Gas compressors and gas compressor systems are used to pressurize and circulate gas through a process, enhance conditions for chemical reactions, provide inert gas for safety or control systems, recover and recompress process gas, and maintain correct pressure levels by either adding and removing gas or vapors from a process system. Gas compressors work in two stages. In the first stage, gas flows through the inlet check valve and fills the larger diameter first-stage...
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Q & A on Gas Compressors and Gas Compressor Systems
We asked our users for their input on Gas Compressors and Gas Compressor Systems. Here are the results of 136 users familiar with Gas Compressors and Gas Compressor Systems.
Who Took Our Poll? | Design Trends | Applications and Use | Features | Buying AdviceDesign TrendsTop
What new technologies are influencing gas compressor and gas compressor system design?
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Now a days I am not involved in operation or maintenance of gas compressors so my comments will not be of any interest. But I think that old technologies have been replaced with the latest system especially in control and emission.
~Engineering, Other, KARACHI, Pakistan
A well built diaphragm compressor will provide longer maintenance intervals, longer lasting diaphragms, more energy efficient.
~Osama A, Marketing/Sales, Warminster, PA
Technology is not influencing dry gas seals, the requirements for higher sealing pressures and larger diameters seals is.
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~Glenn S, Regional Compressor Seal Specialist, Houston, TX
From your perspective, which companies are creating the most innovative gas compressors and gas compressor systems?
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We are the only user of this type of compressor for our air separation system.
~Engineering, Process/Production, KOCAELI, Turkey
General Electric as compressor manufacturer, SAFE as packager
~Project Management, San Giovanni in Persiceto, Italy
M/s Dresser Rand from the makes of Compressors we have with us.
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~Technical Support/Services, Sivasagar, India
Applications and UseTop
What are some of the applications you have used gas compressors and gas compressor systems for?
36 answers
Hydrogen fuel cell refueling stations; transfilling cylinders, storage tanks & tube trailers; gas blending, re-cycling & mixing; semi-conductor, electronics and fiber optics manufacturing; feedstock for chemical, petrochemical & pharmaceutical industries; metal processing; wind power to hydrogen power; glass production; power plant turbine cooling; pressure boosting and storage of gases from on-site gas generation systems; compression of syngas from renewable sources.
~Osama A, Marketing/Sales, Warminster, PA
Centrifugal recycle gas compressors for Refinery Hydrocracker, Hydro treaters, CC Reformer Units, Coker gas compressors -Delayed coker Unit, Main air blower and wet gas compressor for FCC Units, Refrigeration compressors, Make up Hydrogen Recip compressors, Hyper compressor for LLDPE..........
~Rajagopalan M, Engineering Consultant, Chennai, Taminadu, India
Since we are Consultants for Supervision for Construction of Coal fired steam power plant, gas diesel power plant, geothermal steam power plant, gas fired steam power plant and oil fired steam power plant etc.
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~Tasripin Adiwijaya, Manager for controlling of the project, North Jakarta, Indonesia
Please share with us any “non-standard” applications that gas compressors and gas compressor systems have been used for.
12 answers
Fuel Gas / Power Generation
Gas Boosting
Gas Generation / PSA
Gas Liquefication / Cryogenics
Gas Transmission / Delivery
Gas Wellhead Gathering / Vacuum Service
Offshore / Marine
Oil Wellhead / Vapor Recovery
Oil Refining / Chemical Processing
Process Gas Feeding / Injection
Refrigeration / Gas Drying
Semiconductor Processing
Vessel / Cylinder Filling
Other
~Ali Algemsh, Process Engineer, Sana'a, Yemen
High pressure gas reinjection- Pressures continue to increase for injecting waste gas back into a well and increasing the productivity of wells.
~Glenn S, Regional Compressor Seal Specialist, Houston, TX
High pressure, high H2S natural gas injection compressors. Soon will see subsea applications.
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~Steven K, Business Development Manager, Bethlehem, PA
Do you know of any disastrous mistakes that occurred due to the incorrect usage of gas compressors and gas compressor systems?
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Poor knowledge of seal and system designed has caused fire, explosions and release of hazardous gases. This has also resulted in major damage to compressors and added cost due to poor use of utilities.
~Glenn S, Regional Compressor Seal Specialist, Houston, TX
Serious damage to the machines due to Condensate getting into recip compressors due to the failure of Level alarm/draining of Inlet KOD has been a common occurrence in some of the sites.
~Rajagopalan M, Engineering Consultant, Chennai, Taminadu, India
The main themes usually revolve around material selection, rotor dynamics and aerodynamic specifications.
~Steven K, Business Development Manager, Bethlehem, PA
FeaturesTop
What would your design or feature "wish list" be for this product?
16 answers
Compressor Technology:
Axial ,Blower
Centrifugal
Diaphragm
Ejector / Thermocompressor
Reciprocating Piston
Rotary Lobe
Rotary Screw
Rotary / Sliding Vane
~Ali Algemsh, Process Engineer, Sana'a, Yemen
Safety tool for gas line, separator to make clean gas to minimize condensate content
~Tasripin Adiwijaya, Manager for controlling of the project, North Jakarta, Indonesia
High capacity low energy, Low total operating cost, Well defined component life
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~Technical Support/Services, Dandenong, Australia
Is there any advice you want to share with users to help them avoid common errors in selection or usage of gas compressors and gas compressor systems?
12 answers
Selecting the least expensive compressor based on capital costs and not taking into account long term reliability, maintenance intervals, cost and quick availability of spare parts and service.
~Osama A, Marketing/Sales, Warminster, PA
Check out API specifications, they are built upon many years of compressor applications experience and result in the most robust machinery, fit for the application.
~Steven K, Business Development Manager, Bethlehem, PA
Try to select a compressor that has a variable range of applications so as the pressures deplete the compressor system will not become obsolete and unusable.
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~Blair S, Power Engineer/Heavy Equipment Technician, Bonnyville, Canada
Buying AdviceTop
Do you have any advice for people relative to buying or using gas compressors and gas compressor systems?
10 answers
Review over all cost of the compressor including down-time lost due to frequent maintenance. Initial capital may be higher for diaphragm type compression versus other types, but in the long run, a good quality diaphragm compressor provides highest value if maintaining product purity is important.
~Osama A, Marketing/Sales, Warminster, PA
To lay emphasis on Proven Track record for any compressor model, while procuring machines for continuous Process Industry rather than going for a new development at the first instance.
~Rajagopalan M, Engineering Consultant, Chennai, Taminadu, India
Seek out the most knowledgeable people in the industry for specifying the machines. Make sure you have some "gray hair" on the team.
~Steven K, Business Development Manager, Bethlehem, PA
Understand what is being purchased and make sure total life cycle cost is being considered when purchasing equipment.
~Glenn S, Regional Compressor Seal Specialist, Houston, TX
Good FFED is indeed required. Ensure all relevant information is being provided.
~Fabricio Ribeiro, Facilities Manager, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Cheaper is not always better , you pay for what you get.
~Don P, Maintenace supervisor, Tifton, GA
Of course, the system should be reliable and safe
~Tasripin Adiwijaya, Manager for controlling of the project, North Jakarta, Indonesia
Right compressor for right application
~Leander D, Engineer, Quezon City, Phillippines
Go for Screw compressors
~Padmanabhan R, Vice President - Production, Chennai, India
Buy recognized brand
~Gerard R, General Management, Mount isa, Australia
