compressor driver rated power calc
compressor driver rated power calc
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Dear All,
please find the attached snapshot below, there is 5.5% site derated value mentioned in the bracket, why some compressor vendor considering in the calculation. if anyone explain , shower his knowledge will be appreciated.

thanks
please find the attached snapshot below, there is 5.5% site derated value mentioned in the bracket, why some compressor vendor considering in the calculation. if anyone explain , shower his knowledge will be appreciated.

thanks
RE: compressor driver rated power calc
http://www.gaselectricpartnership.com/L%20Waukesha...
Would suspect this 5.5% derate on 5000bhp to get to 4725bhp is to account for power to run auxiliaries attached to the gas engine - confirm with Waukesha.
RE: compressor driver rated power calc
If it was entered as auxiliary power draw, it would look like this on the performance sheet:
This is what the engine configuration power section looks like in Ariel Performance software.