Solving Overcooling and Efficiency Losses in Gas Compression with Variable Fan Control

Sponsored by Horton

Traditional fixed-speed cooling systems, sized for extreme heat, often lead to inefficiency, freeze-ups, and the loss of high-value hydrocarbons during typical operation. In this interview, Horton experts Cody Albertus and Mitch McCutcheon discuss how variable fan control addresses common industry challenges like overcooling in gas compression. By shifting to an active, process-driven cooling strategy using a gas thermal control clutch, operators can decouple process temperatures from ambient conditions. This technology not only reduces maintenance and scrubber dump events but also provides significant fuel savings and power recovery.