Posted on: 08. 31. 22
Natural gas is frequently used in modern-day power plants, homes, and businesses worldwide. Unfortunately, purely natural gas isn’t prepared for consumer use upon collection. If it were used right away, much of the equipment that operates on natural gas could be damaged due to sensitivity to contaminants in raw natural gas.
What is Gas Conditioning?
In order to make gas useable for consumers, it must be treated to a very high purity level for efficient use and safety protection. This process is called gas conditioning.
Gas conditioning is one of the most important aspects of the production process and Pro-Gas Services is proud remove liquids and other particles through our effective and mobile gas conditioning equipment.
Removal processes are used to decrease more than 99 percent of unwanted particles. This results in better gas quality and protects the life span of equipment that is using this gas. When quality is low, this results in increased corrosion and damage.
Gas Conditioning Regulates Necessary Temperatures
It’s also important to note that gas conditioning is used to regulate temperature. The gas temperature must remain higher than the dew point amount.
Gas conditioners also regulate the pressure of the gas. Stable operating pressure is necessary for most motors and equipment in order to boost efficiency and reduce the risk of a major pressure variation.
Gas Conditioning from a Safety Perspective
It’s incredibly important that equipment run using natural gas is used in a safe manner.
While different features are installed onto equipment that will provide additional safety (relief valves, shut valves, and monitoring equipment), conditioning is important to:
- Remove contaminants in the form of liquids and solids
- Measure flow of gas
- Odorize gas for safety
Various equipment is used for conditioning, including knock-out drums, filter separators, heaters, and pressure regulators.
The History of Gas Conditioning
It was ruled by the Supreme Court in 1954 that companies selling natural gas were considered to be natural gas companies that would fall under the responsibility of the federal power commission. Regulating all of the natural gas producers in the country became difficult, so regional plans were developed.
In late 1976 and into 1977, several gas explosions occurred in England that initiated the conversation of using gas conditioners to prevent such incidents. The King Report compiled by
Dr. P J King took a thorough look at improvements that could be made to existing procedures or systems that would increase safety.
It was determined then, and many times since then, that well-maintained conditioning systems have the potential to dramatically reduce leakages and issues. It is also suspected that these investigations can lead to better efficiency and protection of equipment, though safety has always been the main concern.
Create Quality Gas Products With Pro-Gas Services On Your Side
Gas conditioning has been an important part of risk management throughout the gas industry in the U.S. for decades. This compliance with legislation and industry standards has resulted in a code of practice that has reduced waste, protection of equipment, and increased safety.
Conditioning services from Pro-Gas Services make the process seamlessly efficient. Let us help you increase your facility product’s value and safety for consumers.
Contact us today to learn more about our services and product availability in your area.
