Heavy goods station
Solution
Country
Europe
UK
Compressed natural gas for transport is an alternative fuel for transportation, making a key contribution to theabatement of pollution produced mainly by transport vehicles and heavy-duty vehicles, which contribute about 25 percent of total CO2 emissions within the transportation sector.
The U.K. is an excellent example of environmental protection in the transport sector with the establishment of a network of CNG stations for refueling trucks that has resulted in the realization of a dual benefit:
- An overall reduction in CO2 of 84 percent
- An economic saving of more than 40 percent compared with the use of traditional fuels.
Energy Efficiency
Use of high-efficiency compressors that operate over a wide range of pressures, reducing energy consumption and operating costs.
Integrated and compact solution
All components, including compressors and control systems, are housed in a single package, optimizing space and functionality.
High supply capacity
Designed to support bus fleets, ensuring rapid and continuous refueling.
Project Requirements
SAFE contributed to the realization of one of the largest CNG stations for refueling trucks in England. An integrated, high-performance, flexible and compact solution that guarantees: a daily refueling capacity of 800 units and a simultaneous refueling of 12 units.
SAFE supplied 3 soundproof and weatherproof Microbox M10 modules inside which a double compression train was installed, consisting of two high-performance SW compressors, capable of operating over a wide range of suction pressures, coupled directly to electric motors.
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- The first compression train consisting of a SW compressor, compresses gas from 1 barG to 7 barG reaching a maximum flow rate of 1,460 Sm3/hour.
- The second compression train consists of a SW compressor that compresses gas from 7 barG to 300 barG reaching a maximum flow rate of 1,495 Sm3/hour.
A fully reliable solution : a blow-down system has been designed for each compressor unit in each housing with a capacity of 80 liters and a maximum refueling pressure of 68 barG, which ensures proper operation of the compressor unit.
In addition, the priority and safety panel with 3 lines plus a direct line ensures fast and continuous replenishment of vehicles.
Advantages and features of the SAFE solution
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