Elliott LNG Compressors
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Elliott Compressors for World-Scale LNG PlantsProven Turbomachinery Technology
A Pioneer in LNG Refrigeration CompressionElliotthasbeenapremiersupplierofrefrigeration compressorsforbaseloadLNGplantssincethe beginningofacommercialmarketforliquefiednatural gasin1964.Elliottsheritageinrefrigerationcompressortechnologyevolvedfromitsassociationwith CarrierCorporationbeginninginthe1950s.Today, ElliottisakeypartnerforsomeofthelargestLNG projectsthroughouttheworld. Elliottsrefrigerationexperienceincludesover100 compressorcasinginstallationsinbase-loadLNG plantsaroundtheworld.Thesecompressorscontributeover70milliontonsperannum(MTPA)ofLNG capacity.Elliottslistofinstalledcompressorstotals over3,200,000hp(2,390MW)andcontinuestogrow. Throughitsengineeringexperienceandhighlyreliable equipmentdesigns,Elliottenjoysawell-deserved reputationasaleadingsuppliertotheLNGindustry. Over the years, Elliott contributed to many industryleading innovations in LNG service: Theworldsfirstbase-loadLNGplantrefrigeration compressors Theworldsfirstgasturbine-drivencompressors inanLNGplant TheworldsfirstmixedrefrigerantprocessLNG plant Theworldsfirstuseofalargeframe,horizontally split,centrifugalcompressorinpropanerefrigeration service TheworldsfirstLNGapplicationofmainrefrigerationcompressorsdrivenby2-shaftframegas turbines TheworldsfirstLNGplantsolelyusinglarge framegasturbinesformainrefrigerationcompressor trains Theworldsfirstuseofvariablefrequency synchronousmotorstartersforlargeframegas turbinesdrivingmainrefrigerationcompressors Theworldsfirstdualmixedrefrigerantcompressor service
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Experience with Large Frame CompressorsElliotthasover50yearsofprovenexperienceinlarge framecompressorapplications,includingpropane andmixedrefrigerationservicesforLNG,propane/ propyleneservicesforpetrochemicalapplications, andmanyothergasprocessingapplications.Elliotts reliable,largeframecompressorsareengineered tomeetthedemandingtemperatureextremes encounteredinLNGrefrigerationapplications.These compressorsareavailableinbothhorizontallyand verticallysplitdesigns. Elliottslargesthorizontallysplitcompressordesigns arecapableofupto320,000icfm(544,000m3/h)with casingratingsofupto400psig(27.6barg). Elliottsverticallysplitbarrelcompressorsare designedformaximumflowsof154,000icfm(261,650 m3/h).ElliotthasinstallationsinRussiafordualmixed refrigeration,highpressureapplicationsratedover 600psig(41.4barg).88MB6-5 LNG MR compressor
110M6 compressor casing (upper half)
Experience in World-Scale LNG System IntegrationLNGcustomerscandrawupontheprovensystem integrationexperienceofElliottsprojectmanagers, projectengineers,designengineersandfieldservice engineers.OurLNGprojectexperienceincludesthe integrationofcompressors,motorsandlargeframe gasturbineswithplantDCSplatforms,andfireand gas detection systems. Elliottcoordinatessupplylogisticsamongmajorsupplierssuchasthegasturbineandvariablefrequency drivemanufacturers.Bycarefullymanagingdelivery andstart-upschedules,Elliottprojectmanagershelp to reduce commissioning time. Elliotts long-term relationshipswithcontrolsystemsupplierssimplify thecoordinationofmultiplecontrolsystemsinLNG facilities.
60MB6I LNG MR compressor
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Advanced Design ToolsElliottemploysthelatestengineeringdesigntechnologies,includingcomputationalfluiddynamic(CFD)analysis, finiteelementanalysis(FEA),andsolidsmodeling. CFDandFEAprovideafull3-dimensionalanalysisofboththeaerodynamicflowpathandthestructural mechanicsofcompressordesigns.State-of-the-artrotordynamics,compressorperformanceanddynamic simulationprogramsareusedfordevelopingcompressorselections.Thesetoolsoptimizeawiderangeofcompressorconfigurationsincludingthosewithside-stream,doubleflow,back-to-back,andinter-cooleddesigns.
Impeller for high flow 103M3 compressor
Compressor SelectionElliottsproprietarycompressorselectionprogramis usedinallcompressorperformancesimulations.The programincorporatesdatafromsingle-stagedesign verificationtestsandactualfactoryperformancetests. Thispowerfultoolaccuratelymodelsandpredicts stageperformanceincludinginductionandextraction side-streams. Performanceenhancementsincludehigheraerodynamicefficienciesandlongerperformancelifeto handlethedemandingLNGserviceapplications. ElliottslongtermrelationshipswithmajorLNG processdesignersareinvaluableformatchingthe processtothecompressorperformancecharacteristicsandoptimizingplantoutput.Oneexampleisthe integrationofElliottcompressorsintothedesignof theC3-MRliquefactionprocess.
Modeling a 103M3 compressor
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Supporting Mega Production RequirementsInLNGservice,themostextreme processdemandsareinthe propanerefrigerationapplications. Theseapplicationsinvolvehigh molecular weights combined with lowtemperaturesandvariations involumetricflowrequirements. Large volume side-streams are commonintheliquefaction process. Elliottsexperienceinthedesign ofcompressorsforthesechallenging conditions ensures an accuratefluiddynamicdesign withhighperformance,abroad operatingrangeandconservative mechanical characteristics. Modelingconfirmstheproper designofthemergingflow streams at similar velocity levels forminimumpressurelossand maximumefficiency.
Side-load and mainstream compressor flow
EDSCAN Analytical SimulationElliottsproprietaryEDSCANsimulationprogramis usedtoconfirmthesizingofthestarterorhelper motorforacompressor/gasturbinetrainbyanalyzing thecompressorstringperformanceundervarious customerandfactoryprocessconditions.Elliotthas simulatedavarietyofoperatingconditions,including: Start-up Controlled & emergency shutdowns
Anti-surgevalveselectionconfirmation Alternategasoperationssuchasnitrogenpurge anddefrostingoperations Processupsetconditions Simulationofsitestart-upconditionsforfactory testing SimulationsfullymodeltheperformanceoftheLNG train,whichenablesElliotttopredictthestart-upand runningperformanceofthecompressor,motorand gas turbine under site conditions.88M4 & 60M4 MR compressors
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Enhanced Manufacturing CapabilitiesElliottmanufacturessomeofthelargestcentrifugal compressorseverbuilt.Theselargeframetechnologiesaredirectlyapplicabletotheproduction requirementsofLNGplantsonamegascale.The maximuminletflowsfortheselargecompressorsare upto320,000icfm(544,000m3/h)inasingleflow configuration. InElliottsmanufacturingfacilities,largeandpowerful weldmentpositionersallowcontinuousweldingof compressorcasingsbymovingthemountedcasing around the welder. TheMastercenterMillTurningMachinewasthefirstof itskindtobeinstalledintheUnitedStatesandisused tomanufacturediaphragmsandsealhousings. TheMasterheadMillingCenterisapowerfulmachine whichislikeafactoryinafactory.Thismachines 5-axiscapabilitiesallowlayout,milling,drilling,boring, andinspectionoperations. Thesemachiningcenters,alongwithSixSigmaand LeanManufacturingprinciples,enableElliotttoreduce cycletimesforlargecompressors.Full load LNG gas turbine/compressor test set-up
State-of-the-Art Test FacilitiesFewcompressormanufacturershavecapabilitiesthat matchtheextentandversatilityofElliottstesting facilities. TestingtoAPI617andASMEPowerTestCode (PTC-10)requirements Apermanentgasturbinetestpadincorporatingallrequiredutilitiesandnecessaryauxiliary equipment Full-loadstringtestingcapabilitieswithagas turbinedriverover100,000hp(74.5MW) Fullvariablefrequencydrive(VFD)capabilities includingcompressordriveandgasturbine start-up Customer-specifictestingcapabilitiesforLNG processapplications ElliottsfacilitieshaveearnedISO9001certification byadheringtostrictqualityassurancepractices throughoutthedesign,manufacturingandtestingof turbomachineryproducts.
60MB6I LNG MR compressor
103M3 compressor casing (lower half) on the masterhead
103M Impeller on a 5-axis weldment positioner
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Elliotts Global ServicesService Parts OrganizationElliottsISO9001certifiedServicePartsorganization workswithcustomerstoensureoptimalperformance andreliabilityofallElliottequipment.ServiceParts engineersarequalifiedtoaddressthevaryingneeds ofeachcustomer,includingpartsidentification, upgraderecommendations,andcustomizedpartskits design. ElliottsServicePartsorganizationhasextensive machiningcentersandfinishedpartsinventories thatallowquickmanufactureandshipmentofparts. Emergencycustomersupportisoffered7daysa weekandsamedayshipmentisavailableonmost stockitems. Elliottsserviceshopsarestrategicallylocated worldwidetoserviceandrepairElliottandnon-Elliott turbomachinery.Theserviceshopshaveextensive experiencerangingfrominspectionsandoverhaulsto specialtymachiningandweldrepair. Customer training is another available service and can be conducted either on-site or in a classroom setting atthecustomerslocationoratanyElliottmanufacturingfacilityorserviceshop.
Field SupportRetrofittingandreratingcompressorsinthefieldcan achievecapacityincreases,de-bottleneckingand processoptimization.Elliottoffersacomprehensive rangeofsupportservicesforalltypesofturbomachineryfromanymanufacturer.Elliottsglobal servicenetworkprovidesexperiencedon-siteproject management,supervisionandskilledlabortoperform installation,commissioning,andstart-upactivities. Elliottoffersmaintenanceprogramsthatrangefrom preventative,routineandemergencyservicestolongterm service agreements.
88M4 low MR pressure compressor
88M6I LP/MP MR compressor 7
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