Title :
Harmonic filtering for the offshore industry
Author :
Merhej, Saad J. ; Nichols, William H.
Author_Institution :
Amoco Production Co., Houston, TX, USA
Abstract :
The application of a large number of adjustable speed drives (ASDs) operating electric submersible pumps (ESPs) on two separate offshore platforms, connected to a limited electrical power system on a tanker feeding power to the platforms via subsea power cables, presents technical problems involving high levels of harmonic distortions that experience shows can impact the overall system reliability. Such a system is described and discussed in detail and practical solutions to the problems are illustrated. The design of the harmonic filters are shown to have a major impact on the overall operation of the power system
Keywords :
notch filters; petroleum industry; power system harmonics; power system reliability; pumps; variable speed drives; adjustable speed drives; electric submersible pumps; electrical power system; harmonic distortions; harmonic filters; notch filters; offshore industry; offshore platforms; reliability; subsea power cables; tanker; Electrostatic precipitators; Filtering; Harmonic distortion; Harmonic filters; Power cables; Power harmonic filters; Power system harmonics; Power system reliability; Underwater vehicles; Variable speed drives;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
