TurboCool New coupling to control engine driven compressor fans

New speed control solution to increase efficiency and availability of compressor package fans

Voith Turbo has developed a new coupling to adapt fan speed to temperature conditions.

The benets of speed variation include:

Higher efciency Noise reduction Reduced maintenance (no fan pitch changes needed) Protection of fan drive during sudden engine stops Excellent torsional dampening CO2 reduction Reduce freeze-ups and overheating

Noise reduction, reduction of freeze-ups and overheating Higher availability of your compressor
dBA

Compressor

Motor

TurboCool

Noise level dBA

average operating point Fan speed in rpm

maximum design point

The new simple concept provides remarkable benefits

Reduced noise level due to lower fan speed

Adjustable Cooling

Increased Availability

Noise Reduction

The solution is based on a Voith Turbo ll-controlled coupling to regulate fan speed and therefore provide adjustable cooling of the gas compressor package.

Retrot for Existing Rigs

Fan drive line protection; no mechanical connection between input and output Control fan speed to provide optimum cooling throughout the entire ambient temperature range; reduce cooler freeze-ups and overheating

The compact design of the TurboCool allows for easy retrot on existing packages.

The noise level drops signicantly with lower fan speed. Speed adapation of the fan allows for greater exibility for installations in noise sensitive areas. Nighttime operation due to noise reduction now possible. Based on average annual temperatures, fan noise reduction of 10 to 20 dBA or higher are possible.
Fan Driveline Protection

Reduced Maintenance

Re-pitching of fan blades not required No replacement of fan hub and blades caused by sudden engine stops Considerably higher service life for V-belt drives

Sudden engine shut downs create high stress levels in the fan drive line. The Voith TurboCool provides a soft connection between the engine and the fan and signicantly reduces the torque spikes created from these sudden engine stops.

Increased protability Lower emissions

Reduced CO2 Emissions

Economics & Emissions

Speed adaptation not only provides higher exibillity but also impressive power savings. This means: Higher productivity of the compressor package by improving fan operation. Up to 3.5% additional engine power is available for compression.

The energy saved from improved fan operation may be used for

direct fuel savings (and CO2 emission reduction)

Additional gas production if the compression process can be adjusted to take advantage of the increase in available engine power. Signicant incremental revenues are possible.

100

Fan design point at max. ambient Temp

Installation Location Max. Cooler Design Temp Average Annual Air Temp Required Avg. Fan Speed Required Fan Power

1 Dallas, TX 104 F/40 C

2 Calgary, AB 104 F/40 C

3 Pittsburgh, PA 104 F/40 C

4 Gilette, WY 104 F/40 C

75 Fan power [%]

50
2 4 3 1

66 F/18.9 C

39 F/3.9 C

48 F/8.9 C

44 F/6.7 C

25

58% 20% 80%

41% 7% 93%

46% 10% 90%

44% 9% 91%

25

50

75

100 Yearly Fan Power Savings

Fan speed [%]

Example of Power Savings

Speed control of the cooling fan This is how it works

Fan

Cooler

Compressor Engine Voith Turbo Coupling Vent pipe Control medium Compressed Gas/Air 14.5 72.5 psi (1 5 bar) Digital signal Proportional valve 3/2 PLC

Input parameters
Ambient temperature Motor jacket water Process gas Temperature

Cooling fan drive concept with Voith coupling

Function & Features

The TurboCool is a hydrodynamic ll controlled coupling. It is located between motor and fan. The output speed of the coupling can be varied steplessly based on monitoring several key package parameters and adjusting the instrument gas or compressed air input media between 0 - 15 psi (0 - 1 bar).

The drive system provides following features: No additional power necessary, just signal cables Speed control depending on temperatures Coupling control implemented in the compressor package PLC

Outstanding reliability Based on Experience

Pipeline Compressor Drive with Voith Vorecon, USA

Principle of hydrodynamics Wear free power transmissions

History in Oil & Gas Voith drives have years of proven results in the oil and gas industry on pump and compressor applications up to 40,000 HP (30 MW).

Higher Reliability Voith Turbo is the market leader for hydrodynamic power transmission engineering. Main features of these drives are the outstanding reliability and the robust design. The inherent characteristics of the uid coupling increases the reliability of your compressor due to:

Proven technology in harsh environments Power transmission without wear Torsional dampening and overload protection for sudden engine stops

All machines are tested in our state of the art testing-facilities

Voith Turbo Inc. - USA www.usa.voithturbo.com vti-information@voith.com Main Ofce 25 Winship Road York, PA 17406 Tel. +1 717 767 3200 Fax +1 717 767 3210 Sales & Service Center 11221 Cutten Road Houston, TX 77066 Tel. +1 281 453 5500 Fax +1 281 453 5477

Voith Turbo Canada www.canada.voithturbo.com VTC-Info@voith.com Main Ofce 171 Ambassador Drive, Unit 1 Mississauga, ON L5T 2J1 Tel. +1 905 670 3122 Fax +1 905 670 8067 Sales & Service Center 4451 - 54th Avenue S.E. Calgary, AB T2C 2A2 Tel. +1 403 236 7399 Fax +1 403 236 3989

Technical Data
Voith preliminary power chart Fan Power [hp] 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 *available soon 1,000 rpm Size 375* Size 375* Size 435 Size 435 Size 435 Size 435 Size 375* Size 375* Size 375* Size 435 Size 435 Size 435 Size 435 Size 435 Size 435 Size 435 1,200 rpm 1,400 rpm Contact Voith Contact Voith Contact Voith Size 375* Size 375* Size 375* Contact Voith Contact Voith Size 435 Size 435 Size 435 Size 435 Size 435 Contact Voith Contact Voith Size 375* Size 375* Contact Voith Contact Voith Contact Voith Contact Voith Contact Voith Size 435 Size 435 1,600 rpm

Prototype, Preliminary Design d

Dimensions Model 435 inch mm 375 inch available soon 32.83 30.70 26.77 25.45 available soon Unit mm a 834 b 780 c 680 d 646.5

cr411en, aik-S&F/WA, 05.2010, 500. Dimensions and illustrations without obligation. Subject to modications.