Compressor Station - Liquid Separators

Liquid Separators

As the pipeline enters the compressor station the natural gas passes through scrubbers, strainers or filter separators. These are vessels designed to remove any free liquids or dirt particles from the gas before it enters the compressors. Though the pipeline is carrying “dry gas,” some water and hydrocarbon liquids may condense out of the gas stream as the gas cools and moves through the pipeline.

Any liquids that may be produced are collected and stored for sale or disposal. A piping system directs the gas from the separators to the gas compressors.