Compressor, Turbine & Process Design

When selecting the right equipment for oil and gas production and configuring it to the optimum specification how do you ensure that your machinery maintains maximum productivity at the most cost-effective price?

Generally the selection of compressors is carried out by manual methods using data supplied by vendors. This is a time-consuming and potentially inaccurate method that cannot be relied upon to give you the optimum process design for your facility. Often the selection of the compressor is handed over to the vendor, which can hinder you getting the most suitable compressor required for the job.

At MSE, we recognise that the definition and specification of process design parameters for centrifugal compressor selection is a critical activity at the conceptual and basic design stage. Our team of process and machinery engineers, supported by our proprietary software, are capable of optimising your  process and compressor design, ensuring that the most suitable equipment for the operating conditions is recommended to you.

MSE has compiled an extensive database of specific compressor characteristics, including wheel characteristics, performance and driver data. This enables our very experienced engineers to evaluate alternative scenarios for you by using realistic information to optimise your process systems. Our software program uses this data to provide you with:

• Optimal compressor selection for given process data

• Highest efficiency

• Lowest cost

• Operational flexibility

• Avoidance of potential misapplications

By using MSE, your facility will benefit from our:

• Analysis of several process options on a consistent basis

• Selection of gas turbine or motor drivers with realistic power margins

• Identification of cost reduction opportunities

• Improvement of stability and operating envelopes

• Reduction of start-up risks

In addition, once machinery is in position, we can offer you monitoring services to ensure that the equipment maintains optimum efficiency levels. If problems are encountered, we can identify the reasons and provide you with potential solutions.

MSE also assists you with the specification of:

• Gas compressors - both centrifugal and reciprocating types

• Gas turbines, steam turbines, micro turbines, power generation and turbo-generators

• Process equipment, exchangers, separators, KO drums, etc.

• Turbo expanders

• Variable speed motors

• Combined heat and power systems

For more details on how MSE can help you with compressor, turbine and process design, please contact us on +44 (0)20 8773 4500 or info@mse.co.uk.