Retrofit of 22 pipeline pumping stations with 3000 HP motors and variable frequency drives

Author

Rossmann, William C. ; Ellis, Robert G.

Author_Institution

Delta Hudson Eng. Ltd., Calgary, Alta., Canada

fYear

1996

fDate

23-25 Sep 1996

Firstpage

141

Lastpage

151

Abstract

Learning experiences encountered on one of the largest installations of variable frequency (AC adjustable speed) drives, at widely dispersed multiple locations, and generally on very weak power systems. This paper discusses several different and unusual interference and power quality issues encountered with different electrical utilities, and makes suggestions with respect to specifications, logistics, installation and field measurements for the benefit of future projects

Keywords

AC motor drives; electromagnetic interference; maintenance engineering; power supply quality; pumping plants; pumps; variable speed drives; 3000 hp; AC adjustable speed drives; AC motor retrofit; electrical utilities; field measurements; installation; interference issues; logistics; pipeline pumping stations; power quality issues; specifications; variable frequency drives; weak power systems; Centralized control; Control systems; Costs; Couplings; Drives; Electric variables control; Frequency; Pipelines; Programmable control; Valves;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1996, Record of Conference Papers. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Incorporated Industry Applications Society 43rd Annual

Conference_Location

Philadelphia, PA

ISSN

0090-3507

Print_ISBN

0-7803-3587-2

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PCICON.1996.564879

Filename

564879