Multi-stage, multi-phase unitized linear liquid entrained-phase transfer apparatus

A multi-stage compressor capable of compressing and pumping multiple liquid and gaseous phases with entrained phases comprising:

• a source of input fluid,
• a first stage compressing means comprising a low-pressure compression cylinder and a low-pressure ram compressing means,
• a second stage compressing means comprising a high-pressure compression cylinder of equal inside diameter to said low pressure compression cylinder and a high-pressure ram compressing means,
• a common valve assembly head joining said low-pressure compression cylinder and said high-pressure compression cylinder,
• a common housing containing said first stage compressing means and said second stage compressing means,
• a means for activating and deactivating each of said ram compressing means,
• a multi-directional control means for controlling said activation and deactivation,
• an inlet means for transferring said input fluid into said compressor and charging said first stage compressing means with gas in said fluid,
• a fluid transfer means in said common valve assembly head for transferring fluid between said low-pressure compression cylinder and said high-pressure compression cylinder,
• a compression control means for limiting compression in each of said compressing means,
• a destination for fluid compressed by said compressor,
• an outlet means for releasing said compressed fluid from said compressor and transferring it to said destination,
• heat-exchange means for cooling each of said compressing means,
• a pumping means for circulating hydraulic fluid to drive said ram compressing means, and
• a power supply to power said pumping means.