42270_Engine-Uprates-DOE-Kick-off.pdf

DOE Project DE-FC26-04NT42270: Systematic Engine Uprate Technology Development and Deployment through Increased Torque “Engine Uprates” DOE/ NETL Project Kickoff April 21, 2005 • Executive Summary (Ted) • Previous Work done with GTI Funds (Dan) • DOE Year 1 Results To-Date (Dan) • Planned Research Activities (Dan) “The overall objective of this project is to develop new engine up-rate technologies that will be applicable to a large inventory of existing pipeline compressor units for the purpose of increasing pipeline throughput with the same footprint of existing facilities” •Increase Output by 10% •Target Cost ~ $500/HP