Title :
Application of a 15000 hp, 6000 r/min adjustable speed drive in a petrochemical facility
Author :
Wood, Barry M. ; Oberle, William T. ; Dulas, John H. ; Steuri, Franz
Author_Institution :
Chevron Res. & Technol. Co., Richmond, CA, USA
Abstract :
The improved reliability of power electronics and the development of motors capable of operating directly at high speeds have made electric motors a viable alternative to steam turbines in process plants. This paper discusses the application of a large high speed, adjustable speed electric motor as a recycle compressor driver in a petrochemical facility
Keywords :
compressors; motor drives; petroleum industry; power convertors; variable speed drives; 15000 hp; adjustable speed drive; application; development; electric motors; petrochemical facility; power electronics; process plants; recycle compressor driver; Costs; Electric motors; Manufacturing; Oil insulation; Petrochemicals; Power system harmonics; Recycling; Synchronous motors; Turbines; Variable speed drives;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1994. Record of Conference Papers., Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Incorporated Industry Applications Society 41st Annual
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1987-7
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1994.347608
