01 TurboExpCompAMB
01 TurboExpCompAMB
Compressor Load
Training Program
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First Rotoflow Expander built for cryogenic application Hydrocarbon process in early 1960’s.
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What is a Turbo-expander ?
A Turboexpander is a
Rotating Machine which
recovers and uses energy,
that would be otherwise
wasted
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Turbo-Expander Design Principle
Enthalpy
•Expansion with turbo-expander
T1
JT
T2
Power
proportional Expander
to the differential enthalpy T2
T2 Ideal
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Complete range of process
EXTERNAL
REFRIGERATION
LIQUID GAS
Enthalpy
Turbo-Expander Definition
Types of “turbines”
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Turbo-Expander Design Principle
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Turbo-Expander Design Principle
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Radial Reaction Expander Wheel
The purpose of the expander wheel is to
convert energy of the incoming gas steam
into mechanical energy
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Turbo-Expander “Braking”
•Turbo-expander/ compressor
•Natural gas liquid re-injection
•Natural gas dew point control
•Ethylene plants
•Pipeline Junctions
•Air separation
•Turbo-expander/ generator
•Ethylene plants
•Geothermal energy recovery
•Pressure let down energy recovery
•Waste heat energy recovery
•IGCC
•Turbo-expander/ dyno
•Ethylene plants
•Air separation
•Helium liquefaction
•Hydrogen purification
•Jet engine testing
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Product Distribution
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Rotoflow Expander Technology
Power 3 - 15,000 kW
Speed 3,000 - 120,000 rpm
Pressure Ratio Up to 14:1
Inlet Pressure Up to 200 bar (2940psi)
Temperature5 to 750 K
Fleet > 3200
Center of Excellence in Expander-Compressors with Active
Magnetic Bearings (AMB)
Over 120 Patents
> Variable Inlet Guide Vanes
> Automatic Thrust Balancing System
Modular Design
Single-Shaft Design
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Overview
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Rotoflow Expander Technology
MCS
EXPANDER
CASE
COMPRESSOR
CASE
NOZZLE
ASSEMBLY
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Turboexpander-Compr. Major Component List
I. Expander inlet trip valve
II. Expander IGV actuator
III. Expander inlet strainer (80 Mesh)
IV. Compressor Anti-surge control
system – includes flow element,
control valve, and control logics
V. Compressor inlet strainer (40 mesh)
VI. Automatic Thrust Balance system –
includes control valve and control
logic
VII. Expander-compressor drain
manifold with check valve
VIII. Duplex gas filter
IX. Local control panel
X. AMB system – includes control
cabinet(s), junction boxes, and
Expander Rotor/AMB system
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Mechanical Center Section Components
Bearing Housing
Compressor
Heat Barrier
Seal
Wall
Compressor Expander
Wheel Wheel
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Expander Wheel Design Features
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Rotoflow Turbo-expanders Design Features
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Stiff Shaft Design
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Conventional Oil Bearings
Automatic Hydraulic
Thrust Control System
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ATB System for Magnetic Bearing
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Automatic Thrust Balancing System
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Tapered Shaft and Labyrinth Seal
The outwardly flowing seal gas retains process gas within the
expander and compressor casing and the inwardly flowing seal
gas retains lube oil within the bearing housing.
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Dust Free Seal
A patened GE Rotoflow design feature is a dust-free seal, whic virtually
eliminates erosion of the expander wheel back seal and shaft seal
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Dust Free Seal
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Inlet Guide Vanes
• Controlled by an electric or
pneumatic actuator with positioner
• Provides precise, continuous control
from 0% to 130% of design flow
• GE Rotoflow patented design
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Radial Reaction Expander Wheel
NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
Nozzle Assembly with a new Adjusted Mechanism IGV(Nozzle Assembly) for Ultra precise
control , Minimal Friction Continuous Computer controlled adjusting capability less
sensitivity to dust, liquid and solid particles
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Magnetic Bearing (AMB) EC
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Expander Compressor (AMB)
Compressor
Expander
Rotor
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50 Frame Expander/Compressor
AMB
Turboexpander
Compressor
Requires less Floor
Space
Application DPC
P in (BarA) 76
T in (C) - 12
P out (BarA) 38
T out (C) - 44
Flow (Nm3/hr) 39,900
Power (kW) 4,200
Speed (rpm) 13,500
Ship Date 1998
Location UK
Frame 50
Natural Gas Processing
Application DPC
P in (BarA) 89
T in (C) -6
P out (BarA) 67
T out (C) - 64
Flow (Nm3/hr) 1,112, 000
Power (kW) 5,200
Speed (rpm) 9,000
Ship Date 1994
Location Norway
Frame 60
Typical Expander skid packages
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Typical Expander skid packages
A Field Service Advisor can be scheduled for on-site inspection to review existing core unit,
auxiliary system-control system and instrumentation retrofit requirement.
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Turbo-Expander Compressor
See Service
Assembly
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