Overview of the Complete BAUER High Pressure Natural Gas System

1. Compression	2. Processing	3. Storage	4. Distribution

1. Compression

Stand-Alone Compressors

BAUER Natural Gas Compressors are available as Stand-Alone compressors that are complete with all of the necessary control and monitoring devices for safe, reliable operation. In addition to Stand-Alone designs, BAUER offers versatile skid mounted package designs that will suit the demands of most fleets.

In-Line Simplex Skid

In-Line Simplex Skid is our basic skid mounted package design for compressor models up to C23.1. It will accommodate one compressor with its locally mounted accessories and ancillary equipment such as a vapor recovery system, high pressure gas processing system, priority and sequential panel and more. It is perfect for fleet owners with a limited budget.

High Pressure Processing Systems

Enhanced Simplex Skid Enhanced Simplex Skid offers the same features as the In-Line Skid but features below-the-deck tube, pipe and conduit runs and sturdy, no-slip aluminum grate to cover skid openings for safe access to skid mounted components for inspection and maintenance.

Duplex Skid

Duplex Skid offers the same great features as the Enhanced Simplex Skid, but accommodates two compressors. A Duplex Skid offers peace of mind for those times when depending on one compressor could prove disastrous. Duplex Skid is the perfect solution for large or expanding fleets. Duplex Skid can be supplied with one compressor initially with all of the provisions included on the skid for adding the second compressor at a later time.

Extended Skids (for our larger compressors)

Extended Skid is our largest Stand-Alone design for use with fleets that require larger volumes of natural gas. One, two or more compressors with Extended Skid can be installed to handle the demands of large fleets.

2. Processing

High Pressure Processing Systems

Why use an inlet dryer before the compressor and a separate coalescing filter system for oil removal after the compressor? A BAUER High Pressure Processing System for natural gas is the economical solution for drying and purifying at the outlet of the compressor. BAUER accomplishes both in one step. These systems use inexpensive, replaceable cartridges filled with high capacity molecular seive specifically designed for drying natural gas. New cartridges can be quickly and easily replaced without interruption to the station. These systems have no moving parts and do not require power for operation. A BAUER High Pressure Processing System ensures gas dewpoints in accordance the latest published standards that pertain to the quality of natural gas for use as a vehicle fuel and optimum gas quality to storage and to NGVs.

3. Storage

High Pressure Storage Systems

It is essential that storage be properly sized to match the output of the compressor(s) and to the peak fueling demands of the station. Depending upon the needs of the fleet, storage can be supplied in a single bank (a.k.a. buffer or bulk storage) or multiple bank (a.k.a. cascade storage) configurations. Single bank systems save on the cost of priority and sequential systems, but limit the usable gas volume from storage. Multiple bank storage systems with priority and sequential controls maximize the usable gas volume from storage and vehicle fill efficiency. Cylinders for natural gas storage are available to meet the code requirements of either DOT or ASME.

4. Distribution

High Pressure Distribution Systems

BAUER manufactures standard and custom designed products for distributing and dispensing natural gas at high pressures for NGV refueling. Products include Dome Loaded Regulator Panels, Emergency Shutoff Valve Panels and Priority and Sequential Controls. Systems are available for slow fill only, fast fill only, or combination slow fill and fast fill applications. Distribution Systems used with storage for fast filling are available for use with single or multiple banks of storage in single or multiple hose drops. Enhanced systems with PLC control and touch screen interface are available. BAUER High Pressure Distribution Systems for Natural Gas are well known for their professional design, quality and reliability.