The paper briefly reviews the technology, gas turbine versus high speed electric drive, which represents two very different solutions for natural gas pipeline or storage compressor drive applications. The technical and economic merits of the competing drive systems have to be considered for each individual project. Traditionally, gas turbines have been the prime drivers for compressor trains, especially in Europe whereas in North America gas engine driven reciprocating compressors are also very common. With the liberalization of the electric power market and tighter environmental restrictions regarding local emissions, high frequency electric motor drivers became a competitive alternative profiting by decreased costs for the electricity infrastructure and the power supply, thus lowering the investment and operational costs. Gas turbines in compliance with the latest emission regulations will maintain their predominant role in natural gas pipeline and storage applications, especially in non-residential and remote areas.
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2004 International Pipeline Conference
October 4–8, 2004
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- International Petroleum Technology Institute
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0-7918-4176-6
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Christoph Comberg
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Klaus Jordan
E.ON RUHRGAS, Essen, Germany
Peter Walter
MAN TURBO
Axel Emde
E.ON RUHRGAS, Essen, Germany
Christoph Comberg
MAN TURBO
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IPC2004-0571, pp. 29-37; 9 pages
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December 4, 2008
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Jordan, K, Walter, P, Emde, A, & Comberg, C. "The Respective Merit of Gas Turbine vs Electric Drive for Pipeline Turbocompressors." Proceedings of the 2004 International Pipeline Conference. 2004 International Pipeline Conference, Volumes 1, 2, and 3. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. October 4–8, 2004. pp. 29-37. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/IPC2004-0571
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