Fully-Automated Self-Sustaining Mobile Compressor Systems
LMF supplies fully-automated, self-sustaining compressor systems for the evacuation of natural gas from pipelines as part of the maintenance and repair measures. According to the project-specific rating, the remaining pressure in the pipeline can be lowered to values between 1 and 7 bar (14.5 to 101 psi). This will drastically reduce natural gas emissions into the atmosphere.
LMF mobile compressor systems for pipeline evacuation are fully equipped to operate independently without any external power source. The segment of the pipeline to be evacuated is sealed off by valves at each of its ends. The evacuation unit is then connected to this isolated segment and started – which can be done by remote control from a central operator station. The unit operates fully automatically. The compressor aggregate is driven by a gas engine, in order to use the gas available in the pipeline and to avoid the necessity of an additional energy source. On customer’s request, the motor can also be a diesel engine.
LMF‘s patented two-stage operation is designed for maximum efficiency in pipeline evacuation. Initially the system operates as a single-stage compressor for high volume operation, changing automatically to double-stage function during the second part of the evacuation process.