{"title":"Decarbonization of Compressor Trains, Electrical Driver Considerations for High Power Systems","authors":"Jeremy Andrews, Cecile Gaudeaux, Paul Donnellan","doi":"10.23919/pciceurope50407.2021.9805422","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/pciceurope50407.2021.9805422","url":null,"abstract":"Driven by targets for CO2 reduction, Oil & Gas operators are increasingly investigating electrical solutions for their high-power compressor systems that have historically been powered by turbines and are also considering retrofitting electrical drives to existing compression trains.Traditionally such very high power electrical variable frequency drive systems use current source, load commutated technology (LCI). However, recent developments in voltage source inverters (VSI) has made this technology available at increasingly higher powers. Current source LCI drives are well referenced but are viewed as complex by operators, whilst VSI is considered, overall, a simpler system but lacking in experience at very high ratings. This paper will compare both VSI and LCI drives above 25MW including availability, efficiency, footprint, weight, cooling, technology readiness, CAPEX and OPEX for a complete working system.","PeriodicalId":207591,"journal":{"name":"2021 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"111 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114760136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Important Considerations for Testing and Commissioning Digital Relays","authors":"D. Welton","doi":"10.23919/pciceurope50407.2021.9805421","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/pciceurope50407.2021.9805421","url":null,"abstract":"The proven advantages of digital technology for power system protective relays are now commonplace in the power producing and delivery industry. Digital relays provide unsurpassed reliability and extended capabilities at an economical cost. Keeping pace with the testing and commissioning requirements of these devices has proven to be a challenge for both protective relay engineers and technicians. Although testing procedures have been well defined for single-function electromechanical (EM) protection devices, modern relay test procedures have been left to the utility to develop, creating possible shortcuts that may compromise the protection system operation.","PeriodicalId":207591,"journal":{"name":"2021 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128154248","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stefano Fasoli, Paolo Cormio, Raffaele Lauricella, Matteo Marchesini
{"title":"First Oil & Gas Application of a Hybrid Power Plant Integrating: Solar PV - Energy Storage – Conventional Power Generation (GTG)","authors":"Stefano Fasoli, Paolo Cormio, Raffaele Lauricella, Matteo Marchesini","doi":"10.23919/pciceurope50407.2021.9805425","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/pciceurope50407.2021.9805425","url":null,"abstract":"A hybrid Power Plant solution integrating Solar PV, Energy Storage and conventional Power generation (i.e. Gas Turbine Generators) is applied for the first time to an Oil&Gas facility.An existing Oil&Gas Plant fed solely by conventional power generation is being upgraded with the installation of Solar Power Generation and Battery Energy Storage. The integration of these new systems has allowed the Operator to obtain gas savings and reduction in CO2 emissions.This paper provides insights into the project presenting the technical challenges and selection process that have been followed during project development and a technical overview of the configuration selected.","PeriodicalId":207591,"journal":{"name":"2021 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"62 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128108136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pilot Project: Evaluation of IIoT-Based Methods and Process for Condition Monitoring of Offshore Electrical Distribution Infrastructures","authors":"G. Evrard, Francois Deturck, Mark Pacelle","doi":"10.23919/pciceurope50407.2021.9805428","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/pciceurope50407.2021.9805428","url":null,"abstract":"As Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) connected technologies prove their effectiveness along the industry value chain, new solutions are now driving both digital transformation and new business models across enterprises. In Oil & Gas industry exploration and extraction processes, management of electrical distribution infrastructure assets is a key business area that stands to benefit. Monitoring of electrical systems has been implemented for many years using Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and Electrical Network Monitoring and Control Systems (ENMCS) allowing smarter operation.Today, IIoT and predictive analytics are taking smart operations a step further and are leveraging data to enable better decisions that result in the reduction of unscheduled downtime, increased safety and optimized maintenance. Many details must be considered when implementing a smart electrical distribution system including IIoT sensors, data collection, communication infrastructure, cybersecurity and both on-premise and cloud-based monitoring services. This paper describes a current oil company pilot project taking place aboard one of their remote Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessels and examines the design considerations, issues faced, implementation strategies and new perspectives realized for next steps to be taken by the industry.","PeriodicalId":207591,"journal":{"name":"2021 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127138817","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Large Motor Stator Winding Failure Due to Lightning Transferred Overvoltages","authors":"P. Marini","doi":"10.23919/pciceurope50407.2021.9805431","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/pciceurope50407.2021.9805431","url":null,"abstract":"In polypropylene petrochemical plants high power motors are normally used to drive extruder or compressor machines required by this type of industrial process. Each motor of such a big size is usually fed by a dedicated supply captive transformer which often is directly connected to a high voltage overhead line.In case of lightning stroke hitting the overhead line, a surge voltage impinging on high voltage transformer windings can be transferred to the motor side due to the electrostatic and electromagnetic coupling of transformer windings, with the risk of endangering the motor stator winding to frame insulation as well as the stator winding inter-turn insulation.The effectiveness of installing surge arresters at motor terminals is evaluated by EMTP modeling and then comparing the resulted over-voltages to the impulse withstand limits given by IEEE standards for rotating machines.","PeriodicalId":207591,"journal":{"name":"2021 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"426 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126723587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"EMS for Interconnected O&G Offshore Facilities a Success Story","authors":"Philippe Auscher, Guillaume Robine","doi":"10.23919/PCICEurope50407.2021.9805423","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/PCICEurope50407.2021.9805423","url":null,"abstract":"As for any complex facilities electrically driven, and running islanded from a reliable Grid utility, Electrical availability is a key factor for processes’ profitability and safety.It is particularly true for an O&G Offshore structure of which Electrical power is ensured by Gas Turbine Generators fueled by local produced gas,Ensuring this availability with reliability, sustainability and coherence for two interconnected entities having capability to run independently or coupled, managed by 2 different Yards and accordant EPCs, involving more than 450 apparatus and devices from several manufacturers was a challenge that have been achieved.The intend of this paper is not to present technological insights linked to disruptive technologies’ implementation, but the methodology and lessons learned gained during the realization of a large scale and complex O&G project.Beyond implemented solutions, it reveals how and why, involvement, rigor, organization, pugnacity, consistency and confidence between teams from different organizations, often in competition, kept all along the project’s phases from FEED to Commissioning and Startup have governed the success.Ichthys EMS is the first milestone of a complete change of the EMS framework which adequately fits with the recent move of O&G’s Companies, from O&G Producers toward Energy Providers.","PeriodicalId":207591,"journal":{"name":"2021 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"82 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128355764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficacy Comparison of PV Panel for Ex Environment","authors":"R. Faranda, S. Leva, K. Fumagalli","doi":"10.23919/pciceurope50407.2021.9805429","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/pciceurope50407.2021.9805429","url":null,"abstract":"The production of electricity from renewable sources, avoiding the use of fossil fuels that are running out, is proposed as an important topic on which to conduct innovative studies in favour of the environment and safety in particularly sensitive areas. Among the production methods, the greatest potential as regards the possible contribution of energy is the photovoltaic one which, with cost of materials accessible and increasing efficiency, is proposed as a solution to the electricity generation needs. In particular, the presence of solar systems on islands, i.e. separated from the public grid, makes it possible to meet the needs of particularly remote areas, difficult to connect or areas with explosive atmospheres (offshore platforms) thanks to the storage systems and connected regulation devices.A characteristic environment for a possible and essential application is the Explosion Atmosphere, for which energy generation systems, according to necessity, are always a particularly sensitive topic. In these areas, safety is not insignificant and, as can be easily understood, the use of static and combustion-free components can be much more suitable for the environment than traditional methods, i.e. combustion Diesel Engines or other technologies based on the use of fossil fuels or rotating mechanisms. Power generation systems based on solar technology are not, in fact, free from sources of danger for environments at risk of explosion, as it is possible that faults or operating conditions may occur that could trigger an explosion. Leaving each manufacturer the freedom to choose the protection mode he considers the best for this type of apparatus, it has been instead decided to deal with aspects considered \"transversal\" for the compliance of the photovoltaic panel. The results of a test campaign carried out on photovoltaic panels that can be installed in explosive atmospheres will then be shown in order to assess their efficiency under different conditions according to the impact test.","PeriodicalId":207591,"journal":{"name":"2021 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"178 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114262091","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Faranda, K. Fumagalli, L. Franzosi, Luigi Bellofatto
{"title":"Innovative Strategies for Internal ARC-Flash Risk Mitigation in LV Switchgears","authors":"R. Faranda, K. Fumagalli, L. Franzosi, Luigi Bellofatto","doi":"10.23919/pciceurope50407.2021.9805427","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/pciceurope50407.2021.9805427","url":null,"abstract":"Internal Arc Classification (IAC) of Low Voltage switchgear according to IEC and IEEE standards is one of the most important requirements to guarantee personal safety in case of internal arc faults. One of the challenges is to find innovative strategies to reduce damages of arc triggering utilizing more specific solutions inside the switchgear. As known, there are three mains philosophies of Arc Fault Management: Active protection, based on monitoring of electrical devices; Passive protection, obtained using structural reinforcements and insulations, Avoidance philosophy, where the assembly guarantees a reduced risk of arc fault (e.g. the arc ignition protected zone).What this research is going to explore is the Passive protection and the Avoidance philosophy with the introduction of new approach for internal arc-flash risk mitigation. The paper presents an innovative validation procedure in order to improve the IAC.","PeriodicalId":207591,"journal":{"name":"2021 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130519729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Future Architectures of Electrical Substations","authors":"Y. Bouffard-Vercelli, B. André","doi":"10.23919/pciceurope50407.2021.9805424","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/pciceurope50407.2021.9805424","url":null,"abstract":"For 40 years, most of the HV/MV & LV electrical substations have been build using copper cables wiring together protection relays, automation and measurement units and primary equipments such Power Transformer, Circuit Breakers, Switches and Voltage/Current Transformers and protection relays to control of the electricity. Beginning of the 21th century, the used of Ethernet based substation communication coupled with the generalization of digital technologies have started the step to digital substations.The present paper presents the future evolutions for the HV & LV electrical substations based on the new technology evolutions and communication technologies with in detail the new Centralized Protection, Control, Automation & Measurement Systems for substation supported by IEEE and the expected evolution to the virtualization of all equipments taking benefits of the Merging Units (MU) generalization.In conclusion, the impacts over substation engineering tools and security concepts are identified coupled with these new HV & LV architectures.","PeriodicalId":207591,"journal":{"name":"2021 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128987066","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Electrical Equipment Design Considerations for Now and the Future","authors":"R. Paes, Jitendra Bharthi, J. Flores","doi":"10.23919/pciceurope50407.2021.9805430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.23919/pciceurope50407.2021.9805430","url":null,"abstract":"There are many stakeholders involved in a project. A number of these are well known and have always been the key participants, however, with the broader scope associated with projects such as greater integration than ever before, new parties should now be considered as members of the project team; members that have taken a more passive or disconnected role previously.","PeriodicalId":207591,"journal":{"name":"2021 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"89 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133227981","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}