Abstract

This chapter discusses various aspects of automation of underground gas storage facilities. The original purpose of underground storage was to act as a supplemental supply when customer demands were beyond the limits of the normal sources of supply. As manpower costs grew and gas control centers became more automated, it was a natural trend that automation of storage facilities would be increased. In addition, common usage developed a practice in storage facilities that was not planned for in the early facilities. During the early stages of automation of reciprocating compressors the prevailing attitude by operating companies was that the compressor manufacturers should design and manufacture the control equipment to start, stop, and monitor the engine-compressors while they were running. The glycol dehydrator is another operating unit that sits in the cold for long periods of time and is then called to be put on the line in a short period of time. It is found that although the starting of glycol dehydrators in cold weather does not present a large problem, some measures make the effort easier. The common use of some of the monitoring equipment has altered the price structure and the operating and safety advantage that is gained by having the additional monitors has caused an increase in the sophistication of the equipment in manned stations.

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