Open AccessTechnology trends for LNG compression using innovative electric solutions
Author(s) -
Lionel Durantay,
Pierre Laboube
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/643/1/012149
Subject(s) - gas compressor , compression (physics) , automotive engineering , electric motor , environmental science , engineering , mechanical engineering , materials science , composite material
During the last 30 years, there has been a significant evolution and innovation of electric driven compressors in replacement of steam or gas turbines. Technology trends are highlighted in this paper with a focus on LNG Compression, covering standalone and integrated compression fed by Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and the emergence of the induction squirrel cage motor up to 120MW.