The Environmental Impact of CORKEN LPG Compressors

The Environmental Impact of CORKEN LPG Compressors

by | Oct 11, 2024 | Corken

LPG compressor
LPG has become an energy source globally because of its versatility, portability, and cleaner burning properties. Here are some key points that showcase its use:
  • Household and Commercial Usage: LPG is commonly used for cooking, heating, and lighting in homes, offering an alternative to traditional solid fuels like wood or coal. This shift helps decrease air pollution and promote health outcomes. Commercial establishments like restaurants and hotels utilise LPG for cooking and water heating purposes.
  • Industrial Uses: Industries depend on LPG for processes such as metal cutting, welding, and as Heating fuels.
  • Transportation Fuel: The use of LPG as a fuel is on the rise due to its emissions compared to gasoline or diesel, making it an environmentally friendly option for vehicles.
  • Off-grid energy solutions: In areas where electricity grids are unavailable, LPG-powered generators and appliances play a crucial role in meeting energy requirements.

Ensuring Responsible Practices Across the Lifecycle

To minimise the impact and promote safety measures, responsible handling of LPG is crucial at all stages.
  • Production and Refinement: LPG is a byproduct of gas processing and crude oil refinement. Implementing safe extraction and refining processes is key to reducing waste generation and emissions.
  • Storage and Transportation: Proper storage and transportation methods are crucial to preventing leaks, spills, and accidents when handling LPG. Regular inspections and maintenance play a role in ensuring safety.
  • Distribution and Retail: When distributing LPG cylinders and tanks, it is important to handle them with care to avoid any mishaps. Retail outlets should educate consumers on the usage and storage of these containers.
  • End-User Practices: End users need to adhere to guidelines for the installation, maintenance, and disposal of LPG equipment. Regular checks for leaks and ensuring ventilation are good practices.
The global reliance on LPG highlights the importance of practices at every stage of their lifecycle. By emphasising safety, efficiency, and environmental awareness, we can maximise the benefits of LPG while minimising its impact.

IDEX (CORKEN): Pioneering Sustainable Solutions

CORKEN is at the forefront of providing solutions. As a division of IDEX Corporation, specialising in fluid handling solutions for industries, CORKEN prioritise responsible practices in their LPG applications.
CORKEN Compressors
  • CORKEN compressors are known for their reliability and efficiency in handling LPG.
  • CORKEN offers range of compressors suitable for different LPG uses like transportation, refuelling, and industrial processes.
  • CORKEN compressors offer adequate safety analog and automation features as required by customer to prevent accidents and protect the environment.
  • CORKEN compression solutions have a worldwide impact by promoting cleaner energy distribution and responsible LPG usage.
Eco-Friendly Efforts
  • By improving compressor design and operation, CORKEN compressors reduce energy waste, benefiting both nature and users.
  • IDEX Corken collaborates with industry players to promote safe practices in handling LPG.
  • IDEX Corken’s dedication to solutions through their CORKEN compressors is crucial to ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable use of LPG worldwide.

Environmental issues linked to the operation of LPG compressors and pumps

Traditional operations involving similar or other equipment for transfer may present challenges, such as:
  1. Energy Usage
  • Inefficiency: Older equipment might consume electricity due to energy efficiency.
  • Carbon Footprint: Energy-intensive operations add to the overall carbon footprint of LPG distribution.
  1. Safety Concerns
  • Leaks and Incidents: Ageing equipment raises the risk of leaks, spills, and incidents during LPG handling.
  1. Maintenance and Care
  • Environmental Impact of Maintenance: Regular maintenance demands resources and may result in waste generation.
  • Outdated Equipment: Older compressors and pumps may lack safety features.

How  does CORKEN Compressor Design  overcome these issues?

IDEX Corken compressors proactively manage issues associated with LPG handling through key approaches such as:
  • Energy Efficiency: Corken compressors, mostly being air cooled are designed with very tight and precision tolerances to be highly energy efficient
  • Emission Control: CORKEN compressors offered for LPG are provided with non-lubricated packings between gas compression chamber and crankcase chamber for minimizing gas leakage to atmosphere. Thus by minimising emissions during LPG compression, they contribute to air quality.
  • Safety Measures: Corken compressors prioritise safety by incorporating automation features to prevent accidents and environmental damage. Proper upkeep is essential for ensuring operations and reducing risks.
  • Collaboration and advocacy:IDEX (CORKEN) works together with industry partners, regulators, and customers to support practices. They actively promote the safe and efficient handling of LPG

Conclusion

LPG plays a role as an energy source catering to various needs, from household cooking to industrial applications. It is vital to handle it throughout its lifecycle by prioritising safety, efficiency, and environmental consciousness. IDEX CORKEN demonstrates a commitment to LPG solutions through its eco-friendly CORKEN compressors. By embracing innovation, safety measures, and collaboration, we can leverage the benefits of LPG. CORKEN LPG Compressors and its applications are as below:

A: Gas Service / Fluid Handled:

  1. Liquified Petroleum Gas: LPG (Mix of Propane + Butane-n)
  2. 100% Propane
  3. 100% Butane-n
 

B : Applications – Process where CORKEN LPG compressors are used:

 
  1. Road Tanker Unloading / Rail Tanker Unloading / Ship Unloading / Sick (Road) Tanker Unloading for customers such as Public and Private Cylinder Bottling Plants, Automotive Manufacturers Metal Industries, Textile Industries, Ceramic Industries, Fertilizer Industries, Aerosol (Deodorant, Pesticide Sprays)Manufacturers and Bottlers, Surface Coating Industry, Plastics Industry, Printing Industry, Any Industrial User where LPG will be used for internal process through bulk storage in their yard (higher consumption where capacity of cylinders is insufficient). CORKEN provides Compressor for liquid unloading along with Vapor Recovery of vapor up to an optimum value for rendering the road tanker virtually empty of LPG.
 
  1. Road Tanker / Rail Wagon Degassing for degassing contractors. As per statutory laws, Carrier Vessels need to be hydrotested within specified time as a fitness certificate for Wagon / Tanker use. CORKEN provides Compressor for liquid unloading along with Vapor Recovery of vapor up to an optimum value for rendering the road tanker virtually empty of LPG.
 
  1. Emergency Rescue Vehicle where Compressor is mounted on a mobile tanker which caters for evacuation of any faulty leaking LPG Road Carrier at site or accident met Road Carrier for avoiding hazard.
 
  1. Cylinder Evacuation for LPG bottling customers where CORKEN compressor is used for Residual Vapor recovery from used cylinders / Bottles before sending them for hydrotesting.
  2. Recovery for Storage Tank Decommissioning for Hydrostatic testing: As per statutory laws, Stationery Pressure Vessels (Mounded Bullets / Horton Spheres) need to be hydrotested within specified time as a fitness certificate for Wagon / Tanker use.  CORKEN provides Compressor for liquid unloading along with Vapor Recovery of vapor up to an optimum value for rendering the road tanker virtually empty of LPG.