Pipeline Pumping and Compression Systems: A Practical by Mo Mohitpour, K. K. Botros, T. Van Hardeveld

By Mo Mohitpour, K. K. Botros, T. Van Hardeveld

It is a accomplished expert reference, education device, and textual content masking all features of pipeline pumping and compression procedure layout, configuration optimisation, functionality and operation, as well as the dynamic behaviour of the entire piping and numerous parts comprising every one approach.

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Org/about-asme/terms-of-use 26 ■ Pipeline Pumping and Compression Systems—A Practical Approach Whether centrifugal or reciprocating, compression can be installed in a number of arrangement/combinations. The following lists the most commonly used configurations, depending on the flow requirements and are described in detail in Chapter 4:  series arrangement  parallel arrangement  series-parallel arrangement Compressor stations generally include the above facilities laid out systematically in an enclosed area that considers safety and security.

Aerial coolers 3. Motor control center (MCC)/control facilities 4. Inlet/discharge gas/gas cross exchanges 5. Inlet Scrubber 6. Pipeline pigging facilities 7. Fuel gas conditioning 8. Construction camp (temporary) 9. Utilities 10. Mainline block valve/blowdown Facilities 11. Power generation 12. org/about-asme/terms-of-use Introduction to Pipeline Systems ■ 27 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. General warehouse Cold storage Satellite/communications Lay down area Living quarters Helipad Diesel tanks/transfer pumps Incinerator Although more southern stations feature normal air cooling, those in the north where permafrost is encountered require facilities such as gas-to-gas exchangers or refrigeration.

If either the pump or system curves are changed, the operating point moves accordingly. If the lines cross at a shallow angle, or even worse, at two separate points, the operating point may be uncertain. The practical result is unstable operation, which must be solved by physically altering pump or system, thus changing the relevant curve shape. The required operating point is obtained by adapting the pump to the specified operating conditions. org/about-asme/terms-of-use Introduction to Pipeline Systems ■ 13 Of importance is the fluid characteristics when selecting a pump.

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