Re-engineering of other brand compressor cylinder within tight time frame
July 20, 2022 | Non-Burckhardt, Europe, Success Story, News
Our customer Vynova operates in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, one of Europe's largest plants for the production of suspension PVC. They turned to Burckhardt Compression after a compressor cylinder broke.
The compressor is installed at the customer's plant for a demanding oxygen application with highest safety requirements. Within a tight time frame Burckhardt Compression re-engineered and rebuilt the cylinder with higher quality materials and added a built-in liner to ensure easy maintenance and replacement.
Customer Challenges:
Replacement of damaged cylinder within 8 weeks
High safety requirements due to demanding oxygen application
Built-in cylinder liner as serviceable part for easy maintenance
Re-use of existing valves and other parts
[Link]Old cylinder before repair at Burckhardt Compression Germany's Service Center
Cylinder repair of third-party oxygen compressor
Type
Other brand compressor
Type 1TES30
Gas
O2
Power
37 kW / 49 hp
Suction pressure
Discharge pressure
10 barg / 145 psia
23 barg / 333 psia
Speed
660 rpm
Burckhardt Compression Solution:
Reverse engineering of existing cylinder carried out by local team
Upgrade cylinder design and material in order to add a built-in cylinder liner
Project management
On-site assembly with support from our local Field Service Representative
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Customer Benefits:
Zero safety incidents due to highest safety standards
Increased plant reliability thanks to higher quality material
Replaceable cylinder liner for easier maintainability
Existing compressor valves and parts can still be used after cylinder replacement
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Burckhardt Compression Holding AG is a Switzerland-based manufacturer of reciprocating compressors. The Company's product portfolio comprises compressor valves, rings, capital parts, labyrinth piston compressor components, and hyper and secondary compressor components. Its customized compressor systems are used in the upstream and downstream oil and gas, gas transport and storage, refinery, chemical, petrochemical and industrial gas sectors. The Company also provides related services, such as repair and maintenance, installation, condition monitoring and diagnostics, and spare parts. It is present in more than 80 countries and operates production and assembly facilities in Switzerland, India, China, the United States and South Korea.