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Natural Gas Dryers for NGV Fueling Stations

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Drying natural gas for todays NGV fueling stations
What you need to know... ISO 15403:2000 The single most important safety requirement
ISO 15403:2000 (E) standard states (paragraph 5.1): The single most important safety requirement of compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel is a very low water dew point temperature to preclude the formation of liquid water at any time. Liquid water is the precursor to the formation of corrosive compounds through combination with components in natural gas, namely carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulphide. The combination of corrosive agents, and the pressure cycling, caused by fuel consumption and subsequent refilling of the fuel storage container, can result in crack growth in metals and ultimately damage and failure. Also, liquid water itself can be detrimental as it may cause blockages, both liquid and solid, in the fuel system. Thus, the water dew point of the fuel gas at the fueling station outlet shall be sufficiently below the lowest ambient temperature in which the fueling station and vehicles will operate.

If you think your gas is dry, you need to read this

As the effects of moisture in natural gas systems are not always immediately evident, some NGV station builders are reluctant to address the importance of installing desiccant dryer systems in CNG fuelling stations. This is despite the fact that there are industry standards and recommended practices for the required dew point of compressed natural gas used for fuelling stations, such as ISO 15403:2000(E). The most common reason for not installing dryers in NGV stations is the belief that the gas is already dry. However, it should be taken into consideration that although the gas dew point may be as low as -40C in the pipeline at pipe pressure, the effects of compression will affect the dew point of the gas. Physical laws dictate that the dew point of a gas increases as its pressure increases. Therefore, although the dew point of the gas in a given pipeline may be very low when it reaches the compressor, it will be significantly higher when the gas leaves the compressor. This is why natural gas desiccant dryers are required in the majority of NGV stations in order to conform to the ISO 15403:2000(E) standard, specifically in areas where lower temperatures are encountered during the colder winter months.

Suction side versus high pressure discharge drying technology

Higher concentration of water vapor per volume of gas, caused by high compressor discharge temperatures, affects the adsorption efficiency of desiccant dryers which are installed on the pressure discharge side. Oil vapor found at the outlet of the oil-lubricated compressor can contaminate the desiccant and cause dew point collapse. Lower temperatures and oil vapor free gas on the suction side result in better dryer performance and lower maintenance cost. Allowing wet gas to enter the compressor is undesirable, as most reciprocating compressors are extremely sensitive to liquid water entering the compression cylinders, which can have catastrophic results on the entire compressor. Pressure swing dryers use 10 15% of the dry gas from their outlet to regenerate the off-line tower. This used gas must then be recovered on the suction side of the compressor, increasing its size and decreasing the output to the storage vessels and dispensers. This is not an economical solution as compared to the suction side dryer which does not utilize any purge gas.

STVNGX Basic Single Tower Natural Gas Dryers

Features:
 ow cost, low capacity basic package L External regeneration or desiccant replacement required AutoDew is a highly recommended option

Applications:
 ow to medium flows L  Low to high pressure designs  Recommended for low throughput (water content) fueling needs

AutoDew option: AutoDew is a precision dew point monitor with digital dew point indication (in C or F) installed at the dryer control panel. The AutoDew hygrometer displays the dew point data on a monitor on a NEMA 4 enclosure. The moisture sensor is installed at the dryer outlet to continuously verify the dew point. Two AutoDew hygrometer set points are factory adjusted: the first to signal deteriorating dew point performance and the second when regeneration is required. A set of form C dry contacts are provided for remote signal monitoring. Alarm settings typically conform to SAE J1616 for each installation.
Model No Connection Capacity (approx) MMSCF @ 7#H2O/MMSCF (E3Nm3@ 112 mg H2O/m3) 1 0.5 (13) 0.7 (19) 1.5 (40) 3.0 (80) 3.0 (80) 5.0 (134) 5.0 (134) 10.0 (268) 10.0 (268) 15.1 (405) 15.1 (405) 22.5 (603) 22.5 (603) Inlet Gas Flow (approx) scfm (Nm3/hr) @ 100 psig (7 bar g) 1 58 (93) 105 (169) 164 (264) 386 (620) 472 (759) 386 (620) 636 (1022) 636 (1022) 1235 (1985) 636 (1022) 1402 (2253) 1402 (2253) 2415 (3882) Approximate Weight & Dimensions Width inches (mm) 15 (381) 18 (457) 18 (457) 33 (838) 33 (838) 38 (965) 38 (965) 44 (1118) 53 (1346) 45 (1143) 56 (1422) CF CF Length inches (mm) 23 (584) 23 (584) 28 (711) 38 (965) 38 (965) 39 (991) 39 (991) 44 (1118) 63 (1600) 46 (1168) 63 (1600) CF CF Height inches (mm) 66 (1676) 66 (1676) 90 (2286) 89 (2261) 89 (2261) 90 (2286) 90 (2286) 91 (2311) 92 (2337) 99 (2515) 103 (2616) CF CF Weight lbs (kg) 250 (114) 350 (160) 600 (273) 900 (409) 900 (409) 1500 (682) 1500 (682) 2000 (910) 2200 (1000) 2500 (1136) 2700 (1227) CF CF

STV6NGX-0.5 STV8NGX-1 STV10NGX-1 STV14NGX-1.5 STV14NGX-2 STV18NGX-1.5 STV18NGX-2 STV24NGX-2 STV24NGX-3 STV30NGX-2 STV30NGX-3 STV36NGX-3 STV36NGX-4

1/2" NPT 1" NPT 1" NPT 1-1/2" NPT 2" NPT 1-1/2" NPT 2" NPT 2" NPT 3" FLG 2" FLG 3" FLG 3" FLG 4" FLG

Maximum operating pressure = 135 psig (5 psig minimum). Higher operating pressures available upon request. CF = Consult Factory
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Flow conditions given for reference only. Please consult factory for accurate sizing.

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STRNGX Regenerable Single Tower Natural Gas Dryers

Features:
 omprehensive range of rugged, skid mounted single and C dual tower regenerable natural gas dryers  Closed loop, operator initiated heat reactivated regenerated cycles for reliable dryer regeneration control and shutdown  AutoDew is a standard feature and will signal when regeneration is required

Applications:
 edium to high flows M Low to high pressure designs   Recommended for medium throughput fueling needs  Minimum downtime (no downtime required for duplex model)

Also available:

A duplex version has an additional drying tower to eliminate downtime when regeneration is necessary. Switching between towers is performed manually.
Capacity (approx) MMSCF @ 7#H2O/MMSCF (E3Nm3@ 112 mg H2O/m3) 1 3.0 (80) 3.0 (80) 5.0 (134) 5.0 (134) 10.0 (268) 10.0 (268) 15.1 (405) 15.1 (405) 22.5 (603) 22.5 (603) Inlet Gas Flow (approx) scfm (Nm3/hr) @ 100 psig (7 bar g) 1 386 (620) 472 (759) 386 (620) 636 (1022) 636 (1022) 1235 (1985) 636 (1022) 1402 (2253) 1402 (2253) 2415 (3882) Approximate Weight & Dimensions Width inches (mm) 68 (1727) 68 (1727) 68 (1727) 68 (1727) 68 (1727) 68 (1727) 71 (1803) 71 (1803) 96 (2438) 99 (2515) Length inches (mm) 83 (2108) 83 (2108) 83 (2108) 83 (2108) 83 (2108) 83 (2108) 84 (2134) 84 (2134) 108 (2743) 108 (2743) Height inches (mm) 95 (2413) 95 (2413) 95 (2413) 95 (2413) 97 (2464) 96 (2438) 104 (2642) 104 (2642) 126 (3200) 126 (3200) Weight lbs (kg) 2800 (1273) 2800 (1273) 3100 (1409) 3100 (1409) 4000 (1818) 4000 (1818) 3570 (1623) 3570 (1623) 6600 (3000) 6600 (3000)

Model No

Connection

STR14NGX-1.5 STR14NGX-2 STR18NGX-1.5 STR18NGX-2 STR24NGX-2 STR24NGX-3 STR30NGX-2 STR30NGX-3 STR36NGX-3 STR36NGX-4

1-1/2" FLG 2" FLG 1-1/2" FLG 2" FLG 2" FLG 3" FLG 2" FLG 3" FLG 3" FLG 4" FLG

Maximum operating pressure = 135 psig (5 psig minimum). Higher operating pressures available upon request.
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Flow conditions given for reference only. Please consult factory for accurate sizing.

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DTRNGX Regenerable Twin Tower Natural Gas Dryers

Features:
 Twin

tower Simplified design fully automatic regeneration   Compact design  All models complete with regeneration package  Limited in pressure and flow capacity  AutoDew is standard

Applications:
 ow to medium flows L Low to medium pressure designs   Recommended for medium throughput fueling needs  No downtime

Model No

Connection

Capacity (approx) MMSCF @ 7#H2O/MMSCF (E3Nm3@ 112 mg H2O/m3) 1 3.0 (80) 3.0 (80) 5.0 (134) 5.0 (134) 10.0 (268) 10.0 (268) 15.1 (405) 15.1 (405)

Inlet Gas Flow (approx) scfm (Nm3/hr) @ 100 psig (7 bar g) 1 386 (620) 472 (759) 386 (620) 636 (1022) 636 (1022) 1235 (1985) 636 (1022) 1402 (2253)

Approximate Weight & Dimensions Width inches (mm) 81 (2057) 81 (2057) 86 (2184) 86 (2184) 90 (2286) 90 (2286) 90 (2286) 90 (2286) Length inches (mm) 88 (2235) 88 (2235) 88 (2235) 88 (2235) 130 (3302) 130 (3302) 150 (3810) 150 (3810) Height inches (mm) 96 (2438) 96 (2438) 96 (2438) 96 (2438) 113 (2870) 113 (2870) 113 (2870) 113 (2870) Weight lbs (kg) 4090 (1860) 4090 (1860) 4818 (2190) 4818 (2190) 5610 (2550) 5610 (2550) 7040 (3200) 7040 (3200)

DTRA14NGX-1.5 DTRA14NGX-2 DTRA18NGX-1.5 DTRA18NGX-2 DTRA24NGX-2 DTRA24NGX-3 DTRA30NGX-2 DTRA30NGX-3

1-1/2" FLG 2" FLG 1-1/2" FLG 2" FLG 2" FLG 3" FLG 2" FLG 3" FLG

Maximum operating pressure = 135 psig (5 psig minimum). Higher operating pressures available upon request.
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Flow conditions given for reference only. Please consult factory for accurate sizing.

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HRBNGX F  ully Automatic Heat Reactivated Twin Tower Natural Gas Dryers
Features:
 esigned and engineered for large flows D and continuous duty cycles  Fully automatic and maximized desiccant regeneration, dew point performance and energy efficiency  Large LCD text display shows dryer status and alarms at all times  Custom designed to meet all levels of specifications  AutoDew is standard

Applications:
 edium to high flows M Low to high pressure designs   Recommended for medium to high throughput fueling needs  No downtime

Model No

Connection

Capacity (approx) MMSCF @ 7#H2O/MMSCF (E3Nm3@ 112 mg H2O/m3) 1 10.0 (268) 15.1 (405) 22.5 (603) 33.8 (905) 33.8 (905) 45.0 (1205) 56.3 (1508) 71.3 (1910)

Inlet Gas Flow (approx) scfm (Nm3/hr) @ 100 psig (7 bar g) 1 636 (1022) 1402 (2253) 2415 (3882) 2415 (3882) 4480 (7201) 5480 (8808) 7550 (12135) 8900 (14305)

Approximate Weight & Dimensions

80HRBNGX 200HRBNGX 300HRBNGX 400HRBNGX 500HRBNGX 600HRBNGX 750HRBNGX 1000HRBNGX

2" FLG 3" FLG 4" FLG 4" FLG 6" FLG 6" FLG 8" FLG 8" FLG

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Maximum operating pressure = 135 psig (5 psig minimum). Higher operating pressures available upon request.
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Flow conditions given for reference only. Please consult factory for accurate sizing.

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