Albian Sands - Jack Pine and Muskeg River Mines

Albian Sands - Jack Pine and Muskeg River Mines

Location: Albian Sands, Jack Pine and Muskeg River Mines – Fort McMurray, AB

Background : 3500hp, 1800rpm vertical pumps (recycle water pumps)

 

Since inception, 1 of 5 pumps had significantly high vibrations. Shell accepted this from commissioning.

TAE brought in “Specialists” from many groups; demographically as far as North Carolina, OEM of motor, and others. No definitive answer was provided, except to replace the motor.

The cost to replace the motor’s rotor alone was significant ($400k).

 

Vibe.FX Solution:

Our diagnostics validated the root cause, we could address the issue in place less than 4 hours of effort on our part resulted in positive results motor running condition would now be considered very smooth.

Completed on T&M Easy Terms – Per Schedule and Customer satisfaction