Title :
Application of a 5500 RPM high speed induction motor and drive in a 7000 HP natural gas compressor installation
Author :
LaGrone, Stephen C. ; Griggs, Miles C. ; Bressani, Maurizio
Author_Institution :
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Corp., Houston, TX, USA
Abstract :
The reasons for the selection, and considerations in the implementation, of high-speed induction motors and variable-frequency drives for a compressor station in an unmanned installation on a gas pipeline are presented. The selection options relevant to the application are reviewed: gas turbine versus motor driver, high-speed motor versus conventional motor, and induction versus synchronous motor. Design features of the major system components are discussed, including the power system, compressor, motor, and variable-frequency drive. Testing and commissioning results are described
Keywords :
compressors; electric drives; induction motors; natural gas technology; 7000 hp; gas turbine; high speed induction motor; motor driver; natural gas compressor installation; synchronous motor; testing; variable-frequency drives; Costs; Drives; Electric motors; Fault location; Frequency; Gas industry; Induction motors; Natural gas; Synchronous motors; Turbines;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1992, Record of Conference Papers., Industry Applications Society 39th Annual
Conference_Location :
San Antonio, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0750-X
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1992.229317
