T H O M A S S E N C O M P R E S S I O N S Y S T E M S
Passion for Compression a Profile
From a local
an international
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Design & Engineering
Manufacturing & Testing
Re-rating & Rebuilding
Installation & Servicing
engine manufacturer to
compression supplier Our
founder
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Mr
Thomassen
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first
started
producing
internal
combustion engines more than a hundred years ago. He soon extended his activities to include the design and manufacture of reciprocating compressors. What started as a small, local company has grown into a major compressor supplier with a global sales and servicing network.
Our customers, who are located around the world, are active in the oil, gas, chemical and refining industries. Exports currently account for more than 80% of sales.
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What’s in a name Thomassen Compression Systems (TCS) has an esta-
Thomassen Compressions Systems: quality solutions
blished reputation for providing quality, tailor-made
from a company with a Passion for Compression.
compression solutions to the oil, gas, chemical and refining industries.
Our detailed knowledge of field processes and compressor-related systems enables us to design, manufacture, install, repair and revamp all types of reciprocating and other compression systems. As our mission is to provide our customers with a comprehensive compression solution, we also offer a range of maintenance and monitoring systems, which can be tailored to your specific needs.
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Made-to-measure
For customers requiring adjustable compressor capa-
compression solutions
city (loss-free), we have developed a Hydraulically
Working to precise specifications, we design and
Operated Variable Clearance Pocket (HOVCP), which
manufacture made-to-measure compression systems
improves the efficiency and accuracy of a compressor,
that offer outstanding reliability, excellent performance
thus reducing operating costs.
and low maintenance costs. Our service organisation consists of a team of highly In addition to designing all components for maximum
skilled specialists, who install, maintain, repair, re-rate
strength and durability, we have developed several
and rebuild all types of compressors, round-the-clock
highly innovative solutions, including our Free Floating
and throughout the world. Their objective is to improve
Piston™, which reduces rider ring wear to an absolute
the reliability of your compression equipment by closely
minimum by allowing the piston to float freely on
co-operating with your in-house engineers.
process gas.
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Strength in construction In-house design and engineering expertise ensure optimal solutions As we have our own manufacturing facilities, we are
rigorous static and dynamic tests on our in-house,
able to put Thomassen quality at the heart of your
heavy-duty compressor.
installation. We have a strong design philosophy and engage in fundamental research and testing. All
Using advanced software routines to predict overall
components we develop and design are subjected to
plant performance, we design main and auxiliary equipment for optimum ‘total package’ efficiency. To minimise downtime, we have additionally developed a highly reliable condition monitoring system. Our emphasis on Design & Engineering has resulted in major improvements in uptime and reliability. The uptime target for our reciprocating compressors is currently three years. And, as a result of tests run under real process conditions on our own test compressor and at several production sites, we anticipate even higher standards in the near future.
There's life in that old compressor
The key question:
much that re-rating existing equipment is now extre-
can we expand without
mely cost-effective. We have the experience, know-
investing in new plant?
how and technology needed to design rotors and
Whether it is a matter of reducing energy consumption
diaphragms that meet today’s efficiency requirements.
or changing operating parameters, re-rating existing
When it comes to re-rating centrifugal compressors,
compression equipment often results in considerable
we are your ideal partner.
efficiency gains. Thomassen’s specialists are true all-rounders with considerable experience in the
Thomassen Compression Systems
on-site servicing of all types of reciprocating and
provides:
rotating equipment.
• Engineers to install, service, repair or revamp your compression and auxiliary equipment • Specialists to identify and resolve complicated problems • Incentive-based maintenance contacts • Service programmes for interchangeable spare parts • Training (both in-house and on-site)
The
Thomassen
Reciprocating
Compressor Monitoring System Although
modern
reciprocating
compressors
Servicing, re-rating and rebuilding
use increasingly durable components, a well-tuned
As we have manufactured and serviced compression
maintenance programme will help you get the most
systems for over a century, we are able to provide
out of your compression system.
everything you may need during the technical life of
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your reciprocating and rotating equipment, even if you use non-Thomassen designs. Although most of the centrifugal compressors built decades ago are still up and running, their configura-
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tion often dates back to the time when they were built. In the meantime, knowledge of thermodynamics,
Trending figure of rod drop, indicating early
aerodynamics, and rotor dynamics has improved so
rider ring wear
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DCS Portable datacollector
Process parameters
Remote Service Center
TDC Reference Rod drop sensors Impact sensors RTD valve
Modem connection
By monitoring all the key parameters, Thomassen
very latest tools enables us to examine not only a
Compression
you
compressor’s performance, but also the process
the information you need to make cost-effective
around it. We use this information to advise customers
maintenance
about efficiency improvements to their compression
Systems
decisions.
Monitoring
Our
gives
monitoring
and
performance tests can be conducted on virtually any
installations.
make of compressor. Training Troubleshooting
Thomassen offers a range of training courses,
Our engineers regularly advice customers on adap-
designed specifically for your engineers and technical
tations to maximise the efficiency of their system(s).
staff. All courses may be held on-site or at Thomas-
A combination of our technical expertise and the
sen’s training centre.
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As a Technology Cent for Reciprocating- an Refinery
(Petro) Chemical
Oil and Gas
Hydrogen Management & Production
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tre we are your partner d Rotating Equipment Reciprocating compressors, now in a new revolutionary design .
Centrifugal compressor expertise for improvement, rerating and maintenance.
Innovative techniques based on a century of experience.
At home in your world: quality servicing, minimum downtime.
Training programmes for all our products and systems.
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T H O M A S S E N C O M P R E S S I O N S Y S T E M S
Head Office Thomassen Compression Systems Havelandseweg 8-a PO BOX 99 6990 AB Rheden
Tel: + 31 26 4975200 Fax: + 31 26 4975201 E-mail: tcs@thomassen.com For Service Operating Companies, Sales Offices & Agencies, please visit our website.
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