Burckhardt Compression Holding AG

10/14/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/14/2021 01:37

Compressor overhaul on LNG carrier in Voyage from Europe to North America

14. Oktober 2021

One of the world's largest owners and operators of LNG carriers planned to overhaul one of its compressors aboard the vessel.
Despite the project challenges overhauling a compressor when the vessel is on high sea, Burckhardt Compression conducted the overhaul to the customer's full satisfaction and ahead of schedule.

"Burckhardt Compression has overhauled the compressor system within the proposed boundaries of the voyage. Moreover, they detected and repaired additional components to our fullest satisfaction.
We were very happy with the services provided by Burckhardt Compression and its dedicated Fleet Management - even during Easter time."

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Application Description:

Type Burckhardt Compression Laby®-GI 5LP250 Gas Methane / Nitrogen
Power 1'950 kW / 2'614 hp Suction pressure
Discharge pressure 		1.06 bara / 15.37 psia
305 bara / 4'424 psia
Speed 509 rpm Lubrication 4th and 5th stage cylinder lube oil

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