API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 14C
A.S Compressor Units
A.B.1 DESCRIPTION
Compressor units transfer hydrocarbon gases within the
production process and into pipelines leaving the platform.
Recommended safety devices for a typical compressor unit
are shown in Figure A-8.
A.B.2 SAFETY ANALYSIS
A.B.2.1 Safety Analysis Table
The Safety Analysis Table (SAT) for compressor units is
presented in SAT Table A-8.1. The SAT analyzes the com-
pressor cylinder or case and the suction, discharge, and fuel
gas piping of a compressor unit. Hydrocarbon handling
equipment associated with compressors, other than compres-
sor cylinders or cases, should be protected in accordance with
appropriate sections of this recommended practice. The com-
pressor and prime mover are nonnally furnished with devices
to prevent mechanical damage. The undesirable events that
can affect a compressor unit are overpressure, leak, and
excess temperature.
A.B.2.2 Safety Analysis Ckecklist
The Safety Analysis Checklist (SAC) for compressor units
is presented in SAC Table A-8.2.
A.B.2.2.1 Pressure Safety Devices (PSH, PSL, and
PSV)
PSH and PSL sensors should be provided on each suction
line of a compressor unit unless each input source is protected
by PSH and PSL sensors that will also protect the compres-
sor. Also, PSH and PSL sensors should be provided on each
compressor discharge line. The PSH and PSL sensors should
shut off all process inflow and fuel gas to the compressor. A
PSY should be provided on each compressor suction line,
unless each input source is protected by a PSY that will pro-
tect the compressor. A PSY should be provided on each com-
pressor discharge line. A PSY is not necessary on the
discharge of a kinetic energy compressor if the compressor is
incapable of developing a pressure greater than the maximum
allowable working pressure of the compressor or discharge
piping.
A.B.2.2.2 Flow Safety Devices (FSV)
A check valve (FSY) should be provided in each final dis-
charge line to minimize backflow.
A.B.2.2.3 Gas Detecting Devices (ASH)
If a compressor unit is installed in an inadequately venti-
lated building or enclosure, as defined in C.IA, gas detectors
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(ASHs) should be provided to shut off all process inflow and
fuel gas to the compressor and blowdown the compressor.
A.B.2.3 Temperature Safety Devices (TSH)
A TSH sensor should be provided to protect each compres-
sor cylinder or case. The TSH sensor should shut off all pro-
cess inflow and fuel gas to the compressor.
A.B.3 SAFETY DEVICE LOCATION
The recommended location for safety devices is given in
A.8.3.I-A.8.3.S.
A.B.3.1 Pressure Safety Devices (PSH, PSL, and
PSV)
The PSH and PSL sensors should be located on each suc-
tion line as close to the compressor as is practical, and on
each discharge line upstream of the FSY and any block valve.
The PSYs should be located on each suction line as close to
the compressor as is practical, and on each discharge line so
that the PSY cannot be isolated from the compressor. If a
PSY is located inside a building, its discharge outlet should
be piped to a sate location outside the building.
A.B.3.2 Flow Safety Devices (FSV)
A check valve (FSY) should be located on each compres-
sor unit's final discharge line to minimize backAow. If the
compressor unit is inside a building, the FSY should be
located outside the building.
A.B.3.3 Gas Detecting Devices (ASH)
Should the compressor unit be installed in an inadequately
ventilated building or enclosure, gas detectors (ASHs) should
be located in areas where combustible gases can accumulate.
A.B.3.4 Temperature Safety Devices (TSH)
A TSH sensor should be located in the discharge piping of
each compressor cylinder or case is as close as practical to the
cylinder or case.
A.B.3.5 Shutdown Devices (SDV)
A SOY should be located on each process inflow line and
fuel gas line so that the compressor can be isolated from all
input sources. If the compressor unit is installed in a building,
SOYs should be located outside the building. All SOYs
should be actuated by a signal from the ESD system and fire
loop, and by any abnonnal pressure condition sensed in the
suction and discharge lines. A blowdown valve should be
located on the compressor unit final discharge line(s). The
blowdown valve(s) may be actuated by a signal from the
compressor's fire loop, gas detectors, and compressor ESD
system.
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