Interpipeline

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February 15, 2021

Location

Interpipeline, LaCorey, AB

Problem

5000 hp Electric motor coupled to horizontal multi-stage pump.

Project Background

5000 hp Electric motor coupled to horizontal multi-stage pump. With a 5 year history of problematic pumps; out of the 3 pumps, one had issues from installation and as a result, was not functioning properly and therefor did not operate. Several other companies including engineering and vibration firms over the years were unable to ascertain the root cause or steps to rectification.

A small list of what they were told to do by other firms:

Solution Provided By Vibe.Fx 

Suspecting it was a resonance issue at the motors’ rotating frequency (turning speed), we proposed a customer tailored solution to the existing in-situ equipment.  This process was very time efficient in producing excellent results.

Mobilized

Contract 24hrs T&M or lump sum easy terms. No HSSE Incidents

Inspection

1 hr, analysis: 1 hr, recommendation: 3hr, repair

Result

Pumping unit running and under Vibe.FX care, custody, measure program (ccmp)

Ongoing Maintenance Strategy

Uptime 99.4%

Unit Now Profitable

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