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OPERATING MANUAL VOLUME I, SECTION 3-5:
UNIT 15 HELIUM COMPRESSOR
KBR
JOB NO.: J6404
2 KM Issued for Implementation 12-Dec-12 MRC SPD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 3
2.0 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................... 5
3.0 OPERATIONS....................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Normal Running ................................................................................................................6
3.1.1 Helium Rich Stream Compressor 15-MJ05....................................................................6
3.1.2 Helium Rich Stream Compressor Discharge Cooler, 15-MC13 .....................................6
3.1.3 Helium Gas Heater, 15-ML06.........................................................................................6
3.2 Typical Operating Parameters ..........................................................................................7
3.3 Temporary Operations ......................................................................................................7
3.3.1 Operation with Helium Rich Stream Compressor 15-MJ05 shutdown ...........................7
3.3.2 Operation with Helium Purification Plant shutdown .......................................................8
4.0 START-UP ............................................................................................................ 9
4.1 PRE-START UP GUIDELINES: ........................................................................................9
4.1.1 Introducing Helium rich gas to the fuel gas system .......................................................9
4.2 HELIUM RICH GAS COMPRESSOR, 15-MJ05, START UP ...........................................9
5.0 SHUTDOWN ....................................................................................................... 11
5.1 Normal Shutdown ...........................................................................................................11
5.2 Process Upsets and Production Loss .............................................................................11
6.0 SAFETY/EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN ................................................................ 13
6.1 Safety Critical Shutdown Systems ..................................................................................13
6.1.1 I-1550 – 15-MC05 Main Cryogenic Heat Exchanger Trip Interlock .............................13
6.1.2 I-1575 - 15-ML06 Helium Gas Heater Trip ...................................................................13
6.1.3 I-1585 - 15-MJ05 Helium Rich Stream Isolation Trip ...................................................13
6.1.4 I-1587 - 15-MJ05 Helium Rich Stream Compressor Trip .............................................13
6.1.5 I-1593 –15MJ05 Helium Compressor Area Depressure Interlock ...............................14
6.2 Pressure Safety Valve Summary ....................................................................................15
6.3 Fire Protection Equipment ..............................................................................................15
7.0 ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................................. 16
7.1 Attachment I: Equipment List ..........................................................................................17
7.2 Attachment II: Utility Consumption .................................................................................18
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This operating manual relates to the facilities indicated on Process Flow Diagram
PR-15-PR32-005 and P&ID’s PR-15-SYPI-012A and PR-15-SYPI-012C.
The helium rich gas from the overheads of the Helium Rich Gas Flash Drum,
15-MD03, flows to the Helium Rich Gas Compressor,15-MJ05, through the LMR/
Helium Rich Gas Heat Exchanger, 15-MC06. The compressed helium rich gas is
sent to Helium Purification Plant for further processing.
Helium Rich Stream Compressor Discharge Cooler, 15-MC13 is provided to cool the
Helium Rich Gas Compressor, 15-MJ05 kickback flow from the compressor
discharge back to the compressor suction line for anti-surge protection. Helium Gas
Heater, 15-ML06, and a supplemental slipstream supply from the BOG Header are
used to continue to send the helium rich gas to the purification plant when Helium
Rich Gas Compressor is bypassed.
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3.0 OPERATIONS
3.1 Normal Running
This section provides a description of the operating parameters for the Helium
Compressor System. Refer to Section 3.2 for a list of typical operating variables for
this system.
3.1.1 Helium Rich Stream Compressor 15-MJ05
The Helium Rich Gas Compressor, 15-MJ05, is a variable speed electric motor
driven centrifugal compressor. It receives the helium rich gas feed from the Helium
Rich Gas Flash Drum, 15-MD03, through the LMR/ Helium Rich Gas Heat
Exchanger, 15-MC06.
The compressor is started and stopped locally by the operator. If the compressor is
started from the DCS using switch 15-HS-1514, an operator should observe the
compressor in the field. The compressor speed is controlled by 15-SIC-1516 which
adjusts the motor speed to maintain the pressure set by the compressor’s discharge
pressure controller, 15-PIC-1527.
The discharge temperature of the compressor is controlled by 15-TIC-1304 through
the bypass valve 15-TV-1304 around the LMR/Helium Rich Gas Heat Exchanger, 15-
MC06.
The compressor control system monitors the pressures, temperatures, and flow to
ensure the compressor avoids a surge condition, with anti-surge controller 15-UIC-
1513. This controller adjusts valve 15-UV-1513 which recycles helium rich gas flow
from the outlet of the Helium-Rich Stream Compressor Discharge Cooler, 15-MC13,
back into the suction of Helium Rich Stream Compressor, 15-MJ05. The operator can
manually open this valve from the DCS with controller 15-HIC-1534. This will only be
used during startup or shutdown. The anti-surge controller will over-ride the manual
setting, if necessary, to prevent a surge condition.
Fuel Gas compressor 15-MJ04 is required to be operating to provide seal gas to the
Helium Rich Stream Compressor 15-MJ05 before it can be started up. Trip of the
Fuel Gas compressor 15-MJ04 will result in trip and isolation of the Helium Rich
Stream Compressor 15-MJ05 due to low low external seal gas pressure 15-PT-
5757A/B/C after blocked in gas volume is depleted. Low low external seal gas
pressure 15-PT-5757A/B/C also causes depressurizing of Helium Rich Stream
Compressor 15-MJ05 to prevent process gas from leaking across the seals.
3.1.2 Helium Rich Stream Compressor Discharge Cooler, 15-MC13
There is normally no flow through 15-MC13. It is used only when Helium Rich
Stream Compressor 15-MJ05 kickback valve is open for surge protection that helium
rich gas flows through the Helium Rich Stream Compressor Discharge Cooler, 15-
MC13, a fin-fan type cooler with one bay and three fans. It shares the fans with the
BOG Recycle Compressor Aftercooler, 15-MC17.
3.1.3 Helium Gas Heater, 15-ML06
The Helium Gas Heater, 15-ML06, is an electric heater which heats the helium rich
gas when the Helium Rich Stream Compressor, 15-MJ05, is bypassed. The heater is
operated through the hand switch 15-HS-1630 and the outlet temperature of the
heater is controlled by 15-TIC-1640. When the Compressor is bypassed or
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shutdown the normal operating pressure in the Helium Rich Gas Flash Drum 15-
MD03 requires increasing.
3.2 Typical Operating Parameters
The following table contains typical operating variables for the Helium Compressor
System.
6. Verify that there is no liquid at 15-LG-1560 on the Helium compressor suction line.
Drain to flare if required.
7. Slowly open Helium Gas Heater 15-ML06 inlet isolation valve.
8. Close 15-XV-1642.
9. When Helium Gas Heater 15-ML06 is pressurized to 4.4 bar-g increase the
setpoints of both 15-PIC-1089 and 15-PIC-1082 to 7.5 bar-g.
10. Notify Helium Purification Plant Operations personnel to prepare for helium rich
gas stream from Helium Rich Stream Compressor 15-MJ05.
11. Energize Helium Gas Heater 15-ML06.
12. Set 15-TIC-1640 Helium Gas Heater 15 ML06 to control temperature at 15°C in
AUTO.
13. Slowly open Helium Gas Heater 15-ML06 outlet isolation valve to establish a flow
to Helium Purification Plant.
14. Establish flow from BOG Header to Helium Purification Plant.
15. Set 15-FIC-1540 at 309.7 t/d to supplement the flow from the Helium Gas Heater,
15-ML06.
Compressor bypass
Helium compressor 15-ML06 and BOG
Gas Composition Units
15-MJ05 operating header supply,
operating
Normal mass
484.9 309.7 t/d
flowrate
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4.0 START-UP
This section outlines the steps necessary to place the Helium Rich Stream
Compressor, 15-MJ05, in service. For the purpose of this section of the operating
manual, it is assumed that the following conditions exist: Main Cryogenic Heat
Exchanger 15-MC05 is in the process of final cool down and utilities are in service.
Helium rich gas will be available when cool down is complete and system is
stabilized. Helium Recovery Plant is ready to receive the helium rich gas, electrical
power is available and the system is purged and ready for start-up. If the Helium
Recovery Plant is not ready to receive the helium rich gas, the helium rich gas will be
sent to the Fuel Gas Compressor 15-MJ04.
4.1 PRE-START UP GUIDELINES:
Following guidelines are listed for a brief explanation for the pre-startup conditions of
the interface systems related to the Helium Rich Stream Compressor, 15-MJ05. Prior
to startup of the Helium-Rich Stream Compressor, 15-MJ05, and during the Helium
Rich Gas Flash Drum, 15-MD03 and Nitrogen Stripper, 15-MD04 cool down, the
Helium rich gas from Helium Rich Gas Flash Drum, 15-MD03, is sent to cold flare via
15-XV-1642 with 15-PV-1089 cracked open while the isolation valves 15-XV-1544
and 15-XV-1545 on the upstream of the compressor, 15-MJ05, remain closed. At the
same time, the fuel gas from the Nitrogen Stripper, 15-MD04, is sent to cold flare with
15-PV-1363 cracked open. This configuration will allow the LMR/Helium Rich Gas
Heat Exchanger, 15-MC06 to get simultaneously cooled down. At the same time,
Nitrogen Stripper Reboiler, 15-MC12 is cooled down by using 15-LV-1083.
When cool down process of the interface systems mentioned above are complete,
15-PV-1089 will be set in auto at 4.4 barg and 15-PV-1363 at 0.26 barg.
4.1.1 Introducing Helium rich gas to the fuel gas system
1. Verify that Helium rich gas stream from the overheads of the Helium Rich Gas
Flash Drum, 15-MD03, is lined up to cold flare through 15-PV-1082 and 15-
PV1363.
2. 12’’ Helium compressor suction isolation valve is closed and Helium Gas Heater,
15-ML06, is isolated.
3. Isolation valves 15-XV-1544 and 15-XV-1545 are opened and 15-XV-1642 to cold
flare is closed.
4. 15-TV-1001 and 15-TV-1304 are both on manual and ready to be placed in auto
when flow is established through the system.
5. The fuel gas stream from the overheads of the Nitrogen Stripper, 15-MD04, is
lined up to cold flare through 15-PV-1363.
6. Once the LNG stream is started and fuel gas temperature stabilized, the Fuel Gas
Compressor, 15-MJ04, can be put in service (refer to Fuel Gas Compressor
Operating Manual PP-AAA-PP1-112, Section 4.0 Start Up ) and the Helium rich
stream will be diverted to fuel gas system by closing 15-PV-1363 which is already
set in auto.
4.2 HELIUM RICH GAS COMPRESSOR, 15-MJ05, START UP
1. Verify that the Helium Rich Gas Stream Compressor, 15-MJ05, is isolated at
manual suction and discharge valves, and the Helium Gas Heater, 15-ML06, is
blocked in.
2. Crude Helium is flowing to fuel gas under control of 15-PIC-1082.
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3. Start seal gas and nitrogen buffer gas to 15-MJ05. Seal gas is taken from Fuel
Gas Compressor discharge.
4. Start lube oil circulation pump 15-MJ05-ML01-MJ01/MJ01-A. Ensure second
pump standby. Oil pressure 10.0 bar-g and oil cooler outlet temperature 65°C.
5. Inert the Compressor case to about 4 barg, with nitrogen
6. Start fan for compressor recycle cooler, 15-MC13.
7. Verify that there is no liquid at 15-LG-1560 on the Helium compressor suction
line. Drain to flare if required.
8. Notify Helium Purification Plant Operations personnel to prepare for helium rich
gas stream from Helium Rich Stream Compressor 15-MJ05.
9. Place anti-surge controller, 15-UIC-1513 in automatic (permissive to start).
10. Slowly open 12” manual valve at Helium rich gas compressor inlet and pressure
up compressor to suction line pressure.
11. Vent nitrogen from Compressor.
12. Place 15-PIC-1527 on auto at 4.4 barg set point.
13. Start Helium Rich Gas Compressor 15-MJ05 on total kickback.
14. When the minimum operating speed 9543 rpm is reached (monitored by 15-SI-
1516)
15. Open 15-ESDV-1512 and 10’’ isolation valve at the battery limit.
16. Open 15-ESDV-1512 downstream isolation valves.
17. Open 10’’ isolation valve on the Helium compressor discharge.
18. Pressurize the Helium rich gas header to 4 barg to the Helison Helium Recovery
Plant by using the 2” bypass valves at the downstream 15-ESDV-1512.
19. Slowly increase 15-PIC-1527 set point to normal operating pressure at 7.8 barg.
20. As flow at the compressor discharge to Helison Helium Recovery Plant
increases back off on flow to the fuel gas line by increasing set point of 15-PIC-
1082.
21. Line up 15-ESDV-1622 and 15-FV-1627 to receive flow back from Helium
recovery plant.
22. As flow to and from the Helium Purification Plant is established, stop flow to fuel
gas line by setting 15-PIC-1082 at 8 bar-g.
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5.0 SHUTDOWN
5.1 Normal Shutdown
The following steps are based on a planned shutdown of the Helium Compressor
System and no helium rich gas flow to the Helium Purification Plant.
1. Inform the Helium Plant Operators that you are shutting down the Helium
Compressor System.
2. Unload the Helium Rich Stream Compressor, 15-MJ05, by reducing the
compressor speed and diverting the entire Helium Rich Gas Flash Drum, 15-
MD03, overhead flow to the Fuel Gas Compressor, 15-MJ04 with 15-PIC-1082.
3. Verify that 15-PV-1089 in auto.
4. Verify the anti surge valve 15-UV-1513 is in automatic and open.
5. Place 15-TIC-1304 manual and close.
6. Place the compressor discharge pressure controller 15-PIC-1527 in manual.
7. Close both 12’’ suction valve and 10’’ discharge valve to put the compressor on
full recycle.
8. Close helium rich gas to the Helium Purification Plant isolation valve 15-ESDV-
1512 with handswitch 15-HS-1512.
9. Turn off the compressor by using 15-HS-1514. Allow compressor and the motor
to go through the normal cooldown sequence.
10. Seal gas and Nitrogen buffer gas to 15-MJ05 can be stopped only after
cooldown, depressurization and compressor shaft stopped.
11. Shut down lube oil circulation pump 15-MJ05-ML01-MJ01/MJ01-A.
12. Stop fan for compressor recycle cooler, 15-MC13.
5.2 Process Upsets and Production Loss
In the event of an emergency requiring a shutdown of the Helium Rich Gas
Compressor, the system should be shut down as outlined above.
1. Loss of Electrical Power
Loss of electrical power will shutdown the Helium Rich Stream Compressor,
15-MJ05, the Helium Rich Stream Compressor Discharge Cooler, 15-MC13, and the
Helium Heater, 15-ML06. System will be isolated through the safety interlocks by
forcing controls to their fail safe positions.
2. Loss of Helium Rich Gas
Loss of helium rich gas will require the isolation of Helium Rich Stream Compressor,
15-MJ05 at a full recycle. If the condition persists for a long period of time the
compressor system may need to be shutdown.
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seal gas pressure, 15-PT-5757A/B/C or high-high primary seal vents pressure, 15-
PT-5160A/B/C / 5161A/B/C or low-low lube oil pressure 15-PT-5760A/B/C or high-
high lube oil temperature 15-TT-5305A/B or low-low separation gas pressure 15-PT-
5755A/B/C or vibration/displacement measurement 15-XS-1661/2/3/4/5/6 or Manual
CCR Trip15-HZ-1515; interlock I-1587 will trip the Helium Rich Stream compressor
15-MJ05 motor, open Anti Surge Control Valve 15-UV-1513.
Seal gas block valve 15-PV-5146 is closed by Helium Rich Stream compressor 15-
MJ05 high-high primary seal vents pressure, 15-PT-5160A/B/C / 5161A/B/C only.
6.1.5 I-1593 –15MJ05 Helium Compressor Area Depressure Interlock
On Helium Rich Stream compressor 15-MJ05 high-high primary seal vents pressure,
15-PT-5160A/B/C / 5161A/B/C or low-low External seal gas pressure, 15-PT-
5757A/B/C or manual initiation with hand switch 15-HZ-1339, depressure interlock I-
1593 will open the Helium Rich Stream Compressor, 15-MJ05, blowdown valve 15-
BDV-1511 to the cold flare header. Permissives require suction and discharge valve
solenoids 15-XY-1544 and 15-ESDY-1512 confirmed de-energized before blowdown
valve 15-BDV-1511 is opened.
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Set Pressure
Valve Number Description/Location
(barg)
Description Quantity
Refrigeration Cooling
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7.0 ATTACHMENTS
The following attachments are included in this section of the Operating Manual:
7.1 Attachment I: Equipment List
7.2 Attachment II: Utility Consumption
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Design Design
Equipment
Description Pressure Temp
No.
(barg) (ºC)
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Available
Equipment No. Description Load
(kW)
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