How Magnetic Bearings Contribute to TotalEnergies Ambition Lessons Learnt and Expectations from Magnetic Bearings

The purpose of this paper is to present how Active Magnetic Bearings contribute to TotalEnergies Net Zero Ambition in 2050. TotalEnergies is operating hundreds of Turbomachines worldwide to enhance Oil Recovery and to handle associated Gas from Liquefaction to Transportation businesses. By allowing physical segregation of processing streams from atmosphere, Active Magnetic Bearings help to avoid incidental hydrocarbon and thus CO2 releases. The recent development of High-Speed Induction Electrical Motors in conjunction with the utilization of Active Magnetic Bearings offer many opportunities to reinvent the future in term of compression systems and to address carbon footprint reduction efforts. This paper will describe the technology of Integrated compressor solutions and will present some Green and Brown Field experiences. The paper will also focus on lessons learnt from a major Operator of Turbomachinery’s and his expectations in term of Magnetic Bearings to meet future climate challenges.