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Title: TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE OPERATION OF THE EXISTING NATURAL GAS COMPRESSION INFRASTRUCTURE

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/819329· OSTI ID:819329

This report documents work performed in the first quarter of the project entitled: ''Technologies to Enhance Operation of the Existing Natural Gas Compression Infrastructure''. The project objective is to develop and substantiate methods for operating integral engine/compressors in gas pipeline service, which reduce fuel consumption, increase capacity, and enhance mechanical integrity. The report describes the following work: preparation and submission of the Research Management Plan; preparation and submission of the Technology Status Assessment; attendance at the Project Kick-Off meeting at DOE-NETL; formation of the Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) for the project; preparation of the Test Plan; acquisition and assembly of the data acquisition system (DAS).

Research Organization:
Southwest Research Institute (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
(US)
DOE Contract Number:
FC26-02NT41646
OSTI ID:
819329
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 1 Jan 2003
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English