Achieving Cost and Energy-Efficient Compressed Air
- What is compressed air used for in oil and gas production?
- Why is high-quality, cost-effective air important for oil and gas applications?
- How can Ingersoll Rand help your facility achieve cost and energy-efficient compressed air?
What Is Compressed Air Used For In Oil And Gas Production?
Powering everything from exploration, well testing, extraction, transportation, and the refining and processing of oil and gas to natural gas compression and distribution, compressed air is a vital commodity around the world for oil and gas production.
Why Is High-Quality, Cost-Effective Compressed Air Important For Oil And Gas Applications?
In an ongoing conversation with our global oil and gas partners, we’ve discovered that rising energy prices and cost concerns are dominating the industry, with environmental and economic uncertainty only accelerating market and demand fluctuations. But what if there was a way to sustainably produce cost and energy-efficient compressed air that meets both demand and quality requirements? Even better, what if there was a way to achieve this without it causing your costs to skyrocket? We’ve got the perfect solution!
How Can Ingersoll Rand Help Your Facility Achieve Cost And Energy-Efficient Compressed Air?
We’ve devised a 7-step plan to help your oil and gas facility achieve cost and energy-efficient compressed air. Here’s a preview:
1. Air Audit
Most of the largest factors contributing to wasted energy consumption and inefficiency all stem back to the foundations of your compressed air system. Whether this is the implementation of incorrect equipment or piping or the building of a substandard network unable to meet demand, these gaps in your system need to be addressed to optimise your cost and energy efficiency. An air audit can identify these issues in order to suggest improvements.
2. Oil Sampling
Oil sampling is an integral step to ensuring the cost-effective and energy-efficient production of high-quality air for oil and gas applications. This service offers an overview of the quality of your oil and your equipment’s components and provides valuable insights about issues impacting the safety and integrity of your equipment and processes.
3. Implementing The Right Compressed Air Equipment
Insufficient equipment = decreased efficiency + increased costs. With Ingersoll Rand’s expert portfolio of oil-free centrifugal compressors, you can take on even the most challenging onshore and offshore oil and gas environments and applications. Designed to perform, these solutions supply unparalleled efficiency, durability, and reliability – even when the going gets tough!
4. Effective Air Treatment
Effective air treatment is the secret to cost- and energy-efficient air! Substandard air doesn’t just cause contamination; it can also lead to serious equipment concerns, as excess moisture can rust and corrode your setup. This can be prevented by treating your air with dryers, filtration systems, and correct condensate management.
5. Cost-Saving Heat Recovery
Keeping your costs low isn’t just about optimising your compressed air equipment. Did you know you can save 1000s annually by implementing a heat recovery system? Up to 90% of the wasted heat generated by compression can actually be recovered and used, whether for heating process water or your oil and gas facility. This way, you can reduce your costs and energy consumption!
6. Proactive Management, Monitoring and Control
Proactive management, monitoring and control can have significant benefits when it comes to maximising your cost and energy efficiency. We have a few solutions that will maximise your efficiency and add value to your system…
- Compressor Controllers - adjust pressure and flow rates to align energy use with demand
- Helix™ Connected Platform - 24/7 remote monitoring that deals with issues before they become costly and cause dangerous downtime
- Ecoplant - an advanced control platform that reduces downtime and increases efficiency
7. Warranties, OEM Parts and Maintenance
Correctly protecting your compressed air equipment is vital to keeping your costs down. Ingersoll Rand offers warranties and maintenance packages targeted at minimising your cost of ownership and maximising the productivity of your oil and gas facility.
Interested in finding out more about how these 7 steps can transform your oil and gas facility?