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Tailor-made solutions for critical infrastructure
Advanced technologies, designs and retrofits are increasingly being used to solve complex or unusual critical infrastructure challenges or supply chain issues. In some instances, customers have approached Sulzer in search of an alternative; in others, they identify a gap in the market by talking to customers at industry events. Regardless, the challenge comes their way, and only needs to be shared by a handful of customers for there to be a sufficient business case for Sulzer to develop a solution that addresses the market’s key demands. Once underway, the process is always completed with a view to improvement, with the potential to offer significant upgrades for combustion and emissions, energy efficiency, longevity and reliability. At the heart of this process is a full understanding of the customer’s industry, plant and processes, so that any upgrades made to maintain the reliability of ageing infrastructure are holistically designed, manufactured and futureproofed. Quality workmanship is combined with cost competitiveness and rigorous scheduling to ensure the work is completed within tight turnaround times.
As an example, several operators rely on the Avon gas turbine – a popular choice with oil and gas operators for over 50 years. Yet, it was expected to become non-compliant in some locations with increasingly stringent government emissions restrictions worldwide. Replacing the turbines in the region would have cost £15-20 million per site with the potential to cause significant disruption to services across Europe. Instead of replacing the generator unnecessarily, Sulzer took on the challenge of developing a retrofit solution.
The dry, low emissions solution reduces nitrogen oxides emissions by over 70% while also significantly reducing carbon monoxide. The solution fits neatly into the existing installation footprint and, being similar in weight, can be installed using existing overhead cranes, causing minimal disruption to the plant. Overall, it provides a cost-effective way to extend the life of existing gas turbines while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. For a major operator with Avon gas turbines, the solution could save tens of millions of pounds in compliance costs.
None of this would be possible without the unique blend of people, global capabilities, innovation and customer-centric thinking that makes the impossible seem possible. Whether it’s tracking down a spare part that hasn’t been manufactured in decades or completing a repair in 12 weeks instead of 2 years, Sulzer people are empowered to say, ‘can do’. When it comes to maintaining critical infrastructure that’s relied upon to provide essential services to millions of people, from flange to flange, Sulzer goes the extra mile to find a solution.
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