PROCESS EQUIPMENT UPDATE
COMPRESSOR CASE STUDY
Claudia Pröger explains how an expert in the sector provided a quick solution for a damaged compressor cylinder
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hen a leading producer of suspension polyvinyl chloride (S-PVC) in Germany experienced a compressor
cylinder breakdown, Burckhardt Compression was selected to carry out the repairs due to the specific requirements of the project, including a tight timeframe and high safety standards associated with the process. Te compressor was used to compress oxygen to high pressures and had reached the end of its service life. Te local team from Burckhardt
Compression reverse-engineered and rebuilt the cylinder with higher quality materials and a built-in liner that can be easily replaced to ensure simple maintenance procedures. Tese design improvements aim to reduce costs and make the compressor more efficient in the long run. In addition, the repair team identified
existing valves and other components that could be reused. Tis meant that the environmental impact of manufacturing and disposing of old parts would be reduced, minimising the amount of time and resources required to replace components.
The cylinder before it was repaired at Burckhardt Compression
Germany’s service centre
Burckhardt Compression managed the
repairs from start to finish and provided on-site assembly support from its local field service representative. Tis ensured that the cylinder met the highest safety standards, downtime was reduced, quality control was improved and the customer’s support was enhanced. Te partnership between Burckhardt
Compression and the customer was crucial for successful completion, ensuring that all expectations, including budgetary restraints, deadline, safety, operational availability and equipment quality were met.
The new cylinder in its installed condition
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FAST AND EFFICIENT Te project was completed within only eight weeks, after which a spokesperson for the customer commented, “We’re very pleased with the re-engineered compressor
cylinder. Its team delivered a solution that met our tight timeframe and specific requirements. Te project’s success was a result of our partnership with Burckhardt Compression, its commitment to safety, quality and its ability to deliver exceptional results.”
Te company’s expertise in compression solutions across a wide range of applications has earned it a reputation as an expert in the industry. Its ability to deliver quick, cost-effective and sustainable solutions makes it the partner of choice for companies seeking to reduce their carbon footprint while enhancing their production processes’ efficiency.
Claudia Pröger is with Burckhardt Compression.
www.burckhardtcompression.com
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