Upgrading the performance of legacy pumps with modern materials and the latest engineering technologies
Maintaining and improving the reliability of pumps used to transport abrasive media can represent a considerable challenge, especially in high energy applications. Optimizing performance...
Extending the service life of 35 refinery process pumps
Established refineries and petrochemical plants have hundreds of process pumps, usually from a multitude of manufacturers, that may have been in operation for decades....
Towards a circular economy: Sulzer provides exchange units and pre-owned equipment
"We have been applying a circular economy for decades, because we have carefully sorted the waste generated in our own operations and recycled it...
Retrofit upgrades improve pump reliability and reduce maintenance costs for operators
Reliability is a fundamental requirement for between bearing high energy pumps that operate in oil and gas applications. To optimize pumping systems, design improvements...
Laser Metal Deposition cuts rotating equipment component repair times
Laser metal deposition (LMD) is a repair technique that can be used for the restoration of many components used in rotating equipment similar to...
Retiring Baby Boomers cause massive shortage in trades jobs — what’s the best solution?
By David Fasnacht - Customer Training Manager, Sulzer Pump Services (US) Inc.
As more baby boomers continue to retire in 2021, it is reported that...
Seepex expanded its digital range of services to include remote support
Seepex, specialist in progressive cavity pumps, lets its customers show remotely and free of charge in live images where things are going wrong with...
The ‘Rotor and Drive Joint Access’ for large standard progressive cavity pumps saves up...
With the so-called ‘Rotor Joint Access’ (RJA) and ‘Drive Joint Access’ (DJA) for the new BNM range of progressive cavity pumps, Seepex has ensured...
Beyond the bearing housing retrofit
Overhung pump retrofits for American Petroleum Institute (API)-610 type OH1 (foot mounted) and OH2 (centerline) mounted pumps are a proven means to apply current...
Using laser metal deposition to repair lean amine pump impeller
Keeping important assets operational is essential in the oil and gas sector, so preventative maintenance plays an important role. In the case of Equinor,...
