GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A gas booster module, comprising:
- a common supply pipe;
a common discharge pipe;
a first gas booster having an inlet connected to the common supply pipe and a discharge connected to the common discharge pipe; and
a second gas booster having an inlet connected to the common supply pipe and a discharge connected to the common discharge pipe;
wherein each of the first and second gas boosters is independently operable to receive a flow of natural gas from the common supply pipe and to discharge the flow of natural gas to the common discharge pipe at an elevated gas pressure; and
wherein each of the first and second gas boosters is controllable to increase or reduce the volume of the flow of natural gas received and discharged by that booster responsive to the requirements of power generation equipment connected to the gas booster module via the common discharge pipe.
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Abstract
A gas delivery system includes a gas booster module for delivering natural gas from a utility gas service to power generation equipment installed in or around a building in a manner that meets the minimum volume and pressure requirements of the power generation equipment. The gas delivery system advantageously uses pipe of a relatively small size for delivering gas to the power generation equipment, thereby substantially reducing installation costs and eliminating the need for a welded gas line. The gas delivery system also provides a control system that facilitates close control over the gas flow and ensures compliance with local building codes and safety regulations and requirements.
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25 Claims
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1. A gas booster module, comprising:
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a common supply pipe; a common discharge pipe; a first gas booster having an inlet connected to the common supply pipe and a discharge connected to the common discharge pipe; and a second gas booster having an inlet connected to the common supply pipe and a discharge connected to the common discharge pipe; wherein each of the first and second gas boosters is independently operable to receive a flow of natural gas from the common supply pipe and to discharge the flow of natural gas to the common discharge pipe at an elevated gas pressure; and wherein each of the first and second gas boosters is controllable to increase or reduce the volume of the flow of natural gas received and discharged by that booster responsive to the requirements of power generation equipment connected to the gas booster module via the common discharge pipe. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A power generation system, comprising:
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power generation equipment; and a gas delivery system configured to provide natural gas from a utility gas supply to the power generation equipment, the gas delivery system including; a gas booster module operable to receive a flow of natural gas from the utility gas supply and to discharge the flow of natural gas to the power generation equipment at an elevated gas pressure; and a control system electrically connected to the gas booster module, the control system configured to control the volume of the flow of natural gas to and from the gas booster module responsive to the requirements of the power generation equipment. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for supplying natural gas to power generation equipment, comprising:
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receiving in a selected one of a first gas booster and a second gas booster a flow of natural gas from a utility gas supply; discharging the flow of natural gas at an elevated gas pressure from the selected gas booster to the power generation equipment; and controlling the selected gas booster to increase or reduce the volume of the flow of natural gas received and discharged by that booster responsive to the requirements of the power generation equipment. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A method for supplying natural gas to power generation equipment, comprising:
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receiving in a first gas booster a flow of natural gas from a utility gas supply; discharging the flow of natural gas at an elevated gas pressure from the first gas booster; receiving in a second gas booster the flow of natural gas from the first gas booster; discharging the flow of natural gas at a further elevated gas pressure from the second gas booster to the power generation equipment. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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Specification