Comprehensive Facility Evaluation Program


A Professional Survey of Operations, Maintenance, Equipment Performance,
and Gas Leaks


  The core physical assets of the gas transportation industry are the existing pipelines and compressors. Using a four-step approach, ACTT/Heath identifies and quantifies opportunities to enhance these assets.
 
Step 1. Conduct Field Testing, Interview Personnel, and Make Facility Observations
Step 2. Identify, Analyze, and Quantify Enhancement Opportunities
Step 3. Prepare and Present the Facility Evaluation Report
Step 4. Implement the Recommendations


Facility Evaluation Option A

Facility Evaluation Option B



Heath Leak Measurement
  

The primary objective of the facility evaluation is to identify and quantify enhancement opportunities that may be used to reduce operating costs, improve reliability, reduce lost and vented gas, reduce fuel gas consumption, or enhance throughput.

Conduct in-depth discussion with local operators, repair personnel, and equipment analysts Screen for natural gas leaks from pressurized and vented components
Measure and tag indentified leaks
Conduct Infrared (IR) Thermography study to identify areas of energy loss
Measure compressor efficiency study at several ratios of compression
Perform basic pressure drop study of yard piping and conditioning equipment
Review maintenance and performance monitoring systems and records
Evaluate compressor loading matrix and typical operating pressures
Prepare a comprehensive report to include:
 
- Economic summary and payback analysis
- Specific recommendations with economic analysis, broken down by implementation tiers
- Detailed analysis and engineering of each recommendation
- Raw field supporting data

Additional Services (fees apply)
Baseline turbocharger performance study
Engine exhaust emission testing
Compressor efficiency and throughput study



Contact ACTT for more information,
800-836-7333 or
actt@ceconet.com