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Klaus Stahlmann, Sulzer LtdClick to zoomKlaus Stahlmann, Sulzer Ltd

Editorial 01 / 2013

Dear Technology Professionals, Customers, and Partners, This issue of the Sulzer Technical Review shows the foresight and holistic thinking of the engineers from Sulzer. They develop solutions that extend the service life of products and maintain efficient, long-term operation. Download the editorial as PDF file
Pipelines are generally the most economical way to transport large quantities of oil, refined oil products, or natural gas over land.Click to zoomPipelines are generally the most economical way to transport large quantities of oil, refined oil products, or natural gas over land.

Improved lifetime performance

Managing the life cycle of pipeline pumps with retrofits

Around the world, over 460 000 km of pipelines are used to move crude oil from wells to ports and finally to refineries. These pipelines have to cross remote and hostile areas—often with extreme temperatures and weather conditions. The pumps, which transport the crude oil over significant distances, must be highly reliable, energy efficient, and perfectly designed to meet these challenging operating conditions. Sulzer Pumps optimizes pipeline pumps to meet continuously changing requirements and to ensure safe operation. Authors: Marc Heggemann, David Linn, Kenny Thomson, Graham Warrington, Ron Palgrave, Sulzer Pumps Download the article as PDF file
The after-sales team of the Process Technology business unit supports customers on site during the whole lifetime of process plants.Click to zoomThe after-sales team of the Process Technology business unit supports customers on site during the whole lifetime of process plants.

Committed to long-term customer success

Process technology services beyond plant installation andstart-up

Sulzer meets customer needs by developing and building process plants with guaranteed performance. But Sulzer’s customer dedication does not end when the plant is installed. The Process Technology business unit of Sulzer Chemtech provides a full scope of services after the start-up and supports customers throughout the whole lifetime of the plants. Author: Bruce Coll, Sulzer Chemtech Download the article as PDF file
In every phase of its life, the hermit crab searches for the housing that best fits the size of its body.Click to zoomIn every phase of its life, the hermit crab searches for the housing that best fits the size of its body.

Upcycling in nature

Sulzer analogy

Nature knows hardly any waste. Hermit crabs look for abandoned snail shells as homes and provide a fine example of the reutilization of used materials. Author: Herbert Cerutti Download the article as PDF file
In machining, everything depends on the optimal interplay of all the parameters of the tool, the coating, and the material.Click to zoomIn machining, everything depends on the optimal interplay of all the parameters of the tool, the coating, and the material.

Longer lasting tools

Modern coating solutions for the machining industry

In metal processing, surface solutions such as PVD coatings (physical vapor deposition) improve tools so much that customers can benefit from enormous economic advantages. Optimizing tools for their use is a complex task, however. Standard coatings can help, but really impressive results can only be achieved if all the factors are coordinated with one another, from the starting material up to the posttreatment. Authors: Annette Norin, Georg Erkens, Sulzer Metaplas Download the article as PDF file
EPDs describe verified environmental impactsClick to zoomEPDs describe verified environmental impacts

Conscious decisions thanks to environmental product declarations

In Focus

Customers want to buy sustainable products. To be able to assess which product has the lowest environmental impact, it is necessary to have comparable data on the complete product life cycle. By introducing standardized environmental product declarations (EPD), Sulzer has started supplying its customers with transparent and comparable environmental data. The EPDs from Sulzer help customers in their investment decisions and in the sustainable design of their value-added chain. Author: Sebastiaan Stiller, Sulzer Ltd Download the article as PDF file

Environmental Product Declarations

The gases disposed in steel production processes are used for heat and power generation but are highly erosive and cause damage in the compressors.Click to zoomThe gases disposed in steel production processes are used for heat and power generation but are highly erosive and cause damage in the compressors.

Lifetime extension with hardfacing

Improvement of compressor rotors

The wear and erosion of critical machine parts are problems often encountered in turbomachinery maintenance. With its combined knowledge of turbomachines and surface technology, Sulzer can increase the machines’ lifetime and reduce the risk of emergency shutdowns. The following project provides insights into the benefits and challenges of applying new technology to existing machines with innovative manufacturing approaches. Authors: Danny Ketelaar, Jan-Jaap van Wijk, Sulzer Turbo Services Download the article as PDF file
The branched crack in a brass housing is a typical sign of stress corrosion cracking.Click to zoomThe branched crack in a brass housing is a typical sign of stress corrosion cracking.

Analyzing and effectively avoiding corrosion

Practical examples of failure analysis

Corrosion is the worst enemy of metallic components. It shortens their lifetime and causes immense costs. Experts from Sulzer Innotec show how to fight corrosion effectively. Authors: Daniel Galsterer, Peter Heimgartner, Sulzer Innotec Download the article as PDF file
All of Sulzer’s divisions have experienced an increase in demand for their products and services in Russia.Click to zoomAll of Sulzer’s divisions have experienced an increase in demand for their products and services in Russia.

Welcome to Sulzer in Russia

Sulzer world

Sulzer has successfully served the large oil and gas, power, and automotive industries in Russia and the states of the former Soviet Union for quite some time now. Recently, the need for sophisticated technological solutions in these industries has risen dramatically. In order to bring Sulzer’s technology, its quality products, and its excellent service even closer to the customers in this area, Sulzer has begun substantially expanding its presence in Russia. Download the article as PDF file
Reiner Mehr: “Now we can service Russian customers even faster.“Click to zoomReiner Mehr: “Now we can service Russian customers even faster.“

Faster service for Russian customers

Interview with Reiner Mehr, Sulzer Turbo Services

Reiner Mehr has been managing the Russian subsidiary of Sulzer Turbo Services in Moscow since the start of 2012. In this interview, he describes the initial successes and the plans for the future. Authors: Reiner Mehr, Tünde Kirstein Download the article as PDF file
In modern paper machines, advanced control techniques are necessary to achieve the required product quality.Click to zoomIn modern paper machines, advanced control techniques are necessary to achieve the required product quality.

Controlling complex vibrations

Active vibration control for paper machines

Although paper is a low-cost everyday commodity, it requires a high-tech precision manufacturing process. In paper machines, complex vibration problems can occur which substantially affect the paper quality. Sulzer Innotec has developed an innovative approach to control the vibrations. Author: Hans Rudolf Graf, Sulzer Innotec Download the article as PDF file
Sulzer launched the new iPad app “TS Solutions” and included the Sulzer Technical Review into the existing iPad app “Sulzer Report Library”.Click to zoomSulzer launched the new iPad app “TS Solutions” and included the Sulzer Technical Review into the existing iPad app “Sulzer Report Library”.

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