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Methods and apparatus for transporting natural gas through a pipeline

US7811068B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2005
Grant dateOct 12, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K7/09
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A compressor assembly for use in transporting natural gas is provided. The assembly includes a natural gas compressor comprising at least one stage of compression, a permanent magnet-type super-synchronous motor coupled to the natural gas compressor for powering said compressor, and a housing, the compressor positioned within the housing, and the compressor configured to facilitate increasing a pressure of natural gas being transmitted.

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