COMPRESSION SYSTEM

Abstract

A compression system, which includes an oil separator vessel, a suction separator supported by the oil separator, a compressor supported by the oil separator vessel, and a driver operatively connected to the compressor, wherein the driver is supported by the oil separator vessel for compressing fluids, gases, or combinations thereof.

Description

FIELD

The present embodiments relate to a compression system.

BACKGROUND

A need exists for a compression system that is easy to transport and has a small footprint.

A further need exists for a compression system that does not require the use of an expensive skid.

The present embodiments meet these needs.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The detailed description will be better understood in conjunction with the accompanying drawings as follows:

FIG. 1 depicts an isometric view of a compression system having a suction separator supported by an oil separator.

FIG. 2 depicts a side view of the compression system of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 depicts a suction separator perpendicular to an oil separator vessel.

FIG. 4 depicts a suction separator below an oil separator vessel and connected with two columns.

FIG. 5 depicts a schematic of a filter usable with the compression system.

The present embodiments are detailed below with reference to the listed Figures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Before explaining the present system in detail, it is to be understood that the system is not limited to the particular embodiments and that it can be practiced or carried out in various ways.

The present embodiments relate to a compression system. The compression system can be a natural gas compression system, a refrigeration compression system, or other system requiring compression of a gas or fluid.

The compression system can include an oil separator vessel. The oil separator vessel can have an oil separator inner cavity.

The compression system can also include a suction separator supported by the oil separator. The suction separator can include a suction separator inner cavity.

The suction separator can be integral with the oil separator vessel, perpendicular to the oil separator vessel, or below and connected with the oil separator vessel via a pair of columns.

The compression system can include a compressor supported by the oil separator vessel. The compressor can have an inlet in communication with the suction separator inner cavity and an outlet in communication with the oil separator inner cavity.

A driver can be operatively connected to the compressor. The driver can be supported by the oil separator vessel. The driver can be an electric motor, a combustion engine, a steam turbine, or a similar device.

Turning now to the Figures, FIG. 1 depicts a compression system having a suction separator supported by the oil separator. FIG. 2 depicts a side view of the compression system of FIG. 1.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the compression system can include a suction separator 110, an oil separator vessel 140, a compressor 120, and a driver 130.

The suction separator 110 can be any available suction separator. The suction separator 110 can have a suction separator inlet 114 in communication with a supply line (not shown). The suction separator 110 can also include a suction separator outlet 115.

The suction separator outlet 115 can provide fluid communication between the suction separator inner cavity and the compressor 120. A conduit 116 can be in fluid communication with a compressor inlet 122 and the suction separator outlet 115.

An inlet conduit 141 can provide communication between the compressor 120 and the oil separator vessel 140, via the oil separator inlet 142.

The oil separator vessel 140 can support the suction separator 110. For example, the oil separator vessel 140 can be integral with the suction separator 110 or otherwise connected therewith. The oil separator vessel 140 can have an oil separator outlet 145. The oil separator outlet 145 can be in fluid communication with a cooler, an end user, a pipe line, a condenser, or the like.

The driver 130 can be supported by the oil separator vessel 140, the suction separator 110, or combinations thereof. The driver 130 can be connected to the compressor 120 via a shaft 126.

FIG. 3 depicts a suction separator 110 perpendicular to an oil separator vessel 140.

The oil separator vessel 140 can have the suction separator 110 operatively connected thereto at a right angle. The suction separator 110 can be welded, bolted, or otherwise mechanically connected to the oil separator vessel 140. A compressor can provide communication between the suction separator 110 and the oil separator vessel 140 as discussed herein.

FIG. 4 depicts a suction separator 110 below an oil separator vessel 140 and connected with two columns. The oil separator vessel 140 can be connected with two columns 310 and 312. The suction separator 110 can be disposed below the oil separator vessel 140. The columns 310 and 312 can support the suction separator 110. A compressor can provide communication between the suction separator 110 and the oil separator vessel 140 as discussed herein.

FIG. 5 depicts a schematic of a filter operatively connected with the suction separator.

The filter 510 can be operatively connected with the suction separator 110. The filter 510 can be configured for inside out flow. The filter 510 can have any micron rating. The filter 510 can be provided with a differential pressure indication. The filter can have a shutdown. The shutdown can be used to shut down the compressor if the filter is clogged.

The filter 510 can be operatively connected with the suction separator 110 such that the filter 510 can be changed, removed, repaired, replaced, or combinations thereof by removing a blind flange 520. The filter 510 can be in the suction separator inlet 114.

A mesh pad 500 can be disposed between the suction separator inlet 114 and the suction separator outlet 115.

An effluent can flow from a supply line 560 to the suction separator inlet 114. The effluent can flow through the mesh pad 500. The mesh pad 500 can remove fluid from the effluent. The effluent can flow through the filter 510 and out of the suction separator outlet 115.

While these embodiments have been described with emphasis on the embodiments, it should be understood that within the scope of the appended claims, the embodiments might be practiced other than as specifically described herein.

Claims

1. A compression system, wherein the system comprises:

a. an oil separator vessel comprising an oil separator inner cavity;

b. a suction separator supported by the oil separator, wherein the suction separator comprises a suction separator inner cavity;

c. a compressor supported by the oil separator vessel, the suction separator, or combinations thereof, wherein the compressor has an inlet in communication with the suction separator inner cavity and an outlet in communication with the oil separator inner cavity; and

d. a driver operatively connected to the compressor, wherein the driver is supported by the oil separator vessel.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the suction separator is integral with the oil separator vessel.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the suction separator is perpendicular to the oil separator vessel.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the suction separator is disposed below the oil separator vessel.

5. The system of claim 4, wherein the suction separator is connected with the oil separator vessel by a pair of columns.