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Bornemann: Delivery of the largest-ever multiphase pump system for Algeria
Numerous major systems and pumps have left the Bornemann plant in Obernkirchen over the years. But what recently found its way to the desert of Algeria after a lead time of only ten months clearly overshadows all previous dimensions.
In early 2007 an Algerian oil company placed an order with Bornemann for two multiphase pump systems including drive units, the control containers, piping, climate controls and a fire-fighting system. Algeria is a petroleum producing country and a party to the Kyoto Protocol, the United Nations framework convention on climate change. This means that raw natural gas, which is normally flared off in the process of extracting oil, must be reused in the future. The only way to do this is with specially designed systems.
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Bornemann project manager Steffen Bienek: "This system demonstrates that oil companies and oil-producing countries are taking their environmental responsibilities seriously. Our system is a pilot which conveys the mixture as it comes out of the ground to a separation plant for processing. The oil, gas, water and sand are separated immediately after being extracted, with the two pumps each pumping at a rate of 1,000 cubic meters per hour. So these multiphase pumps are not just able to separate out the materials, they can also handle and process such incredible volumes."
Sixteen special transporters were required to shoulder the weight of 450 tons worth of assemblies, each individual one weighing over 46 tons, which needed to get on their way. No small task even for Bornemann, a highly experienced company when it comes to complicated and extensive shipping operations. After all, every single piece of the system had to arrive safely at its destination located thousands of miles away in the Algerian desert. The complex work required to prepare and load the assemblies for shipment was just the beginning of a major undertaking. On arrival, of course, a myriad of parts would have to be put together – yet another task that requires a wide range of skills and expertise.
Not too great a challenge for Bornemann. After all, the company ranks right at the top in the engineering and production of boosting and liquid pumps, a standing that involves handling big orders at regular intervals.
For more information please visit www.bornemann.com
Posted: June 30, 2008
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