Passion for Compressiona Profile

T H O M A S S E NC O M P R E S S I O N

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Research & Development

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Manufacturing &Testing

Re-rating &Rebuilding

Installation &Servicing

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c o m b u s t i o n e n g i n e s m o r e t h a n a h u n d r e d y e a r s a g o . H e s o o n e x t e n d e d

h i s a c t i v i t i e s t o i n c l u d e t h e d e s i g n a n d m a n u f a c t u r e o f r e c i p r o c a t i n g

c o m p r e s s o r s . W h a t s t a r t e d a s a s m a l l , l o c a l c o m p a n y h a s g r o w n i n t o a

m a j o r c o m p r e s s o r s u p p l i e r w i t h a g l o b a l s a l e s a n d s e r v i c i n g n e t w o r k .

O u r c u s t o m e r s , w h o a r e l o c a t e d a r o u n d t h e w o r l d , a r e a c t i v e i n t h e

o i l , g a s , c h e m i c a l a n d r e f i n i n g i n d u s t r i e s . E x p o r t s c u r r e n t l y a c c o u n t

f o r m o r e t h a n 8 0 % o f s a l e s .

Thomassen Compression Systems (TCS) has an esta-

blished reputation for providing quality, tailor-made

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 compre-

hensive compression solution, we also offer a range of

maintenance and monitoring systems, which can be

tailored to your specific needs.

Thomassen Compressions Systems: quality solutions

from a company with a Passion for Compression.

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What’s in a name

M a d e - t o - m e a s u r e

c o m p r e s s i o n s o l u t i o n s

Working to precise specifications, we design and

manufacture made-to-measure compression systems

that offer outstanding reliability, excellent performance

and low maintenance costs.

In addition to designing all components for maximum

strength and durability, we have developed several

highly innovative solutions, including our Free Floating

Piston™, which reduces rider ring wear to an absolute

minimum by allowing the piston to float freely on

process gas.

For customers requiring adjustable compressor capa-

city (loss-free), we have developed a Hydraulically

Operated Variable Clearance Pocket (HOVCP), which

improves the efficiency and accuracy of a compressor,

thus reducing operating costs.

Our service organisation consists of a team of highly

skilled specialists, who install, maintain, repair, re-rate

and rebuild all types of compressors, round-the-clock

and throughout the world. Their objective is to improve

the reliability of your compression equipment by closely

co-operating with your in-house engineers.

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I n - h o u s e d e s i g n a n d e n g i n e e -

r i n g e x p e r t i s e e n s u r e o p t i m a l

s o l u t i o n s

As we have our own manufacturing facilities, we are

able to put Thomassen quality at the heart of your

installation. We have a strong design philosophy and

engage in fundamental research and testing. All

components we develop and design are subjected to

rigorous static and dynamic tests on our in-house,

heavy-duty compressor.

Using advanced software routines to predict overall

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 upti-

me target for our reciprocating compressors is cur-

rently 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.

S t r e n g t h i n c o n s t r u c t i o n

T h e k e y q u e s t i o n :

c a n w e e x p a n d w i t h o u t

i n v e s t i n g i n n e w p l a n t ?

Whether it is a matter of reducing energy consumption

or changing operating parameters, re-rating existing

compression equipment often results in considerable

efficiency gains. Thomassen’s specialists are true

all-rounders with considerable experience in the

on-site servicing of all types of reciprocating and

rotating equipment.

S e r v i c i n g , r e - r a t i n g a n d r e b u i l d i n g

As we have manufactured and serviced compression

systems for over a century, we are able to provide

everything you may need during the technical life of

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-

tion often dates back to the time when they were built.

In the meantime, knowledge of thermodynamics,

aerodynamics, and rotor dynamics has improved so

much that re-rating existing equipment is now extre-

mely cost-effective. We have the experience, know-

how and technology needed to design rotors and

diaphragms that meet today’s efficiency requirements.

When it comes to re-rating centrifugal compressors,

we are your ideal partner.

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

p r o v i d e s :

• Engineers to install, service, repair or revamp your

compression and auxiliary equipment

• Specialists to identify and resolve complicated pro-

blems

• Incentive-based maintenance contacts

• Service programmes for interchangeable spare parts

• Training (both in-house and on-site)

T h e T h o m a s s e n R e c i p r o c a t i n g

C o m p r e s s o r M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m

Although modern reciprocating compressors

use increasingly durable components, a well-tuned

maintenance programme will help you get the most

out of your compression system.

T h e r e ' s l i f e i n t h a t o l d c o m p r e s s o r

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TDC Reference

Process parameters Portable datacollector

Remote Service Center

Modem connection

Rod drop sensors

Impact sensors

RTD valve

DCS

By monitoring all the key parameters, Thomassen

Compression Systems Monitoring gives you

the information you need to make cost-effective

maintenance decisions. Our monitoring and

performance tests can be conducted on virtually any

make of compressor.

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g

Our engineers regularly advice customers on adap-

tations to maximise the efficiency of their system(s).

A combination of our technical expertise and the

very latest tools enables us to examine not only a

compressor’s performance, but also the process

around it. We use this information to advise customers

about efficiency improvements to their compression

installations.

T r a i n i n g

Thomassen offers a range of training courses,

designed specifically for your engineers and technical

staff. All courses may be held on-site or at Thomas-

sen’s training centre.

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(Petro) Chemical

Oil and Gas

Hydrogen

Management &

Production

Offshore

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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.

tre we are your partnerd Rotating Equipment

Reciprocating compressors,

now in a new

revolutionary design .

Products

T H O M A S S E NC 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

The Netherlands

Tel: + 31 26 4975200

Fax: + 31 26 4975201

E-mail: tcs@thomassen.com

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