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Martin Habel, Mgr. O&G Product Strategy

Gas/Electric Partnership Conference XIX

February 2011

AgendaAgenda

• Impeller Design Philosophy

• Latest Compressors

• Pipeline Compressors

• C85

• Production Compressors

• C51

• C61

• C41

• Summary

Pre-Engineered Family of ImpellersPre-Engineered Family of Impellers

High Flow Low Flow

ShroudBack

HubVane

IMPELLER, DIFFUSER AND IMPELLER, DIFFUSER AND

VOLUTEVOLUTEFLOW LINES AT VOLUTE FLOW LINES AT VOLUTE

EXITEXIT

Computational Fluid Dynamic CFD) ToolsComputational Fluid Dynamic CFD) Tools

Aerodynamic Test Facility (ATF) Aerodynamic Test Facility (ATF)

• Scale Stage Testing

• Extend Aerodynamic Design Knowledge

• Detailed Measurements

• Improve Prediction Capability

• Understand Component Performance

Open - Loop Test FacilityOpen - Loop Test Facility

• 2 Dedicated Test Cells

• Centaur 50

• Saturn 20

• Testing of All Production Compressors

• Mechanical Integrity

• Vibration

• Aero Performance

• Update Predicted Performance and CFD Models

Harbor Drive Closed Loop Test FacilityHarbor Drive Closed Loop Test Facility

• Dedicated Centaur 40

• ASME PTC 10 Type II Compressor Testing

New Closed Loop Test FacilityNew Closed Loop Test Facility

• Dedicated Titan 130

• ASME PCT 10 Type I or Type II Compressor Testing

Validation of CFDUsing Test Data

Validation of CFDUsing Test Data

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0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

IMMERSION FROM SHROUD

AL

PH

A4

CFD

Test Data

C401/C402 PERFORMANCE COVERAGE

A22B1B2C1A1 C4C3

C2

D

E

F1

F

A2/A1B2/B1

C1/B2C3/C1

C4/C3

C2/C3

D/C2

E/D

F1/E

B1/A2

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INLET VOLUME FLOW, Q1 (CFM)

ISE

NTR

OP

IC H

EA

D, H

isen (ft-lbf/lb

m)

ASSUMPTIONS:

12,150 - 13,585 RPM

15% S.M. to -4.0 pts from BEP

Z=0.90 K=1.3 T1=70F SG=0.6

Phase 1

Phase 2

Phase 3

Phase 4

Complete Coverage with Pre-Engineered Impellers

Complete Coverage with Pre-Engineered Impellers

Performance

�Min Efficiency: 85%

�Flow Range: ACFM10,000 – 40,000

�Maximum Head: Feet30,000 (2 Stage)

�PRs up to 2.2

C85 Pipeline Compressor

C51 Production CompressorC51 Production Compressor

C51 Performance

• 20% More Head (work) per Stage

• Pressure Ratios: 1.5 to 4.8

• Same High Efficiency

• Platform Extended to New C61 and C41

0.6

0.7

0.8

0.9

EF

FIC

IEN

CY

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0

0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.09

FLOW COEFFICIENT

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AD

CO

EF

FIC

IEN

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C51

1.2

CURRENT

Opal, Wyoming

• Scale up of the successful C51

• 155 bar (2,250 psi)

• Pressure Ratios: 1.5 to 4.8

• Gas Gathering & Boosting

• Test Results of the 1st Build

• Performed close to predicted

• Isentropic head met or exceeded

• Surge line met or slightly exceeded

C61 Production CompressorC61 Production Compressor

C41 Production Compressor C41 Production Compressor

Drivers: Centaur 40 – Titan 250

• 260 bar (3,750 psi)

• Pressure Ratios: 1.5 to 4.8

• Gas Storage, HP Gas Lift, CO2Injection & Storage

• Scaled C51 Aerodynamics

• No Change in Performance

• Same Range and Efficiency as C51

C41 Comparison With C51, Similar Staging

C41 6-stage C51 5-stage

• Ongoing Compressor Development

• Investment in Test Facilities

• Pre-Engineered Product Benefits

• Proven Configurations

• Predictable Field Performance

• Consistency Throughout

Product Life-Cycle

• Standard Replacement Parts

SummarySummary