Methods of and means for low volume wellhead compression hydrocarbon _gas
US4505333A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 1981 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/34
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Methods and means for economically compressing low volume, low pressure natural gas at the wellhead are provided. The means include an electrically operated, self starting compressor responsive to a low pressure inlet shut-off switch and a high pressure discharge shut-off switch. The means may also include a scrubber for separating liquid and condensate from the gas and means for automatically transporting such to a remote liquid storage tank. The compressor itself is an air compressor modified by the provision of natural gas crankcase purging and venting, suction port oil injection, and increase lubrication capacity.
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