Gas handling at LNG terminals – compressor technology and reliability

Across the LNG landscape, compressors play a crucial role in the efficient transport and storage of gas. Their continued reliability and efficiency are essential for effective operations in modern gas supply networks. Ageing assets can benefit from upgrades and overhauls that use the latest materials and reverse engineering techniques to update compressors and extend their service life. Even if different manufacturers supplied the original equipment, it is possible to find expertise and knowledge from a single source that can support a variety of machines and keep downtime to a minimum. 

Rakesh Kulkarni, Engineering Sales Manager at Burckhardt Compression, looks at land-based compressors and how their performance can be improved.

Downstream applications in LNG terminals predominantly use oil-free reciprocating compressors. These avoid the need for lubrication systems and filter maintenance by making oil separation and gas filtration technologies unnecessary, thereby guaranteeing the cleanliness of the heat exchangers and high-pressure re-liquefaction system.

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