Turbine-Driven Reciprocating Compressor and Method

摘要

A reciprocating compressor system is provided comprising: a turbine; a reciprocating compressor driven by the turbine; and a gearbox arranged between the turbine and the reciprocating compressor. The turbine is provided with a barring device arranged for slow-turning the turbine during a barring phase. A clutch is arranged between the turbine and the reciprocating compressor, for mechanically disconnecting the turbine from the reciprocating compressor during a transient phase of operation of the system.