Description

ZW-1.46/(1-14.2)-(4-17.2) Liquefied Gas Compressor

Z-Type Compressor for Propane, LPG & Industrial Liquefied Gas Transfer

The ZW-1.46/(1-14.2)-(4-17.2) Liquefied Gas Compressor is a Z-type reciprocating piston compressor designed for the compression, transfer, recovery, and handling of low-boiling and volatile gases.

The compressor is suitable for compatible liquefied gas media including propane, butane, butene, propylene, and liquid ammonia, making it suitable for selected applications in the LPG, chemical, petrochemical, and industrial gas sectors.

With a flow capacity of approximately 1.5 m³/min, the compressor supports an inlet pressure range of 0.1–1.42 MPa(G) and a discharge pressure range of 0.4–1.72 MPa(G).

The unit is powered by a 22 kW motor and incorporates a water-cooled, oil-free reciprocating piston configuration. Its skid-mounted arrangement provides a compact and integrated solution for liquefied gas handling facilities, chemical plants, storage terminals, and industrial gas systems.

Technical Specifications

Final operating parameters, material compatibility, and equipment configuration should be confirmed according to the specific gas composition and project requirements.

Product Structure & Operating Characteristics

Z-Type Reciprocating Piston Design

The ZW-1.46/(1-14.2)-(4-17.2) utilizes a Z-type reciprocating piston structure designed for stable compression and transfer of compatible liquefied and volatile gases.

The reciprocating piston mechanism provides controlled gas displacement and is suitable for continuous gas handling applications.

Key characteristics include:

• Z-type reciprocating piston configuration
• Stable gas displacement
• High-pressure gas transfer capability
• Compact equipment arrangement
• Suitable for volatile and low-boiling gas applications

Water-Cooled Configuration

The compressor incorporates a water-cooled system to manage heat generated during gas compression.

Effective temperature control helps maintain suitable operating conditions during continuous compression and transfer operations.

Water cooling can be particularly suitable for industrial facilities where an appropriate cooling-water system is already available.

Oil-Free Compression

The compressor utilizes an oil-free compression configuration designed to minimize the possibility of lubricating oil entering the compressed gas.

This helps reduce the risk of oil contamination and can be beneficial for applications where the purity of the transferred gas is important.

The oil-free arrangement is suitable for selected LPG and chemical gas handling systems, subject to the actual gas properties and compressor configuration.

Skid-Mounted Construction

The compressor can be supplied as a skid-mounted package, integrating the main compressor and associated equipment on a common structural base.

This arrangement provides:

• Compact installation
• Easier transportation
• Simplified site installation
• Reduced field assembly
• Integrated equipment layout
• Convenient connection to existing gas systems

Suitable Gas Media

The ZW-1.46/(1-14.2)-(4-17.2) can be considered for compression and transfer applications involving compatible low-boiling and volatile gases.

Propane

Suitable for selected propane transfer, recovery, and compression systems.

Butane

Can be incorporated into compatible butane handling and transfer applications.

Butene

Suitable for selected industrial systems handling compatible butene gas.

Propylene

Can be applied in suitable propylene compression and transfer systems.

Liquid Ammonia

The compressor can be considered for selected ammonia gas handling and transfer applications, subject to detailed material compatibility and process engineering.

Gas compatibility must be verified against the actual composition, pressure, temperature, materials, sealing system, and manufacturer’s operating requirements before equipment selection.

Application Areas

LPG Transfer Systems

The compressor can be integrated into LPG transfer systems where controlled gas pressure is required for moving propane, butane, or compatible LPG media between storage and process equipment.

Applications may include:

• LPG storage transfer
• LPG loading and unloading
• LPG recovery
• LPG distribution facilities
• LPG processing systems

Chemical Industry

The ZW-1.46/(1-14.2)-(4-17.2) can be used in selected chemical processing systems involving compatible low-boiling gases.

Its compact design and controlled compression characteristics make it suitable for gas transfer and recovery applications where the required pressure and flow conditions fall within the compressor’s operating range.

Industrial Gas Stations

The compressor can be integrated into liquefied gas storage and distribution facilities for controlled gas transfer.

These systems may include storage vessels, transfer pipelines, filling equipment, pressure control equipment, and associated safety systems.

Gas Recovery Systems

The compressor can support gas recovery applications where compatible volatile gases need to be recovered, compressed, and transferred to storage or downstream processing equipment.

Liquefied Gas Transfer System Integration

A complete compressor package can be integrated with associated equipment according to the facility requirements.

A typical system may include:

• Liquefied gas compressor
• Drive motor
• Gas inlet and discharge piping
• Isolation valves
• Check valves
• Pressure instrumentation
• Temperature monitoring
• Safety relief devices
• Cooling system
• Control panel
• Emergency shutdown system
• Skid-mounted structural frame

The exact system configuration depends on the gas medium, required flow, pressure conditions, storage arrangement, and plant layout.

Key Advantages

Z-Type Reciprocating Design

Provides controlled reciprocating compression for liquefied and volatile gas applications.

Wide Pressure Operating Range

Supports inlet pressures from 0.1 to 1.42 MPa(G) and discharge pressures from 0.4 to 1.72 MPa(G).

Oil-Free Compression

Helps minimize lubricant contamination of the compressed gas.

Water Cooling

Provides effective thermal management during continuous compression operation.

Compact Skid Package

Simplifies equipment transportation, installation, and integration.

Multi-Gas Application Potential

Suitable for selected applications involving propane, butane, butene, propylene, and liquid ammonia, subject to compatibility verification.

Industrial Flexibility

Can be applied across LPG handling, chemical processing, industrial gas distribution, and gas recovery systems.

Customized Liquefied Gas Compressor Solutions

Different liquefied gas projects have different operating conditions. Aegis Projects can support customized compressor package configurations based on:

• Gas composition
• Required flow rate
• Inlet pressure
• Discharge pressure
• Operating temperature
• Gas density
• Material compatibility
• Cooling requirements
• Installation conditions
• Control requirements
• Safety requirements
• Skid configuration

This allows the compressor package to be adapted to the specific requirements of LPG, propane, butane, chemical gas, and industrial gas handling systems.

Safety & Process Considerations

Liquefied petroleum gases and other volatile gases require appropriate process engineering and safety measures.

Depending on the application, the compressor system can incorporate:

• Pressure monitoring
• Temperature monitoring
• Pressure relief protection
• Emergency shutdown
• Motor protection
• Gas leakage detection interface
• Safety interlocks
• Automatic shutdown logic
• Local control panel
• Remote monitoring interfaces

The final safety architecture should be engineered according to the gas properties, hazardous-area classification, applicable regulations, project specifications, and site requirements.

Aegis Projects – Liquefied Gas Compression Solutions

Aegis Projects Technology Pvt. Ltd. provides engineered solutions for LPG compressor skids, liquefied gas compressors, LPG transfer systems, gas recovery systems, natural gas compression, industrial gas handling, automation, and instrumentation.

Our project support can include:

• Compressor selection
• Skid package integration
• Gas piping
• Valves and fittings
• Instrumentation
• Electrical systems
• PLC controls
• Safety systems
• Cooling systems
• Installation support
• Testing and commissioning

Enquire About ZW-1.46/(1-14.2)-(4-17.2)

Looking for a liquefied gas compressor for LPG, propane, butane, propylene, or industrial gas transfer?

Contact Aegis Projects Technology Pvt. Ltd. with your gas composition, required flow rate, inlet pressure, discharge pressure, operating temperature, and application details for a suitable compressor configuration.

Aegis Projects Technology Pvt. Ltd. — Engineered LPG, Liquefied Gas & Industrial Compression Solutions.

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