Title :
Synchronous Motors to Compressors: Properties and Behavior of Reciprocating Types of Driven Mechanical Equipment
Author :
Griffith, Travis ; Bogh, Dennis ; Krukowski, Jeff
Author_Institution :
Oil & Gas Div., Gen. Electr., Houston, TX, USA
Abstract :
In this article, the technical requirements to properly and satisfactorily apply a synchronous motor to a reciprocating compressor as installed in the refining and petrochemical industries are identified and discussed. The issues crucial to understanding the mechanical nature of these compressors and the successful operation of motor-compressor trains are identified, and the appropriate solutions are described in detail. It is the goal of this article to foster a better understanding by electrical engineers of the properties and behavior of reciprocating types of driven mechanical equipment.
Keywords :
compressors; petrochemicals; power transmission (mechanical); refining; synchronous motor drives; driven mechanical equipment reciprocating-type behavior; driven mechanical equipment reciprocating-type properties; electrical engineers; motor-compressor trains; petrochemical industries; reciprocating compressor; refining industries; synchronous motors; Compressors; Discharges (electric); Mechanical factors; Mechanical systems; Petrochemicals; Pistons; Stress; Synchronous motors; Torque control; Valves;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIAS.2013.2288406