. Compressor booster stations located along the pipelines keep the pressure high enough to allow the gas to ow. Additionally, these lines are subject to periodic pigging (cleaning) processes which can dislodge solid and liquid contaminants that have accumulated over time.
Parker’sParker’s