Engineering services from TSC – Compressor Studies
Why the need for compressor studies?
Companies or organisations commission Compressor Station Studies when planning to build, operate, upgrade, or maintain a compressor station.
This can include natural gas pipeline, oil and gas exploration, production, and energy infrastructure development companies.
Regulatory agencies may require these studies as part of the permitting process for the compressor station, usually conducting them during the planning and design phases of a natural gas pipeline project.
Compressor studies, also known as Operability Studies, assess the ability of the station to operate safely and efficiently under various operating conditions. The study evaluates the design and operational features of the compressor station to determine if it can reliably and efficiently perform its intended functions.
This includes evaluating the performance of the compressors, control systems, and other equipment. As well as assessing the ability of the station to handle changing conditions such as temperature and pressure fluctuations.
The operability study also considers the impact of potential malfunctions, failures, or emergencies on the station’s operations. It also identifies potential mitigation measures to minimise risks to personnel, the environment, and nearby communities.
These studies can include simulations and modelling to analyse the performance of the compressor station under different scenarios and to identify potential operational and safety issues. The results of the study are used to optimise the design and operation of the compressor station and to ensure its safe and reliable operation throughout its lifespan.
How can TSC Simulation help?
TSC Simulation provides a complete model build and analysis service through planning and design phase to provide operability validation studies.
Our first set of dynamic simulation and operability validation studies was in 1999. This was for three UK National Gas Transmission Stations on behalf of AMEC Capital. The project involved validating the control and safety systems of each compressor station.
TSC have since supplied the dynamic models and carried out the performance studies for 18 of the compressor station upgrades and gas storage solutions on the UK Gas National Transmission System (NTS).
Recently we have been commissioned to conduct study runs for the UK Felindre and Aberdeen Compressor Stations. Which involved creating a dynamic simulation of the stations.
In general, as the natural gas industry continues to grow and change, there will be an increased demand for compressor station studies as more pipeline projects are proposed. As the UK relies less on North Sea gas and more on LNG imported to terminals such as Isle of Grain and Milford Haven, the requirement for movement of gas supplies around the NTS is changing significantly.
The demand for compressor station studies may depend on several factors, such as the current and projected demand for natural gas, the location of the proposed compressor station, and the regulatory environment.
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