The pump and drive system-OEMs team up through their IoT-platforms for enhanced pump operations Sulzer and Siemens Large Drives Applications (LDA) are using their collective expertise to provide operators of large centrifugal pumps with an enhanced digital value proposition: Bringing together their respective IoT-platforms and services, BLUE BOX™ and SIDRIVE IQ, the two companies are […]
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Maintaining large transportation pumps
Sulzer overhauls main pumps in water station pumping to ensure decades of reliability. Large transportation pumps are the first step in moving water between station pumping and the end user’s tap. Maintaining their reliability and efficiency is key to minimizing costs and ensuring a constant water supply. For the San Rafael Pumping Station, a major […]
Retrofit for replace: discovering savings for the hydrocarbon sector
Refineries and chemical processing facilities operate a variety of pumps and compressors, which have many characteristics in common, and can benefit from retrofit projects. As important assets, they need to deliver reliable service while at the same time remaining efficient. With a greater focus on operating costs, reducing energy usage wherever possible is increasingly important, […]
New lease on life for boiler feed pumps
Boiler feed pumps are essential pieces of equipment for power generation plants. High energy requirements mean they need to be efficient as well as reliable. For one liquified natural gas (LNG) plant in South East Asia, nine boiler feed pumps needed urgent attention and Sulzer was called in to deliver the most effective solution. Having […]
Damaged coupling calls for flying large rotors in for fast repair
150 MW generators provide power for around 100’000 homes so minimizing downtime is essential to keeping the lights on for the local population. For one power plant in the Philippines, the swift repair of a steam turbine rotor was essential, so it was airfreighted using one of the world’s largest cargo planes, to Sulzer’s service […]
Sulzer talks maintenance solutions at Elko Mining Expo
As experts in pump design and the maintenance of rotating equipment, Sulzer is placed to deliver a wide range of services to the mining sector. With a global presence and over 180 locations, expert advice and support is never far away. The Elko mining expo is a 2-day event that welcomes everyone involved in the […]
Increasing wind turbine lifespan
Preserving the reliability of a wind turbine is essential for keeping it operational and cost-effective. By working to prevent potential failures, condition monitoring and repair work can be planned ahead of time, ensuring that any downtime is minimized. This concept can include predictive maintenance procedures such as vibration analysis as well as onsite repairs or […]
Sulzer finds engineering talent with summer intern program
Investment is an important process for any business. Investment in new facilities and manufacturing tools keeps the company modern, while investment in R&D helps to keep it at the top of its game within the industry. Of course there is another type of investment that shouldn’t be overlooked; investment in people. The Sulzer summer intern […]