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Compressor Performance
Advisor (CPA)

Software
Monitoring compressor performance
for the purpose of evaluating compressor productivity and
optimizing maintenance intervals is an important part of the
gas-compression industry.

It is common practice to measure inlet and discharge pressures,

temperatures, mass flow rate, and speed for compressor
performance evaluation. CPA also takes into account a variable
gas composition.
As with most mechanical devices, the performance of a running
compressor slowly deteriorates from its normal healthy condition. Performance
For example, if a compressor operates at a constant compression
ratio, blade fouling will decrease the flow rate and efficiency at any
Monitoring
operational speed. CPA quantifies this degradation by comparing For compressor performance monitoring,
runtime performance to a calculated baseline model representing CPA creates mathematical models of the
“healthy” compressor conditions. compression ratio, head, efficiency, and
power as functions of the flow, speed, and
CPA uses unique real-time software which can be adapted to any
gas composition for the whole range of the
compressor. This model is normally built from performance data
compressor operational conditions:
provided by the compressor original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
When OEM data is not available, CPA requires on-site performance test u R c = f (Qs, N)
data to build the model. This compressor performance testing should
u ηp = f (Qs, N)
generally performed by a CCC field engineer
u H p = f (Qs, N) — optional
All compressor performance calculations are normalized for the steady
u J = f (Qs, N) — optional
state operational mode using a BWRS real gas equation of state (EOS),
in compliance with the ASME PTC-10 standard. The model curves are built for
healthy compressor conditions
The main CPA functionality includes: using OEM or performance test data.
u Creating compressor
An operator can see measured parameters
performance mathematical
together with calculated parameters on the CPA
models using the
monitoring screen.
normalized process
parameters and basic gas Using the following runtime data from a
composition control system, CPA calculates operating points
that represent the actual compression ratio,
u Calculating, monitoring
volumetric flow in suction, speed, polytrophic
and recording productivity
head, efficiency, and compression power.
and efficiency as runtime
compressor performance parameters u Flow measurement at suction or discharge

u Tracking the deviation of compressor performance parameters u Suction and discharge pressures and
from the modeled healthy conditions and alarming if the deviation temperatures
exceeds a threshold u Rotation speed

u Showing compressor performance deviation trends to recognize u Gas composition

existing problems and predict developing ones
The CPA monitoring screen displays the real-
u Providing runtime transmitter verification and alarming time performance values and bar graphs,
indicating their deviations against the modeled
CPA is easily integrated with CCC human-machine interface (HMI), healthy conditions.
providing a plant operator with:
If the process permits, an operator can optimize
u Compressor maintenance recommendations for minimizing
compressor operation by adjusting the flow or
compressor downtime and extending compressor lifecycle
pressure set point that moves the CPA operating
u Compressor runtime performance data for optimizing compressor point to maximum compressor efficiency.
efficiency by adjusting operational conditions
Performance Degradation
The compressor performance deterioration trends are displayed on the CPA
performance degradation screen. An operator can see the historical deviation
of the compressor Hp, Rc, power, and efficiency from the healthy conditions.
CPA will predict the development of deterioration based on the historical
performance degradation rate. The predicted compressor deterioration is
shown as a dotted line on the performance degradation screen to help an
operator make compressor maintenance decisions.

Alarms will be generated if:

u Compressor performance
degradation exceeds the
configured threshold
u Predicted performance
degradation exceeds the
configured threshold For more information
about our Compressor
Performance Advisor software

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compressor performance significantly deviates from the OEM data. In both
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cases, a performance test is required to collect performance data and build a
uniquely qualified to solve
compressor model for healthy conditions. It is recommended that a qualified CCC turbomachinery control
engineer run the performance test after compressor maintenance is completed. problems, and we will help
you achieve maximum
turbomachinery performance
Compressor Map Invariant to regardless of your equipment
or process.
Gas Composition
Some high-technology processes deal with variable gas compositions when
the gas compressibility periodically changes. CPA uses gas composition data
updated by an operator for calculating actual compressor performance.

CPA generates performance curves for a compressor map and dynamically

recalculates the curves to reflect the current gas composition or changing
suction conditions.
Transmitter Verification Remote
CPA analyzes real-time data from controller (Ps, Pd, Ts, Td and N) Operator
for transmitter verification. The following alarms are provided in
case the real-time parameter relations do not match the values Station
calculated by the model:
CPA provides an operator with remote
u T ransmitter overestimate Ps compressor performance monitoring.
or understating Pd The performance monitoring and
u T ransmitter overestimate Pd performance degradation screens can
or understating Ps be shown on a remote operator station
u T ransmitter overestimate Ts connected to a CCC server.
or understating Td
u T ransmitter overestimate Td
or understating Ts

Gas Compositions Supported in CPA

1. Ammonia 10. Heptane 19. Nitrogen
2. Benzene 11. Hexane 20. Nonane
3. Butane 12. Hydrogen 21. Octane
4. Carbon dioxide 13. Hydrogen sulphide 22. Oxygen
5. Carbon monoxide 14. Isobutylene 23. Pentane
6. Decane 15. Isobutane 24. Propylene
7. Ethane 16. Isopentane 25. Propane
8. Ethylene 17. Methane 26. Water vapor
9. Helium 18. Methyl Chloride
(Chloromethane)

Field-Proven Operation
CPA incorporates compressor modeling that was developed and fine-tuned over the course of
more than eight years of field operation in more than 50 CCC performance diagnostics system (PDS)
installations worldwide.

CPA provides a plant operator with:

u C
 ompressor maintenance recommendations for minimizing compressor downtime and extending the
compressor lifecycle
u C
 ompressor runtime performance data for optimizing compressor efficiency by adjusting operational
conditions
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