Central control system optimizes compressor driver fuel use and engine efficiency

Journal Article · Mon Mar 14 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Oil Gas J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6430882

Cooke, L A

Six thousands miles 34-38 in. dia. pipeline (including loop line) comprise TransCanada Pipelines' 2000-mile natural gas transmission system from Alberta to Montreal. Located at regular intervals along the pipeline, 49 compressor stations with compression facilities totaling over 1,224,000 installed hp keep the gas moving to the major markets in the east. TransCanada's own minicomputer-based control system effectively regulates each compressor station dispatch center. The system is based on a standardized hardware and software design that adapts easily to each compressor station and offers the flexibility to enable future enhancements in fuel conservation, engine performance analysis, and telemetry communication performance.

• OSTI ID: 6430882
• Journal Information: Oil Gas J.; (United States), Journal Name: Oil Gas J.; (United States) Vol. 81; ISSN OIGJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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03 NATURAL GAS
032000* -- Natural Gas-- Transport
Handling
& Storage
COMPRESSORS
COMPUTERIZED CONTROL SYSTEMS
CONTROL SYSTEMS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
ENERGY SOURCES
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUEL CONSUMPTION
FUEL GAS
FUELS
GAS COMPRESSORS
GAS FUELS
GASES
NATURAL GAS
OPTIMIZATION
PERFORMANCE
PIPELINES
TRANSPORT