Maintenance of a Cryogenic Pump by the OPTIMEX After-Sales Team
19 December 2024High-pressure pump solution with gas content (hydrogen 10%)
MANUFACTURER OF HIGH PRESSURE PUMP WITH GAS CONTENT
Featuring the Centrifugal High-Pressure Pump for Products with Hydrogen Content at 20°C.
Context and Challenge
A leading chemical production facility needed a high-pressure pump for handling hydrogen-containing products at 20°C. The production site operates under strict safety standards, processing a wide range of chemical products, including ammonia and fertilizers.
The challenges included:
- High suction pressure: 92 bar
- Safe operation in hazardous zones (Zone 2).
- Compliance with strict industry regulations (ATEX, PED).
- Reliable performance for continuous production.
High Pressure Pump Specifications
Fabrication Number: BF2156 – BF2161
Name of the Pump: PREI-A 150/26 HpIn_P150F2
User Industry: Chemical Plant, Germany
Pumped Fluid: Chemical Product with 10% Hydrogen
Design Conditions: 117 barg at 120°C
Pump Working at: 386 m3/hr at 80 m
Solution Provided by OPTIMEX
Optimex complies a tailormade solution for client’s needs in centrifugal high pressure pump, offering:
- Monoblock design for high pressure construction and safety operation.
- Canned motor technology for leak-free operation.
- Single Stage Construction according to EN 13445 standards.
- Compliance with the Hazardous Environment
- Directive (ATEX), and Pressure Equipment Directive (PED).
- Temperature resistance from -20°C to 120°C.
Results and Benefits for the Client
The OPTIMEX Pumps delivered:
- High pressure construction compliance to PED.
- Full compliance with industry standards.
- Reliable, long-term performance with minimal downtime (good MTBF).
- Reduced maintenance and operational costs.
OPTIMEX’s expertise ensured a tailored solution for high pressure with hydrogen content applications, meeting the client’s high standards for safety and performance.