Instrument Air Compressors for the Oil and Gas Industry
Instrument Air Compressors for the Oil and Gas Industry
Compressed air can be a safer alternative to electricity or hydraulics in well pad operations because it has no ignition source, which is essential for hydrocarbon environments. The equipment is simple, rugged and easy to distribute across a well pad. Compressed air stands behind many critical safety and control systems on your site.
At Chicago Pneumatic, we offer compressor systems that provide continuous air generation. We also supply the critical support equipment you need, including dryers and filters.
Compressor Applications in Your Industry
At Chicago Pneumatic, we offer an array of fixed-speed rotary screw compressors to meet the needs of your oil and gas operations. The various compressors we offer have vital features for your industry, including notifications, warnings and service alarms. These compressors serve various applications.
Powering Your Instrument Air Packages and Control Systems
Compressed air can help maintain operational control in your daily operations. An instrument air system supplies clean, dry compressed air for:
Pneumatic actuators: Compressed air can operate control, choke and pneumatic shutdown valves for applications like. One common application is for surface safety valves (SSVs).
Control systems: Many midstream control systems use air-operated controllers that use pneumatic logic rather than fully electronic control.
Running Your Emergency Shutdown (ESD) System With Air Compressors
We're your critical safety partner, giving you the pneumatic systems you need for fail-safe logic. On the well pad, valves are designed to fail to either the closed or open position using a spring return. When air pressure is lost, this action triggers automatic well shut-in and isolates separators or compressors.
Additional On-Pad Applications for Utility Air
Outside of critical control and safety systems, your oil and gas operation may use air compressors for:
- Purging and cleaning: Clear hydrocarbons from small lines, instrument tubing and equipment before maintenance or to blow down debris or fluids.
- Startup assistance: An air compressor can serve as startup assistance for pneumatic systems after a shutdown.
Offering Complete Air Generation Systems
Within the oil and gas industry, air quality is a critical issue. At Chicago Pneumatic, we offer the components you need to create an effective and safe air supply system. Besides air compressors, we provide air treatment solutions like:
Air receiver tanks provide a storage buffer, while dryers help remove moisture from the air to prevent freezing or corrosion in tubing. Line filters can help remove oil and particulates. Overall, these solutions work together to deliver the reliable, clean, dry air you need.
Rugged, NEMA 4 Industrial Compressors for Hazardous Environments
Air compressors that operate in the harsh conditions of well pads providing instrument air need enclosures suitable for these hazardous locations. Our compressor enclosures meet the Type 4 requirements of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA). They protect against the ingress of water, including splashing or hose-directed water, and against solid foreign objects, such as falling dirt and windblown dust.
Partner With the Experts in Fail-Safe Pneumatic Systems
Get the safety and reliability you need for your well pad operations with compressors and air treatment solutions from Chicago Pneumatic. We understand the unique demands of your industry and can help you set up a tailored system to meet your needs. Reach out to our team online today to get a quote on an air compressor system.