THE GRS:
GAS RECOVERY SYSTEMS
GAS RECOVERY SYSTEMS Cryogenic Technology Overview Gas Recovery Applications Cost effective and environmentally friendly
Gas Recovery Systems Blue Skies Cryogenic Technology Recovery Applications Marine Ship & Barge Onshore Storage Tanks & Spheres Rail Tank Cars Pipeline Maintenance & Inspection Vapor Emissions Control
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THE GAS RECOVERY SYSTEM Blue Skies Cryogenic Technology The GRS Technology — VOC Gases & Emissions Recovery Overview The Gas Recovery System (The GRS) was engineered and developed as a compact and transportable multi-purpose unit to recover Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's). The system is based on cryogenic condensation using liquid nitrogen to recover VOC's in a safe, economical and environmentally friendly method, rather than disposing valuable gases through the use of flares or incinerators.
This technology using an integrated heat transfer fluid, makes this system truly unique, while the system flexibility and scalability, expands into a wide range of VOC gases and vapor emissions recovery. The GRS gas recovery unit provides a system for multi-function applications such as gas recovery, flare recov-
ery, gas liquefaction, and gas purging. The GRS applications include multi-product unloading, cleaning, degassing, gas-freeing, purging and non-existent product changeover of chemical barges, gas tanker ships, rail tank cars, spheres, tanks, and large gas vessels or containers. Its main function has provided many service years throughout Europe that in-
cluded degassing and cleaning for vessel safety inner coating inspections and product decontamination along with several other marine and industrial applications.
Compact, Flexible & Transportable The GRS is a large capacity, highly efficient, and a compact system. All components are mounted in a standard 10 foot ISO container frame. This makes the this unit easily transportable and consequently extremely flexible.
System Multi-Purposes: Gas/Vapor/Emissions recovery system provides capabilities for: Degassing & Decontamination Cooling & Purging Gas liquefaction capabilities Scalable vapor/gas emissions control unit Recycles gases, vapors, or emissions directly to storage Applications focused on pressurized vessels or cargo containment systems Handles 22 multiple HRVOC and pure gases
Nitrogen VOC Propane
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“The GRS is the only cryogenic, compact, mobile, and efficiently designed system that truly provides container degassing, purging, recovery, reclamation, and cleaning directly to a temporary or permanent storage, tanker truck or marine gas vessel simultaneously in a one step process.”
Storage Tank
Recovery Tanker
The GRS Recovery Process
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THE GAS RECOVERY SYSTEM Blue Skies Cryogenic Technology The GRS — environmentally safe and no secondary pollution Economical & Environmental Benefits The GRS vapor recovery technology patented by GRS AS offers a clean and energy efficient method for refining, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries to cut losses incurred during loading, unloading, storage, and handling of organic compounds.
The release of vapors from a cargo containment system often requires inert gas during the procedure. Gas freeing and purging of gas containment systems are a typical example. The nitrogen vapors generated during the vapor recovery process of the GRS unit can be used for inerting or blanketing. The Gas Recovery System (GRS) introduces new models and markets, to include gas recovery and vapor emissions control. . The GRS’s major economical benefit is using this gas recovery technology minimizes onshore flaring while reducing emissions. The multi-purpose units increases efficiency when container or vessel “gas freeing” and/or “grade change” operations. The GRS technology will provide gas recovery while maintaining “on-specification” liquid gases or will decontaminate them before recycling.” In addition to the economical benefits, the GRS operates while being com-
pletely environmentally safe. The unit features its “No Secondary Emissions” such as acid gases, CO2 emission, waste-water, nitrogen oxides, dioxins, and other pollutants. The GRS and its applications reduces flaring or incineration emissions by reclaiming and recycling VOC gases. The technology reduces emissions when container gases are purged, recovered, stored, destroyed at manageable and acceptable rates. This technology aspires to bring new thinking to reduce the inefficient business practice of dedicated cargo vessels or containers across global industries, requiring large capital equipment funding and annual maintenance cost.
The GRS is seeking to benchmark a new standard for (HRVOC) Highly Reactive VOC recovery and reclamation applications in several markets. Markets and applications include marine transport, bulk tank and spheres storage farms, rail cleaning, flare docks and transloading terminals or facilities.
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulation mandates the Highly Reactive Volatile Organic Compounds (HR-VOC) Chapter 115 for non-attainment areas. This emissions regulation targets compounds such as Ethylene, Propylene, 1,3 Butadiene, and Butenes. The GRS together with mandated emissions measurement devices, the GRS will offer new solutions to meet local, state, and federally mandated ozone attainment and emission’s cap compliance. Reducing flaring and incineration with the GRS, will lower emissions, lessen environmental burden, and provide a solution to meet these costly mandated regulations.
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Environmentally Safe Scalable Technology Non-Secondary Emissions Reduces Flaring & Incineration VOC removal efficiency Adjustable flow & concentration On-spec product recovery Small equipment foot-print Low operating costs Low maintenance costs Low energy consumption Intrinsically Safe Compact, Mobile & Transportable
THE GAS RECOVERY SYSTEM Blue Skies Cryogenic Technology The Gas Recovery System The Technology The GRS utilizes liquid nitrogen as coolant. The nitrogen never mixes with the cargo vapor stream and leaves the unit as a pure gas. The vaporized nitrogen can be used for purging or blanketing of the cargo containment system or for in-plant operations. The cargo vapors to be recovered from the cargo containment system are simply replaced by nitrogen vapors generated during the liquefaction process.
A direct heat exchange between the liquid nitrogen and the cargo vapors would result in operational problems in the GRS unit, due to solidification of most of the hydrocarbons at the extremely low temperatures. To avoid this problem, a heat transfer fluid is used as the intermediate between both the liquid nitrogen and cargo vapors. The temperature of the heat transfer fluid is adjusted as a function of the nature of the compound to be liquefied.
“ Today the patented GRS is the only true gas recovery and reclamation system.”
Liquid nitrogen is introduced to a nitrogen vaporiser where it is vaporized against the heat transfer fluid with the result of cooling down the latter.
System Features
In the cargo condenser, the vac 's are liquefied by heat exchange with the chilled heat transfer fluid. From the condenser, the liquefied vac - incondensable mixture flows to the vapor / liquid separator. Incondensables, such as nitrogen vapors, are released from the top of the separator to the atmosphere .The condensate is pumped from the liquid collector of the separator to storage or to plant facilities. Complete condensation occurs in the condenser and an extremely efficient recovery of the product is achieved.
Flare Dock Barge Services
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Multiple VOC recovery
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VOC Emissions Control
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Eliminates VOC Emissions
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Intrinsically Safe Controls
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Adjustable Flow
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PLC Controlled Process
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Energy Efficient System
A fully integrated control system makes this system easy to adjust for flow and concentration fluctuations.
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Environmentally friendly
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Multiple industry applications
Few moving parts makes the compact and transportable GRS unit very reliable, provides low energy consumption and guarantees a low maintenance cost.
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VOC/natural gas liquefaction
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Liquid Nitrogen based
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THE GRS:
Blue Skies Cryogenic Technology VOC Recovery and Reclamation Applications The GRS Applications include marine transport barges and tankers, flaring docks, bulk storage spheres and tank farms, rail tank car cleaning, petrochemical facilities trans-loading truck facilities. Since 1998, the GRS has successfully completed many and various European & Australian Projects.
The GRS applications cover a broad range of industry services performed by our operators. The unit’s specific applications include barge, sphere, ship tanker, pressure tanks recovery. Reclaim and Recycled pure gases include Vinyl Chloride Monomer, Propylene, and (22) twenty-two other gases and Volatile Organic Compounds.
Port Services
Vapor Recovery Applications Purging
Emissions Control
Re-liquefaction
Reclamation
Cleaning
Decontamination
Degassing
Gassing-up
Cooling-off
Inspection
Pressure Release
Maintenance GRS Product Recovery List
Trans-loading Services
Barge Services
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Ethylene Propylene 1,3 Butadiene Butenes Propane Butane Ethane NH3 Halons Vinyl Chloride Monomer Chlorofluorcarbons Isoprene Monomer Freon P11, P12, P114 Methane Isobutane
Bulk Storage Services
“The GRS features a service project which successfully included Decontamination of Freon P11 and P12 for G l a x o S m i t h K l i n e at Ware, Hertfordshire, UK.” Visit our website for complete presentation and results.
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THE GAS RECOVERY SYSTEM Blue Skies Cryogenic Technology Industries, Markets and Solutions Target industries and market sectors include marine shipping, ports, petrochemical, rail, and trans-loading terminals. The GRS looks to new markets such as offshore and onshore flare recovery, pipeline inspections and liquefaction for stranded gas opportunities. GRS
Shipping Industry Liquid Nitrogen
Recovery Tanker
Ship & Barge
Shipping Services Storage Tank
- Purge - Clean - Recover - Reclaim/Recycle - Return
”The GRS was first developed for Norwegian Gas Carriers shipping, ethylene, VCM, LPG, and LNG.” Industries & Markets Marine Gas Ship or Barge LNG, LPG, VCM, LEG, Recovery Configuration
Liquid Nitrogen Storage Tank
Rail Industry
GRS Recovery Tanker
Pressure Tank Cars Storage Tank
- Purge - Clean - Recover - Reclaim/Recycle - Return
Marine Shipping Ports & Terminals Chemical Facilities Rail Tank Car Shipping VOC Emissions Recovery Onshore Sphere Recovery OTR Tanker Shipping Trans-loading Terminals Offshore Flare Recovery Pipeline Maintenance Natural Gas Liquefaction
Temporary Storage Car
Rail Tank Car Vapor & Liquid Heel Recovery Configuration
Rail Services
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“The GRS process recovers and reclaims VOC gas vapors and liquid heels while cleaning and reclaiming multiple VOC products. The system’s efficient recovery rate compared to current purging, flaring, and other incineration processes, will streamline tank car cleaning without cost intensive steam cleaning while reducing flaring and vapor emissions.”
Gas Recovery System 2nd Generation Design
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THE GAS RECOVERY SYSTEM Blue Skies Cryogenic Technology The GRS Technology - Past Clients & Projects Client List The GRS has provided services to global clients for decontamination and mandated inspections. We have achieved great results and created repeat customers since 1998 and we are scheduling repeat customers 2 years in advance for 2012.
The GRS Client List Since 1989 the GRS has established outstanding and successful results for global customers such as:
Glaxo Smith & Klein Simon Storage Australian Vinyls Corp Aga Norsk Infracor Marl The GRS has achieved great results and repeat projects from major European and Australian service customers since 1998. The GRS brings years of project partnerships with nitrogen suppliers such as AGA, BOC, Linde, and Air Products. The GRS latest scheduled project includes a 2011 Germany Sphere Project with Nitrogen Supplier Linde. In 2001 a Vopak Vinyl Chloride Monomer VCM storage tank (6650 m3 capacity, 1,5 bar pressure) required purging and decontamination. Project analysis and results totaled a 2 liter loss of product through completion of project.
Vopak Inc. Australia Maersk Australia Norsk Hydro Chemgas Shipping Chemie Park
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“Sphere inspection mandates in Australia demand the GRS for recovery, decontamination, and cleaning of Vinyl Chloride Monomer.“ VEC Features
Liquid Nitrogen Storage Tank
GRS Recovery Tanker
Storage Tank
Sphere Storage Tank Inspection & Decontamination Recovery Configuration
“The GRS and the Norway Team feature a service project success for complete Decontamination of The Vopak 6650 CBM Vinyl Chloride Monomer Sphere at Teeside, Australia” Sphere Bulk Storage Services
Sphere Decontamination Services
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Vapor Emissions Control Unit The GRS as a VEC - Vapor Emissions Control “closed loop system” provides capture and recovery capabilities for onshore storage vapors (Sphere or Tank) from relief or emergency pressure releases. The GRS VEC Unit capture and recovery process is followed by liquefaction and returns recycled onspecification product to storage while avoiding product loss. Liquid Nitrogen Storage Tank
GRS
Sphere Storage Tank VEC-Vapor Emissions Control Recovery Configuration
THE GAS RECOVERY SYSTEM Blue Skies Cryogenic Technology The GRS Technology GRS COMPARISON SHEET Technology Comparisons FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
GRS
VRU
VPS
Purges
Purges to a flare
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Recovers
22 Pure Gases / VOC Volatile Organic Compounds
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Reclaims
Gas Re-Liquefaction directly to storage
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Cleans
Purges gases down to pure nitrogen
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Simultaneous Process
Purges, Recovers, Recycles & Cleans
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Purges directly to Flare
If required
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Recovers directly to Storage
Rail tank car, sphere, or refrigeration truck
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Recycles
Gases & Nitrogen Recycling
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Recovers & Reclaims
Highly Reactive Volatile Organic Compounds
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Reclaims Products
On-Grade & Specification
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Eliminates Flaring
Eliminates cost of equipment, fuel, maintenance, manpower & risk
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Reduces Flaring
Reduces or minimizes non-reclaim products, cost of equipment, fuel, maintenance, manpower & risk
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Eliminates & Reduces Emissions
Flare, thermal oxidizers or incinerators
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Emission levels
Emissions Levels released to sub-PPB or low-PPM levels during operation
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Change-over capabilities
Interchange from one compound to another
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Mobile capabilities
Truck trailer & barge transportable
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Container Transportable
Ship & trailer transportable
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Crane Hoist equipped
Overhead Crane Lifting Cable Hoist
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Forklift Shifting
Fork Lift Accessible Skid
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GRS – Gas Recovery System
VRU – Vapor Recovery System
VPS – Vapor Purging System
A Vapor Recovery Unit (VRU) traditionally only purges vapors for direct flaring. A Vapor Purging Unit (VPU) traditionally functions only by introducing pressure or air blowers into cargo containers which forces vapors to a permanent or mobile flare. The Gas Recovery System (GRS) provides degassing, de-heeling, cleaning and includes recovery and reclamation of liquid and vapor heels simultaneously. Products are reclaimed on-grade specification ready for reuse, market resale, or return to the original customer or manufacturer.
“Today the GRS is the only patented gas recovery and reclamation system with handling capability of 22 Volatile Organic Compounds, designed for major industry applications. It © 2011 Gulf Coast Consultingfriendly, All rights reserved. is environmentally energy efficient and scalable.” - Bard Norberg, Inventor
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Blue Skies Cryogenic Technology The GRS Technology GRS SPECIFICATION SHEET Gas Recovery System Features FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
Unit Construction
Stainless Steel Piping Steel Tubular Frame 10 foot standard ISO-container frame
Unit Dimensions
10 FT x 9 FT x 10 FT
Unit Weight
5.5 Tons
Mobility Options
Trailer Transportable Overhead Crane Lifting Cable Hoist Fork Lift Accessible Skid
Cryogenic Base
Liquid Nitrogen
Heater Primer Supply
Propane (1 kilo or approx 200 lbs annually)
Recovery Rate
GRS-24: Approx. 2 - 4 metric tons/hour/adjustable flow rates GRS-46: Approx. 4 – 6 metric tons/hour/adjustable flow rates
Vapor Flow
GRS-24: 2000 — 4000 Nm3/hr min/max GRS-46: 4000 — 6000 Nm3/hr min/max
Emission Levels
Extremely Low PPB to Low PPM
Power Requirements
480V, 50Hz, Phase 3 (Europe or US Standard designed)
Energy Consumption
Process System - 5 kW
Barge Cleaning Services
“May 4, 2006, Gulf Coast Consulting presented the first ever GRS, U.S. Demonstration hosted at Kirby’s Barge Flare Dock in Channelview, TX. The subject was a typically purged and flared 33,000Mb barge containing Isobutane heels. The GRS recovered the remaining VOC (liquid and vapor) product to a pressure refrigerated tank truck, while sending non-recoverable separated gases to a natural gas fired flare.” Visit our GRS website for demonstration video and result charts. See how the GRS performed its first US Unit Demonstration.
Nitrogen Heater - 60 kW Explosion Certification
EX Zone 2 Certified
Safety Feature
Intrinsically Safe
Control Systems
Siemens Controls
Electrical System
EX Zone 2, IIB, T3 Certified
Controls Software optional
WonderWare, Microsoft, Custom
Connection Hoses
Stainless Steel Flex Hoses
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Blue Skies Cryogenic Technology
Gas Recovery & Liquefaction Technologies, Systems & Solutions
PURE GASES VAPOR EMISSIONS HRVOC GASES
Today’s Technology for Gas Recovery Systems Cost effective, energy efficient Environmentally friendly Scalable, Compact & Mobile SINTEF The GRS unit was tested and certified at Norway’s SINTEF Energy Research & Refrigeration Labs. For more information visit www.sintef.no Made in New Braunfels, Texas, USA
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