February 11, 2025 [Storage Terminals Magazine]- PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, a leading global polymer company known for its innovative products and services, operates an LDPE production line at its Rayong plant in Thailand. The facility is equipped with a Hyper Compressor from Burckhardt Compression, a key component in maintaining efficient and reliable operations.
During a recent inspection, a Burckhardt Compression field service expert identified significant fretting marks on the distance piece and small end pin. These issues contributed to unscheduled shutdowns, increased wear, and excessive vibration, leading to high maintenance costs. As specialists in parts repair and refurbishment, Burckhardt Compression quickly diagnosed the root cause and implemented a sustainable repair solution to enhance reliability and extend the operational lifespan of critical components.
PTT faced several operational constraints, including:
The need for maximum compressor uptime to ensure continuous production.
A tight budget for parts and repairs, requiring cost-effective solutions.
A strict project timeline, necessitating efficient execution.
A focus on sustainability, aiming to reuse as many parts as possible to minimize waste.
Burckhardt Compression’s Solution
In-House Machining
To eliminate costly and time-consuming transportation, Burckhardt Compression Thailand performed all machining locally in its workshop.
Precision and Quality
Repairs were executed within stringent tolerances, ensuring high-quality refurbishment while extending component longevity.
Expedited Execution
By working round-the-clock shifts, the team accelerated project completion within the tight schedule.
Meticulous Planning
All repairs were scheduled at Burckhardt’s primary workshop, with a backup facility on standby to provide additional resources if needed.
Effective Communication & Coordination
Seamless collaboration between the on-site team, workshop engineers, and PTT representatives ensured smooth execution and project success.
Elimination of recurring issues through expert diagnosis and refurbishment.
Significant extension of component lifespan, with key parts lasting a minimum of two years.
Substantial maintenance cost reduction of approximately 60 percent.
Enhanced sustainability, with a lower carbon footprint and reduced waste by reusing refurbished parts.
PTT Global Chemical acknowledged the outstanding performance delivered by Burckhardt Compression, stating:
“We were amazed by the level of performance achieved! Burckhardt Compression quickly identified the problem and carried out the repairs with great precision. Given the outstanding results of this project, we plan to involve Burckhardt Compression in many more overhaul projects at other facilities.”
With a commitment to sustainability, operational excellence, and customer-centric solutions, Burckhardt Compression continues to support PTT Global Chemical in achieving greater reliability, efficiency, and cost savings in compressor operations.
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