| Corporation, Sulzer Pumps |
| Concentrated Centrifugal Pump Know-how (18/08/2008, Technical News) |
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The book Centrifugal Pumps by J.F. Gülich, who has been working for Sulzer for 41 years, is now available in English. There is an edition by the publishing company Springer (ISBN: 978-3-540- 73694-3) and a Sulzer special edition. The previous editions of this book were available only in German. The book provides in-depth treatment of all kinds of flow phenomena encountered in centrifugal pumps including complex interactions of fluid flow with vibrations. More | |
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| Corporation, Sulzer Pumps |
| Sulzer Pumps: Feed Pumps for Major Power Stations (23/07/2008, Technical News) |
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In October 2007, RWE, a major German utility, awarded Sulzer Pumpen Deutschland (Germany) with the order for engineering and possible supply of feed and booster pumps for its 2×800-MW power plants at the locations Hamm (Germany) and Eemshaven (the Netherlands). The scope of supply includes geared variable-speed couplings by Voith. The first pump units will be delivered in January 2010. Commercial operation is planned for July 2011. | |
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| Corporation Turbo Services |
| Sulzer Turbo Services: Fuel Valves Increase Efficiency (09/07/2008, Technical News) |
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The product division of Sulzer Enpro Inc., a company of Sulzer Turbo Services in New Orleans (US), recently received orders from a major pipeline company for engine/ compressor upgrades at their locations in Mississippi and Florida. These upgrades include shielded Altronic digital ignition systems and Altronic fuel valves. The fuel valves replace the old-style governors presently in service and will make the engines more efficient in terms of emissions and save fuel in their operation. In addition to the ignition systems and fuel valves, Sulzer Enpro will also supply the field service labor necessary to install and commission the systems. This project will cover a total of 14 engines. | |
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| Corporation, Sulzer Metco |
| Sulzer Metco Celebrating 75 Years of Teamwork (24/06/2008, Technical News) |
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In 1933, Rea Axline founded the Metallizing Engineering Company, which—now called Sulzer Metco— celebrates its 75-year anniversary in 2008. In the early years of the company, industry started looking for ways to increase component service life by preventing corrosion and salvaging worn parts to serviceable condition. More | |
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| Corporation, Sulzer Pumps |
| Sulzer Pumps: Boiler Feed Pump for 1100-MW Power Plant (10/06/2008, Technical News) |
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In August 2007, Sulzer Pumpen Deutschland (Germany) received the order for the supply of the turbo boiler-feed pump with a booster pump for the coal-fired 1100-MW power station Datteln in north Rhine Westphalia (DE). In addition, the contract includes options for further 3 identical pump units for the blocks of the Konvoi type. The turbo feed pumps will feature axial face seals. The pumps for the power station Datteln will be delivered in November 2009. The commercial operation is planned to start in 2011. | |
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