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Heavy-Duty 4.5MPa Skid-Mount Associated Gas Compressor

Gas composition (mol%): Associated gas (CH₄ 66.23%, C₂-C₁₀ hydrocarbons 26.7548%, CO₂ 1.01%)
Flow rate: 1370Nm³/h @ 0.04MPa.G
Inlet pressure: 0.03~0.05MPa.G (design point 0.04MPa)
Inlet temperature: Normal temperature
Exhaust pressure: 4.5MPa.G
Main motor power: 280kW
Overall dimensions of the machine: approximately 9000 × 3100 × 5045mm
Whole machine weight: approximately 22T

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Overview


The MWF-18.7/(0.3~0.5)-45 Associated Gas Compressor is a professional reciprocating piston unit built for low-pressure associated gas compression and delivery. It serves oilfield development, natural gas gathering and energy recovery projects, and is precisely customized for specific gas media: 66.23% methane (CH₄), 1.01% CO₂, and C₂-C₁0 hydrocarbons including 13.05% ethane and 9.78% propane. Suited for complex and harsh field conditions, this compressor delivers stable, safe long-term operation and meets strict oil and gas field production standards.


This compressor offers a rated capacity of 1370Nm³/h at 0.04MPa.G, adjustable from 125 to 1450Nm³/h.It runs with inlet pressure 0.03–0.05MPa.G and outlet pressure 4.5MPa.G, powered by a 280kW high-efficiency motor (YBBP-355L3-6).Compact skid-mounted structure, dimensions 9000×3100×5045mm, weight 22T.

Easy to transport and install, suitable for plain and high-altitude oilfields.


This compressor optimizes associated gas utilization, cuts energy waste, and ensures leakage rate ≤ 3‰.

It supports stable oil-gas gathering and gas transmission, boosting efficiency and safety.

Features


High Reliability and Low Operational Costs

The MWF-18.7/(0.3~0.5)-45 Compressor adopts a 4-row symmetric balanced M-type structure, ensuring low vibration (GB/T7777-2021) and noise ≤85 dB at 1m.

Wear-resistant parts last ≥6000 hours, cutting maintenance and costs.

Siemens S7-1200 PLC with 7" HMI enables unmanned running, remote monitoring and auto protection.


Advanced Structural Design


This compressor uses a closed water-cooled system and forced air cooling to deliver reliable temperature control, with each stage exhaust temperature ≤125℃ and outlet gas temperature at ambient +15℃.

It features a HT250 gray cast iron crankcase with a 100L lubricating oil sump, supporting oil level and temperature monitoring.

Oil-free lubrication on cylinders and packing eliminates medium contamination and ensures gas purity.

High-strength 42CrMo crankshaft and piston rod with hardened surfaces deliver exceptional durability and long service life.

Flexible Configuration and Installation

This versatile compressor supports foundation-fixed installation, with main components, coolers, separators and controls fully integrated into one skid, enabling quick deployment especially for remote oilfields.
Clients can choose L-DAB150 or L-DAB100 lubricating oil according to ambient temperatures. Electric tracing is equipped for oil and sewage pipelines to operate reliably in a wide temperature range from -25℃ to 55℃.
All connections use HG/T20592-2009 steel flanges for strong compatibility with on-site piping systems.


Application Area


Oilfield Associated Gas Utilization

Specialized in compressing low-pressure associated gas produced during oil extraction, it recovers and transports the gas to processing units or pipelines, reducing flare emissions and improving resource utilization.

Natural Gas Gathering and Transmission

Provides pressure boosting for low-pressure gas in gathering systems, ensuring stable transmission in long-distance pipelines—suitable for diverse terrains such as plains and plateaus.

Energy Recovery Projects

Applied in associated gas recovery systems of oilfields, converting low-pressure waste gas into usable medium-pressure gas, realizing energy recycling and reducing carbon emissions.

Environmental Governance

Helps control VOCs emissions by efficiently collecting and treating low-pressure associated gas, ensuring compliance with environmental protection standards and reducing air pollution from gas flaring.


Highlight Advantages



high efficiency operating Installation honor
Has high efficiency, strong reliability, and high degree of automation; Less vulnerable parts, low vibration, low noise, and easy operation and maintenance The compressor is installed on the sled, running smoothly and reliably. The overall sled installation is convenient for the transportation and installation  The entire machine components are carefully designed


Patent Certificates



certificates

A piston rod thread protective sleeve ZL 2017 2 1907021.7


certificates

A piston ring support device ZL 2018 2 0294776.2

certificates

A range piston ZL 2017 2 190177.0 for symmetrical balanced compressors


certificates

Integrated long short double compartment ZL 2018 2 0294762.0


Whole Machine Description


All main and auxiliary compressor components are fully pre-assembled on a standard skid base, ensuring steady, trouble-free operation. 

The integrated skid-mounted structure simplifies transportation and on-site installation, reducing project workload and commissioning time significantly. 

Featuring flexible customizable configurations, this reciprocating piston compressor adapts to varied field conditions, whether plain or high-altitude oilfield environments, delivering stable and fit-for-purpose gas compression performance for different engineering projects.

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The compressor in this picture is a non-standard product. The product provides independent solutions tailored to customers' specific usage requirements (flow rate/purity/pressure, usage environment, main purpose, and customer specific requirements), from design to product customization.


  • Structural form: D-type/M-type/S-type/W-type/V-type/Z-type

  • Cooling method: water cooling/air cooling/mixed cooling

  • Installation form: fixed/mobile/pry mounted/cabin type

  • Drive mode: motor drive/diesel engine start

  • Transportation: sea/air/land

  • Packaging:

    Metal cabin
    Wooden box
    Soundproof cabin
    Metal cabin Wooden box
    Soundproof cabin


Technical Parameter



No. Model Medium Flow rate
(Nm3/h)
Exhaust pressure
MPa(G)
Motor power
(kW)
Cooling method Overall dimensions
(mm)
Weights
(kg)
1 DWF-12.4/(9~12)-14 Carbon dioxide 6400 1.4 185 Air-cooled 6000×2700×2200 10000
2 VWF-2.86/5-16 Nitrogen 895 1.6 55 Air-cooled 3200×2200×1750 3500
3 ZWF-0.96/5 Hydrogen chloride 55 0.5 11 Air-cooled 2000×1500×2000 1000
4 DFW-1. 13/0.3-34 Flash Vapour 75 0.03~3.4 18.5 Air-cooled 4500×3200×2150 5600
5 DFW-6.5/(0~0.5)-10 Associated gas 50~100 1 75 Air-cooled 3500×2800×1850 4500
6 DFW-4.2/(0.2~1.5)-12 BOG 260~540 1.2 55 Air-cooled 3500×3000×2000 5500
7 DW-2.45/(6~7)-100 Carbon Monoxide 900 10 160 Mixed cooling 6500×3200×1700 10000
8 DW-19.8/0.5-7.25 Methylene chloride 3.5 0.725 160 Mixed cooling 5200×3000×2350 8000
9 DW-8.6/(0~0.2)-8 Chloromethane 436 0.8 75 Mixed cooling 3200×2400×1600 4500
10 DW-2.4/2.5-11 H elium Recovery Ga 450 1.1 37 Mixed cooling 3000×2500×1800 3000
11 DW-14/(0~0.2)-25 Raw material gas 800 2.5 160 Water-cooled 4800×3200×1915 10000
12 VW-8/18 Vinylidene fluoride 418 1.8 75 Water-cooled 3700×2000×1700 4500
13 VWD-3.2/(0~0.2)-40 Biogas 230 4.0 45 Water-cooled 6000×2500×2650 8000
14 VW-9/6 Ethyl chloride 470 0.6 55 Water-cooled 2800×1720×1700 3500
15 DW-2.4/(18~25)-50 Raw material gas 2900 5.0 160 Water-cooled 4300×3000×1540 4500


Project Case


Ukraine Project Alibek oilfield in Southern Kazakhstan Ningxia Zhongneng new materials engineering
Lanzhou petrochemical company 240000 tonsyear ethylene production capacity restoration - adding butadiene and 1-butene unloading facilities project Beijing Hongke Qingneng Technology Co., Ltd. associated gas compressor for Shanxi Yan'an 60000 m3 project Zaozhuang CNG compressor project of Chengdu Shenliang Technology Co., Ltd.


FAQ


What media is the 23021PB03A/B/C Compressor designed to handle?

This compressor is specially designed for associated gas compression, handling a defined gas composition: 66.23% CH₄, 13.05% ethane, 9.78% propane, 1.01% CO₂, 5.31% N₂ and 0.044% helium.

It is widely used for low-pressure associated gas compression and transmission in oilfield development, gas gathering and energy recovery projects.


What are the key operating parameters of this compressor?

The compressor has a rated processing capacity of 1370Nm³/h, operates within an inlet pressure range of 30~50Kpa.G (at normal temperature), and achieves an outlet pressure of 4.5MPa.G. These parameters ensure it can efficiently meet the demand for low-pressure associated gas compression and medium-pressure transmission in oil and gas field production scenarios.


Does the compressor comply with specific technical standards?

Yes,The supplied unit shall fully comply with all applicable industry standards and specifications, including the latest editions where no specific version is stated.

This ensures long-term safe, reliable and regulatory-compliant operation of the compressor


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