New design concepts are introduced in the industry by looking at existing processes and finding new and innovative ways of working using both internal and external ideas while turning into Best Practices the lesson learned from the Field.
In large greenfield projects, conventional design for compressor controls systems is based on the standard system provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) supplying each compressor. In some cases, homogeneity across the OEM Packages is reached through Third Party Systems packaged into a dedicated hardware or DCS.
This article explores the benefits of a third, innovative way: a standard Compressor Controls System (CCS) integrated into open hardware platform.
It will analyze the origin of the idea and the need for CCS standardization and will evaluate quantitatively and qualitatively the associated benefits comparing it to the conventional approach with a focus on the advantages for all the actors into the value chain, including Contractors, Operators and OEMs.
The combination of qualified and independent vendor together with a standard approach across the Turbomachinery packages demonstrates how this newer design leads to more efficient operations (reducing surge damage, tripping, flaring, poor product quality and excessive & unnecessary power consumption) while containing the overall cost for contractor in large greenfield projects.
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