Project background
An upstream oil and gas company engaged ESI Tech Group to perform HVAC services for two reciprocating compressors on its offshore facility near Karratha, Western Australia.
As we are heading into the high-temperature (40C+) summer season, the offshore facility required immediate evaluation and repair of its HVAC equipment.
Efficient solution
ESI Tech Group responded quickly and mobilised its technician to the remote site.
The technician evaluated the operating circuit conditions and performed root cause analysis of the faulty circuits.
They identified internal mechanical failure of the compressors.
The hydronic loop was operating with 50% capacity in breakdown condition – a critical cooling source for living quarters and motor control centre (MCC) cooling.
The operating equipment is more than 20 years old and many of its components are obsolete.
Outcome: Keeping Cool Under Pressure (literally!)
Our technicians salvaged the functioning components (not available from on-site stores) to restore the obsolete compressor to working order.
They restored the HVAC cooling capacity to functioning level, identified areas for improvement and recommended an action plan for future system operation.
This project’s challenges included:
- Mobilising quickly to a remote site
- Being time-sensitive
- Pertaining to facility-critical equipment
- Working with obsolete equipment
Keeping our clients’ projects operating
ESI Tech understand these types of everyday challenges that can interrupt operations and impact deadlines.
Our HVAC team manages unforeseen, undetected or unknown problems and helps our clients complete their core business while offering peace of mind that the environment, product or equipment is operating efficiently.
ESI has many years of experience in the oil and gas, marine, mining, industrial and commercial fishing sectors, and our staff hold the requisite compliance certifications. Our HVAC services include:
- Client representation in dealing with manufacturers for equipment supply
- Design and installation
- Hazardous area repairs, installations, compliance and certification
- Customisation and retro fit
- Asset maintenance to prolong equipment and system life
- Service and maintenance, troubleshooting, breakdowns
- Maximising your energy efficiency
- Facility maintenance
- 24/7 service
ESI Tech Group technicians install and repair:
- Hydronic systems
- Industrial and commercial chillers
- Mining and commercial HVAC
- Offshore/onshore container equipment, rooftop mounted and split systems, Ex rated compliance
- Blast freezers, snap freezers, production and process
- Commercial refrigeration
From ongoing facility chiller maintenance and hazardous area service repair to mobile equipment offshore, we can mobilise our technicians to local or remote locations around Australia and internationally.
For more information about any of our HVAC services, email info@esi-techgroup.com.