Surge Control for Centrifugal Compressor

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Definition of Surge
Surge is Self-Oscillations of Pressure and Flow, often including a Flow Reversal.

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Factors Leading to Onset of Surge

Some Factors that Result in Surge when Compressor is at Full Operation: Trips, Power Loss, Jammed Valves, Process Upsets, Molecular Weight changes, Intercooler Failure. Factors causing surge during reduced operation: Start/ Stop, Load Changes
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Surge Consequences
Unstable Flow and Pressure Damage to Seals, Bearings, Impellers, Shaft Changed Clearances Lower Compressor Output Less Energy Efficiency Shortened Compressor Life
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Antisurge Control Algorithm

h1= constant h2= constant h1/ p2 = constant h1/ (p2-ap1) = constant

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Antisurge Controller Evolution

Pneumatic Controller Electronic Controller MP Based Controller Dedicated Controller - CCC, Petrotech

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Antisurge Control System

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Antisurge Control System

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