The repeated failure of seals on heater drainage pumps was causing problems for a power generation company in Botswana.
Power Generation Case Studies
DMSF solves reliability issues for Swedish company
Elastomer degradation was causing the seals on three of the boiler feed pumps at a Swedish energy plant to fail around every 12 months.
CFFC dual seal solves reliability issues
The poor reliability of a competitor’s metal bellows seal was proving to be a problem for a solar energy company in the south of Spain.
CKSA seal ensures reliability for UAE company
Difficulties encountered during the installation process of a competitor’s seal were causing reliability problems for the power and water company Emirates Sembcorp in the United Arab Emirates.
CDPH boosts MTBF from four months to seven years
The installation of a CDPH™ double mechanical seal along with an EasyClean™ seal support system proved to be the remedy for the frequent failures of a competitor’s seal at a power plant in Denmark.
Style 343 a lasting solution for Gulf power company
Problems with gland packing prompted a power and desalination plant in the Middle East to turn to AESSEAL® in search of a solution.
Exceptional service saves thousands in lost revenue
AESSEAL were contacted by a power plant in the UK who were experiencing a major issue with their supply of mechanical seals.
Improved Reliability for difficult application
A power plant in the UK were having frequent failures of the mechanical seal on a water circulating pump.
Leakage problem solved with STS
A global energy company was facing significant losses as a result of damage to the steam turbine housing at one of its ethylene plants.
Solar energy component manufacturer increases MTBF
A specialist in the application of solar power systems were looking for ways to improve reliability and turned to AESSEAL for help on a hot oil pump.
Reliability Improved For Waste Energy Company
Enfinium were disappointed with the support provided by their pump OEM
Catalogue of issues lead to failures on power station valves
A South African power station were experiencing regular outages leading to expensive downtime along with poor emission control and high energy losses.
Increasing MTBR 366% by upgrading
AESSEAL installed a FGDSS single slurry seal in September 2011. The FGDSS seal is specifically designed for pumping the abrasive slurries.
Eliminating unplanned maintenance with API Plan 32
A Malaysian geothermal power generation plant had an unreliable mechanical seal on its geothermal brine injection pump. The new solution eliminated the need for frequent maintenance.
$40,000 a year saving with LabTecta
Eliminating steam ingress into the pillow block bearings on a primary air fan, significantly reducing bearing failure.
A 50% MTBF increase whilst sealing a corrosive lime slurry
A coal fired power plant was regular leaking caustic liquid from its Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) pumps causing extensive damage to the pump and surrounding area.
