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Variable-speed drives for the oil,

gas and petrochemical industry


We give 100 % –
even under toughest conditions

Voith Turbo hydrodynamic drives are in service in the oil, gas and petro-
chemical industry under the toughest conditions around the world.
These drives are installed at facilities from production to transporta-
tion to processing. On offshore platforms, natural gas pipelines, crude
oil and liquid pipelines, refineries, petrochemical plants and other
industrial facilities, in the desert, or in arctic environments – Voith
drives are running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. These environments
require equipment that can operate economically and with maximum
reliability inspite of the difficult operating conditions.

Efficient and reliable drives for controlling pumps Advantages provided


and compressors are a necessity for reduced by the hydrodynamic drives
operating costs, increased profitability and, above ■ Reliability of 99.9 %*
all, a smooth production process. Variable-speed ■ Availability of 99.8 %*
drives by Voith Turbo deliver the highest possible ■ Highest efficiency
reliability, availability and efficiency. This perfor- ■ Optimum price/performance ratio
mance is the result of the companies’ continuous ■ Application in explosive and dusty environments
research and development. at extreme temperatures
■ Very long trouble-free operating periods (MTBF)
Powers of 100 to 50 000 kW and speeds of 100 to ■ Compact and robust design
20 000 rpm can be transmitted with Voith hydro- ■ Easy maintenance
dynamic variable-speed drives. ■ Excellent control accuracy and high control
dynamics
■ Vibration damping
■ Integrated lube oil system supplying lube oil to
the driver and driven machine
■ Availability of spare parts guaranteed for many
years
*calculated on the basis of machines in operation
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Even in toughest conditions
Economic speed control upstream

No matter how tough your requirements are: hot, cold, dust, environ-
ments with explosion hazards – Voith offers an economical and at the
same time reliable solution for every application.

Compressor drive unit on oil platform Gas lift compressor, Oman, Geared Gas pipeline compressor, Thailand
Nam, North Sea, Vorecon type RWE, variable speed coupling type R 19 KGS, Vorecon type RWE,
Power 4 573 kW, Power 7 880 kW, Power 9 955 kW,
Speed 13 211 rpm Speed 9 571 rpm Speed 9 053 rpm

Gas lift compressors and injection pumps Pipeline pumps


Geared variable-speed couplings and the In pipelines, pump stations overcome pressure
Vorecon are used for speed controlling pumps losses, differences in altitude and transportation
and compressors in oil or gas production of multiple products. Variable-speed turbo coup-
facilities. If the natural pressure of the field is no lings provide stepless control resulting in energy
longer sufficient, water or gas is pumped into the savings, higher service lives of motor and pump,
producing formations at high pressures. As a torsional vibration damping and a more econo-
result, remaining oil or gas is pushed to the mical operation.
surface. Voith drives provide a stepless control of
the required injection flow and pressure.

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Crude oil loading pump, Saudi Arabia Gas Pipeline compressor, USA
Geared variable speed coupling type R 19 KGL, Vorecon type RWE,
Power 10 500 kW, Power 5 560 kW,
Speed 1 622 rpm Speed 14 000 rpm

Loading pumps Pipeline compressors


Voith variable-speed couplings allow pumps to be If distances are long, gas pipelines need flow
switched off while the motor is still running, as control as well as increased pressure. The
well as stepless flow rate control irrespective of variable speed planetary gear Vorecon® with its
the back pressure or suction pressure. high efficiency and the absolute reliability of the
hydrodynamics is the ideal drive unit for pipeline
compressors. Low investment costs, highest
flexibility and significant energy savings as a
result of speed control are further advantages of
this modern drive system. When replacing old
gas turbine drivers with electric motor drives, the
Vorecon offers the possibility of reduced emissi-
ons and compliance with the latest environmental
requirements.

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Variable-speed drives
Applications

Voith Turbo variable-speed drives com-


bined with electric motors are used in a
great variety of installations:

Upstream – Pumps and compressors for Downstream – Pumps and compressors for
the following applications: the following applications:

■ Gas lift ■ Chemical processes


■ Gas pipelines ■ Refrigeration processes
■ FPSO ships ■ Hydrogen recycling processes
■ Offshore platforms ■ Wet gas units
■ LNG ■ Delayed Cokers
■ Injection ■ Refineries
■ Crude oil loading
■ Oil pipelines
■ Water disposal

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Highest reliability
for downstream applications

For turbo compressors, speed control is an effective means of process


adjustment. Electric motors combined with a Vorecon variable-speed
planetary gear or a geared variable-speed coupling have proven to be a
reliable means for speed adjustment.

Complete refrigeration compressor train, Compressor test facility, China Plant inlet compressor, Canada
assembled on base frame with integrated Vorecon type RWC, Vorecon type RWE,
oil supply, Vorecon type RWE, Power 30 000 kW Power 7 457 kW,
Power 6 966 kW, Speed 6 000 rpm Speed 11 400 rpm
Speed 8 879 rpm

Advantages Refrigeration compressors


Compared to alternative drive systems, such as Refrigeration compressors are used to compress
frequency inverters, the system offers distinct refrigerants, e.g. propane. The cold generated by
advantages: excellent availability and reliability of expanding the refrigerant can be used to separ-
the units and high efficiency proven by field test- ate precious hydrocarbons as condensate from
ing. In addition, hydrodynamic systems often natural gas. With the help of speed control the
have lower investment and maintenance costs as process can be adapted steplessly. The Vorecon
well as a longer life than electronic speed control enables speed control at high efficiency and
systems. partially relieved start-up of the drive motor.

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Hydrogen Recycle Compressors Process Compressor
With modern processes, refineries are producing In the chemical industry process compressors are
desulphurized diesel fuel to meet new environ- used to initiate reactive processes. Such proces-
mental requirements. To control the required ses need to run without any disturbances or inter-
hydrogen recycle process, speed control of the ruptions for several years. Voith geared variable-
compressor is required. The compressors often speed couplings have been proven as highly
run at very high speeds – The Voith Vorecon is reliable drives for these compressors.
the ideal drive unit for this application.

Hydrogen Recycle Compressor, Sweden Propylene Process Compressor, Germany


Vorecon type RWE, Geared variable-speed coupling type R 111 KGS,
Power 4 200 kW, Power 12 000 kW,
Speed 10 450 rpm Speed 4 140 rpm

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More than just components –
Engineering and Service

Apart from a wide range of products, Voith Turbo offers innovative


engineering and comprehensive field services. With a diverse range of
engineering services, such as performance optimisation, flow and
vibration calculations, and FEM calculations we can help you when
selecting, and designing your drive system. Voith Turbo’s field service
is available anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day. Your advantage:
custom-made solutions for optimum fulfilment of all your process
requirements.

In our company test field, research is carried out


to continually improve our products and test new
technologies and materials. Prior to delivery, all
Voith products are subjected to intensive test runs

Flow calculation Sample of a FEM calculation for a


base frame

Competence for complete solutions


Because of the experience and services listed skid. This provides you with complete solution
above, we are able to offer our customers com- and offers you considerable savings in terms of
plete drive systems – motor, variable-speed drive transport and installation.
and oil supply system – assembled on a single lift

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The right solution in all cases –
The Voith product range

Depending on the application, the requirements, the performance or the


output speed, Voith can offer to you a number of different solutions:
Variable-speed planetary gears, geared variable-speed couplings or
variable-speed turbo couplings. Together with you we will find the right
solution for your specific needs.

1 Schematic section Vorecon type RWE


with base frame and oil supply system

2 Schematic section geared variable-


speed coupling

3 Schematic section variable-speed


1 turbo coupling

Variable-speed planetary gear Vorecon® 2


The Vorecon is a combination of a hydrodynamic component
and a planetary gear in superimposed design. The innovative
drive system is based on the principle of power splitting which
enables high efficiencies across a wide speed range.

Geared variable-speed coupling


Geared variable-speed couplings combine a hydrodynamic
variable-speed coupling and a gear unit in a joint housing. The
gear can be an increaser or reducer, depending on the appli-
cation. For very high output speeds, the geared variable-speed
coupling is fitted with an additional gear stage.
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Variable-speed couplings
Variable-speed turbo couplings offer the easiest hydrodynamic
solution for speed control when the maximum output speed
equals the motor speed. The speed of the driven machine can
be controlled steplessly and dynamically.
Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG
Variable-speed drives
Voithstraße 1
74564 Crailsheim, Germany
Tel. +49 7951 32-0
Fax +49 7951 32-650
vs.drives@voith.com
www.variable-speed.com
www.voithturbo.com

Cr 271 en, aik / WA, 03.2010, 2.000. Dimensions and illustrations without obligation. Subject to modifications.

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