Oil & Gas

Oil & gas – drive solutions for the complete process chain

Whether onshore or offshore systems and plants for oil and gas, oil processing and gas liquefaction plants, pump or compressor stations for pipelines, loading and unloading pumps, oil and liquid gas tankers, liquid gas expanders, gas storage facilities or refineries: We can always supply the optimum drive solution for all of the steps involved in the oil and gas process chain - from extraction through transport up to further processing. As a result of their reliability, our drive systems - motors and frequency converters - ensure that processes operate continuously without interruption, reduce operating costs as a result of their efficiency and guarantee a maximum degree of safety for man, the environment and machine. They are admirably equipped to handle all extremes: Heat, dust and sand in the desert, temperatures of below -55°C and permanent frost in polar areas, salt-laden sea air on the high seas, tremendous water pressure in the depths of the ocean and finally explosive atmospheres. For the latter, we offer a seamless portfolio of explosion-protected motors, which are second to none worldwide. They are available from 0.1 kW to over 100 MW in all of the usual types of protection Ex n, Ex e, Ex p and Ex d. They are also available with double protection in Ex e and Ex d where there is an extreme risk of explosion. Our drive systems for the oil & gas industry are available in all of the commonly used application and sector-specific certificates - ATEX, IEC-Ex, API, GOST, NEPSI. Additional acceptance procedures are available on request. Here are some examples from our extensive portfolio.

The complete range of drive technology for oil platforms

For oil platforms, we have solutions with the highest degree of efficiency, reliability and safety for all of the drive applications involved: Hoisting gear, sludge pumps, thruster drives for moving platforms, oil pumps, fans, compressors and the main drives for the drilling tower. The drive systems are, as offshore versions, extremely rugged, resistant to seawater and are available in all of the required types of protection for hazardous zones. As an alternative to air cooling, we also supply our frequency converters with water or water-jacket cooling. This is also the case for explosion-protected versions. The advantage: As a result of the significantly more compact design, they save space - which is of course at a premium on a drilling rig. And not only this, as a result of their quiet operation, they improve work conditions.

Subsea components for extracting natural resources from the depths of the ocean

We have specifically developed our subsea components for applications on the seabed. For many years now, these deep-sea motors have been synonymous for high reliability. They operate smoothly and dependably at depths of up to 1000 m below the surface of the sea - In spite of the enormous pressure that prevails and although they are completely enveloped in seawater. They drive pumps, multi-phase pumps and compressors, therefore playing their role in optimally utilizing the yield from gas and oil fields.

Double protection for maximum safety on liquid gas tankers

In some application areas - for example onboard liquid gas tankers (LNG tankers) - due to the hazardous load, electrical equipment must be completely ruled-out as a source of ignition. We supply drive solutions with double protection for these types of applications. This is the reason that we implement our explosion-protected motors mechanically in the "flameproof enclosure" type of protection and simultaneously ensure that the temperatures of the active parts and components comply with the "increased safety" type of protection.

High-speed motors for gas compressor stations

Depending on the specific application, we supply induction motors with gear units or direct drives for gas compressor stations – either as high-speed synchronous motor or as high-speed induction motor. For instance, our high-speed induction motor reaches speeds of 15,000 rpm at 4 MW and 6,000 rpm at 30 MW. As a result of its innovative rotor technology, it is extremely reliable even at the highest speeds - and has an extremely high efficiency. When compared to gas turbines, gearless motors are significantly more flexible when it comes to adapting to the process control. Not only this, they are convincing as a result of their extremely low maintenance costs as well as the highest degree of availability.

Highest power ratings: Main drives for gas liquefaction plants

For conventional gas liquefaction plants, in addition to all of the auxiliary and secondary drives, we also supply LNG cooler banks (fin fan coolers) and the so-called starter-helper motor, which helps the central gas turbine to accelerate up to rated speed and go into operation. For state-of-the-art concepts involving completely electric gas liquefaction plants, our motors directly drive the central compressors. These involve the most powerful, high-speed synchronous motors worldwide with power ratings that extend from over 60 MW up to approximately 100 MW.

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Oil & Gas

Oil & Gas

Oil & Gas

Oil & gas – drive solutions for the complete process chain

The complete range of drive technology for oil platforms

Subsea components for extracting natural resources from the depths of the ocean

Double protection for maximum safety on liquid gas tankers

High-speed motors for gas compressor stations

Highest power ratings: Main drives for gas liquefaction plants

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