Development of an 11,000 r/min, 3500 hp induction motor and adjustable speed drive for refinery service

Book · Sat Dec 30 23:00:00 EST 1995

OSTI ID:392584

Wood, B M ^[1]; Olsen, C L ^[2]; Hartzo, G D; Rama, J C ^[3]; Szenasi, F R ^[4]

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1. Chevron Research and Technology Co., Richmond, CA (United States)
2. Jacobs/Wolder Engineering Co., Long Beach, CA (United States)
3. Ansaldo Ross Hill, Houston, TX (United States)
4. Engineering Dynamics, Inc., San Antonio, TX (United States)

Faced with the need to revise the refining process to produce reformulated gasoline in compliance with EPA requirements, the Chevron El Segundo Refinery found justification to purchase special high speed electric motors with adjustable speed drives to replace existing steam turbine recycle compressor drivers. This paper explains the decision making process and rationale that led to this purchase. Further, it describes the design/development process and testing/approval procedures to demonstrate the necessary reliability levels for critical refinery service in this first-of-its-kind application.

• OSTI ID: 392584
• Report Number(s): CONF-950920--; ISBN 0-7803-2909-0
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
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PERFORMANCE TESTING
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PROCUREMENT
PRODUCTION
STEAM TURBINES
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