Process Equipment's ability to respond quickly to a client's problem
is one of our greatest assets. The speed with which we can analyze an equipment
problem, engineer a solution and then manufacture and erect the finished product
means huge savings in downtime expense. At Process Equipment, we have the capabilities
to analyze, design, manufacture and install equipment in weeks that would take
others months. We'll work around the clock to meet your schedule. A typical
example of our capabilities was this fan service:
Responding To Our Utility Client
The Problem:
A 4,000 HP gas recirculation fan was experiencing unusual and unexplained
vibration problems which caused numerous unscheduled shutdowns.
Immediate Response:
Our engineering personnel were sent to the site to analyze the problem and
to obtain field data and dimensions
Our Recommendations:
A. Manufacture a redesigned rotor and housing.
B. Remove existing outlet dampers and install inlet dampers to establish
better flow control.
C. Improve fan efficiency by installing turning vanes in the ductwork
to minimize turbulence.
D. Redesign and modify existing support structure.
E. Replace existing expansion joints which were not handling the thermal expansion.
F. Replace steel pedestals with reinforced concrete structures.
Our report also included detail cost and schedule analysis.
Full Plan Implementation Ordered by Client
The Process Equipment team immediately ordered all long lead time materials
and prepared shop drawings. Our field crews began dismantling the old fan and
started on the new structural support system. While our plant built a new housing,
rotor, inlet dampers, vaned duct work and expansion joints, foundations were being
poured. In eight weeks, everything was ready for our crews to install during the plant's
scheduled shutdown. Our field crew then assisted in start up.
Finished in Weeks Not Months:
A very happy utility client was back on line sooner than he ever thought
possible.
Summary
Whether it's a fan, damper, conveyor system or any other product
Process Equipment manufactures, you can depend on superior field service, fast.
Process Equipment, Inc.
P.O. Box 1607
2770 Welborn Street
Pelham, AL 35124
U.S.A.
