Process Gas Feeding / Injection Gas Compressors and Gas Compressor Systems
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
Description
Process Gas Feeding / Injection Gas Compressors and Gas Compressor Systems are designed to manage the movement and pressure of gases within various industrial processes. These systems are crucial for feeding gases into reactors or furnaces, ensuring the precise delivery and control of gases such as hydrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and hydrocarbons into process units.
Working Principle
These compressors operate by increasing the pressure of gases, which is essential for their effective transport and utilization in industrial processes. Reciprocating compressors, a type of positive displacement compressor, work by drawing gas into a cylinder during the suction stroke and compressing it during the discharge stroke. Centrifugal compressors, on the other hand, convert kinetic energy into pressure energy by accelerating the gas through a high-speed impeller. This conversion is crucial for maintaining the flow and pressure of gases in various applications, making these systems indispensable for efficient industrial operations.
Applications
Process Gas Feeding / Injection Gas Compressors are used in a variety of specific applications. In chemical processes, they are employed for hydrogenation, where hydrogen gas is fed into reactors. In metallurgical processes, these compressors are used to inject gases into furnaces to facilitate reactions. Additionally, they play a vital role in oil refining, where they supply gases for cracking and distillation processes, converting crude oil into gasoline and other by-products.
Advantages over other Gas Compressors and Gas Compressor Systems
These systems offer several advantages over other types of compressors. For instance, centrifugal compressors are particularly beneficial for applications requiring high flow rates and continuous operation, as they efficiently convert kinetic energy into pressure energy. Reciprocating compressors, with their positive displacement mechanism, provide precise control over gas delivery, which is crucial for processes requiring exact gas volumes and pressures.
Limitations
One limitation of these systems is the potential for pressure pulsations in reciprocating compressors, which can affect the stability of gas delivery. Additionally, centrifugal compressors may not be suitable for low-flow applications due to their design, which is optimized for high flow rates.
Considerations
When selecting a Process Gas Feeding / Injection Gas Compressor system, several factors should be considered. Initial costs can vary significantly depending on the type and capacity of the compressor. Operating expenses, including energy consumption and maintenance, are critical factors, as these systems often run continuously in industrial settings. Durability and accuracy are also important, as they impact the reliability and efficiency of the process. Replacement and maintenance costs should be evaluated, particularly for components like seals and impellers, which may require regular inspection and replacement to ensure optimal performance.
from Aerzen USA Corp.
The Biogas compressor series C is an oil free screw compressor in 3 sizes for volume flows up to 1900 m³/h and 3,5 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 compression of... [See More]
- Applications: Process Gas Feeding / Injection; Landfill, Town Gas
- Discharge / Operating Pressure: 50.76
- Compressor Technology: Rotary Screw
- Mass Flow Capacity: 88.29 to 1118
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 Gardner Denver, Inc.
Compressors. Gardner Denver is a global leader in the design, manufacture, installation and service of innovative compressor technologies for a diverse range of industries. From manufacturing to construction, mining to pharmaceuticals, our compressors work hard to increase efficiency, reduce energy... [See More]
- Applications: Gas Transmission / Delivery; Oil Refining / Chemical Processing; Oil / Vapor Recovery ; Process Gas Feeding / Injection; Vessel / Cylinder Filling
- Lubrication Style: Oil-free (optional feature)
- Compressor Technology: Centrifugal; Diaphragm; RotaryLobe; Rotary Screw
- Gases Handled: Air; Hydrocarbon; Natural Gas / Methane
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 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 Celeroton AG
Celeroton presents the new CT-25-10000 turbo compressor with air bearings in order to meet the increased market demand for higher mass flow and pressure ratios. The CT-25-10000 consumes the lowest available space, offers a long lifetime, oil-free operation, lowest weight and an optimized cost on the... [See More]
- Applications: Gas Generation / PSA; Process Gas Feeding / Injection
- Discharge / Operating Pressure: 0.0 to 31.91
- Compressor Technology: Blower; Centrifugal
- Mass Flow Capacity: 0.0 to 159
from GENERON
GENERON offers 2hp to 5,000hp, (1.5kw to 3,730kw). Industry proven engineered OIL-FREE Reciprocating Compression Packages, built to any technical specification using diesel or electric motor drives. Our packages move large volumes of air or gas, from ambient or elevated suction pressures, to... [See More]
- Applications: Gas Generation / PSA; Oil / Vapor Recovery ; Process Gas Feeding / Injection; Food Processing, Military Ground Cart, Electronics Industry, Offshore Seismic Energy Source
- Discharge / Operating Pressure: 10000
- Compressor Technology: Reciprocating Piston
- Mass Flow Capacity: 3000
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 Howden
Burton Corblin ® H-Series of Hybrid Compressors. The combination of piston and diaphragm technologies allows greater flows and high pressure delivery. Hybrid technology is a compact oil free solution to serve intermediate size units for high pressure needs. Key Benefits. Hybrid compressor is a... [See More]
- Applications: Gas Transmission / Delivery; Process Gas Feeding / Injection; Vessel / Cylinder Filling
- Discharge / Operating Pressure: 14.5 to 6527
- Compressor Technology: Diaphragm; Reciprocating Piston
- Mass Flow Capacity: 412
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