Overview
ModAE’s Antisurge Control Systems are designed to protect compressors from dangerous surge conditions that can cause severe damage to turbomachinery. By continuously monitoring the compressor’s operating point and modulating a recycle or blow-off valve, these systems maintain stable operations while preventing surges and ensuring the compressor stays within safe operating limits.
Key Features
- Surge Detection and Prevention
Utilizes advanced algorithms to calculate the distance between the operating point and the surge limit, automatically adjusting valves to maintain stability. This ensures the compressor does not reach surge conditions, minimizing the risk of equipment damage. - Precise Control with Reduced Margins
Integrates closed and open-loop control responses to provide precise control without requiring large control margins, thereby minimizing unnecessary recycling and maximizing efficiency. - Adaptable Configurations
Designed to handle a wide range of compressor applications, from single-stage to multi-section compressors, and adaptable to varying process conditions, including changes in molecular weight and compressor geometry. - Coordinated Control
Supports integration with performance control systems to optimize overall compressor operation, allowing for coordinated load sharing and balancing across multiple compressors operating in parallel.
Applications
Suitable for centrifugal and axial compressors used in various industries such as power generation, petrochemicals, and oil & gas, ensuring safe and efficient compressor operation.
Benefits
- Prevents costly damage to compressors by keeping operations within safe limits.
- Enhances system stability and reliability, reducing unplanned shutdowns.
- Minimizes process disruptions with smooth and automated valve control.
- Supports flexible configurations for diverse compressor applications.
Related Services
- Project Engineering and Management: Complete solution for control system installation or upgrade starting form providing specification, carrying out detailed design and engineering and project management services
- Installation and Commissioning: Setup and fine-tuning of antisurge control systems for precise performance.
- System Integration and Configuration: Tailored configurations to meet specific compressor requirements.
- Lifecycle Support and Maintenance: Regular checks, calibrations and maintenance to ensure system accuracy and reliability
- Training and Support: Training programs for operators to effectively manage antisurge control systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
ModAE’s Antisurge Control Systems are designed to protect compressors from surge conditions that can cause severe damage to turbomachinery. They continuously monitor the compressor’s operating point and modulate recycle or blow-off valves to maintain stable operations and prevent surges.
The system uses advanced algorithms to calculate the distance between the operating point and the surge limit. It adjusts valves automatically, ensuring the compressor remains within safe operating margins and minimizing the risk of damage.
Key features include surge detection and prevention, precise control with reduced margins, adaptable configurations for different compressor setups, and coordinated control for load sharing across multiple compressors.
ModAE’s systems are suitable for centrifugal and axial compressors used in industries such as power generation, oil & gas, and petrochemicals. They are designed to handle a wide range of configurations, including single-stage and multi-section compressors.
ModAE offers complete project engineering and management, installation and commissioning, tailored system integration, lifecycle support and maintenance, and comprehensive training programs for effective management and operations.