Ma­jor tur­naround of boos­ter / ​pri­ma­ry and hy­per com­pres­sors re­sul­ted in ex­ten­ded life­time

Petkim Petrokimya Holding A.Ş. - part of SOCAR - is the leading petrochemical company of Turkey. Specializing in petrochemical manufacturing, the company produces ethylene, polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride and polypropylene.

Flawless production depends on the reliability and proper operation of its plant and equipment. Petkim turned to Burckhardt Compression when two LDPE compressors required a major turnaround. To better understand the compressor condition and decide about the final scope of work, Burckhardt Compression supported Petkim with expertise and knowhow.

We are very satisfied with the professional services from Burckhardt Compression. Everybody involved in the project showed dedication to realize the work on time and within budget. The technical expertise from Burckhardt Compression is exceptional. Thank you for the quality of work and successful completion.

Afgan Orujov  Contracts Specialist, Petkim Petrokimya Holding A.Ş.

Customer challenges

• Definition of scope of work to warranty safe compressor operation until next scheduled maintenance
• Necessity to collect data to understand plant behavior and define required corrective actions for compressors and auxiliaries (piping, supports, foundation and motor)
• Shortage of manpower
• Tight schedule for the complete turnaround
• Find a single-source supplier to coordinate and execute all compressor-related work

Our solution

• Compressors inspected by specialists; motor assessed by the OEM
• Foundation condition discussed with specialists invited by Burckhardt Compression
• List of recommendations to be implemented during/after overhauls
• Dedicated on-site Field Service Coordinator as single point of contact for project management with daily control of project execution and schedule
• Complete overhaul of compressors and spare parts supplied
• Field Service Representatives working in shifts to meet given schedule
• Management of additional scope of work after compressor inspection (support during auxiliary and gas piping installation and cleaning/flushing as well as start-up of oil skids, overhaul of cylinder lubrication unit and repair of additional cylinder/distance pieces)

Customer benefits

• Transparent assessment of condition of compressors and auxiliaries so Petkim could take informed decisions about scope and schedule
• Compressor operation fully restored on time and within budget
• Efficient, single-source project management due to Burckhardt Compression’s in-depth expertise of LDPE plants
• Fast and flexible mobilization of manpower by Burckhardt Compression

• Success Stories
• Petrochemical and chemical
• Hyper compressors
• Capital parts for compressors
• Auxiliary equipment services
• Overhauls and dry docks
• Turnaround services
• Emission management solutions