Measure Power By The Simplest Method And Use For Onstream Computer Monitoring
Abstract
Determining brake horsepower by means other than calculations of compressor performance for compression of hydrocarbon mixtures is usually the more accurate procedure for field testing. Various means of determining this power are discussed including torque meters, electric motors and steam turbine drivers calculating procedures. The complexity of the compressor calculations which leads to inaccurate results is discussed. This includes the problems of obtaining accurate test data along with the difficulty of obtaining accurate gas constant data. Lastly, on-stream continuous performance monitoring by computer is discussed. The principle benefit of computer performance monitoring is the determining the condition of the machine rather than obtaining high accuracy test data to verify guarantees. Indications of compressor fouling and possible internal mechanical problem can be detected. Performance calculation procedures along with the algorithms used in the computer are also defined.
Description
PaperPg. 151-153.
Subject
TurbomachinesCollections
Citation
Clark, William A. (1981). Measure Power By The Simplest Method And Use For Onstream Computer Monitoring. Texas A&M University. Turbomachinery Laboratories. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /163725.