Is the power for the hydrogenation cycle hydrogen compressor electric or from a turbine?
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Is the power for the hydrogenation cycle hydrogen compressor electric or from a turbine?
It mainly depends on the load level of the device, right! Tens of thousands of tons of them are basically electric, while those with a higher processing capacity seem to be driven by steam turbines.
It is generally driven by a steam turbine; if an electric motor is used, its rotation speed is only around 2,900 revolutions per minute. To meet the speed requirements of the compressor, gearboxes or hydraulic couplings must be added, which likely results in a high failure rate.
I’ve seen them all, but I’m still not clear about the selection principles~~~
Small devices generally use electric reciprocating compressors, while larger ones use turbines to drive centrifuges.
Most devices these days are driven by steam turbines, which helps reduce energy consumption
Some use steam turbines while others use reciprocating engines; the key factor is the amount of cyclic hydrogen required by the installation as well as the available utility services.
Reciprocating hydrogen circulators are generally electric, while centrifugal ones are usually air-driven