Electric Motor Drive Evaluation
ZAP evaluated two vendor-proposed electric motor drive configurations against multiple criteria, including driver skid dimensions and weight, foundation compatibility, motor horsepower and output, variable frequency drive type and cooling requirements, auxiliary equipment needs, and control system integration with the existing compressor package controls.
Existing Infrastructure Assessment for Increased Throughput
In parallel, ZAP assessed the adequacy of the existing compressor block structure, suction scrubbers, and interstage and aftercooler air coolers to support increased throughput under the electrified configuration, supported by process simulation to characterize the revised operating envelope.
Technical Evaluation & Class 3 Cost Estimate
The FEED study produced a comparative technical evaluation of the electric motor drive options, including constructability and site integration considerations, and developed a Class 3 cost estimate to support the client’s capital planning process. The study gives the client a clear technical and economic basis for advancing the preferred electrification solution into detailed engineering, supporting both emissions reduction goals and long-term compression capacity growth.
