Product Introduction Manager Todd Omatick said: “In the United States, the natural gas situation has changed drastically with the development of local shale gas production and a subsequent focus on curtailing emissions. For these projects, the electric-driven motor solution is optimal. In Europe, the increasing need to import natural gas translates into a need to change the gas transportation and distribution network, and electric-driven compressors are accepted as a low emission alternative to gas turbines.”
Compressors play an integral role in maintaining pressure and flow as natural gas travels through the pipelines from production, processing, and storage sites to end users. Elliott’s 140TCH Pipeline Compressor comes with a direct connect, variable speed (VFD) motor and a standard footprint with custom aerodynamics for optimum efficiency and extended operating time between scheduled overhauls. The gearless configuration of this compressor package provides a number of advantages, including a smaller footprint, reduced lube oil requirements, and higher net efficiency. The pipeline compressor’s single-lift plug & play design includes auxiliaries (lube oil, buffer gas panel, and integrated, customized controls), and piping and wiring are included on the skid for easy and quick installation with less site work. It is available seamlessly for 10 to 35 MW applications. In addition, easy access to compressor internals contributes to lower maintenance costs.
