prater_ intern experience - sp
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2016 Intern ExperienceShelbie PraterAugust 4, 2016
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2Agenda Overview
Personal Background Gas Compression Overview Goals & Objectives Projects and Assignments Intern Challenge Internship Reflection
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3Shelbie Prater
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Gas Compression Overview
Gas Compression and Compressor Stations
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Energy Resources | Gas Transmission & Storage Compressor Stations:
Located along natural gas pipeline Compress gas to help move along to next location
Gas Compression Overview
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6Compressor Station - General
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7Northville Compressor Station
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8Northville – Schematics
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9Consumer’s Compression Stations
Ray Compressor Station(interior)
Ray Compressor Station(exterior)
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Goals and Objectives
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• Complete Northville 2016 Relief Valve Documentation
Goal 1:
• Visit at least (4) different compressor stationGoal 2:
• Visit at least (2) non-compression sitesGoal 3:
• Be able to identify key components of an on-site project
Goal 4:
Goals & Objectives
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12Goal 1: NVL 2016 Relief ValvesRaw Data
Calculations and comparisons
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13Goal 2: Visit (4) Different Compression Stations
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14Goal 3: (2) Non-Compressor Sites
1. Jackson Gas Plant
2. CMS Innovation Center
3. Webber Hydro Dam
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15Goal 4: Understanding Onsite Projects
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Projects and AssignmentsNorthville CS
Other Projects
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Initial Problem Over-pressured inter-stage piping caused by an Engine Emergency Shutdown
(ESD) allowing field discharge pressure to short-circuit through unit piping and expand rapidly into a small volume inter-stage header.
Solution Install check valves on Unit 3 and 4 Discharge piping and
a Relief Valve on the Common Inter-stage Piping
GC-00466: NVL Discharge Check Valves
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Northville• Storage – Vented
Gas Reports• Pipeline work
order binders
Freedom• Temporary
compressor site• Cooling pump
St. Clair• Station upgrade• Details on Tank 2
oily water pump
Ray• Engine Analysis
– Vibration Tests• Exhaust Tests
Projects and Assignments
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Internship ChallengeRoyal Oak Public Library
Summer Science Festival
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20Intern Challenge
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Internship ReflectionTechnical Skills
Non Technical Skills
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TechnicalNatural Gas compression system functionality
Engines
Material (metal) grading
Beams and foundations
Construction Management
Non-technicalConsumer’s Energy company culture
Energy (utility) market
Taking ownership of the experience
The importance of enforcing a safe environment
Internship ReflectionSKILLS LEARNED: