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NEW IN GAS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
T. CAMPBELL, Associate Editor
ABB releases new
shaft generator
technology
Baker Hughes to provide hydrogen-ready
turbo-compression technology for pipeline
Baker Hughes has won a contract from TERNA to supply gas
turbines and compressors able to run on a blend of natural gas and
hydrogen (H2
) for a new compression station of the Greek Natural
Gas Transmission System. The compression station will serve the
domestic gas supply in Greece.
Baker Hughes will provide three compression trains for three
NovaLT12 H2-ready gas turbines and three pipeline compressors. The
The new shaft generator from
ABB enables ship operators to
benefit from the advantages of
permanent magnet technology.
The generator allows easy and
flexible installation to bulk carriers,
container carriers and LNG tankers.
The AMZ 1400 permanent
magnet shaft generator is
optimized for converter control
and enables better efficiency than
either induction or electrically
excited synchronous machines
at both full and partial loading.
This helps to cut fuel costs and
significantly reduce CO2
Its compact size shrinks
technology has been designed to support the compression station
with the capability to transport up to 10% H2
to enter operation in 2024 and directly supports the EU's H2
goals to accelerate the development of clean H2
as a cornerstone of a climate-neutral energy system by 2050.
Tellurian's Driftwood LNG begins
construction
Tellurian has begun Phase 1 of the Driftwood LNG terminal, an LNG
export facility located in Louisiana, U.S., that will have an approximate
liquefaction export capability of 27.6 MMtpy.
Once the demolition, civil site preparation and construction of critical
foundations are completed, Baker Hughes will manufacture two of the
natural gas turbines required to complete Phase 1.
Phase 1 will include two LNG plants with export capacity of 11 MMtpy.
emissions.
the footprint of the equipment
package by around 20% compared
to a conventional synchronous or
induction-type shaft generator.
In addition, the weight is reduced
by approximately 30%. The unit
is also simpler to install at the
shipyard, as the intermediate
propulsion shaft is mounted to the
generator and then lifted into the
vessel for alignment.
Servomex delivers
oxygen analyzer
to PTA facility
Servomex has delivered its
SERVOTOUGH OxyExact 2200 to
INEOS Aromatics for a $70-MM
upgrade project at its facilities in
Indonesia. In addition, Servomex
installed two vent gas analyzer
systems. The project is aimed
at reducing emissions and
increasing capacity.
The SERVOTOUGH OxyExact
2200 is a high-specification oxygen
analyzer that monitors process
applications such as feedstock
purity testing. In addition, it cleans
up hydrogen (H2
) and chlorine
production, solvent recovery
and oxidation control processes,
ethylene oxide and ethylene
dichloride production.
The technology uses a threeenclosure
system that facilitates
the sampling and measuring of
any flammable gas for 0%-100%
oxygen, with no need for presample
drying. Up to six analyzers
can be connected to a single
control unit.
Driftwood has obtained all significant permits needed for construction
and operation, progressed detailed engineering to about 30% completion
and finalized the purchase and lease of approximately 1,200 acres of land.
Drager releases gas detection technology
Drager's X-pid 9500 combines two measuring modes to detect
volatile organic substances, such as benzene, at extremely low
temperatures in as little as 30 sec. The product is an upgraded version
of the X-pid 8500, released in 2017.
The X-pid 9500 includes a search measuring mode, enabling
continuous monitoring for PID-sensitive compounds. The user can then
utilize the analysis mode for a more in-depth examination.
More than 40 target substances can be measured, including hexane,
isobutylene and xylene. Additional substances to target can be added
to the database by performing a local qualification, using a known
concentration of the target compound.
The search mode uses broadband measuring to determine the total
concentration of detectable volatile hydrocarbons in the ambient air.
A smartphone can control the gas detection unit with a downloadable
application, which also evaluates the measurement data.
LNG Canada receives first mega-module
Canada has received its first significant facility module at the LNG
Canada site in Kitimat, B.C.
The 35-m, 4,618-metric t module will be the entry point for natural
gas delivered to the LNG Canada site via the new Coastal GasLink
pipeline. This module follows several other large pieces of LNG
infrastructure recently installed at the site.
Burckhardt Compression, PTC collaborate
to develop remote service solutions
Burckhardt Compression is working with PTC to develop remote
service solutions for its customers. In addition, the companies are
working together to continue developing a type of metaverse augmented
reality (AR) solution for service on reciprocating compressors.
Under the name UP! Solutions, Burckhardt Compression offers
digital solutions that enable compressors to be monitored in real time
and serviced remotely in cooperation with the customer onsite. For this
purpose, the units are equipped with sensors that constantly collect
data, such as vibrations and temperature, which are then analyzed and
used to detect anomalies or schedule service work.
Burckhardt Compression relies heavily on Vuforia, the AR solution
from PTC, which observes an expert during a process, compiles
instructions for teaching and guiding less-experienced colleagues and
then monitors the learning phase.
RINA has received approval
in principle for Swedish designer
FKAB Marine Design's hydrogen(H2
-)
powered MR tanker. The
propulsion is based on combining
the ship's fuel source, LNG,
with steam in a gas reformer to
separate LNG molecules into H2
and carbon dioxide (CO2
The H2
).
is then directly utilized
to fuel the internal combustion
engines and fuel cells. In
theory, the ship can meet total
decarbonization targets by either
running entirely on H2
Veolia, DuPont
convert utility
infrastructure
Veolia and DuPont have
converted the DuPont Spruance
manufacturing facility in Virginia,
U.S., from coal to natural gas to
efficiently produce steam and
electricity. The facility will assist
with optimizing energy yields
while achieving a GHG emissions
reduction of > 220,000 tpy.
According to project terms,
Veolia was to acquire, upgrade,
operate and maintain the site's
utility infrastructure to improve
efficiencies and reliability. The
agreement included repurposing
a 200-MW cogeneration facility
from power production to the
production of 500,000 lb/hr of
steam, converting from coal to
natural gas, and upgrading chilled
water capacity, water networks
and compressors.
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RINA approves
the first hydrogenpowered
MR tanker
. The station is expected
strategy
and ensure its role
or producing
all the required power by fuel cells.
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