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Emergency Flush Mobilized for Petrochemical Plant

After a catastrophic dry gas seal failure contaminated a petrochemical plant’s lube oil system, BES quickly mobilized to perform a high velocity oil flush, restoring system cleanliness within six days.

Project Details
Type of System
Centrifugal Compressor
Type of Lubricant
Turbine Oil (ISO VG 32)
Total Project Time
6 Days (Completed on time and on budget)
Result
Successful completion of HVOF with 15/12/09 ISO readings on lube oil

Sector:

Petrochemical

Location:

Louisiana

Service:

High Velocity Oil Flush
The
Challenge
A petrochemical plant's
centrifugal compressor experienced a critical failure when the dry gas seal broke apart and contaminated the lube oil system. The system was then started, causing the lube oil filters to collapse and introduce seal material into the bearings and bearing supply lines. A sample was pulled, and the lubricant showed an elevated particle count.
The
Solution
Breaux Energy Service’s team of technical specialists recommended an ATA (Annual Turbine Analysis) oil sample be sent and reviewed to verify usability of the current lubricant. Other than heavy particulate, the oil was found to be in good condition. A high velocity oil flush (HVOF) was recommended to remove contaminants from the critical piping of the lube oil system. Due to it being an emergency flush, the BES team was able to review the system and quote the customer in under 24 hours.
The
Result
At six days, the HVOF
was completed on time, on budget, and most safely. After 48 hours of runtime, paddle screens were installed and reviewed. The screens were found to be clean and free of any major particles, and free of ferrous material. The lube oil was sent for third party verification where the lubricant was tested, and the particle count was ISO 15/12/09. BES also successfully performed a confined space cleaning along with a final-fill oil filtration.
The HVOF was performed concurrently while the compressor was undergoing its rebuild.