Plant Renovation Unveils Critical Role of Hydraulic Flushing in New Compressor Setup- Minimac in Action
Implementation of Hydraulic Oil Flushing Mitigates Compressor Failures Effectively Synopsis The plant boasting a daily urea production capacity of 3,850 tons based in Dhanbad, had its existing infrastructure under a complete shutdown for 15-20 years leading to a meticulous ground-up renovation and redesign process. The commissioning of the two newly set-up primary compressors required a meticulous hydraulic line flush to ensure optimal performance and to avoid them entering into an early maintenance period Initial Findings Newly installed hydraulic oil pipelines for compressors often undergo on-site fabrication, introducing unwanted deposits and contaminants. Without thorough flushing, these deposits pose a risk of severe damage to the compressor turbine, potentially causing erosion and complete failure. Such premature failures force the compressor into maintenance, disrupting regular operations. The primary cause of initial failure and operational downtime in hydraulic systems i...