Off-Grid, Clean Energy Solutions for Remote Natural Gas Well Sites

Introducing: The Tazman Turbinz Generator

Reliable, 24/7 Off-Grid, Electric Power Generation and Greenhouse Gas Reduction at Remote Natural Gas Well Sites

Clean Energy Solutions for Natural Gas Well Sites

The patented Tazman Turbinz In-Pipe Turbine Generator (IPTG) system is designed to provide electricity at remote locations of natural gas well sites lacking commercial power. It generates electric power using the flow of gas through the pipeline without fossil fuel combustion or consumption or emissions of greenhouse gases.

How It Works:

Tazman Turbinz In-Pipe Turbine Generator (IPTG) is an electric generator contained in a 2-foot section of 6-inch stainless steel pipe.

It is installed using industry-standard flanges. Feed piping may be flanged up or down to that size. The generator is CRN (Canadian Registration Number)-certified to operate at its rated pressures, and each unit is hydro-tested at the factory. All materials used in the construction of the IPTG are NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers)-compliant for use in the presence of sour gas (H2S).

Magnetic flux generated by the rotation of magnets within the IPTG produces electric current in coils mounted around the exterior of the pipe. The generator outputs electric power through an umbilical cable to its control box that is conveniently mounted near the batteries and SCADA system.

The generator is designed to withstand the challenging conditions of natural gas well sites. Gas flow that includes water, sand, ice, oil, hydrogen sulfide, or various particulates will not harm the generator. The coils are completely isolated from the natural gas within the pipe and the surrounding atmosphere. The Tazman Turbinz Generator is certified for hazardous location (Class I, Division 1) applications under Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and other applicable standards.

Remote Monitoring

The Tazman Turbinz Generator output can be monitored remotely through the existing site SCADA system or a dedicated monitoring system. Tazman Turbinz has designed a control cabinet including a battery charge controller. The output voltage can be set to 12VDC or 24VDC.

The control cabinet monitors generator performance and battery charge status and transmits the data to the gas well / pipe operator.

Benefits of the Tazman Turbinz Generator

The Tazman Turbinz Generator overcomes the drawbacks of intermittent renewable power sources such as solar panels and wind turbines, as well as thermal-electric generators, diesel generators, and combustion turbine generators. It requires less maintenance, is resistant to damage, and burns no fuel, reducing the site’s environmental footprint. The Tazman Turbinz Generator is designed to produce power 24 hours a day and is maintenance-free for extended periods.

Zero Fossil Fuel Consumption and Combustion

Zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions

Cost-Effective, Reliable 24/7 Electricity Source to Maintain Operations and Business Continuity

Helps Eliminate Fees, Penalties and Levies Placed on Natural Gas Well Sites for GHG Emissions

Weather and Theft-Proof

Significant Reduction of Batteries Required Compared to Solar and Wind Power

Pressure Rating through CRN

(Canadian Registry Number) with each generator hydrostatically tested

CSA-Certified for Installation in Hazardous

(Class I, Div 1) locations

Stainless Steel, Weather-Proof Construction

(CSA-certified for outdoor installation at -40oC to +49o C; -40oF to +120o F ambient temperature)

NACE-Compliant Materials; Resistant to H2S Sour Gas

Accommodates Natural Gas Flow that Includes Water, Oil, and other Particulates

Remote Monitoring of Power Output and Battery Charge State

Using the Tazman Turbinz control panel or the client’s preferred control system

Convenient, Cost-Effective Installation and Maintenance

Final Assembly and Quality Assurance Testing in the U.S.A.

Compare Technology Options for Power Generation

Technology	Energy Source	Maintenance	Installation	Power Storage	Emissions	Hazard Rating
In-Pipe Turbine Generator (IPTG)	Gas flow (may be multi-phase). No fuel consumption or combustion	No scheduled maintenance. 18-mos inspections	Mounted on bypass pipe	One or two 12V or 24V batteries	None	Class I, Division 1 hazardous locations
Fuel Cells	Propane, methane, clean natural gas	Fuel service every ~150 hrs	Foundations & protective enclosure	None	CO, CO2, NOX	Not explosion-proof
Solar Panels	Direct sunlight	Dirt / ice / snow removal	Foundations / structural steel	Large battery bank	None	Not-hazardous-location-certified
Wind Turbine	Wind	Scheduled maintenance	Foundations / structural steel	Large battery bank	None	Not-hazardous-location-certified
Combustion Generator	Diesel / gasoline / propane / clean natural gas	Refueling, lubrication, mechanical service	Foundations & protective enclosure	None	CO, CO2, NOX	Not explosion-proof
Thermo-electric Generator (TEG)	Clean natural gas	Refueling, regular inspections	Foundations & protective enclosure	None	CO, CO2, NOX	Not explosion-proof

The Tazman Turbinz Generator requires fewer batteries compared to some alternative power sources, which reduces up-front costs of implementation. This economic advantage gains in significance over the life of the installation when batteries often require replacement due to damage or theft.

For more information about the Tazman Turbinz Generator, please contact us.