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Gas pipelines go electric

Journal Article · · Mechanical Engineering
OSTI ID:419460

The deregulation of the nation`s utilities has presented the natural-gas industry with the opportunity to transport product farther to reach new markets while it`s forcing adherence to tighter environmental restrictions. Gas-pipeline companies and electric utilities are meeting this challenge by installing electric compressors instead of gas turbines or reciprocating engines at compressor stations.

OSTI ID:
419460
Journal Information:
Mechanical Engineering, Journal Name: Mechanical Engineering Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 118; ISSN 0025-6501; ISSN MEENAH
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English