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Optimizing Compressor
Operations – Part 2
Larry Harms
Production Optimization Consultant
Parts 1 & 2???
• Part 1
– Why Common Metrics to Measure/Evaluate
Compressor Operations/Operators may not be
appropriate and what should be done instead
• Downtime, Horsepower Utilization, Maintenance
Costs
• Part 2
– Practical Tips for optimizing compression
operations improve metrics increase value
Suction
Piston
Compressor Suction
Rod
Pcrank end
Phead end
Rod Load Cylinder
Discharge
Phead end
Rod Load Cylinder
Discharge
Pcrank end
Phead end
Cylinder
Spacer
Discharge
Install VVCP’s on all +-5 MMCFD and over units
Feb. 20 - 22, 2017 2017 Gas Well Deliquification Workshop 20
Denver, Colorado
Basic Recip. Compressor Operation
Suction Control
Valve
Compressor Skid
Discharge
Recycle Control
Valve
Feb. 20 - 22, 2017 2017 Gas Well Deliquification Workshop 21
Denver, Colorado
Suction Control Valve
• Should normally be 100% open and only used in
“temporary conditions” (energy waster)
• Increase production