TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE THE OPERATION OF EXISTING NATURAL GAS COMPRESSION INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Southwest Research Institute

关键词: Natural Gas;    Fuel Consumption;    Compression;    Testing;    Capacity;   

DOI  :  10.2172/859280
RP-ID  :  none
RP-ID  :  FC26-02NT41646
RP-ID  :  859280

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This quarterly report documents work performed under Tasks 15, 16, and 18 through 23 of the project entitled: ''Technologies to Enhance the Operation of 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 first summarizes key results from survey site tests performed on an HBA-6 installed at Duke Energy's Bedford compressor station, and on a TCVC10 engine/compressor installed at Dominion's Groveport Compressor Station. The report then presents results of design analysis performed on the Bedford HBA-6 to develop options and guide decisions for reducing pulsations and enhancing compressor system efficiency and capacity. The report further presents progress on modifying and testing the laboratory GMVH6 at SwRI for correcting air imbalance.