27. Juli 2023 | Schifffahrt, Success Story, Laby® Kompressor, Europa

Recycling a 2nd-hand cylinder is faster and good for the environment

Hartmann Group in Germany approached Burckhardt Compression when detecting a rise in temperature on a compressor cylinder. Hartmann Group is one of the leading shipping companies worldwide. With a fleet of about 150 vessels, the company offers the complete range of maritime services. On the LPG carrier, GASCHEM BALTIC, they needed quick help to restore the compressor to normal operation. We analyzed the data provided by Hartmann Group from their integrated automation system and found the cylinder to be beyond repair. Because of a tight schedule, a customized 2^nd-hand cylinder was proposed which could be delivered much faster and it was good for the environment. Don't waste – re-use.

Sven Wünsche, Technical Superintendent, Hartmann Gas Carriers Germany

„As a long-standing service partner, we very much appreciate the expertise and understanding for our needs and processes of Burckhardt Compression. They could provide a quick solution, completely tailored to our technical requirements and within budget. This is what we call a partnership – a company we can rely on. From the technical discussion, to offer and execution we are very satisfied with the solution provided.“

Customer Challenges:

Temperature rise on 2^nd-stage cylinder
Compressor not working properly
Tight schedule

Compressor manufacturer: Burckhardt Compression
Type	Laby® 2K140	Gas	C₂H₄, C₂H₆, NH₃, CH₃
Power	202 kW / 270 hp	Suction pressure Discharge pressure	2.3 bar / 33 psi 18 bar / 261 psi
Speed	590 rpm	Lubrication	None

Burckhardt Compression Solution:

Confirmed availability of 2^nd-hand cylinder in our stock that would meet specifications, as providing a new one would have taken too long
Customized solution by adapting piping and cylinder diameter size to customer’s requirements
Revamp done at the Service Center in Winterthur, Switzerland