Pumps Drive The Gas And Oil Industry In Refineries Around The World

Importer of pumps in Australia reveals why pump selection can be crucial in the petroleum industry.

The Mobil refinery in Altona uses more than 580 pumps to supply products to Australia. Their process is known as one of the safest and most efficient in the industry. According to Mike Hurlbatt, Owner of Pump Solutions Australasia, they are a perfect example of why it is important for any industry that relies on pumps to make quality their first consideration when purchasing pumps for any operation.

Mobil Altona uses a team of four engineers to monitor and maintain their pumping systems. These engineers are leaders who have many more underneath them, but they spend their time performing a variety of tasks related to their pumping systems, including procuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, monitoring, upgrading and optimising the various pumps and systems in their facility.

Their job is one of balance. They need to keep all of their systems running reliably and efficiently while upgrading and always searching for ways to increase efficiency. They keep their pumping systems upgraded with the newest equipment, but at the same time, they have to make sure they aren’t upgrading so fast that they run into diminishing returns.

Choosing the Right Pump Means Everything
The most important part for the engineers at Mobil Altona is making the right choice when determining what pumps to use for any given system. The process will determine the design of any pumping system. Engineers determine the flow rate and the pressure they will need to produce a perfect hydraulic fit.

The materials have to be right for the application, too. It is also important to make sure there are no unsafe emissions from the process. The safety, reliability and longevity of the system are all important components.

Another important consideration: government and industry standards. Even though Mobil Altona is located in Australia, it is subject to the standards of the American Petroleum Institute. There are also standards established by Australia and Victoria. In addition, Mobil has their own internal standards that apply.

When changes are made, it takes teamwork from a number of different departments within the facility. Engineers from different departments combine to ensure that the expenditure for updating is not so expensive as to detract from acceptable profit margins.

According to Mr Hurlbatt: “In a facility like Mobil Altona, pump reliability is at a premium. They replace and update before it is actually needed to make sure they run smoothly and efficiently with no downtime.”

Mr Hurlbatt concluded: “Ultimately, reliability is important for any facility that has a pumping system. Downtime can cost thousands of dollars to some of the industries we serve. That is why we only handle pumps from the best manufacturers in the world. Nothing is more important than keeping an operation up and running efficiently and smoothly.”

About Pump Solutions Australasia
Pump Solutions Australasia imports and distributes pumps from around the world. They only do business with the finest pump manufacturers because of their commitment to providing quality and consistency to their clients. They import a wide range of pumps into Australia from world renowned manufacturers for a host of applications in many different industries, including petroleum, chemical, mining, medical, food processing, wastewater and clean water. To learn more or to talk to their world class customer service, call 1300 793 418 or visit their website: http://www.pumpsolutions.com.au/.