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Replacement of end-of-life compressor

A customer in the Netherlands required a failure root cause analysis, engineering, upgrade and replacement of compressor at end of life.

Goals
  • Life Extension
  • Increase Power Output
Sectors
  • Power generation
Asset
  • Compressors
Location
Hengelo, Netherlands
Replacement of end-of-life compressor

Project Overview

A customer in the Netherlands required a failure root cause analysis, engineering, upgrade and replacement of compressor at end of life. EthosEnergy were required to perform vibration measurement on-site followed by a complete rotor dynamic analysis.

Key Challenges

Replacement of end of life compressor with high vibrations and unusual response to daily water wash cycles.

The EthosEnergy Solution

  • Redesign and upgrade of compressor
  • Manufacture of upgraded design

Project Highlights

The key highlights of the project include reduced overhang and weight of compressor.

Increased rotor stability

Extended life of the compressor

Redesign, upgrade and manufacture of replacement compressor

Key Results

  • Reduced overhang and weight of
    compressor
  • Increased rotor stability with less
    requirement for water wash cycles
  • Other units received same solution

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