search.noResults

search.searching

dataCollection.invalidEmail
note.createNoteMessage

search.noResults

search.searching

orderForm.title

orderForm.productCode
orderForm.description
orderForm.quantity
orderForm.itemPrice
orderForm.price
orderForm.totalPrice
orderForm.deliveryDetails.billingAddress
orderForm.deliveryDetails.deliveryAddress
orderForm.noItems
TECH SPOTLIGHT


with the platform staff to ensure that every project is completed safely and to the highest standards.”


Considering the harsh marine atmosphere that surrounds the injection pump equipment, most of the components looked to be in excellent condition. The comprehensive inspection process highlighted all the areas needing attention, much of which could be completed during the initial visit.


Following the inspection, Mark rebuilt the pump thrust bearing and the non-drive end (NDE) radial bearing was replaced using stock that was held on the platform. The gearbox had been cleaned out previously and the lube system flushed in preparation for reassembly when the alignment of the drive train was checked and adjusted.


The most obvious issue was the missing piping spool, which would have to be manufactured before the drive train could be recommissioned. In addition, the inspection found that the motor to gearbox coupling would need to be rebuilt, the almost 6'000 kW (7'500 hp) electric motor would need to be tested and an additional shim would be needed for the gearbox to pump coupling.


Considering the harsh marine environment, the pump components were in good condition.


Back To Life Following a very successful initial visit, Sulzer engineers set out to assemble a new pipe spool and the parts required to rebuild the coupling. When all the necessary parts were available, Sulzer returned to the platform to complete the installation work.


The charge pump was cleaned, aligned and coupled, allowing the water injection pump to be started.


Once online, the pump performed with very low vibration levels and the operator agreed that it should continue to operate while being monitored.


Mark Lindsley continues: “The whole process has involved close collaboration with the customer, providing onsite support as well as on-shore engineering expertise. Sulzer has OEM engineering capabilities to manufacture high-quality new parts while its worldwide service center network delivers local onsite expertise.”


Reducing Costs The successful start-up of pump #1 has enabled the platform to start planning the refurbishment of pump #2. Continued operation will prove the reliability of the repaired pump and ensure optimum production levels of the well are maintained. As the OEM, Sulzer has discussed the future needs of the platform and together with the customer, it is making plans for the refurbishment of pump #2.


The tight confines around the injection pumps added to the challenges of the repair project.


Sulzer’s combination of expertise in the oil and gas sector, professional pump engineering and global service center network is helping to keep oil platforms efficient.


February 2020 www.sosmagazine.biz 47


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52