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
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- Life Extension
- Increase Power Output
- Sectors
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- Power generation
- Asset
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- Compressors
- Location
- Hengelo, Netherlands
![Replacement of end-of-life compressor](/media/h5uoklza/compressor_57a8092.jpg?rmode=crop&width=880&height=0&format=jpg&quality=85)
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.
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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