Abstract
Progress made in reciprocating compressor control systems in recent years has been dramatic. Extensive use of sophisticated compressor control systems has taken place in the natural gas pipeline industry. Automated pipeline compressors in a dozen stations, totalling 100 000 hp or more, may be under the command of a single operator. Rapid developments, particularly in solid-state technology, will permit compressor controls to be more extensive and reliable. With a continuing trend towards more complex plants and processes, more control functions will be automated since manual surveillance alone will find it difficult to provide assured improvement in compressor safety and performance.
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