Fuel Conditioning Skid
Emisson levels that are regulated for compressor stations are becoming more and more difficult to meet for operators. These hydrocarbon gases can eventually do damage as well to certain engine components. This can cause mechanical issues leading to shutdowns which can halt production flow as the damaged parts await repairment.
Treatment Options
There are multiple technologies to help remove the heavy hydrocarbons to condense before the gas is emitted, this article will concentrate on the great benefits that a Fuel Conditioning (Joules Thompson) system can bring. Pure Blue Fuel Conditioning Skids are designed to protect natural gas fueled engines and turbines from liquid slugs, solids (< 0.1 microns) and liquid aerosols. Additionally, the fuel gas is superheated above the hydrocarbon and water dew points to prevent liquid condensation in the turbine’s combustion chambers. These systems meet or exceed reciprocating engine and turbine manufacturers’ fuel gas quality specifications providing dry, clean fuel to increase the life of the equipment
- Single Source Accountability
- Pre-Packaged Modular Design Costs Less Than Component Based Site-Built Systems Reducing Overall Project Cost
- Minimizes Field Erection Time - Shorter Overall Project Delivery Schedule
- Complete System Function Testing Prior To Shipment
24/7 Customer Service
- Vessels Code Stamped ASME Section VIII & National Board Registered
- Piping Designed to ANSI B31.1/ANSI B31
The unit takes high-pressure gas through a Joules Thompson valve takes a liquid to gas exchanger to provide lean fuel gas and to maximize liquids recovery. Ultimately, a high-performance fuel conditioning skid can achieve much lower temperature than a conventional unit, like a membrane or refrigeration system.
Advantages of Fuel Conditioning System
- Provide low BTU fuel- lower emissions- equipment
- has better reliability with low BTU fuel
- Equipment last longer with low btu fuel
- Fuel conditioning saves the heavier hydrocarbons for sale
- Fuel supplied below 1100 BTU
- Modular –low installation cost
- Unit has no moving parts for better reliability
- Unit does not require methanol
- Feed gas does not need to be dehydrated
- Unit does not require recompression