Assoc. Prof.

Abdul Razak Ismail

5. Calculate the horsepower required

Total horsepower is computed as follows:

BHP  BHP/MMcorr X Zavg  ( Pls )corr   SG corr  Q

or

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BHP  BHP ( fromcurves )   s  Z avg   Pls corr .   SG corr .  Q
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where:
Q = Volume to be compressed in MMcf/D at std conditions
Zavg = Average of the compressibility factors at the suction and discharge
conditions.
(Pls)corr = Low intake pressure correction (Fig. 4-11)
(SG)corr= Low gravity correction (Fig. 4-12)

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Multiplier for basic BHP/MM curve

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Ratio of compression
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