L.A. Turbine has just shipped its new Turboexpander-Compressor Skid to North Africa

Feb. 20, 2008 - PRLog -- Valencia, California (20 December 2007)
After successful performance testing and a full-speed, mechanical integrity test, L.A. Turbine has just shipped its new Turboexpander-Compressor Skid to North Africa for integration into the CPF Loop Project located in eastern Tunisia.

The Turboexpander-Compressor Unit will function as the centerpiece of the natural gas processing plant. The Perenco Tunisa Company in concert with ETAP contracted L.A. Turbine to provide a comprehensive Gas Processing Package in addition to the Turboexpander. With its partners, L.A. Turbine has provided a balance-of-plant package including not only the new Turboexpander, but additionally has included an inlet feed scrubber, a three-phase separator, heat exchangers, and a self-contained MEG injection and recycle system.

L.A. Turbine, a premiere turboexpander redesign and repair specialist, employs 3-dimensional modeling of core machine components. By using parametric modeling, design changes can be rapidly incorporated and exceptional turboexpander efficiencies can be achieved. With L.A. Turbine's technology, theoretically derived mathematical profiles can be directly transferred to turboexpander wheel and follower contours with unparalleled accuracy and repeatability.

The testing of the Turboexpander Skid centered on performance mapping of the compressor and turboexpander. Sub-routines of verifying inlet guide vane position versus PLC output, power failure and machine coast down, and overspeed-induced emergency shutdown were also included in the turboexpander testing.

Upon the completion of the Turboexpander Performance Test, a complete disassembly and inspection was done to verify dimensional integrity and ensure longevity. The resulting inspection revealed all components of the turboexpander to be "as new" and dimensionally unchanged, thereby validating L.A. Turbine's 21st Century approach to designing turboexpanders.

L.A. Turbine operates in Valencia, California in the northernmost part of Los Angeles County. The staff of L.A. Turbine is composed of specialists in machine design, turboexpander wheel design, system analysis, and hands-on assembly experience. The combined experience of LAT's staff with turboexpanders exceeds 150 years and their state-of-the-art design techniques leave L.A. Turbine uniquely poised to meet demand for all turboexpander applications.

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