Greenhouse gas (GHG) is a gas in the atmosphere that absorbs and emits radiation within the thermal infrared range. This process by which greenhouse gases trap heat in an atmospheric layer is also called the greenhouse effect or sometimes simply greenhouse. Greenhouse gases contribute to the warming of our atmosphere because they absorb the energy from sunlight and warm-up, rather like a greenhouse does.
Have you ever noticed when you're drinking an ice-cold drink on a hot summer day, the outside of your glass is wet? This is because the air around the glass cooled, and water from the air condensed onto the glass; this is the dew point temperature.
When working with natural gas compression and similar equipment, it is inevitable to produce methane emissions. In addition, the growing production and utilization of natural gas in Canada has undoubtedly increased methane production.
So you have a new generator, and you aren't sure if it is ready for a steady workload. Like any engine, generators require preparation before they can be used regularly. Breaking in a generator helps prolong the life of your equipment.
Compressing methane (natural gas) is an important step in production and delivery. Learn all about how to safely compress methane gas below.
What is Methane?
Methane is an odourless, colourless and flammable gas that can be produced naturally and synthetically. Methane is the main component of natural gas and is used for heat and electricity around the world. It is also used in chemical reactions to produce other gasses like hydrogen and carbon monoxide. Methane is also a significant contributor to climate change. It is a type of greenhouse gas that plays a factor in the weakening of the ozone layer.
Picker trucks go by many names, such as knuckle boom cranes, loader cranes or folding boom cranes. Picker trucks are one of the most adaptable mobile cranes. This is how 24/7 Compression utilizes its picker trucks.
As the world tries to make its way to greener energy use, many countries are now using natural gas to generate electricity more cleanly than other fossil fuels. Fortunately for us, Canada is one of the largest producers of natural gas in North America. The country has significant reserves, primarily located in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Also, according to SoCalGas, 92% of the natural gas is delivered as energy after transmission, which means that only 8% is energy lost. As a major natural gas producer, that means Canada can jump on this cleaner energy train.
Compressor stations ensure natural gas gets to where it needs to go. With compressors playing such an important role, good reliable equipment can be hard and expensive to come by, and the purchasing of a used natural gas compressor can be the most cost-effective solution.
When it comes to the natural gas compression industry, there are always a series of obstacles to overcome. One major obstacle is how to balance cost and effectiveness in the overall design, functionality, and operation of your compression equipment. Here we discuss what to consider for compressor selection.
On Oct. 10, 2018, 24/7 Compression Ltd. and Belair Power & Production Equipment Inc. announced the successful merger between the two companies.
“We are very excited to combine the two entities and continue on our growth path,” added President Rob Byzitter. “With the ongoing recovery in the WCSB, improved global energy prices and large-scale LNG projects in Canada moving forward, this merger prepares us to offer our existing and future clientele cost-effective solutions to their natural gas compression and power generation equipment needs.”