Burckhardt Compression Boosts Reliability for a Major Petrochemical Company
Burckhardt Compression ’ s expertise and know-how , along with its transparent assessment of the condition of compressors and auxiliaries , played a crucial role in the major turnaround of two LDPE compressors for petrochemical company . The successful completion of the project on time and within budget , along with the extended lifetime of the equipment , underscores the importance of Burckhardt Compression ’ s dynamic project management and expertise in the petrochemical manufacturing industry .
A major petrochemical company has been meeting the demand for its products for nearly 60 years , specializing in polymers such as ethylene , polyethylene , polyvinyl chloride , and polypropylene . These polymers are essential components for many industries worldwide , as they are used in the production of a wide range of products , including packaging , construction materials , automotive components , and textiles .
To meet high market demand , the factory relies on robust plant and equipment for flawless production . Although the two low-density polyethylene ( LDPE ) compressors - a booster / primary and a hyper , critical to the production process required scheduled maintenance , they only needed minor repairs . Additionally , the auxiliary equipment was also part of the factory ’ s major turnaround , which required special care to ensure optimum performance .
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Burckhardt Compression provided comprehensive support and management for the customer ’ s project .
Burckhardt Compression ’ s specialist team attended the site and worked with the customer ’ s on-site engineering team to collect site data and provide insight into the condition of the compressor system for necessary repairs and major turnaround .
The customer faced several project challenges , including the need for OEM expertise to ensure the project was completed professionally and on time due to the compressed timeline for the overhaul . Additionally , there was a requirement for a singlesource supplier to coordinate and execute all compressorrelated work on the auxiliary equipment like motor and gas piping .
Burckhardt Compression provided comprehensive support and management for the customer ’ s project . This included overhauling a lubrication unit , cleaning and flushing of the auxiliary and gas piping , as well as inspecting and overhauling the compressors to ensure they were fully operational .
Burckhardt Compression also coordinated with the motor OEM to assess its condition and source the necessary spare parts .
To adhere to a strict timeline , Field Service representatives from Burckhardt Compression worked in shifts to carry out the required work including crank gear overhaul and con-rod bearing replacement . This was in addition to the other work managed by the on-site Field Service Coordinator , who acted as a single point of contact for project management and oversaw the entire project .
The major turnaround has resulted in an extended lifetime of the customer ’ s plant equipment and ensured safe compressor operation until the next scheduled maintenance .
A contracts specialist for the customer concluded : “ Our organization is extremely satisfied with the exceptional professional services provided by Burckhardt
Compression . The entire team provided an unwavering dedication to completing the project on time and within budget . The technical expertise of Burckhardt Compression is second to none , and we are grateful for the quality of work and successful completion of the project .”
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