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by taking advantage of
an increased pipeline
design pressure and
lower oil viscosity in
the summer months.
Sulzer Pumps were able
to retrofit the existing
main oil line pumps to
provide an additional
26,000 barrels per day.
This was achieved with
higher flow, high
efficiency pump
hydraulics avoiding the
need to up-rate the
drivers or auxiliary
equipment. In order to
prevent any disruption
to pipeline operation,
the up-rated pump
hydraulics were supplied
in kit form and
installed on site
avoiding transporting
the pumps to a service
center. The resulting
substantial increase in
oil production delivered
project payback within a
matter of days.
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