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The
new JIP will build upon the knowledge and
experiences gained from earlier investigations
and pioneer the development of new technologies
to evaluate the following:
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Improved
methods for increasing compressor
capacities by monitoring and reducing
internal leakages of compressors
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Accurate
modelling of internal flows and
verifications by measurements
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Development
of model-based systems for on-line
monitoring the compressor performance and
optimising flow capacities
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Refinement
of diagnostic tools for identifying causes
of performance losses and the remedies
By
developing these technologies the new JIP will
have the capability to:
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Increase
revenue and availability
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Extend
asset life by avoiding premature well
abandonment due to shortfalls in
compression performance
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Raise
production capacity by up to 30%
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Gain
further critical insight into running and
maintaining machines more efficiently
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Remove
the guesswork of short and long term
machine performance
In
2002 MSE Consultants launched a JIP that
evaluated the performance of more than 60 gas
compressors operating in offshore fields. Many
crucial operational issues were highlighted and
the knowledge was shared with the JIP partners
culminating in the development of design
guidelines for new compressors.
This
JIP also created the first and largest database
of its kind comprising the design and
operational characteristics of more than 60
machines from many different manufacturers and
applications.
The
findings of this JIP concluded that:
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Compressor
performance shortfalls of 15-35% are
common
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The
vast majority of machines fail to meet the
original design specifications
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There
is a reduction in throughput capacities as
well as an increase in power consumption
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