Compressor station modernization: the key is cutting fuel costs

Journal Article · Tue May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Pipeline Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6264942

Given the high price of natural gas in the field, in the pipeline, at the city gate, and at the customer meter, a new awareness has arisen. Pipeline operators know that most compressor stations were designed and built when gas was cheap. Now they are seeking ways to improve operating efficiency and to cut fuel costs. Modernization of compressor stations, including replacing or rebuilding/overhauling individual compressor units, is an attractive answer. But capital costs are also a major worry. As a result, gas transmission pipeline company compressor superintendents have to juggle both problems to find solutions. This article comprises interviews with six top operating managers concerned with compressor operations and their views on station modernization.

• OSTI ID: 6264942
• Journal Information: Pipeline Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Pipeline Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 211:6; ISSN PLGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

03 NATURAL GAS
032000* -- Natural Gas-- Transport
Handling
& Storage
CAPITALIZED COST
COMPRESSORS
COST
DESIGN
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY SYSTEMS
GAS COMPRESSORS
MODIFICATIONS
NATURAL GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
PIPELINES
RETROFITTING