Compressed Natural Gas Plant

Compressed Natural Gas Plant

Item: Compressed Natural Gas Plant
Capacity: 5,000 ~ 500,000 Nm³/d
Pressure: 20.0 ~ 25.0 MPaG
Product purity (methane content): CH₄≥ 95% (V)

Products Description

 

The compressed natural gas plant (also known as CNG plant) is a complete set of equipment that integrates natural gas purification, compression, and storage.

 

Its core principle is to first purify raw natural gas to remove harmful impurities, then use multi-stage compressors to increase the pressure to 20-25 MPa, converting it into high-pressure gas that can be stored in cylinders or tanks.

 

It can stably produce high-quality CNG and is one of the mainstream equipment for natural gas utilization in transportation and distributed energy systems.

Natural Gas Treatment

 

Working principle

 

The working process of a CNG plant can be summarized as five core steps: raw gas pretreatment → compression → dehydration & desulfurization → storage → product output

1

Raw gas pretreatment: Raw natural gas (typically at 0.1-1.0 MPa) enters a filter separator to remove solid particles, liquid water, and free oil (to protect downstream compressors from wear and corrosion).

2

Compression: Pretreated gas is compressed through a multi-stage reciprocating or screw compressor. Each stage compresses the gas to 4-6 MPa, with intercoolers between stages to reduce temperature (to avoid overheating and improve compression efficiency), finally reaching the target pressure of 20-25 MPa.

3

Dehydration & desulfurization: Compressed gas enters a purification system. Dehydration (using molecular sieves or adsorption dryers) reduces water content to below 10 ppm (to prevent hydrate formation in high-pressure pipelines); desulfurization (using activated carbon or amine scrubbers) removes hydrogen sulfide to below 20 mg/Nm³ (to avoid corrosion of storage equipment and engine damage).

4

Storage: Purified high-pressure CNG is stored in high-pressure storage cylinders or tanks, which are designed to withstand 20-25 MPa and equipped with safety valves and pressure gauges for pressure monitoring.

5

Product output: CNG from storage facilities is distributed to users through a dispensing system. For vehicle refueling, a dispenser reduces the pressure to 20 MPa and meters the gas; for industrial use, the pressure is adjusted according to user requirements via pressure regulators.

 

Core Features

 

High pressure storage

Operates at 20-25 MPa, enabling efficient volume reduction for convenient transportation and storage, suitable for mobile fuel supply scenarios.

01

Flexible capacity

Single-unit daily processing capacity ranges from 5,000 Nm³ to 500,000 Nm³, adapting to small-scale (gas stations) and large-scale (industrial parks) demand.

02

Rapid refueling

Equipped with high-flow dispensers that can refuel a CNG vehicle in 3-5 minutes, meeting the needs of busy transportation hubs.

03

Compact layout

The main equipment (compressors, storage cylinders, dispensers) can be arranged in a modular manner, occupying a small area, suitable for urban or suburban deployment.

04

Low emissions

CNG has lower carbon emissions than gasoline or diesel (about 20-30% reduction), making the plant a low-carbon energy supply option.

05

 

The advantages of our company's products

 

Today, as the application of clean energy becomes increasingly widespread, refined engineering design is crucial for achieving efficient and safe production of Compressed Natural Gas plants. We have established a professional engineering team with over 25 years of technical accumulation in the field of natural gas compression, fully mastering important domestic and international standards and specifications such as ISO, API,ASME, and EN. Based on the raw gas characteristics (including methane ratio and impurity composition) and application environments (e.g., vehicle refueling or industrial gas supply) of different projects, we provide personalized design solutions. We focus on optimizing compressor stage configuration, intercooler efficiency, and purification system coordination, which can reduce energy consumption by 5%-8% compared with conventional schemes. We always adhere to the concept of customization to ensure each plant accurately matches its unique operating requirements.

 

Throughout the complete project cycle from planning to commissioning, our company fully implements the standards of the ISO9001 Quality Management System and ISO14001 Environmental Management System. In the process design phase, we use professional software such as Aspen HYSYS for compressor system simulation to ensure the stability of its operating pressure. All key equipment, including compressors, high-pressure valves, and gas storage wells, undergoes inspection by independent third-party institutions to ensure compliance with pressure equipment specification requirements such as ASME BPVC Section VIII. High-pressure pipeline welding operations strictly implement certified process procedures, combined with non-destructive testing methods such as Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Penetrant Testing (PT), effectively ensuring the sealing reliability of joints. A 72-hour continuous stability test is conducted before project completion to fully verify the device's performance in terms of processing flow, system pressure, and gas purity. This complete set of standardized processes provides a solid guarantee for the reliability of project quality and the timeliness of delivery.

 

Product quality is the fundamental foundation for ensuring the safe and stable supply of CNG. Each plant implements strict quality control standards: the compressor system is equipped with multiple overload protections and real-time temperature monitoring to ensure continuous and reliable operation; high-pressure gas storage units are manufactured in strict accordance with GB 150 or ASME specifications with a service life of no less than 20 years; the gas purification device ensures the produced CNG fully meets the requirements of national standards such as GB 18047, and the product qualification rate always maintains 100%. The average trouble-free operation time of the entire set of equipment exceeds 8000 hours, providing strong support for long-term efficient operation.

 

To ensure the continuous and stable supply of CNG, high-quality after-sales service is crucial. After receiving a service request from the user, our technical support team will immediately activate a 24/7 response mechanism and promise to provide an initial reply within 8 hours through phone calls, emails, or on-site surveys. For remotely solvable issues such as pressure adjustment and alarm diagnosis, we guarantee to assist in completing the operation within 24 hours; in case of mechanical failures requiring on-site resolution, engineers can be dispatched to domestic locations within 48 hours and international locations within 72 hours. In addition, we provide planned maintenance services including compressor oil replacement and filter cleaning to effectively extend the service life of the equipment.

 

Our Compressed Natural Gas Plants have demonstrated excellent reliability and operational efficiency in large-scale industrial applications, and have been recognized by many leading enterprises in the energy and transportation industries, including internationally renowned companies such as PetroChina, Sinopec, Gazprom, and clean energy fuel companies.

 

In terms of cooperation methods, we not only provide a full-process turnkey delivery solution including design, installation, and commissioning but also offer flexible models such as equipment leasing or gas supply agreements (we are responsible for plant operation and supply CNG to customers) according to customers' actual needs, helping customers choose the most suitable investment plan for their own situations.

 

Comparison of various natural gas utilization technologies

 

Natural gas utilization technology

Core principles

Advantages

Applicable scenarios

Compressed Natural Gas Plant

High-pressure compression (20-25 MPa) of purified natural gas

Low investment, flexible deployment, suitable for small to medium-scale supply

Vehicle fuel, urban gas peak shaving, small industrial users

Liquefied Natural Gas Plant

Cryogenic liquefaction (-162℃) of natural gas

Large storage capacity, suitable for long-distance transportation

Large-scale trade, marine fuel, power generation

Pipeline natural gas

Low-pressure (0.1-4.0 MPa) transportation through pipelines

Continuous supply, low operating cost

Urban gas networks, large industrial parks

Natural gas to power

Direct combustion of natural gas in gas turbines or engines

High efficiency, low emissions

Distributed power generation, emergency power supply

Natural gas to chemicals

Conversion of natural gas to methanol, ammonia, etc., via chemical reactions

High added value, industrial chain extension

Chemical industry parks, fertilizer production

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