Title :
The right mix of drivers and power generation
Author :
Voltz, Donald A. ; Beaver, Stan C. ; Mcdonald, Charles L.
Author_Institution :
Mustang Eng. L.P., Houston, TX, USA
Abstract :
This work presents an analytical methodology for selecting the most economical mix of drivers for large mechanical load and power generation for offshore production in the Gulf of Mexico. These method accounts for CAPEX, life-cycle costs and the effect of emissions and production availability in the selection of drivers and associated equipment. Result of driver studies have shown that all electric designs are viable on floating platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.
Keywords :
electric drives; electric power generation; life cycle costing; offshore installations; oil drilling; CAPEX; Gulf of Mexico; analytical method; drivers; electric design; emissions effect; floating platforms; life-cycle cost; mechanical load; offshore production; power generation; Costs; Electric motors; Engines; Environmental economics; Petroleum; Pipelines; Power generation; Power generation economics; Production; Turbines;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIA.2004.1353046
