Application of a 15 000-hp, 6000-r/min adjustable-speed drive in a petrochemical facility

Journal Article · Wed Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1995 · IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/28.475736· OSTI ID:186875

Wood, B M ^[1]; Oberle, W T ^[2]; Dulas, J H ^[3]; Steuri, F ^[4]

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1. Chevron Research and Technology Co., Richmond, CA (United States)
2. Bechtel Corp., Houston, TX (United States)
3. ABB Industrial Systems Inc., New Berlin, WI (United States)
4. ABB Industrie AG, Birr (Switzerland)

The improved reliability of power electronics and the development of motors capable of operating directly at high speeds have made electric motors a viable alternative to steam turbines in process plants. This paper discusses the application of a large high-speed, adjustable-speed electric motor as a recycle compressor driver in a petrochemical facility.

• OSTI ID: 186875
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Vol. 31, Issue 6; Other Information: DN: Paper presented at the 1994 IEEE Petroleum and Chemical Industry Technical Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia (CA), September 12--14, 1994; PBD: Nov-Dec 1995
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
PETROCHEMICAL PLANTS
ELECTRIC MOTORS
ELECTRIC CONTROLLERS
GAS COMPRESSORS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY