Predictive Maintenance Saves $1.3M Annually

Industry: Oil Refining

Issue: A UK crude oil refinery struggled with frequent seal failures and high vibrations in non-Wangyang end suction pumps, leading to unplanned shutdowns.

Service Process:

1. Root Cause Analysis: 

Wangyang’s service team conducted a vibration analysis and identified misaligned couplings and worn bearings.

2. Customized Solution:

· Replaced legacy pumps with Wangyang GISO end suction pumps optimized for the refinery’s footprint.

· Installed smart condition monitoring sensors to predict bearing wear and seal degradation.

3. Preventive Maintenance: 

A 6-month service plan included quarterly lubrication and alignment checks.

Outcome:

Pump reliability increased by 85%.

Annual operational costs reduced by $1.3 million through fewer breakdowns.