TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE OPERATION OF THE EXISTING NATURAL GAS COMPRESSION INFRASTRUCTURE

Smalley, Anthony J. ; Harris, Ralph E. ; Bourn, Gary D.

Southwest Research Institute (United States)

关键词: Natural Gas;    Modifications;    Compression;    Testing;    Capacity;   

DOI  :  10.2172/834370
RP-ID  :  NONE
RP-ID  :  FC26-02NT41646
RP-ID  :  834370

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This quarterly report documents work performed under Tasks 10 through 14 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 documents the second series of tests performed on a GMW10 engine/compressor after modifications to add high pressure Fuel and a Turbocharger. It also presents baseline testing for air balance investigations and initial simulation modeling of the air manifold for a Cooper GMVH6.