The phenomenon of compressor surge and its prevention have drawn significant attention in the literature. An important aspect of surge avoidance lies in the design of the compressor station and, in particular, the piping upstream and downstream of the compressor. Most anti-surge systems are perfectly capable of avoiding surge during normal operating conditions. However, unplanned emergency shutdowns present a significant challenge, and surge avoidance in these cases depends to a large degree on the station layout. In this paper, data from a compressor that surged during an emergency shutdown are presented. The data are analyzed to determine the effects of surge and the rate of deceleration. A model to simulate shutdown events is developed and used to develop simpler rules that help with proper sizing of upstream and downstream piping systems, as well as the necessary control elements. The compression system is analyzed, thus verifying the model and the simplifications.
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ASME Turbo Expo 2004: Power for Land, Sea, and Air
June 14–17, 2004
Vienna, Austria
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- International Gas Turbine Institute
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0-7918-4172-3
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Surge Avoidance in Gas Compression Systems
R. Kurz,
R. Kurz
Solar Turbines Incorporated, San Diego, CA
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R. C. White
R. C. White
Solar Turbines Incorporated, San Diego, CA
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R. Kurz
Solar Turbines Incorporated, San Diego, CA
R. C. White
Solar Turbines Incorporated, San Diego, CA
Paper No:
GT2004-53066, pp. 735-741; 7 pages
Published Online:
November 24, 2008
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Kurz, R, & White, RC. "Surge Avoidance in Gas Compression Systems." Proceedings of the ASME Turbo Expo 2004: Power for Land, Sea, and Air. Volume 7: Turbo Expo 2004. Vienna, Austria. June 14–17, 2004. pp. 735-741. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/GT2004-53066
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