• Compressor Fouling 

      Bartnes, Bendik (Master thesis, 2020)
      For at olje- og gasselskaper skal kunne være konkurransedyktige i dagens marked, er økt effektivitet i produksjonen og forbedret feltutvinning av stor betydning. En måte å oppnå dette på kan være å bruke nyskapende teknologi ...
    • Hydrogen and Wet Gas Compressor Analysis 

      Andersen, Torgeir (Master thesis, 2020)
      Verdens energiproduserende industri står overfor flere utfordringer i sin søken etter å minimere ut- slippene av drivhusgasser. Nyvinninger i lav- og nullutslipps energiproduksjon og forventninger om videre innovasjon ...
    • The Impact of Variable Inlet Guide Vanes on Compressor Performance 

      Bakken, Martin (Master thesis, 2015)
      Based on literature review and experimental work at the wet gas compressor rig focus is given to the inlet guide vanes performance and their impact on the impeller stage flow regime. This relates both to dry and wet operating ...
    • Internal Leakage Impact on Compressor Performance 

      Tønnessen, Sindre G (Master thesis, 2015)
      Abstract With the discovery of Ekofisk in 1969 the Norwegian oil adventure started and up until today the work both offshore and onshore has given Norwegian industry a unique position in the world. Peak oil was reached in ...
    • Thrust gas bearing analytical tool development 

      Rondon, David (Master thesis, 2014)
      Looking for a cheaper and low maintenance alternative to magnetic bearings, Statoil patented a new design for thrust gas bearings with honeycomb/hole-patterned surface. Honeycomb/hole-pattern surface on annular seals have ...
    • Transient analysis of wet gas compression systems 

      Bakken, Martin (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2019:159, Doctoral thesis, 2019)
      The demand for oil and gas remains high, and changing market conditions require innovative solutions. Development of compression technology tailored for subsea oil and gas production can contribute significantly to ...
    • Wet Gas Compression - IGV Control 

      Henriksen, Martin (Master thesis, 2017)
      Wet gas compression and subsea technology has gained increased attention in the recent years. Subsea compression increase extraction from aging gas fields and make remote fields profitable. Wet gas compressors eliminate ...
    • Wet Gas Compression - Transients 

      Myklestad, Håkon (Master thesis, 2017)
      Today, most of the large and easily accessible oil and gas fields on the Norwegian continental shelf has been developed. Future production potential is found in development of fields at large depths and cost-efficient ...
    • Wet Gas Compressor Performance 

      Natås, Erik (Master thesis, 2014)
      The world s energy demand is increasing and more attention is given to increase the recovery of gas fields. Installing a compressor near the wellhead can contribute to this. Constantly changing reservoir conditions requires ...
    • Wet gas compressor performance evaluation 

      Mæland, Dagfinn (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2022:46, Doctoral thesis, 2022)
      The demand for oil and gas from the maturing Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) remains high. Even though the concern for climate change is shifting energy production towards renewables, production on the NCS is expected ...
    • Wet Gas Compressor Surge Detection 

      Jellum, Marie Rennemo (Master thesis, 2013)
      The development of wet gas compressors for installation subsea is key to increase the recovery of oil and gas from the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Safe operation of the compressor depends on understanding of how wet gas ...
    • Wet Gas Compressor Transient Operation 

      Dolve, Ingeborg Mæland (Master thesis, 2018)
      Over the past years, the oil and gas industry has directed its attention towards subsea wet gas compression. Previous research has demonstrated that the operation of subsea wet gas compressors represents challenges related ...
    • Wet Gas Compressor Transients 

      Owren, Bjørn Berge (Master thesis, 2014)
      This master thesis considers three subtasks related to transient operation of wet gas compressors.HYSYS Dynamics is used to establish a dynamic simulation model in the first subtask. The model is designed to predict transient ...