Abstract:
A compression system, which includes an oil separator vessel, a suction separator supported by the oil separator, a compressor supported by the oil separator vessel, and a driver operatively connected to the compressor, wherein the driver is supported by the oil separator vessel for compressing fluids, gases, or combinations thereof.

Description:
FIELD 
       [0001]    The present embodiments relate to a compression system. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    A need exists for a compression system that is easy to transport and has a small footprint. 
         [0003]    A further need exists for a compression system that does not require the use of an expensive skid. 
         [0004]    The present embodiments meet these needs. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0005]    The detailed description will be better understood in conjunction with the accompanying drawings as follows: 
           [0006]      FIG. 1  depicts an isometric view of a compression system having a suction separator supported by an oil separator. 
           [0007]      FIG. 2  depicts a side view of the compression system of  FIG. 1 . 
           [0008]      FIG. 3  depicts a suction separator perpendicular to an oil separator vessel. 
           [0009]      FIG. 4  depicts a suction separator below an oil separator vessel and connected with two columns. 
           [0010]      FIG. 5  depicts a schematic of a filter usable with the compression system. 
       
    
    
       [0011]    The present embodiments are detailed below with reference to the listed Figures. 
       DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS 
       [0012]    Before explaining the present system in detail, it is to be understood that the system is not limited to the particular embodiments and that it can be practiced or carried out in various ways. 
         [0013]    The present embodiments relate to a compression system. The compression system can be a natural gas compression system, a refrigeration compression system, or other system requiring compression of a gas or fluid. 
         [0014]    The compression system can include an oil separator vessel. The oil separator vessel can have an oil separator inner cavity. 
         [0015]    The compression system can also include a suction separator supported by the oil separator. The suction separator can include a suction separator inner cavity. 
         [0016]    The suction separator can be integral with the oil separator vessel, perpendicular to the oil separator vessel, or below and connected with the oil separator vessel via a pair of columns. 
         [0017]    The compression system can include a compressor supported by the oil separator vessel. The compressor can have an inlet in communication with the suction separator inner cavity and an outlet in communication with the oil separator inner cavity. 
         [0018]    A driver can be operatively connected to the compressor. The driver can be supported by the oil separator vessel. The driver can be an electric motor, a combustion engine, a steam turbine, or a similar device. 
         [0019]    Turning now to the Figures,  FIG. 1  depicts a compression system having a suction separator supported by the oil separator.  FIG. 2  depicts a side view of the compression system of  FIG. 1 . 
         [0020]    Referring to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , the compression system can include a suction separator  110 , an oil separator vessel  140 , a compressor  120 , and a driver  130 . 
         [0021]    The suction separator  110  can be any available suction separator. The suction separator  110  can have a suction separator inlet  114  in communication with a supply line (not shown). The suction separator  110  can also include a suction separator outlet  115 . 
         [0022]    The suction separator outlet  115  can provide fluid communication between the suction separator inner cavity and the compressor  120 . A conduit  116  can be in fluid communication with a compressor inlet  122  and the suction separator outlet  115 . 
         [0023]    An inlet conduit  141  can provide communication between the compressor  120  and the oil separator vessel  140 , via the oil separator inlet  142 . 
         [0024]    The oil separator vessel  140  can support the suction separator  110 . For example, the oil separator vessel  140  can be integral with the suction separator  110  or otherwise connected therewith. The oil separator vessel  140  can have an oil separator outlet  145 . The oil separator outlet  145  can be in fluid communication with a cooler, an end user, a pipe line, a condenser, or the like. 
         [0025]    The driver  130  can be supported by the oil separator vessel  140 , the suction separator  110 , or combinations thereof. The driver  130  can be connected to the compressor  120  via a shaft  126 . 
         [0026]      FIG. 3  depicts a suction separator  110  perpendicular to an oil separator vessel  140 . 
         [0027]    The oil separator vessel  140  can have the suction separator  110  operatively connected thereto at a right angle. The suction separator  110  can be welded, bolted, or otherwise mechanically connected to the oil separator vessel  140 . A compressor can provide communication between the suction separator  110  and the oil separator vessel  140  as discussed herein. 
         [0028]      FIG. 4  depicts a suction separator  110  below an oil separator vessel  140  and connected with two columns. The oil separator vessel  140  can be connected with two columns  310  and  312 . The suction separator  110  can be disposed below the oil separator vessel  140 . The columns  310  and  312  can support the suction separator  110 . A compressor can provide communication between the suction separator  110  and the oil separator vessel  140  as discussed herein. 
         [0029]      FIG. 5  depicts a schematic of a filter operatively connected with the suction separator. 
         [0030]    The filter  510  can be operatively connected with the suction separator  110 . The filter  510  can be configured for inside out flow. The filter  510  can have any micron rating. The filter  510  can be provided with a differential pressure indication. The filter can have a shutdown. The shutdown can be used to shut down the compressor if the filter is clogged. 
         [0031]    The filter  510  can be operatively connected with the suction separator  110  such that the filter  510  can be changed, removed, repaired, replaced, or combinations thereof by removing a blind flange  520 . The filter  510  can be in the suction separator inlet  114 . 
         [0032]    A mesh pad  500  can be disposed between the suction separator inlet  114  and the suction separator outlet  115 . 
         [0033]    An effluent can flow from a supply line  560  to the suction separator inlet  114 . The effluent can flow through the mesh pad  500 . The mesh pad  500  can remove fluid from the effluent. The effluent can flow through the filter  510  and out of the suction separator outlet  115 . 
         [0034]    While these embodiments have been described with emphasis on the embodiments, it should be understood that within the scope of the appended claims, the embodiments might be practiced other than as specifically described herein.