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Atlas Copco Gas and Process Solutions

Driving LNG Growth

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Driving LNG Growth

Overview

The world needs fuel to stay in motion. The demand for

natural gas as a clean and effective source of energy

continues to rise across the globe.

LNG demand is predicted to grow at an even faster pace as

transportation vessels allow geographic flexibility and spot

trading promotes speedy transaction and delivery of LNG.

A market this dynamic needs equipment on the cutting

edge. When we are engineering compressors, expanders

and cryogenic pumps at Atlas Copco, we always foster in-

novation and keep a tight focus on reliability.

As a result, we are able to cater to our customers’ changing

offshore and onshore requirements—at evey bend of the

value stream.

From tankers roaming the oceans to onshore plants across

the globe, every environment holds unique challenges.

Atlas Copco equipment is engineered to meet them. It’s

dependable around the clock, even under harsh weather

conditions and with a mininum of maintenance.

The Atlas Copco Gas and Process Division develops, designs and manufactures rotating equipment that supports every link in the value chain. Five decades of LNG experience power our commitment to innovation and customer interaction.

(Photo: Dag Myrestrand - Statoil)

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Atlas Copco Offers You:

• Five decades of LNG experience

• Long-term experience in natural gas, chemical and petrochemical, cryogenic and air separation applications

• Customization options that improve your process

• Present in 170 markets worldwide

• Broad global service network

• Highest reliability

• Always at the forefront of development, giving you the best efficiency

• Meeting API standards, if required

• Extensive reference record for offshore and onshore applications

Well of Innovation, Wealth of Experience

At Atlas Copco, we believe that there are as many solutions as there are customers. Our spirit of innovation is powered by engineering experience spanning 130 years and a variety of gas and pro-cess industries: gas processing, petrochemical and chemical engineering, air separation, as well as cryogenic applications.

Our Philosophy:• Interacting with the customer as early as the de-

sign stage

• Always having our finger on the pulse of the LNG market

• Developing LNG solutions perfectly tailored to customers’ needs

“At Atlas Copco, we are always fostering innovation to anticipate the market’s evolving requirements.“

Strengthening Every Link in the Value StreamAtlas Copco LNG solutions are built to boost productivity, every step of the way. Our pioneer spirit combined with our commitment to compact, efficient design, optimum reliability and expert service yields excellent results for every LNG process – onshore and offshore.

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Solutions for Your LNG Needs


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LNG Compressor Solutions

In 1973, the tanker “Venator“ took to sea with an Atlas Copco

compressor on board. Since then, we have evolved into

one of the world’s most trusted innovators in the LNG

market, no matter what the application.

Then and now, efficiency is the key to great compressor

design. Equipment doesn’t only need to save energy, it

also needs to save space, which is extremely limited on

board a ship and in small plants.

Our equipment frees up valuable room for cargo. It

conserves energy and operational costs without skimping

on reliability because it’s a product of cutting-edge

engineering.

Engineering Pioneers

Atlas Copco compressors are powered by Integral Gear

Technology, a groundbreaking solution we helped

pioneer. Integral Gear Technology is uniquely versatile yet

simple.

Up to eight stages in one gearbox and multi-speed

capability maximize a machine’s efficiency while

minimizing its on-site footprint.

In addition, every compressor running on Integral Gear

Technology can meet API 617, chapter 3 and API 672

standards set by the American Petroleum Institute (API).

Atlas Copco Gas and Process compressors for LNG deliver maximum efficiency in a compact package. They are lean, power-optimizing machines built to your order and

driven by state-of-the-art technology.

Our Compressors: Performing Under Pressure

Helping make on-board reliquefaction happen: the

Compander.

Atlas Copco is also at home in onshore applications such

as LNG Storage.

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“Half of all LNG vessels worldwide carry Atlas Copco compressors on board.“

(Main Photo and Photo bottom right: Kjetil Alsvik - Statoil)

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In 1973, the tanker „Venator“ took to sea with an Atlas Copco

compressor on board. Since then, we have evolved into

one of the world’s most trusted innovators in the LNG

market, no matter what the application.

Then and now, efficiency is the key to great compressor

design. Equipment doesn’t only need to save energy, it

also needs to save space, which is extremely limited on

board of a ship and in small plants.

Our equipment frees up valuable room for cargo. It

conserves energy and operational costs without skimping

on reliability because it’s a product of cutting-edge

engineering.

Engineering Pioneers

Atlas Copco compressors are powered by Integral Gear

Technology, a groundbreaking solution we helped

pioneer. Integral Gear Technology is uniquely versatile yet

simple.

Up to eight stages in one gearbox and multi-speed

capability maximize a machine’s efficiency while

minimizing its on-site footprint.

In addition, every compressor running on Integral Gear

Technology can meet API 617, chapter 3 and API 672

standards set by the American Petroleum Institute (API).

LNG Compressor Solutions

Helping make on-board reliquefaction happen: the

Compander.

Atlas Copco is also at home in onshore applications such

as LNG Storage.

Atlas Copco Gas and Process compressors for LNG deliver maximum efficiency in a compact package. They are lean, power-optimizing machines built to your order and

driven by state-of-the-art technology.

Our Compressors: Performing Under Pressure

Close-up of Regeneration Gas Compressor

built to API specifications

Boil-off Gas

Propulsion

HybridDFDE and Re-Liquefaction

Steam Turbine DFDEDuel Fuel Diesel Electric

Re-Liquefaction

SSDSlow Speed Diesel

ME-GIMarine Engine Gas Injection

BOG-Handling Solutions

Atlas Copco’s compact boil-off gas compressors are a

driving force in low-duty and high-duty applications.

They are models of reliability that outperform piston

compressors at every turn: on vessels powered by

steam, dual fuel or slow-speed diesel propulsion as

well as in off- and onshore Reliquefaction Plants, LNG

storage or regasification plants. Ultra-efficient and

dependable, our BOG compressors require a minimum

of maintenance.

Providing full BOG-Handling solutions Atlas Copco has

all Gas Heater and Vaporizer required in its scope of

supply.

Regeneration Gas Compressor

Our Regeneration Gas Compressors represent a vital

station in the onshore gas-treatment process as well as

FPSO vessels. Helping to remove water from natural gas

prior to liquefaction, they are built to fully support API

requirements.

“Every compressor running on Integral Gear Technology can meet API standards.”

Atlas Copco has BOG-Handling solutions

for all tanker propulsion systems.

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Compander

The Compander, a machine that merges compressor and expander

functionalities, is another Atlas Copco original. A model of efficiency,

it is vital in saving space, energy and all-around operational costs.

Performing in its process, it increases the LNG load delivered to the

customer.

The result is an optimal solution for both offshore liquefication and for

smaller onshore plants.

Natural Gas Booster

Cryogenic fuel gas boosters permit gas turbines to release their

immense power potential by taking advantage of existing flash and

boil-off gas. The compressed BOG can be used to generate electricity

or to power compressors in the heart of gas power plants or on board

of Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels.

Main Compressor Applications:

• Boil off Gas systems

• Reliquefaction Plants (Compander)

• Peak Shaving

• Fuel Gas Boosting, cryogenic and warm suction

• Regeneration Gas Compression

• N2 Injection

• Plant and Process Air

All applications can be onshore or offshore.

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LNG Expander Solutions

Expander compressors are the driving force at the heart of an LNG plant. Atlas Copco creates custom-engineered hydrocarbon expander solutions for a broad

range of applications, including the market’s newest frontier: Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO).

With thousands of machines operating the world over,

Atlas Copco is a proven market leader in turboexpander

technology. Our excellent reputation rests in part on the

strong customer relationships we cultivate.

Keeping a close dialog with each customer is not just an

integral part of our philosophy – it also acts as a motor

that generates new ideas.

Solutions on Solid Ground

Our Onshore Expander Compressors process gas in the

world’s largest LNG trains. They not only support natural

gas liquefaction and regasification but also the recovery

of valuable liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Atlas Copco expanders also operate in peak-shaving

plants across the world, where they help store extra ca-

pacities of LNG to be regasified and released into pipe-

lines as needed.

Our Expanders: Boosting Productivity

Atlas Copco constantly advances expander technology

for LNG.

Our turboexpanders for LNG bring reliability to your

process.

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“We have hundreds of expanders in some of the world’s largest gas processing plants, such as Ras Gas and Qatar Gas.”

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Expander compressors are the driving force at the heart of an LNG plant. Atlas Copco creates custom-engineered hydrocarbon expander solutions for a broad

range of applications, including the market’s newest frontier: Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO).

With thousands of machines operating the world over,

Atlas Copco is a proven market leader in turboexpander

technology. Our excellent reputation rests in part on the

strong customer relationships we cultivate.

Keeping a close dialog with each customer is not just an

integral part of our philosophy – it also acts as a motor

that generates new ideas.

Solutions on Solid Ground

Our Onshore Expander Compressors process gas in the

world’s largest LNG trains. They not only support natural

gas liquefaction and regasification but also the recovery

of valuable liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Atlas Copco expanders also operate in peak-shaving

plants across the world, where they help store extra ca-

pacities of LNG to be regasified and released into pipe-

lines as needed.

Our Expanders: Boosting Productivity

LNG Expander Solutions

Atlas Copco constantly advances expander technology

for LNG.

Our turboexpanders for LNG bring reliability to your

process.

Turboexpander for Gas Processing in the Middle East

“Atlas Copco turboexpanders process gas feeding the world’s largest LNG trains.”

Magnetic Bearings

We are constantly working to boost expander efficiency

while maintaining optimal dependability, onshore and off-

shore.

Our expander compressors incorporate magnetic bearings

to ensure oil free operation. Apart from saving the space

that would have been required by an oil system, magnetic

bearings also eliminate operational wear and tear.

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Main Expander Applications:

• Gas Liquefaction, small and large plant applications

• Gas Processing and LPG Recovery

• Peak Shaving

• Direct Refrigeration

All applications can be onshore or offshore.

Conquering the Oceans, Expanding Our Reach

As FPSO units emerge as the market’s most exciting arena for innova-

tion, Atlas Copco Gas and Process is once again at the forefront of high-

performance expander engineering. Our Expander Compressors for

FPSO produce refrigeration to aid on-board liquefaction as well as pro-

cessing of natural gas.

Because every square meter counts off shore, our hydrocarbon expand-

ers have a compact design incorporating magnetic bearings. Our large-

capacity single-stage expanders allow process designers maximum

flexibility as they seek to optimize performance and machinery count.

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LNG Pump Solutions

Being hands on for our customers Putting attention into every detail

Cutting-edge pump technology is an exciting new entry in the Atlas Copco portfolio. Building on JC Carter Company’s legacy of game-changing LNG solutions, we are

now the only manufacturer of third generation submerged motor pumps.

Cyrogenic Pumps: Expanding Our LNG Toolbox

At Atlas Copco, we always work to provide our custom-

ers with complete gas handling solutions while setting

standards of reliability and innovation. This is why the

2011 acquisition of the JC Carter pump business is a

milestone in our history as an LNG pioneer.

Atlas Copco JC Carter Pumps’ proven track record of

engineering expertise constitutes a valuable addition to

our ever-expanding portfolio in this market.

In 1962, when the LNG industry was just emerging, com-

pany founder JC “Cool” Carter pioneered the world’s first

cryogenic submerged motor pump (SMP). Launching the

SMP market catapulted JC Carter to industry leadership.

The company introduced the patented third generation of

LNG submerged motor pumps in 2003.

This technology, manufactured exclusively by Atlas Copco

JC Carter Pumps, revolutionized LNG processes due to

its slim profile, high efficiency, and low power consump-

tion. It is currently the greenest cryogenic pump on the

market.

“Atlas Copco now offers cryogenic pump technology on the cutting edge of the industry.”

(Photo in centre of grid: Dag Myrestrand - Statoil)

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Being hands on for our customers Putting attention into every detail

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LNG Pump Solutions

Cutting-edge pump technology is an exciting new entry in the Atlas Copco portfolio. Building on JC Carter Company’s legacy of gamechanging LNG solutions, we are

now the only manufacturer of third generation submerged motor pumps.

At Atlas Copco, we always work to provide our custom-

ers with complete gas handling solutions while setting

standards of reliability and innovation. This is why the

2011 acquisition of the JC Carter pump business is a

milestone in our history as an LNG pioneer.

Atlas Copco JC Carter Pumps’ proven track record of

engineering expertise constitutes a valuable addition to

our ever-expanding portfolio in this market.

In 1962, when the LNG industry was just emerging, com-

pany founder JC “Cool” Carter pioneered the world’s first

cryogenic submerged motor pump (SMP). Launching the

SMP market catapulted JC Carter to industry leadership.

The company introduced the patented third generation of

LNG submerged motor pumps in 2003.

This technology, manufactured exclusively by Atlas Copco

JC Carter Pumps, revolutionized LNG processes due to

its slim profile, high efficiency, and low power consump-

tion. It is currently the greenest cryogenic pump on the

market.

Cyrogenic Pumps: Expanding Our LNG Toolbox

Pioneering pump

technology since 1962

Low-Pressure In-Tank Pumps

Atlas Copco JC Carter Pumps low-pressure in-tank load-

ing pumps are used to transfer liquids from storage

tanks. Their vertical turbine hydraulic design boosts the

delivery of liquid while decreasing the amount of boil-off

gas produced, thereby reducing plant operation costs.

All pumps feature JC Carter’s HyPerInducer® , a one-of-

a-kind design developed with space age technology and

patented in 2008. The HyPerInducer® increases storage

capacity by allowing lower pumping levels and boasts

the lowest NPSH values in the industry.

Vertical turbine bowl diffusers, high-efficiency impellers

and slim-profile motors further maximize efficiency and

longevity. A robust hollow motor shaft significantly eases

maintenance.

Main Pump Applications:

• In-tank loading pumps

• Transfer pumps

• Product pumps

• Loading pumps

• Circulation pumps

• High-pressure pumps

• Drain pumps

All applications can be offshore or onshore.

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“Atlas Copco JC Carter pump technology has helped revolutionize LNG processes around the world.”

High-Pressure Pumps for Regasification

Third generation submerged motor pumps for use in onshore plants

or FSRU vessels include reliable and highly efficient in-tank, high pres-

sure, and drain pumps.

High-pressure cryogenic pumps compress LNG to 100 bar during

regasification. High-pressure vaporizer feed pumps are driven by

supersynchronous VFD’s, resulting in a significant reduction in foot-

print wherever space is limited. Component modularity permits adding

stages while maintaining a constant flow.

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Gas and Process DivisionOur points of contact worldwide

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HeadquartersAtlas Copco Energas GmbHSchlehenweg 1550999 Cologne, GermanyPhone: +49 2236 96 50 0Fax: +49 2236 96 50 [email protected]

Application CentersEurope Thomas BierwirthPhone: +49 2236 96 50 658Fax: +49 2236 96 50 [email protected]

The Americas Nasser Sadeghzadeh (Compressor)Phone: +1 518 765 58 38Fax: +1 518 765 33 [email protected]

Randy Dirlam (Expanders)Phone: +1 805 928 57 57 ext. 4139Fax: +1 805 925 38 [email protected]

Arturo Martinez (Pumps)Phone: +1 949 764 2214Fax: +1 949 258 [email protected]

ChinaSander van SpijkPhone: +86 21 6097 8198Fax: +86 21 6097 [email protected]

India S.S. Vasan Phone: +91 20 39 85 23 09Fax: +91 20 27 14 59 [email protected]

Regional OfficesGermany Ralf Kiefer (North / Central and Southwest)Phone: +49 (0)2235 4639 272 Fax +49 (0)2235 4639 [email protected]

Jörg Wieczorek (Southeast)Phone: +49 89 74 99 49 70 Fax: +49 89 74 99 49 80 [email protected]

North AmericaBart Woodmansee (Northeast / Eastern Canada)Phone: +1 860 477 02 96Fax: +1 860 477 04 [email protected]

Bruce Edstrand (North Central / Northeast)Phone: +1 847 726 98 [email protected]

John Peranteaux (West Coast / Western Canada)Phone: +1 805 928 57 57 ext. 4125Fax: +1 805 925 38 [email protected]

Tim Shaw (Southwest)Phone: +1 281 216 60 10Fax: +1 281 984 74 [email protected]

Tushar Patel (Southeast)Phone: +1 210 261 01 80 Fax: +1 281 208 51 08 [email protected]

ChinaNick He (Hangzhou)Phone: +86 57 12 80 02 077Fax: +86 57 12 80 02 [email protected]

Yi-Fu (Jerry) Zhang (Beijing)Phone: +86 10 65 28 05 17Fax: +86 10 65 28 05 [email protected]

Customer CentersAlpinePeter von GraffenriedPhone: +41 61 731 37 00Fax: +41 61 733 94 [email protected]

BeneluxJan HopPhone: +31 33 299 95 05Fax: +31 33 299 95 [email protected]

BrazilRoberto G. BeckerPhone: +55 11 34 78 87 11 Fax: +55 11 41 95 70 90 [email protected]

FrancePatrick CoupelPhone: +33 1 39 09 31 60Fax: +33 1 39 09 30 [email protected]

Great BritainIan MatherPhone: +44 1442 22 23 35Fax: +44 2074 92 37 [email protected]

ItalyGianfranco MarinelliPhone: +39 02 61 79 94 50Fax: +39 02 66 01 18 [email protected]

JapanMichael Shafer Phone: +81 3 57 65 70 39 Fax: +81 3 57 65 31 97 [email protected]

Middle East/North AfricaSami TabazaPhone: +971 5 044 38 117Fax: +971 4 88 61 [email protected]

NordicHeikki AlankoPhone: +358 8 51 67 64Fax: +358 8 51 58 [email protected]

South AfricaWayne JacobsPhone: +27 11 821 90 00Fax: +27 11 388 32 [email protected]

South KoreaYunwon Lee Phone: +82 2 2189 4081Fax: +82 2 522 [email protected]

Southeast Asia/OceaniaUlrich SchmitzPhone: +65 62 10 80 44Fax: +65 68 62 56 [email protected]

SpainRafael CañetePhone: +34 91 627 91 00Fax: +34 91 627 91 [email protected]

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Atlas Copco Gas and Process Solutions Driving LNG Growth LNG Growth... · Overview The world needs fuel ... FPSO FSRU LNG Vessel ... Providing full BOG-Handling solutions Atlas Copco