Title :
42 kV compressor motor for air separation plant in Sweden
Author :
Trumbo, Timothy ; Forsell, Olof ; Lamell, J.O. ; Porsby, Gunnar L F ; Sundström, Christer
Author_Institution :
ABB Inc., North Brunswick, NJ, USA
Abstract :
A high-voltage synchronous motor has been installed to drive a compressor at an air separation plant in Sweden. It is directly connected to a 42 kV bus, without an intervening transformer. Rated 9 MVA, it has an active power output of 6.5 MW and can produce reactive power continuously, thus supporting the electrical network during the starting of other large motors in the area. The following items are discussed: site requirements; potential benefits of high-voltage motor technology; electrical and mechanical limitations; design and construction of motor; testing and verification of efficiency and capability; installation and commissioning; and operational experience.
Keywords :
compressors; industrial power systems; machine testing; petroleum industry; pumps; synchronous motors; 42 kV; 6.5 MW; 9 MVA; Sweden; active power output; air separation plant; commissioning; construction; design; electrical limitations; high-voltage synchronous compressor motor; installation; mechanical limitations; operational experience; petrochemical plants; potential benefits; reactive power; site requirements; testing; verification; Automation; Electric motors; Nitrogen; Petrochemicals; Production; Reactive power; Recycling; Switchgear; Synchronous motors; Testing;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 2002. Industry Applications Society 49th Annual
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7384-7
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.2002.1045010
