Automatic control of gas turbines for natural gas pipeline pumping

In an expansion era in the natural-gas pumping field, rivaling the building of the railroads, considerable interest has developed in the application of gas turbines, driving centrifugal compressors, for the pumping of natural gas. Since overall system reliability and continuity of service are the watchwords in natural gas pumping, the gas turbine fulfills all requirements. Its features - relatively simple construction, automatic operation, self-sustentation, self-protection, low installation and maintenance costs - indicate that the gas turbine is an excellent prime mover for pumping natural gas through long distance pipelines.