Our client operates a hydrocarbon storage terminal in Europe, managing inventories for numerous prestigious customers worldwide. To serve their clients efficiently, they sought to optimize the design of their terminal, minimizing the number of equipment while ensuring maximum efficiency and effectiveness. This also involved speeding up the loading and unloading process to reduce vessel downtime, thereby keeping operational costs under control.
One of the main challenges was the considerable distance between the terminal and the harbor, combined with the presence of a hill.
Additionally, the suction of a low-viscosity fluid through a large pipeline presented its own set of difficulties, requiring a highly engineered solution to ensure optimal performance.
HLP designed and delivered a complete pump skid system, including the pump, motor, seal system with seal plans, and forced cooling for bearings and gears. The pump system was optimized to handle naphtha with viscosities ranging from 1 to 15 cSt, while meeting a capacity of 3,000 m³/h and pressures up to 16 bar.
The system also needed to operate efficiently at a speed of 1,470 rpm and power of 1,600 kW – 10 kV, with an efficiency of 80%. All components were designed in compliance with ATEX standards for safe operation in explosive environments.
HLP engineered the world’s first single-piece screw shaft with a diameter exceeding 500 mm to meet the required capacity and pressure, ensuring optimal suction performance. The pumps were also designed to be capable of running dry without damage.
The complete pump system was designed and manufactured in the Netherlands. During testing at our factory, the client’s reaction was one of satisfaction and approval, marking the beginning of a lasting, successful partnership.
Kon. Wilhelminahaven Z.Z. 18
3134 KG Vlaardingen
The Netherlands
Kon. Wilhelminahaven Z.Z. 18
3134 KG Vlaardingen
The Netherlands
