Vessels for High Flow 
Natural Gas Filtration
Why Filter Natural Gas?
NATURAL GAS ACCOUNTS FOR 25% OF
ENERGY USAGE IN THE UNITED STATES.
More than 60 million homes and businesses in the US and Canada use natural gas for heating, power, cooking, fireplaces and gas grills. New developments and improvements are constantly being made to increase the use of this clean burning, efficient fuel.
Natural gas comes from underground, and more than one million miles of pipeline exist in North America to transport the gas. Compressor stations located along the length of pipeline move the gas from the wellhead to consumer distribution points.
However, the raw gas from the ground requires processing and refining before it is ready for use.
The installation of Finite® filters make it possible
to improve process effi ciency and provide optimal
process protection. The rigid, graded-density structure
of Finite® filter products effi ciently removes
solids and contaminants that would quickly plug
competitive filters. Details of these products are
discussed in the following application and product
overview. 
The figure below identifies the stages of natural gas
processing and distribution. Finite® can provide
a positive impact on efficiencies in each of these
processes.
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| Natural gas comes from the ground. Once a gas site has been identifi ed, a well is drilled and the gas is extracted from the ground. |
Raw natural gas exists in mixtures with other hydrocarbons, water vapor, and acid gas, along with other contaminants, and must be treated prior to transport. |
Natural gas is transported to high demand areas via an elaborate network of pipelines, and is sometimes stored when it is not required. |
Pipeline quality natural gas is ready to be delivered to consumers for use in homes and businesses. |
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The above flow process shows how natural gas is taken from the production point to the final user. Some other natural gas applications are also outlined in this brochure.
Landfill Gas Filtration
Digester Gas
Alternative Fuels - Fuel Dispensing
Alternative Fuels - On Board Applications