Electric Systems For High Power Compressor Trains In Oil And Gas Applications - System Design, Validation Approach, And Performances.

This paper presents the development process for a new variable frequency drive (VFD) system for large size compressor trains for natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) applications. The paper covers the multiple steps of the product development process, from identification of applications requirements, definition of design 61 ELECTRIC SYSTEMS FOR HIGH POWER COMPRESSOR TRAINS IN OILAND GASAPPLICATIONS— SYSTEM DESIGN,VALIDATIONAPPROACH,AND PERFORMANCE