Field service brochure
From troubleshooting to installation
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www.eagleburgmann-ej.com
Value engineering raised on global experienceOver 50 years of challenges in the expansion joint indus-try proves that EagleBurgmann KE is one of the world’s most experienced and innovative expansion joint man-ufacturers.
Experience is sourced from all continents and various market sectors to provide our customers with the latest technologies and solutions.
Metal and fabric expansion joints are flexible con-nections, installed in piping and ducting systems to accommodate expansion and vibration caused by changes in temperature, pressure and media comprise.
EagleBurgmann KE’s major focuses:� Value engineering to decrease operational downtime � Lean manufacturing to reduce costs � 3D smart design to maximize overall service life
EagleBurgmann KE’s comprehensive service:� Evaluations and troubleshooting � Initial dimensional measurements � Installation and refurbishment � Supervision and training � Plant surveys � Emergency services � Final inspection by experienced Service Engineers
EagleBurgmann KE is approved to:� PED 97/23/EC � ISO 3834-2 � ISO 9001 � ISO 14001 � OHSAS 18001 � ASME U Stamp � ASME R Stamp � Other approvals are available upon
customer request
EagleBurgmann KE is a respected member of:� The European Sealing Association (ESA) � Fluid Sealing Association (FSA) � Expansion Joint Manufacturers Association (EJMA) � Euro-Qualiflex
EagleBurgmann KE is proud of the appreciation given from hundreds of customers around the world.
EagleBurgmann KE’s global manufacturing footprint:� Europe � Americas � South East Asia � India
We have a worldwide sales network supported by EagleBurgmann and Freudenberg offices.
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P4. Global presence, diverse experience
P5. Troubleshooting to installation
P6. QHSE - commitment to safety
P7. Certified & documented
P8. References
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EagleBurgmann KE global presence, diverse experience
Expansion joints are vital components in most plants and refineries. They are installed as flexible connections in air and flue gas pipe and ducting systems to take up or compensate for thermal expansion, vibration and mis-alignments.
Global coverageWith strategically located field service centers all over the world, EagleBurgmann KE can reach any onsite destination within 24-48 hours of initial contact.
Diverse experienceFrom planned installations of huge quantities of expansion joints to single emergency service jobs, our field service team has the experience and skills to do the job correctly, on time and safely.
Emergency hotlinesMetal +1 (619) 562 6083
Fabric +1 (859) 653 8364
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Field Servicetroubleshooting to installation
Periodical inspections are recommended to avoid replacements of expansion joint outside planned outages.
Emergency installation of a 47.2” clamshell bellows in a flue gas piping system within 24 hours.
FEA analysis showing the heat distribution to the pantograph.
Before installationEagleBurgmann KE’s understanding of complex systems and application engineering has made us a preferred expansion joint partner globally.
Our vast experience and knowledge enables us to consult with troubleshooting of critical expansion joint applications and diagnosing problems in piping systems and related equipment.
Our troubleshooting capabilities include: � Consulting and technical support � Failure analysis � Implementation of corrective actions � FEA analysis � Thermographic analysis � Complete evaluation report
Maintenance & Turnkey installationsInstallation of expansion joints must be executed quickly, correctly and by trained specialists familiar with these critical components. EagleBurgmann KE can assist you with your metal or fabric expansion joints anywhere in the world within 48 hours.
In addition to installation services, we also offer inspec-tion services for your installed expansion joints.
Our maintenance & turnkey installations include: � Expansion joint removal & installation � Supervision and coordination � Training � Refurbishments of bellows & hardware � Refurbishment of steel frames and soft parts � Reverse engineering & design optimization � Periodical inspections
Emergency servicesEagleBurgmann KE work around the clock to keep your plant or refinery online. With service centers con-veniently located around the world, we are able to be onsite within 24-48 hours of contact.
Our emergency service include: � Troubleshooting � Onsite repairs of fabric expansion joints which
includes insulation replacements and chemical barrier repairs
� Onsite clamshell repairs of metal expansion joints for temporary elimination of leakage
QHSE Commitment to safety!
Quality/HSE PolicyEagleBurgmann KE’ vision is to be the world’s most re-spected and most customer-oriented sealing solution provider. To achieve this we are committed to: � Meeting customer’s expectations and market
needs by creating a passionate environment in which we fulfill customer requirements
� Preventing injury and ill health � Integrating health, safety and environmental man-
agement within all business processes, to secure compliance with legal requirements and industry standards, relevant for our business
� Developing an innovative environment through which we continuously improve safety, environ-mental awareness and use of natural resources while improving quality
� Taking ownership and responsibility for working safely and improving processes
� Working, sharing and learning as one team within EagleBurgmann companies
� Continuously growing by involving all key stake-holders in formal objective settings, evaluation of them and through organizational behavior.
We achieve this by:� Focusing on our core values and manage through
respect, openness and commitment � Controlling and improving all our business process-
es from sales, new product ideas, development of product and processes to manufacturing, delivery and after sales service.
Priority on SafetyEagleBurgmann KE is part of the international Eagle-Burgmann Group, a joint venture of German Freudenberg and Japanese EKK.
The organization’s commitment to creating a strong safety culture and environmental protection is firmly anchored in the Group’s Guiding Principles.
Our onsite specialists, including fitters, welders and supervisors participate in periodical safety training as well as site specific safety courses.
EagleBurgmann KE’s safety training includes: � Assurance that all employees understand and
accept EagleBurgmann’s safety values � Establishment of procedures that support current
industry safety practices � Emphasize mindful conduct when working onsite � Integrate diverse safety requirements from
customers and site contractors � Compliance with regulatory agencies.
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Working at various plants and refineries require not only general knowledge and training in safety, but some sites also require specific certifications to enter their facility.
Our service team therefore undergo periodical safety training for specific industries or types of hazards, performed and certified by an accredited third-party training facility.
OffshoreIn the offshore industry, safety courses in various proce-dures is mandatory. The Basic Offshore Safety Course (BOSC) focuses on HUET (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training), escape chute, helicopter safety, lifesaving equipment, personal safety, first aid & fire fighting, etc. Our service employees working in exposed areas are H2S certified which include training in when and where the hazards may occur, how gas dissipates under dif-ferent conditions, protection equipment, detection & alarm, first aid and confined space.
SCC/VCA certificateSCC is Safety Health & Environmental Checklist Contrac-tors, containing training in greater safety awareness and certification of SHE management systems.
SSGA safety and work environmental course on rules and risks based on particular industrial facilities. The course includes a tool that supports Systematic Fire Safety Work.
Site specific safety coursesSeveral industrial plants have defined their own set of safet requirements, which our service team must comply with when working onsite.
Internal EB trainingAll members of our service team undergo internal training on an annual basis. The training maintains and updates information about EagleBurgmann safety requirements, safety culture, onsite behavior, onsite use of PPE.
Welding certificatesOur field service team is comprised of certified welders in accordance to DS/EN 287-1, EN ISO 9606, ASME IX.
Welding procedures � WPQR: 15614-1 � W PS: EN15609 � ASME: IX
Welding processes� 135 (EN), GMAW (ASME) � 141 (EN), GTAW (ASME) � 136 (EN), FCAW (ASME) � 111 (EN), SMAW (ASME)
Material groups� 1.1 (carbon steel) � 1.2 (carbon steel) � 8.1 (stainless steel) � 43-47 (Nickel based steel)
Certified & documented
ReferencesRefining & Petrochemical
Elbow expansion jointJob Supply and installation
Plant Petrochemical plant, styrene production
Location France
Year 2008
Application Reactor effluent gas line Reactor effluent gas line Reactor effluent gas line
Expansion joint 38” pressure balanced elbow (1)
78” tied universal elbow (1) 102” pressure balanced elbow (1)
Material B409-800H modified B409-800H modified B409-800H modified
Temperature 257 °F 320 °F 676 °F
Pressure FV/37 psi FV/51psi FV/10.2 psi
Media Benzene/Toluene Ethylebenzene Vapour of styrene
Other PED PED PED
Cartridge expansion joints Job Supply and installation of Cartridge FCCU
Plant Refinery
Location Catlettsburg, KY, USA
Year 2014
Expansion joint 55” refractory lined, cold wall, universal expansion joint with two-ply testable (1)48” single metal expansion joint cartridge for upper air to regenerator (1)
Bellows material B443-624 Gr. 1 LCF
Temperature 1,000 °F
Pressure 60 psi
Media Catalyst, hot air
Other Bellows were hydro tested in-house
Clamshell installationJob Supply and installation of a clamshell expansion joint incl. dye penetrant test
Plant Refinery
Application Piping system connected to a heat exchanger
Location Belgium
Year 2009
Expansion joint 37” ID clamshell solution with reinforcement rings (1)
Pressure 841.2 psi
Comments The bellows was engineered at our Lakeside facility and manufactured at our Ringkøbing facility. The installation was performed by 4 EagleBurgmann KE welders within 7 days.
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ReferencesGas turbine
Replacement of 701F EE00 fabric expansion jointJob Supply and replacement of an exhaust fabric expansion joint
Plant Combined cycle power plant
Location Guangzhou, China
Year 2014
Expansion joint 200” Combine-X fabric expansion joint (1)
Temperature 1200 °F
Media Gas
Replacement of 501F exhaust expansion jointJob Supply and installation of an exhaust fabric expansion joint
Plant Combined cycle power plant
Location Johnson, RI, USA
Year 2012
Expansion joint 168.5” Combine-X fabric expansion joint (1)
Media Gas
Comments The exhaust expansion joint was a new and improved design for this type of gas turbine.
7FA FlexSeal upgradeJob Replacement and upgrade of the forward and aft expansion joint for a 7FA gas turbine
exhaust system
Plant Combined cycle power plant
Location Alabama, USA
Year 2013
Expansion joint Combine-X belt including bolster, pre-bolster and joining kit (1)Expansion joint including 347SS ID flange assembly, OD carbon steel flange assembly and 8” section of diffuser casing profile to be used as needed to repair cracks. FlexSeal upgrade (1)Including 403SS pre-bolster studs and washers, heavy hex nuts 316SS, heavy hex nuts 304SS, washers 316SS and washers 304SS. FlexSeal upgrade: Flange hardware kit (1)FlexSeal Inconel 718 Leaf Seal replacement kit (1)Fluaflex 55 for the HRSG inlet (1)Onsite installation
Temperature 1150 °F
Media Gas
Comment The installation included: FlexSeal upgrade kit and Leaf Seal kit 7FA FlexSeal upgrade kit, Seal Leaf kit and 347SS flange mounting hardware/upgrade.
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Turnkey replacement of fabric expansion jointsJob Removal of old expansion joints, design, supply and installation of various
replacements
Plant Conventional power plant
Location Dong Energy Power, Esbjerg, Denmark
Year 2014
Application Electrostatic precipitator inlet Prilary air line Airpreheater outlet
Expansion joint 171.7 x 155.9” Fluaflex (4) ID 47.6” Fluaflex (3) 364.1 x 246” Fluaflex (1)
Temperature 232 °F 608 °F 568.4 °F
Media Flue gas Air Air
Other The expansion joints were designed by EagleBurgmann KE and installed by our Field Service team during a 3 week scheduled maintenance shutdown.
Turnkey replacement of FlexgenJob Removal of old expansion joint, supply and installation of new fabric
expansion joint
Plant Combined cycle power plant
Location Kelanitisa, Sri Lanka
Year 2012
Expansion joint 1098.5 x 19.3”mm Flexgen (1)
Temperature 1,112 °F
Media Gas
ReferencesTurnkey service
Penetration sealsJob Turnkey replacement of fabric penetration seals of two NEM boilers
Plant Combined cycle power plant
Application HRSG
Location Sequin, TX, USA
Year 2014
Expansion joint Fabric penetration seals (115)
Media Steam
Comments Complete removal of old penetration seals and replacement of new fabric expansion joints on top and bottom of of the 2 boiler units. The job was completed in 6 days.
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Emergency repair of leaking bellowsJob Repair of a leaking bellows
Plant Petrochemical plant
Location St. James, Louisiana, USA
Year 2014
Expansion joint 90” clamshell, incl. bolt-on root rings (1)
Temperature 750 °F
Pressure FV/700 psi (tested to 1,000 psi)
Media High pressure steam
Other ASME
ReferencesEmergency
Emergency refurbishment of pressure balanced unitJob Inspection, engineering, drawings, bellows design analysis calculation, supply and
installation
Plant Ethylene plant
Location USA
Year 2013
Expansion joint 47.2” pressure balanced unit (1)
Comments The pressure balanced unit was refurbished and installed in the duration of only 9 days
Emergency repair of leaking bellowsJob Design, method statement, risk assesment, production and installation
Plant Offshore
Application Turbine
Location North Sea
Year 2005
Expansion joint 78.7” clamshell (1)
Other A planned drilling operation was jeopardized due to leakage of a bellows in a turbine. A fill design, method statement and risk assesment package was immediately prepared and an oversize clamshell was produced and shipped. The remote destination and cramped working conditions were challenging, but the EagleBurgmann KE Field Service team performed an excellent installation under severe time pressure.
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EagleBurgmann KE Inc.Fabric Expansion Joints[T] +1 (859) 746 0091[E] [email protected]
Metal Expansion Joints[T] +1 (619) 562 6083[E] [email protected]
EagleBurgmann Expansion Joint Solutions is a leading global organization in the development of expansion joint technology; working to meet the challenges of today’s ever-changing environmental, quality and productivity demands. Our flexible products are installed in thousands of plants, refineries and on equipment worldwide where reliability and safety are key factors for operating success. Everyday more than 6000 EagleBurgmann employees contribute their ideas, solutions and commitment to ensure our customers worldwide can rely on our products and services. For more information – visit www.eagleburgmann-ej.com
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