Turbine or electric motor driven gas compressors on production platforms

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5498372

Overli, J M; Magnusson, R

This paper describes the results obtained from a study commissioned to ascertain the optimum drive arrangements for the gas compression machinery to be installed on an integrated platform in the North Sea. The study was restricted to two main drive type alternatives: all compressor stages on one shaft driven by a variable speed aeroderivative gas turbine, and all compressor stages with separate, constant speed, electric motor drives. The study took into account drive option and shafting arrangements with regard to flexibility of operation, weight, area, lay-out, foundation/alignment, waste heat recovery requirements, availability/reliability, safety, maintenance, fuel consumption, investment cost and operational experience. For the specific case studied, the overall conclusion was in favour of the gas turbine drive alternative.

• Research Organization: Den norske stats oljeselskap a.s (Statoil), Trondheim
• OSTI ID: 5498372
• Report Number(s): CONF-830309-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Am. Soc. Mech. Eng., (Pap.); (United States) Journal Volume: 83-GT-114
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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