Gas pressure reduction generator

摘要

A Gas Pressure Reduction Generator (GPRG) System and a method for implementing a GPRG System is provided, where the GPRG System includes a gas inlet configured to receive a pressurized gas flow from a gas supply, at least one expander in flow communication with the gas inlet to receive the pressurized gas flow, wherein the expander is operable to convert the pressurized gas flow into mechanical energy and a depressurized gas flow and a generator associated with the expander, wherein the generator is configured to convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy.

主权项

1. A gas pressure reduction generator system comprising in combination:
A. a pressurized gas flow inlet; B. one or more expander/generator apparatuses, each such expander/generator apparatus separately comprising:
(i) a pressurized gas expander including a pressurized gas expander inlet in pressurized gas flow communication with the pressurized gas flow inlet, and a reduced pressure gas expander outlet;(ii) an electric power generator in mechanical power receiving communication with the pressurized gas expander, said electric power generator configured to generate and deliver constant frequency alternating current electric power to an electrical load; and(iii) a lubrication system comprising an oil separator/reservoir in input oil flow communication with the reduced pressure gas expander outlet and in output oil flow communication with the pressurized gas expander via an oil heater and an oil pump.