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Dry-docking of LNG vessel includes major service for essential boil-off gas compressor

Dry-do­cking of LNG ves­sel in­clu­des ma­jor ser­vice for es­sen­ti­al boil-off gas com­pres­sor

March 10, 2022

Customer challenges

  • Project planned as part of 13-day dry-dock maintenance period
  • Coordination of sub-contractors within the confines of compressor machinery room (CMR)
  • Covid pandemic posed additional challenges
  • Coordination of parts and manpower for efficient delivery
  • Completed not only the planned overhaul, but also resolved additional issues that arose during the project, all within the allotted timeframe

Technical data

Manufacturer Burckhardt Compression
Type Laby®-GI Compressor
Power 1’950 kW / 2’614 hp
Speed 509 rpm
Gas LNG boil-off gas
Suction pressure 1’050 bara / 15’228 psia
Discharge pressure 307 bara / 4’452 psia

Our solution

  • Long-Term Service Agreement offers tailored maintenance program
  • Center of Excellence in Singapore provides specialist support for dry-dock inspection
  • Complete 5-year service and overhaul
  • On-time delivery within 13-day window, despite Covid challenges

Customer benefits

  • Extensive preparation and co-ordination of this huge project ensured flawless delivery within the short project timeframe
  • Zero incidents during the project
  • Planned maintenance improves life-cycle costs and operational efficiency
  • On-time delivery ensured departure from dry-dock as planned
  • On-going compressor reliability
  • Continued reduction in sulfur and CO2 emissions

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