Adriano da Silva Dias, Joable Andrade Alves, P. Torri
{"title":"Transformerless topologies for medium voltage converters","authors":"Adriano da Silva Dias, Joable Andrade Alves, P. Torri","doi":"10.1109/PCICEUROPE.2016.7604651","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PCICEUROPE.2016.7604651","url":null,"abstract":"Medium voltage adjustable speed converters are a trend for high power applications. The products released in the last decade showed maturity of the technology and brought more confidence to use medium voltage converters in industry applications. Besides high power capability, some segments require optimized footprint for the machines installed inside the plant site. This requirement is pushing the development of a branch of new voltage source converters, called Transformerless Voltage Source Converters. These converters bring the possibility to operate the system without phase-shifting transformers in the connection with the power supply. This paper discusses the well-known topologies applied to medium voltage high power converters, their characteristics, requirements and drawbacks. In addition, it is discussed the recent topologies applied to transformerless converters, with their challenges and developments, presenting a general understanding of this new branch of converters. Additionally, it is presented an example of implementation and evaluation of a transformerless topology.","PeriodicalId":361172,"journal":{"name":"2016 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114510306","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}
L. Renforth, R. Giussani, Terje Knutsen, Brynjar Aardal, T. Kjenner
{"title":"A novel solution for the reliable online partial discharge monitoring (olpd) of vsd-operated EX/ATEX HV motors","authors":"L. Renforth, R. Giussani, Terje Knutsen, Brynjar Aardal, T. Kjenner","doi":"10.1109/PCICEUROPE.2016.7604649","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PCICEUROPE.2016.7604649","url":null,"abstract":"The majority of the larger (> 7.5 MW) high voltage (> 3.3 kV) motors in the oil and gas industry are operated through variable speed drives (VSDs). In order to maintain the availability of these critical machines, on-line condition monitoring (CM) technology is required. This paper describes a novel solution for reliable, on-line partial discharge (OLPD) CM of the HV stator winding insulation condition of VSD-operated HV motors. Inductive, tri-band sensors were used to provide a power frequency synchronization signal alongside the OLPD measurement signal. This enables phase resolved partial discharge (PRPD) patterns across the power cycle to be constructed, at all of the VSDs operating frequencies. The data acquisition technology utilises a 24-channel smart multiplexer with 6-channel synchronous data acquisition to enable pulse precedence measurements to be made between distributed sensors. The new OLPD monitoring solution has been trialed in a pilot project with an oil and gas operator in Norway where a 5.9 kV, 40 MW twin-winding VSD-operated EX-P motor was successfully monitored on-line for partial discharge activity. This was made possible through the active discrimination of the electromagnetic (e/m) noise from the VSD power electronics using precedence detection of synchronous signals detected from multiple sensor installations. A total of 18 sensors were utilized to monitor the complete twin-winding VSD and HV motor circuit in this project. The OLPD monitoring results reported show that only around 1 pulse in 1000 (0.1%) detected by the system was a PD pulse with the remaining 99.9% being e/m noise pulses caused by the VSDs power electronics switching.","PeriodicalId":361172,"journal":{"name":"2016 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"74 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127240773","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}
T. Besselmann, Pieder Jorg, Terje Knutsen, E. Lunde, Tor O. Stava, Sture Van de moortel
{"title":"Partial torque ride through with model predictive control","authors":"T. Besselmann, Pieder Jorg, Terje Knutsen, E. Lunde, Tor O. Stava, Sture Van de moortel","doi":"10.1109/PCICEUROPE.2016.7604647","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PCICEUROPE.2016.7604647","url":null,"abstract":"Symmetric and asymmetric dips of the grid voltage pose serious problems to gas compression stations powered by drives such as load commutated inverters (LCI). Drive control systems used in industrial practice are not capable to handle reduced grid voltage situations appropriately, and execute a ride-through procedure instead during which no drive torque is provided by the drive. Without drive torque compressors may quickly enter surge conditions, under which the gas flows rapidly back and forth, causing wear and risking damage to the equipment. In this paper we describe a novel control approach developed for load commutated inverters based on model predictive control (MPC). Model predictive control is an optimization-based control method, where a mathematical model of the system is used to determine control inputs which are optimal with respect to some objective function. With the revised control system, the drive is capable to provide partial drive torque during grid disturbances; thus resulting in robustness improvements for electrically-driven gas compression stations. In the case of a voltage dip, the compressor is still supplied with partial drive torque, decreasing the probability of the compressor diverging into surge. The paper includes experimental results executed on two real 41.2 MW LCI-fed synchronous machines each powering a gas compressor.","PeriodicalId":361172,"journal":{"name":"2016 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122192269","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":"All-electric FPSO: onshore and offshore commissioning experience","authors":"P. Pandele","doi":"10.1109/PCICEUROPE.2016.7604640","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PCICEUROPE.2016.7604640","url":null,"abstract":"The increasing scope of electrical equipment in an offshore facility without turbo-driven End-Users has a known impact on the design of such facilities that has been discussed in the recent years [1]. The intent of this paper is to recall the historical events and present the specificities of such project execution from Vendor delivery (equipment FAT) until start-up of the facility (first oil and ramp-up). As such project is executed in many locations changing throughout time, from Vendor to yard, then towing to offshore, we will review splitting and sequencing of testing activities at the various locations and phases of project execution. A selection of the different issues encountered and solutions implemented eventually, will be covered with highlights on the priorities leading to the decisions which were taken. Feedbacks and lessons learned from designing, commissioning, operation and maintenance team perspective will be discussed in order to propose future roadmaps' items for the industry.","PeriodicalId":361172,"journal":{"name":"2016 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124861388","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":"Alternative insulation gas for medium-voltage switchgear","authors":"M. Hyrenbach, Sebastian Zache","doi":"10.1109/PCICEUROPE.2016.7604648","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PCICEUROPE.2016.7604648","url":null,"abstract":"Although the contribution of SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) emissions from gas insulated medium-voltage switchgear to man-made global warming is very small, an eco-efficient insulation gas will contribute to a reduction in the carbon footprint of the electricity grid. Based on fluoroketone molecules an alternative to SF6 gas insulation has been developed for medium-voltage switchgear applications. The alternative fluoroketone/air gas mixture combines good electrical performance with a very low global warming potential GWP <; 1. Compared to the global warming potential of 22.800 from SF6, a reduction of nearly 100% can be achieved using the alternative gas. This paper presents main conclusions of the development of a medium-voltage Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) using the new alternative insulation gas, including a comparison of alternative gas technologies and applying experiences from pilot projects for switchgear applications.","PeriodicalId":361172,"journal":{"name":"2016 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133602927","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":"Different protection modes of ex led luminaires","authors":"K. Fumagalli, R. Faranda, P. Corbo","doi":"10.1109/PCICEUROPE.2016.7604638","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PCICEUROPE.2016.7604638","url":null,"abstract":"The scope of this paper is to highlight the different types of protection used in LED light sources making a complete overview of what is actually present on the market; the paper analyses different advantages and disadvantages of all type of protection. In particular, this paper aims to identify, and clarify from different points of view, all the Ex protections applied on LED lighting giving the reader a fully comprehensive understanding of the best solution which fits at best users' needs, describing all the advantages and disadvantages of each solution both from technical and economic points of view: indeed the knowledge and the correct use of appropriate LED lighting solutions allow to obtain numerous advantages compared with the use of traditional ones such as a lower power consumption and a higher number of operating hours.","PeriodicalId":361172,"journal":{"name":"2016 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"12 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126691006","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":"Upgrading process gas chromatographs at the BP kinneil terminal, Grangemouth, Scotland","authors":"A. Bryce, Dieter Huller, Steve Jackson","doi":"10.1109/PCICEUROPE.2016.7604642","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PCICEUROPE.2016.7604642","url":null,"abstract":"This paper describes the phased upgrade of 24 Multi-Stream, Multi-Component, on-line gas chromatographs at the receiving terminal for the Forties Pipeline System in Grangemouth, Scotland. The paper covers the overall project aims of densification, enhanced redundancy and additional process knowledge. Re-deployment of the communication system to the new dataNET (Ethernet architecture) type architecture will also be described.","PeriodicalId":361172,"journal":{"name":"2016 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"136 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124264616","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":"\"Power-i\", a significantly improved approach to explosion protection by intrinsic safety \"i\"","authors":"U. Gerlach, U. Johannsmeyer, Thomas Uehiken","doi":"10.1109/PCICEurope.2016.7604652","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PCICEurope.2016.7604652","url":null,"abstract":"But there is also one important disadvantage: The effective power that is available for intrinsically safe circuits is extremely limited (in particular for gas groups IIB and IIC) so that the advantages provided by the type of protection \"Intrinsic Safety\" do not apply to equipment with higher power requirements. According to the current state of the \"Intrinsic Safety\" standard IEC/EN 60079-11 [1], hardly more than 2 W can be achieved (for gas group IIC with the safety factor 1.5) with the solutions applied so far.","PeriodicalId":361172,"journal":{"name":"2016 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133690456","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":"Virtual commissioning in a virtual environment","authors":"M. Oppelt","doi":"10.1109/PCICEUROPE.2016.7604641","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PCICEUROPE.2016.7604641","url":null,"abstract":"Modern process plants are becoming more and more complex, with high demands placed on design, engineering and operation. Throughout the lifecycle of process plants, there is always the typical conflict involving costs, time and quality. One way of resolving this conflict is to consider simulation technology as it can be used to answer questions relating to engineering and operation earlier and with lower risks. In 2014, the author conducted a global online survey investigating the current and future role of simulation within the lifecycle of a process plant. Based on the responses of more than 200 participants, tasks and requirements have been derived to reach the goal of continuously using simulation in the future. This paper presents the possibilities to realize virtual test- and training systems for process plants based on tools for simulation, plant design and automation. Further, an outlook is provided to increasingly integrate the tool landscape to enable simulation to be used concurrently along the lifecycle of a process plant.","PeriodicalId":361172,"journal":{"name":"2016 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122133391","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":"Study of the test base influence on the electric motor reed critical frequency","authors":"Vinícius Sell Goncalves, Hilton Penha Silva, Eduardo Schiochet","doi":"10.1109/PCICEUROPE.2016.7604639","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/PCICEUROPE.2016.7604639","url":null,"abstract":"This work focuses on a development of an accurate Finite Element Method (FEM) model to predict the Reed Critical Frequency (RCF) of an electric motor and a study of the influence of the fixation base on the deviations from the numerical to the experimental results. Ideally, the base for experimental tests needs to be sized in a way to avoid any deflection or displacement in the attachment position of the motor. In order to evaluate the FEM model and the influence of the base characteristics in the RCF results, three testing bases were used to test the same electric motor. The relation of the masses of the bases to the mass of the motor are nearly eight times, twenty seven times and ninety eight times, respectively.","PeriodicalId":361172,"journal":{"name":"2016 Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference Europe (PCIC Europe)","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2016-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125009830","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}