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Case study of drives for petrochemical compressors
Author(s) -
Birrell Bruce
Publication year - 1958
Publication title -
the canadian journal of chemical engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.404
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1939-019X
pISSN - 0008-4034
DOI - 10.1002/cjce.5450360202
Subject(s) - refinery , gas compressor , gas turbines , petrochemical , oil refinery , liquefied petroleum gas , spare part , steam turbine , electric motor , engineering , automotive engineering , environmental science , petroleum engineering , waste management , mechanical engineering
The characteristics of drivers for large petroleum refinery compressors are discussed. Gas turbines, steam turbines and electric motors are compared for six different applications. If cheap refinery gas is available the gas turbine has an advantage but otherwise electric drivers are favored.