Gas Boosting Gas Compressors and Gas Compressor Systems
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
Gas boosting gas compressors and gas compressor systems are mechanical devices designed to increase the pressure of gas mixtures. These systems are essential for enhancing the pressure of gases such as air, hydrogen, and natural gas, enabling them to be transported or utilized effectively in various industrial processes.
Working Principle
Gas compressors operate by pressurizing a working fluid, which is typically a gas. There are two main types of compressors: positive displacement and dynamic. Positive displacement compressors, such as reciprocating compressors, work by confining gas in a closed space and mechanically reducing its volume, thereby increasing its pressure. Dynamic compressors, like centrifugal compressors, utilize high-speed rotating impellers to impart kinetic energy to the gas, which is then converted into pressure energy. These systems are crucial for maintaining efficient gas flow and pressure in pipelines and other applications, reducing transmission losses and enabling long-distance gas transport without additional boosting stations .
Applications
Gas boosting compressors are widely used in the natural gas industry for various purposes, including gas lift, reinjection for pressure maintenance, and gas gathering. They are also integral to gas processing operations, transmission, and distribution systems. Specific examples include their use in increasing pipeline-operating pressures to transmit larger volumes of gas and in gas turbine applications where they compress fuel gas to levels suitable for efficient combustion .
Advantages over other Gas Compressors and Gas Compressor Systems
Gas boosting compressors, particularly those operating at higher pressures, offer significant advantages in terms of efficiency and capacity. For instance, they allow for the transmission of larger gas volumes through pipelines of a given size, reducing the need for additional infrastructure. This capability also minimizes transmission losses due to friction, making them more efficient compared to systems operating at lower pressures .
Limitations
One of the limitations of gas boosting compressors is the complexity involved in selecting the appropriate driver for the compressor system. Factors such as life cycle cost, capital cost, maintenance costs, and energy costs must be considered, making the selection process intricate. Additionally, the availability of electric power can be a constraint for compressors driven by electric motors .
Considerations
When considering gas boosting compressors, several factors should be evaluated. Initial costs can vary significantly depending on the type and capacity of the compressor system. Operating expenses are influenced by energy consumption and maintenance requirements, which can include regular overhauls and spare parts. Durability and accuracy are critical for ensuring long-term performance and reliability. Replacement and maintenance costs should also be factored into the overall cost analysis to ensure economic feasibility .
from Haskel International LLC
Haskel air pressure amplifiers offer the most comprehensive operating range in the industry, combining simple principles of operation with rugged construction suitable for the most demanding industrial applications. Capable of producing pressure outputs up to 5000 psi (345 bar), Haskel air... [See More]
- Applications: Gas Boosting
- Inlet / Suction Pressure: 1250 to 4500
- Compressor Technology: Reciprocating Piston
- Discharge / Operating Pressure: 2250 to 4500
from Aerzen USA Corp.
The biogas compressor series VMX is an oil-injected screw compressor in 5 sizes for volume flows up to 3080 m³/h and 13 bar overpressure. It is suitable for boosting the intake pressure of treatment plants for biogas (BGTP) or as an essential part of biogas injection plants (BGIP) for the... [See More]
- Applications: Gas Boosting; Process Gas Feeding / Injection; Landfill, Town Gas
- Discharge / Operating Pressure: 189
- Compressor Technology: Rotary Screw
- Mass Flow Capacity: 177 to 1813
from Kaeser Compressors, Inc.
The design of the CN-C booster package has a smaller footprint (approximately half the size of previous models) with a component layout that not only ensures optimized cooling air flow, but also provides easy maintenance access. The Sigma Control 2 controller offers new, multiple monitoring and... [See More]
- Applications: Gas Boosting
- Mass Flow Capacity: 27 to 283
- Discharge / Operating Pressure: 45 to 650
- Horse Power: 10 to 30
from Haskel International LLC
Haskel air pressure amplifiers offer the most comprehensive operating range in the industry, combining simple principles of operation with rugged construction suitable for the most demanding industrial applications. Capable of producing pressure outputs up to 5000 psi (345 bar), Haskel air... [See More]
- Applications: Gas Boosting
- Inlet / Suction Pressure: 125
- Compressor Technology: Reciprocating Piston
- Discharge / Operating Pressure: 320 to 600
from Haskel International LLC
H-Drive, Haskel ’s new generation of hydraulically driven gas boosters, is designed to safely handle a wide range of critical, high-pressure gas compression and transfer needs, at high rates and pressures for the most demanding of applications. Simple and proven design is reliable and robust,... [See More]
- Applications: Gas Boosting
- Inlet / Suction Pressure: 50 to 100
- Compressor Technology: Reciprocating Piston
- Discharge / Operating Pressure: 4500 to 15000
from Haskel International LLC
Haskel designs and manufactures gas boosters that are the industry benchmark for durability, safety and reliability. Used for virtually all industrial gases and ideal for gas pressure increases, high pressure gas transference, cylinder charging, and scavenging, Haskel pneumatic-driven gas boosters... [See More]
- Applications: Gas Boosting
- Inlet / Suction Pressure: 25 to 11250
- Compressor Technology: Reciprocating Piston
- Discharge / Operating Pressure: 1050 to 39000
from Schutte & Koerting
Jet Compressors are a type of ejector that use a jet of high-pressure gas as an operating medium to entrain a low-pressure gas, mix the two, and discharge at an intermediate pressure. Gases can be steam, air, propane, and others. Jet Compressors are flanged and have no regulating spindle. The... [See More]
- Applications: Gas Boosting; Gas Transmission / Delivery; Process Gas Feeding / Injection
- Power Source: Air / Pneumatic; High Pressure Gas
- Compressor Technology: Venturi
- Gases Handled: Air; Natural Gas / Methane; Propane; Steam
from Ingersoll Rand Industrial Technologies / Air Motors
MSG TURBO-AIR 11000 is a more standardized compressor with a shorter delivery time. The MSG TURBO-AIR 11000 was designed from the ground up with input from actual end-users, assuring that this machine was built around customer needs for a more efficient and easily maintainable compressor. [See More]
- Applications: Gas Boosting; Fuel Gas / Power Generation; Gas Generation / PSA; Process Gas Feeding / Injection; Soot blowers & large plant air
- Discharge / Operating Pressure: 275
- Compressor Technology: Centrifugal
- Mass Flow Capacity: 8200 to 14750
from GENERON
GENERON offers 2hp to 10,000hp (1.5kw - 7,457kw). Industry proven engineered OIL-LUBE Recip Compression Packages, built to any technical specification using engine or electric motor drives. Our packages move large volumes of air or gas, from ambient or elevated suction pressures, to discharge... [See More]
- Applications: Gas Boosting; Gas Transmission / Delivery; Fuel Gas / Power Generation; Gas Generation / PSA; Oil / Vapor Recovery ; Instrument Air, Rig Tensioning, Wellhead Compression
- Discharge / Operating Pressure: 10000
- Compressor Technology: Reciprocating Piston
- Mass Flow Capacity: 24290
from FLSmidth
The simplest compressor for the toughest jobs. Simplicity of design and operation are the keys to the success of the Ful-Vane ™ air, gas and vacuum compressor. Especially when compared to the complex, high-speed rotary screw compressors; Ful-Vane compressors have fewer than half the moving... [See More]
- Applications: Gas Boosting
- Mounting: Skid / Base Plate Mounted
- Gases Handled: Air; Corrosive / Sour Gas (optional feature)
from Howden
Burton Corblin Periflow ® Range of Peripheral Compressors. The Periflow ® compressor has its own performance characteristics situated between those of volumetric displacement blowers and centrifugal compressors. Periflow ® compressors provide a cost-effective option when moderate... [See More]
- Applications: Gas Boosting; Gas Generation / PSA; Oil Refining / Chemical Processing; Oil / Vapor Recovery ; Process Gas Feeding / Injection
- Discharge / Operating Pressure: 2901
- Compressor Technology: Centrifugal
- Horse Power: 1340
from Universal Air & Gas Products Corp.
Since 1962, Universal Air & Gas Products Corporation (aka Universal Air Precipitator or UAPC) has manufactured a wide range of gas compressors to match virtually every compressor application. Our compressor products range in discharge pressure from vacuum to 6000 psig and accommodate air, inert... [See More]
- Applications: Gas Boosting; Fuel Gas / Power Generation; Process Gas Feeding / Injection
- Discharge / Operating Pressure: 35000
- Compressor Technology: Rotary Vane; Reciprocating Piston (optional feature); Rotary Screw (optional feature)
- Mass Flow Capacity: 5 to 2600
from Schutte & Koerting
Steam Jet Exhausters can be operated with compressed air, they can be used in places where steam is not available or where heating might be objectionable. When operated with compressed air, they can be used to move solids. Steam and Air Jet Exhausters operate on the jet principle. Live steam or... [See More]
- Applications: Gas Boosting; Gas Transmission / Delivery; Process Gas Feeding / Injection
- Power Source: Air / Pneumatic; High Pressure Gas
- Compressor Technology: Venturi
- Gases Handled: Air; Natural Gas / Methane; Propane; Steam
from Ingersoll Rand Industrial Technologies / Air Motors
The MSG TURBO-AIR 20000 is a custom-engineered centrifugal compressor built for individual customer needs for a variety of applications. It is particularly well-suited for multi-stage, dual-process applications. [See More]
- Applications: Gas Boosting; Fuel Gas / Power Generation; Gas Generation / PSA; Process Gas Feeding / Injection; Soot blowers & large plant air
- Discharge / Operating Pressure: 1160
- Compressor Technology: Centrifugal
- Mass Flow Capacity: 18200 to 24750
from Howden
Burton Corblin ® P-Series of API618 Reciprocating Compressors. Burton Corblin ® compressors are designed and manufactured as individually engineered packages to meet the specific demands of unique applications. Key benefits. Reliable: Meet or exceed API 618 or industry standards. Model... [See More]
- Applications: Gas Boosting; Oil Refining / Chemical Processing; Oil / Vapor Recovery ; Vessel / Cylinder Filling
- Discharge / Operating Pressure: 5076
- Compressor Technology: Reciprocating Piston
- Horse Power: 13.4 to 3351
from Schutte & Koerting
The Thermocompressor, also a type of Jet Compressor, is used when both motive and suction gases are steam. Thermocompressors have automatically-controlled spindles. They are used when pressure suction or discharge conditions vary and it is necessary to control discharge pressure or flow. [See More]
- Applications: Gas Boosting; Gas Transmission / Delivery; Process Gas Feeding / Injection
- Power Source: Air / Pneumatic; High Pressure Gas
- Compressor Technology: Venturi
- Gases Handled: Air; Natural Gas / Methane; Propane; Steam
from Ingersoll Rand Industrial Technologies / Air Motors
The TURBO-GAS 2040 & 6040 centrifugal compressors are great for handling landfill gas, digester gas, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and natural gas. [See More]
- Applications: Gas Boosting; Fuel Gas / Power Generation; Gas Generation / PSA; Process Gas Feeding / Injection; Renewable energy, air separation & siloxane removal
- Discharge / Operating Pressure: 610
- Compressor Technology: Centrifugal
- Mass Flow Capacity: 1500 to 6000
from Howden
Howden GTV oil-injected screw compressors. High pressure compressor offering up to 75 bar discharge pressure. Designed for high pressure screw compressors applications such as fuel gas boosting. GTV Model: Designed for high pressure screw compressors applications such as fuel gas boosting. [See More]
- Applications: Gas Boosting
- Discharge / Operating Pressure: 1088
- Compressor Technology: Rotary Screw
- Lubrication Style: Lubricated