Stability analysis and testing of a train of centrifugal compressors for high pressure gas injection

Journal Article · Thu Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1999 · Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1115/1.2818502· OSTI ID:679275

Memmott, E A ^[1]

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1. Dresser-Rand Co., Olean, NY (United States)

This paper describes the rotor dynamic stability analysis and the PTC-10 Class 1 test of a three body centrifugal compressor train for high pressure natural gas injection services. This train had a full load full pressure string test on hydrocarbon gases to a final discharge pressure of 500 BAR (7250 PSIA). Each compressor is of the back to back configuration, and is equipped with tilting pad seals, damper bearings, and a honeycomb labyrinth at the division wall with shunt holes. The driver is a gas turbine.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 679275
• Report Number(s): CONF-980615--
• Journal Information: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, Journal Name: Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 121; ISSN JETPEZ; ISSN 0742-4795
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
03 NATURAL GAS
DAMPING
GAS COMPRESSORS
GAS INJECTION
MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS
NATURAL GAS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
STABILITY