As companies across the globe began moving to cleaner energy sources, ShalePro has continued to evolve our services by adding green and renewable energy services to our portfolio. We are happy to work with your company on any number of options for minimizing your carbon footprint, as well as staying up-to-date with national and local codes and best practices.
Emissions Reduction
There are thousands of reciprocating compressors operating in the natural gas industry across the United States, each with an average of four cylinders, representing hundreds of thousands of piston rod packing systems in service. These systems contribute close to 100 Bcf per year of methane emissions into the atmosphere, one of the largest sources of emissions at natural gas compressor stations.
Packing systems are used to maintain a tight seal around the piston rod, preventing the gas compressed to high pressure in the compressor cylinder from leaking, while allowing the rod to move freely, however, all packing systems leak under normal conditions. The amount of which depends on cylinder pressure, fitting and alignment of the packing parts, and amount of wear on the rings and rod shaft. A new packing system properly aligned and fitted, may lose approximately 12 or more standard cubic feet per minute. A worn packing system can lose 200+ standard cubic feet per hour. Reciprocating compressors in the gas industry leak gas during normal operations. Areas of high leak frequency include flanges, valves, and fittings located on compressors. The highest volume of gas loss is associated with piston rod packing systems.
Under the best conditions, new packing systems that are properly installed on a smooth, well-aligned shaft can be expected to leak. Higher leak rates are cause by poor fit, alignment of the packing parts, and wear. Leakage typically occurs from four areas:
Around the packing case through the nose gasket.
Between the packing cups.
Around the rings from slight movement in the cup groove as the rod moves back and forth.
Between the rings and shaft.
Typically leaking gases are vented to the atmosphere through packing vents on the flange. ShalePro has analyzed the benefits of capturing emissions from compressor packing. This concept is economically viable in a magnitude of ways; offering cost savings and acting as a compliance driven project. Projects like these reduce emissions per company goals, enhance packing life cycle assessment per OOOO, and allows the reuse of captured gas for fuel, as well as opening our clients up to potential tax benefits from federal and state governments.
Contact us to have a custom plan created for your sites, reducing your emissions and maximizing your savings.
Green Energy Solutions - Solar & Electric Vehicle Charger Installs
Solar Services
Adding solar to your energy portfolio is all about reducing your footprint, which should include the type of foundation used to install your solar panels. Helical piles are the perfect solution to keep ground disturbance at a minimum and leave no lasting changes to the ground.
Unlike concrete foundations, helical piles can easily be removed and reused, creating a more eco-friendly option for your foundation. They are also able to be installed in inclement weather, require no site prep or excavation, and are a vibration-free install for environmentally sensitive areas.
Other benefits of helical piles are:
Much faster foundation installation time
Does not require grading and can be used in uneven or hilly terrain
Solar panels can be mounted immediately after installation – no waiting for concrete to cure
Continuous torque monitoring and print out documentation assures each pile will meet the load requirement
Coated for long term corrosion protection
No spoils to remove
ShalePro’s solar installation services go far beyond just foundational support. Our in-house electrical department combined with our helical pile installation makes us a turn-key option for installing anything from singular panels to solar farms.
Electric Vehicle Charger Installation
ShalePro is proud to partner with Loop EV’s charging network to provide the most advanced and cost-effective electric vehicle charging solutions for your business. As a part of Loop’s Partner Program, we handle the sale, installation, and maintenance of Loop’s variety of commercial EV Chargers at a price that always comes in under your budget.
Loop’s experts have designed and built best-in-class chargers for commercial, retail, and residential use and we believe these chargers can usher in a larger, more affordable, and more efficient EV charging network. Together we can build a cleaner world for every future generation.
With a national focus on reducing our carbon footprint and transitioning to electric vehicles, a huge emphasis is focused on infrastructure. Along with this focus has come a variety of incentives, rebates, and grants that can cover up to 100% of the purchase and installation for EV charger stations. ShalePro can help you wade through the different options and make sure that you know how to apply.
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