Charles Soothill, Head of Technology for the service division, at Sulzer looks at some of the recent advances in rotating equipment technology and how they can be implemented to improve performance and minimize costs. Every day we all use products … [Read more...]
The perfect balance for large rotors
Drive motor upgrade delivers improved flexibility and efficiency for Sulzer’s high-speed balancing facility High-speed balancing facilities are used to ensure optimum performance of large pieces of rotating equipment, such as steam or gas … [Read more...]
Optimizing pumps and expanders reduces operating costs
Expanders and high energy pumps involved in the hydrocarbon industry face many challenges; from the evolution of operating conditions to corrosive media and rising operating costs over their life span. Advances in manufacturing, repair, and … [Read more...]
Magnetic vs air foil bearings for water treatment blowers
By Edward Paro The turbocompressor has become a mainstay of modern water treatment technology, offering a mechanically simple design, reliability, and good energy efficiency. Ideally suited for the production of large volumes of compressed air at … [Read more...]
Taking a spin through the circular economy
An innovative compressor design proves that industrial equipment can deliver high performance, low through-life costs and a smaller environmental footprint. Sulzer’s HST turbocompressor shows how a forward-thinking attitude to design, manufacturing … [Read more...]
Sulzer helps Southern California in power generation sector
Expert maintenance support is essential to minimizing downtime and ensuring ongoing performance, especially in the power generation sector. At the forefront of this industry is Sulzer, an independent maintenance provider that has recently expanded … [Read more...]
Emergency bearing repair in hospital equipment application
Hospitals, especially those with designated major trauma centers, depend on their emergency theatres to deliver life-saving treatment. So, when an air handling unit (AHU) needed an overnight repair, Sulzer engineers were able to complete the project … [Read more...]
Finding the best solution for maintenance and repairs to turbine generators
Modern, everyday life depends on electricity so the global demand for electrical power is growing and wind turbines are making a major impact on the power generation market. Once they are installed, they offer an environmentally friendly, renewable … [Read more...]
Taking a bearing out at sea
Bearing vibration in an offshore 4 MW thruster motor fixed through a joint effort. Large marine thrusters are vital for the safe maneuvering of vessels but their location on board can make maintenance a considerable challenge. So, repairing a failed … [Read more...]
Sulzer high-speed turbo compressors application
Sulzer and Tamturbo will together bring the benefits of high-speed technology in air compression to customers that need intrinsically safe oil-free air. The target is to replace existing technologies such as oil-free screw compressors in these … [Read more...]
