A shipping company, with a fleet of over 150 vessels that offer a comprehensive range of maritime services, encountered a malfunction in the compressor of one of its LPG carriers
A team from Burckhardt Compression analysed the data from the shipping company’s integrated automation system, confirming the malfunction in the second-stage compressor cylinder.
Given the economic impracticability of repairing the cylinder and time constraints, Burckhardt Compression proposed using a customised secondhand cylinder from its stock.
Burckhardt Compression’s service centre in Winterthur, Switzerland modified the cylinder’s diameter and pipework connections to ensure a seamless fit to the Laby 2K140 compressor, facilitating a timely delivery and restoring the functionality of the compressor.
Employing a recycled cylinder also emphasised its commitment to sustainability in today’s maritime operations.
The technical superintendent at the vessel’s operator commented, “As a long-standing partner, we very much appreciate the expertise and understanding for our needs and processes of Burckhardt Compression. It could provide a quick solution, completely tailored to our technical requirements, within budget. From the technical discussion, to offer and execution, we are very satisfied with the solution provided."
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