Emissions Reduction

Solutions that exceed government regulated standards

The lowering of NOx emissions is one of the most visible and talked about aspects of environmental protection. Over the last few decades, governments around the world have steadily lowered NOx thresholds, and we have responded with excellent emissions reduction solutions.

Over 40 years, Cooper has eliminated more than 3.5 MM tons of NOx using CleanBurn™ technology while reducing total hydrocarbons.

Cooper installed the first CleanBurn™ unit in 1977. This was quickly followed by the first CleanBurn™ retrofit a year later. This technology quickly became the standard for all new units. Since then, Cooper has manufactured almost 900 new units with CleanBurn™ technology. Over the years, Cooper adapted the CleanBurn™ technology to other manufacturers’ units.

Brand	New Compressors	BHP	NOx Reduced
Superior	562	1,133,000	1.516 Tons
Cooper-Bessemer	200	730,337	0.977 Tons
AJAX	156	96,000	0.129 Tons
Total	918	1,959,337	2.622 Tons

Brand	Engine-Compressor Retrofits	BHP	NOx Reduced
Superior	157	183,000	0.109 Tons
Cooper-Bessemer	281	874,000	0.520 Tons
AJAX	67	40,000	0.024 Tons
Enterprise/DeLaval	46	143,000	0.085 Tons
Ingersoll Rand	65	238,000	0.142 Tons
Clark	11	19,000	0.011 Tons
Worthington	18	75,000	0.045 Tons
Total	578	1,572,000	0.936 Tons

Based on:

4,500 operating hours/year
30 years of operation for new compressors & 20 years for retrofits
9 gm/bhp-hr avg NOx reduction for new compressors
6 gm/bhp-hr avg NOx reduction for retrofits

Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. and Cooper have successfully field tested a large bore, slow-speed integral engine running on a 30% hydrogen (H2) fuel blend. The two companies modified a large bore Cooper-Bessemer GMVH-12 at Southern Star’s Hugoton, Kansas compressor station to run on a blend of hydrogen and natural gas. The engine was equipped with Cooper’s HyperBalance IV™ system to monitor pressures, collect data, and ensure equipment safety during the test.

The reduction of greenhouse gases, particularly methane, is a key element of Cooper’s emissions reduction technology offering. To improve the environmental impact of engine-compressors operating within our industry, Cooper is pleased to announce CleanBurn Plus™, an emission reduction solution tailored to reduce fuel consumption, fuel slip, methane leakage, and unburned hydrocarbons.

Cooper’s CleanBurn Plus™ upgrade package is a comprehensive solution that can reduce methane output by up to 40% in most of the industry’s integral engine-compressors. For a fleet of engines rated collectively at 100,000 HP, this level of CO2e reduction can equal 20,000 tons/year, equivalent to the elimination of 4,348 standard passenger cars.

Our CleanBurn Plus™ upgrades are offered across our entire integral engine-compressor product line to include AJAX^®, Cooper-Bessemer^®, Clark, Enterprise^®, Ingersoll Rand, Superior®, and Worthington.

Product	Model	HP	Annual Savings*Tons CO2e	Annual Savings*Tonnes CO2e	Annual Equivalency SavingsPassenger Cars**	Annual Equivalency SavingsBbl Oil***	Annual Equivalency SavingsHomes****
Cooper-Bessemer	16W-330	8,000	1,946	1,765	383	4,105	213
Worthington	MLV-20	8,000	1,480	1,342	291	3,121	162
Cooper-Bessemer	16V-250	5,500	1,338	1,214	263	2,822	146
Clark	TCV-16	5,500	1,249	1,133	246	2,635	137
Worthington	ML-12	3,500	545	495	107	1,150	60
Ingersoll Rand	512KVT	3,000	350	318	69	738	38
Ingersoll Rand	412KVSR	2,600	352	319	69	742	38
Cooper-Bessemer	GMW-10	2,500	843	765	166	1,779	92
Cooper-Bessemer	GMVH-10	2,250	482	437	94	1,016	53
Clark	HBA-8	2,050	426	386	83	898	47
Worthington	SUTC-16	2,000	514	466	101	1,083	56
Clark	TLA-6	2,000	454	412	89	958	50
Ingersoll Rand	412KVG	1,320	308	279	60	650	34
AJAX	DPC-2804	800	48	43	9	101	5

* Based on 4,500 operating hours/year, 930BTU/ft3 fuel
** Average passenger car generates 4.60 Tonnes CO2e/year (U.S. EPA)
*** 1 Bbl crude oil generates 0.43 Tonnes CO2e (U.S. EPA)
**** Average U.S. home generates 8.30 Tonnes CO2e/year (U.S. EPA)

CleanBurn Plus^TM Methane Reduction & 0.5 g/bhp-hr NOx Solution

Cooper is proud to offer CleanBurn Plus^TM for methane/CO2 reduction and a complete engine upgrade solution for 0.5 g/bhp-hr NOx emission that is available for all Clark, Cooper-Bessemer, and Ingersoll Rand slow-speed engine models. This emissions reduction solution has been implemented on numerous engines in field operation and is fully backed by Cooper’s guarantee.

Aftertreatment

As part of a package or as a standalone approach to reducing emissions, Cooper can provide various exhaust aftertreatments. We have partnered with several catalyst manufacturers to bring you a complete aftertreatment package and integrate it with your engine and control system. Whether you need a three-way catalyst, oxidation catalyst, or SCR system, we have the solution.

E.S.G. Journey

We believe that our long-term success – both for our company and for the world – is dependent on our commitment to sound E.S.G. principles. That’s why we have committed to contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Environmental

We practice what we preach and continuously review our internal processes to reduce environmental impact. For example, we eliminated chrome from our manufacturing processes by developing better materials for our power cylinders and piston rings.

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Social

Cooper is an equal opportunity employer. We condemn discrimination in any form and respect human rights, including privacy rights, affirmative action, and non-harassment. We are involved in our communities where we work. And we maintain strict data privacy standards.

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Governance

Our Code of Compliance clearly states our commitment to operating with our employees, customers, and suppliers in an ethical manner, reporting on our business in a clear and transparent way, complete legal compliance, and acting fairly with our competitors.

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Hydrogen & Landfill Gases

Hydrogen and biofuels are exciting topics in renewable energy right now, but we’ve been experts in both for quite a while. As the industry continues its development of these important resources, you can be sure that Cooper will be innovating as well, providing the most efficient ways to deliver and utilize these fuels.

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Equipment Upgrades

As technology marches on, some engines can benefit from modernization, so they are more efficient and use less fuel for more output. Cooper offers many upgrade products to help find that perfect sweet spot for an engine in any application.

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Operational Efficiency

The most important strategy for reducing your carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions is to get your equipment operating at its peak efficiency. A well-maintained engine will perform to its fullest potential and deliver the best fuel efficiency.

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Unburned Fuel Emissions
& Exhaust Leaks

Engine fire problem may continue unnoticed and undiagnosed and lead to significance methane and hydrocarbon (HC) emissions. Cooper offers two upgrades or solutions for engine misfire detection.

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Emissions Reduction

The lowering of greenhouse gas emissions is one of the most visible and talked about aspects of environmental protection. Over the last few decades, governments around the world have steadily lowered emissions thresholds, and we have responded with excellent solutions.

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