SMVU - Refineries

SMVU - Refineries

Steam driven Nitrogen Services for Refinery Applications

  • Used to purge LEL's from lines and vessels for safe inspection and repair

  • Uses onsite steam to vaporize liquid nitrogen for continuous use in refinery operations

  • No operational disruption that can occur with engine-driven nitrogen pumpers

  • Powered strictly by onsite generated steam

  • Does not require diesel, gasoline or propane to operate - only onsite generated steam

  • Eliminates diesel fuel consumption by up to 60 gallons per hour

  • Unit is self sufficient - does not require a Booster Pump

  • Operates on wide range of steam quality

  • Zero Carbon Emissions

  • No Engine to Fail

  • Excellent for Weather Event Disruptions

  • Eliminate Equipment Availability Risk: SMVUs are available to remain onsite long-term

  • Effective for Hurricanes, Ice Storms, & Power Failures

  • Multiple units can be combined to increase output.

  • Components are skid mounted for use in tight locations

  • Flow rates to 1500 SCFM @ 225 PSI

SMVU

why nitro-lift?

1. We have been providing unparalleled nitrogen services for over 20 years

  • 1,700,000+ Hours Operating Nitrogen Equipment

  • 200,000+ miles of pipelines purged and tested with nitrogen

  • 22,000+ wells successfully de-watered or lifted in conventional and unconventional plays

  • 500+ Master Service Agreements

  • We pioneered the use of membrane nitrogen in the oil & gas industry in the Barnett Shale in 2006.

  • We have patented equipment and processes in the United States, Canada and Mexico

  • Coverage area includes the lower 48 states, Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico 

2. Notable projects

  • Nitro-Lift conducted the nitrogen “purge & pack” on the Dakota Access pipeline spanning 1,700 miles from the Canadian border to Nederland Texas with generated nitrogen.

  • Nitro-Lift conducted 24 hour nitrogen operations for a major operator in the Gulf of Mexico for hydrate remediation that spanned several weeks.

  • Nitro-Lift conducted 24 hour artificial gas lift operations for Energy XXI to revive a gas stranded offshore platform.