Wellhead gas compression

for marginal gas applications

More gas, lower operating cost

Low-pressure marginal gas is important. But providing econmonic wellhead compression for marginal gas wells can
be a challenge. You need a compressor that requires little or no maintenance, runs quietly and is the right size for
the job. You need a Copeland Scroll compressor. Copeland Scroll modular compression is an exceptionally low
maintenance, compact, rugged new approach to oilfield gas compression. The scroll compressor module comes
equipped with many high quality features typically found only on larger oilfield compression packages. Packaged
flow rates are 15-600 mcfd and discharge pressures vacuum to 345 psig.

Copeland Scroll compressor features

Ultra low maintenance for remote sites Copeland Scroll
technology is designed for once per year planned maintenance. (Gas quality can effect maintenance frequency.)
Modular and variable flow design offers unique flexibility
operators can easily scale compression horsepower to
match the flow and pressure requirements for each well.
Reduces grossly oversized compression packages and
lengthy shutdowns for change-out as gas flows change.
Low noise levels with the quietest sound levels in the
industry, Copeland Scroll compression is ideal for even the
most environmentally sensitive areas.
Full bypass capability avoid the labor cost and lost
production of compressor shutdowns due to downstream
pipeline disruptions. Copeland Scroll compression can run
in 100% bypass 24/7 without the need to shutdown and
can be set for auto restart.

Maximizing recovery from mature fields

Low horsepower wellhead compression has emerged as a
popular approach for increasing production from declining
wells. Because of the large number of low rate wells, and the
increasing shortage of field technicians, small wellhead gas
compression packages must be very low maintenance to be
considered viable. Copeland Scroll compressors can help
you enhance well production, lower operating costs and
maximize reserve recovery.

Representative Production Rate Improvement

$160,000
$140,000

0-50 MCFD

$120,000
$100,000
$80,000
$60,000
$40,000

Feature

Advantage

Benefit

Hermetic design

No shaft weals to
leak gas or oil No
external moving
parts

Reduced emissions,
lower maintenance
costs

Scroll member
compliance

Excellent liquid
handling and debris
tolerance

Increase production
from more uptime

Smooth scroll
movement with
fewer moving
parts

Quieter packages
Improved reliability

Less sound and

vibration
Lower maintenance
costs

Smaller footprint
and less weight

Easier installation
and maintenance

Installation flexibility
Lower installation
and maintenance
costs

Modular design

Scalable wellhead
horsepower

Improved utilization

Full bypass flow

with variable speed
control

Tolerant
of downstream
shutdowns

Flexible to changing
flow rates

High pressure ratio

Single-stage compressio, 0-190 psig

Less costly than

multi-stage units

Once-per-year
maintenance

Site visit by exception

Lower costs and

fewer site visits

Multiple electric
options

240/480V, 1 or 3
phase up to 30 HP

Maximizes use of
electric compression

To learn more about Copeland Scroll compressors and how

scrolls work visit EmersonClimate.com/howscrollworks.

$20,000
$0
Free-Flowing Prior to Compression
Cost

Revenue

With Scroll Compression

Production

Note: Representative annual sales value for a typical well, assuming 10 MCFD freeflowing before compression, 15 HP Copeland Scroll Compression Module, $4/MCF.

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