Refrigeration and compressor modules

Abstract

A modular compressor and condensation system is provided with standard sized piping modules, pumping modules and air cooler modules. The modules are designed for standardized shipment and assembly on site with significantly decreased time in start up compared to customized systems. The system may be assembled in the factory for complete testing with only a minimum level of testing necessary at the installation site.

1 . A modular system for compression of a gas comprising at least one pipe rack module, at least one pumping module and at least one air cooler modules. 
     
     
         2 . The modular system of  claim 1  wherein said pipe rack module and said pumping module are positioned parallel and said air cooler modules are positioned perpendicular to said pipe rack module and said pumping module. 
     
     
         3 . The modular system of  claim 1  wherein said air cooler module is positioned on top of said pipe rack module and said pumping module. 
     
     
         4 . The modular system of  claim 1  comprising at least two air cooler modules for each pipe rack module and each pumping module. 
     
     
         5 . The modular system of  claim 1  wherein each module has external dimensions that match the dimensions of a vehicle used to transport said modules. 
     
     
         6 . The modular system of  claim 1  further comprising at least one separator to separate gas and liquid. 
     
     
         7 . The modular system of  claim 1  further comprising an exchanger skid comprising a plurality of heat exchangers. 
     
     
         8 . The modular system of  claim 1  further comprising at least one cold box. 
     
     
         9 . The modular system of  claim 1  further comprising at least one discharge drum. 
     
     
         10 . A process for constructing a system for compressing a gas and separating liquids and gases from said gas said process comprising
 a) providing at least one pumping module unit;   b) providing at least one pipe rack module unit;   c) providing at least one air cooler module unit mounted on top of said pumping module unit and said pipe rack module unit; and   d) connecting said at least one pumping module unit, said at least one pipe rack module unit and said at least one air cooler module unit for operation to compress said gas.   
     
     
         11 . The process of  claim 10  wherein said at least one pumping module unit is approximately parallel to said at least one pipe rack module unit. 
     
     
         12 . The process of  claim 11  wherein said at least one air cooler module unit is positioned above and perpendicular to said at least one pipe rack module unit and said at least one pipe rack module unit. 
     
     
         13 . The process of  claim 10  wherein said pumping module unit, said pipe rack module unit and said air cooler module unit have external dimensions that are equal to or less than current United States Department of Transportation maximum standard allowable shipping size for ground transportation 
     
     
         14 . The process of  claim 10  wherein said pumping module unit, said pipe rack module unit and said air cooler module unit have external dimensions that are equal to or less than the current International Standards Organization's code regarding the maximum standard allowable shipping size for ground transportation. 
     
     
         15 . A process for rapid implementation of a gas compression and condensation system comprising
 a) assembling at least one pipe rack module;   b) assembling at least one pumping module;   c) providing at least one air cooler module;   d) assembling a gas compression and condensation system comprising said at least one pipe rack module unit, said at least one pumping unit and said at least air cooler module;   e) testing said gas compression and condensation system;   f) disassembling said gas compression and condensation system;   g) transporting said gas compression and condensation system on one or more vehicles to an installation site; and   h) assembling said gas compression and condensation system.   
     
     
         16 . The process of  claim 15  further comprising adding additional modules as volume of said gas increases. 
     
     
         17 . The process of  claim 15  wherein at least one heat exchanger module is provided to heat or cool liquids or gases.