Chemical & Petrochemical Compression Solutions

Unlike traditional equipment suppliers that focus on individual machines,  Ingersoll Rand Engineered Systems and Services (ESS) combines multiple technologies, engineering disciplines, and global manufacturing capabilities to deliver complete process packages.

Our approach supports:

· Greenfield chemical plant projects

· Petrochemical facility expansions

· EPC-led projects

· Process modernizations and upgrades

· Carbon reduction initiatives

· Industrial gas systems

· Specialty chemical production

Whether your project requires a standalone compressor package or a fully integrated engineered system, Ingersoll Rand Engineered Systems and Services (ESS) provides a single point of responsibility from design through commissioning and aftermarket support

Chemical and petrochemical operations require a diverse range of compressed air and gas technologies. Ingersoll Rand Engineered Systems and Services (ESS) supports critical applications across the entire production process.

Utility & Instrument Air

Reliable compressed air is essential for control systems, actuators, instrumentation, and plant operations. Applications include:

• Instrument air
• Plant air
• Utility air
• Process air supply

Chemical Production Processes

Our engineered solutions support:

• Fertilizer production
• Syngas applications
• Oxidation processes
• Air separation plants
• Carbon monoxide (CO) compression
• Carbon dioxide (CO₂) compression
• Steam and process gas applications
• Gas recovery solutions

Plant Safety & Process Integrity

We help facilities maintain safe and stable operations through:

• Nitrogen blanketing
• Purging systems
• Inerting applications
• Oxygen reduction processes

These systems are designed to meet site-specific operating requirements, environmental conditions, and applicable industry standards

Gases We Support

• Aromatics
• Butane Dehydrogenation
• Butylene
• Coal to Liquid (CTL)
• Coal to Methanol (CTM)
• Ethane Cracking
• Ethylene
• Fertilizer (Ammonia, Urea, Nitric Acid)
• Flare Gases
• Gas to Liquid (GTL)
• Mechanical Vapor Recovery
• Methanol
• Olefins
• Polyethylene / Polypropylene
• Propane Dehydrogenation
• Propylene
• Refineries (MTBE, FCC)
• Refrigeration
• Syngas (Hydrogen, CO)

Chemical and petrochemical plants face a range of operational challenges:

• Maintaining reliable instrument and plant air supply
• Managing process gases safely and efficiently
• Supporting fertilizer and syngas production processes
• Meeting stringent quality and regulatory requirements
• Ensuring equipment reliability in demanding environments
• Optimizing energy consumption and lifecycle costs
• Supporting blanketing, purging, and air separation applications

Ingersoll Rand Engineered Systems and Services (ESS) addresses these challenges through customized Market-to-Order (MTO), Engineer-to-Order (ETO), and Project Lifecycle Support (PLS) approaches.

Our screw compressor packages provide dependable compressed air for instrument air, utility air, process air, and nitrogen generation systems.

Key advantages

• Oil-flooded and oil-free technologies
• Compact package design
• High efficiency operation
• Simplified installation
• Designed for harsh industrial environments

When high-pressure air or demanding operating conditions are required, reciprocating compressor packages deliver proven reliability and energy-efficient performance.

Ideal for

• Process air
• High-pressure applications
• Utility air systems
• Critical process operations

For large-scale chemical facilities with significant airflow requirements, centrifugal air compressors provide exceptional efficiency and low lifecycle operating costs.

Benefits

• High reliability
• No pulsation
• Optimized energy performance
• Multi-process capability
• Reduced maintenance requirements

Our MSG® process gas compressors support a variety of critical chemical and petrochemical applications including:

• Fuel gas boosting
• Natural gas gathering
• Refrigeration gas
• Carbon monoxide
• CO2 (wet or dry)
• SynGas
• Low molecular weight recycle gas
• High-pressure nitrogen

For applications requiring broad pressure ranges and customized operation, reciprocating gas compressors deliver flexible engineered solutions.

Applications include:

• Process gas boosting
• Industrial gas compression
• Chemical process applications
• High-pressure process systems

ADICOMP technologies support:

• CO₂ processing
• Hydrogen applications
• Syngas systems
• Natural gas applications
• Gas treatment and upgrading

With optional heat recovery and gas treatment capabilities, these systems provide a highly flexible approach to modern process requirements. 

Many chemical and petrochemical processes depend on a reliable nitrogen supply for safety, product quality, and process protection.

Ingersoll Rand Engineered Systems and Services (ESS) offers both PSA and membrane nitrogen generation technologies.

Typical Applications

• Fire prevention
• Explosion prevention
• Blanketing of oxygen sensitive compounds (chemicals) 
• Pipeline purging
• Pressure transfer of liquids
• Pressure testing
• Pneumatic transport

PSA Nitrogen Generators

Designed for applications requiring high nitrogen purity and energy-efficient operation.

Membrane Nitrogen Generators

Ideal for continuous on-site nitrogen production with simplified maintenance and scalablystem design.

Air quality can directly impact process reliability, product quality, and equipment life. Our portfolio includes:

Adsorption Air Dryers

Engineered to achieve low dew points and protect critical downstream equipment.

Refrigerant Air Dryers

Efficient moisture removal for general plant air applications.

Hybrid Air Dryers

Combining adsorption and refrigeration technologies to improve air quality while reducing energy consumption.

Many suppliers offer compressors. Engineered Systems and Services (ESS) delivers integrated engineered solutions.

Engineered Around Your Process

Every project begins with your process requirements, operating conditions, site specifications, and performance objectives.

Broad Technology Portfolio

We combine technologies across:

• Air compression
• Gas compression
• Nitrogen generation
• Air treatment
• Gas recovery

Global Engineering & Manufacturing Network

Our facilities support customers worldwide with design, manufacturing, testing, project execution, and lifecycle support. 

Compliance for Complex Projects

Solutions can be designed to meet industry and project requirements including:

• API
• ISO
• ATEX
• IECEx
• ASME
• ANSI
• DIN

Full Lifecycle Support

Engineered Systems and Services (ESS) supports projects from concept through operation with:

• Design phase, Specifications & Product Customization
• Project Management, Documentation, Quality Assurance
• Factory acceptance testing
• Commissioning
• Service agreements
• Spare parts
• Digital monitoring solutions