Natural Gas Compressor Stations
Natural gas is among the most important fuels in the world. It powers vehicles, provides heat and power to homes and businesses, and it is a clean fuel that is the cornerstone of America's energy security. While the United States has ample supplies of natural gas, it is necessary to move the natural gas over long distances to get it where it needs to go. To accomplish this, natural gas compressor stations are essential for the economic transfer of natural gas around the country. Natural gas compressor stations are part of a complex system that helps keep our nation warm and moving forward.
Processing Facility
The first operation of the natural gas compressor station is to remove impurities. Gas entering into the pipeline must first pass through a processing plant to remove impurities such as carbon dioxide, sulfur, and inert gases such as helium. These impurities can degrade the value of the fuel and cause damage to the pipes. Further, fuels such as propane and butane can be collected and sold at this stage so that it can be sold to the consumer market.
Natural Gas Compressor Stations
Natural gas compressor stations pressurize the gas at intervals ranging from 40 to 100 miles depending on terrain and the number of gas wells the line services. Changes in elevation and an increased number of wells require more natural gas compressor stations. Inside each compressor station, specialized motors, turbines, and engines effectively pump the gas down the pipeline to the next natural gas compressor station.
Liquid Separators
Gas enters the natural gas compressor station via the pipeline where it passes through a series of scrubbers, filters, and strainers. This removes dirt and debris from the fuel before it enters into the compressor. While the gas is "dry" there is the possibility that water or hydrocarbon liquids will condense within the pipeline as the gas cools. Liquid separators collect this gas so that it can be stored for either sale or disposal.
Centrigual Compressor
Sometimes referred to as a radial compressor, these add kinetic energy and velocity to the natural gas as it passes through the natural gas compressor station. This increases the pressure within the pipeline and propels the natural gas down the line. They are similar to centrifugal pumps which accomplish the same task with liquid fuels.
For more information about the services we offer our clients here at Serco, contact us by calling (806) 273-7614. You can also contact us via email and we will be happy to answer your questions. We also encourage you to stop by our offices located at 1430 North Main Street in Borger, Texas. We will be happy to show you around and discuss how we can meet your needs.
Processing Facility
The first operation of the natural gas compressor station is to remove impurities. Gas entering into the pipeline must first pass through a processing plant to remove impurities such as carbon dioxide, sulfur, and inert gases such as helium. These impurities can degrade the value of the fuel and cause damage to the pipes. Further, fuels such as propane and butane can be collected and sold at this stage so that it can be sold to the consumer market.
Natural Gas Compressor Stations
Natural gas compressor stations pressurize the gas at intervals ranging from 40 to 100 miles depending on terrain and the number of gas wells the line services. Changes in elevation and an increased number of wells require more natural gas compressor stations. Inside each compressor station, specialized motors, turbines, and engines effectively pump the gas down the pipeline to the next natural gas compressor station.
Liquid Separators
Gas enters the natural gas compressor station via the pipeline where it passes through a series of scrubbers, filters, and strainers. This removes dirt and debris from the fuel before it enters into the compressor. While the gas is "dry" there is the possibility that water or hydrocarbon liquids will condense within the pipeline as the gas cools. Liquid separators collect this gas so that it can be stored for either sale or disposal.
Centrigual Compressor
Sometimes referred to as a radial compressor, these add kinetic energy and velocity to the natural gas as it passes through the natural gas compressor station. This increases the pressure within the pipeline and propels the natural gas down the line. They are similar to centrifugal pumps which accomplish the same task with liquid fuels.
For more information about the services we offer our clients here at Serco, contact us by calling (806) 273-7614. You can also contact us via email and we will be happy to answer your questions. We also encourage you to stop by our offices located at 1430 North Main Street in Borger, Texas. We will be happy to show you around and discuss how we can meet your needs.