Sulzer Turbo Services

Volume 11, Spring 2006

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Sulzer Elbar applies advanced gas turbine repairs.

Advanced Gas Turbine Repairs

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Editorial

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Sustainability

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Repairing blades by applying chrome carbide coating using HVOF method at Sulzer Hickham Indonesia.

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Solutions to steam erosion problems at Sulzer Repco.

The installed base of advanced gas turbines is increasing rapidly due to increasing fuel costs and environmental regulations. Higher temperatures, as well as mechanical stresses, require the implementation of advanced technology components and refurbishment procedures. Advanced gas turbine components are subjected to high mechanical and severe environmental loads. Among others, creep, thermomechanical fatigue and hot corrosion are main damage mechanisms that lead to degeneration of hot section components. Life extension by the implementation of advanced refurbishment procedures will significantly reduce operational costs. Generically, refurbishment activities consist of stripping and reapplication of the coating, rebuilding of the geometry by welding and rejuvenation of the material condition by appropriate heat treatments. If the components wall thickness is reduced by e.g. hot corrosion or excessive cracking due to thermal strains, conventional repair procedures are not sufficient to guarantee the components reliability. Advanced refurbishment techniques are needed to extend the components life. To

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limit potential damage reoccurrence during a next turbine exposure, it is essential to analyse and determine the cause damage and respective applicable damage mechanisms. Advanced refurbishment procedures include changes in materials, coatings or designs and should reduce potential risks of failure or reoccurrence. To successfully develop and implement advanced refurbishment techniques, dedicated in-house research and test methods are essential.

Extending the service life of singlecrystalline turbine blades at Sulzer Elbar.

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Sulzer Hickham USA upgrades compressors with dry-gas seals.

Fig. 5: Thermoshock of TBC coatings.

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Advanced vane repair In many advanced gas turbines, life of hot section components is limited or reduced due to the high operational
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Fig. 2: Test stand for the selection of nickel base superalloys with the best LCF properties. Peter Alexander President Sulzer Turbo Services

Dear TurboTalk Reader, Sulzer Turbo Services is comprised of five unique companies that have been brought together over the years. To many, it would appear that they have little in common, operating in diverse markets scattered around the globe. However, there is one unique and very distinct commonality that exists in all the TS companies. It is not our technical expertise, although we certainly have plenty of that, nor is it the ability to quickly and effectively react and respond to meet our customers needs. It is not the close relationships, with a foundation based on open communication that we nurture with both customers and suppliers. It is also not our value proposition, wherein we provide reliable and effective service at a reasonable price. The single unique factor that is shared around Sulzer Turbo Services is our absolute sense of commitment. It is this and this alone that brings all the other components, technical expertise, flexibility, communication and value together. Without the commitment to bring tangible results, we would be just another service organization; and Sulzer Turbo Services is anything but that.

temperatures and stresses. Some critical components such as first stage rotating and stationary components show extensive operational degradation (Fig. 1). Based upon a detailed damage assessment, comprising of a series of detailed metallurgical inspections, it has been determined that the extensive and critical cracks in Fig. 1 are caused by an unequal temperature distribution in the vane airfoil. The thermal strains in combination with the (originally applied) brittle MCrAlY overlay coating and the poor properties of the base alloy, leads to this type of extensive cracking, even with a limited number of start/stops. Conventional refurbishment techniques are insufficient and result in rejection

Key to success is the continuous development of advanced refurbishment procedures. This results in a fully refurbished component by reducing thermal strains and applying higher grade materials with superior/improved thermomechanical properties. All advanced refurbishment procedures are fully tested and QA approved before actual application. In the case of the vane as shown, a dedicated test stand was developed to verify the refurbishment process and operational start/stop conditions. Sulzer Elbar has designed a test stand for the selection of nickel base superalloys with the best LCF properties (Fig. 2). In this test, a tapered test piece is repeatedly heated and cooled in quick succession. The temperature gradients result in thermal strains. After a particular number of thermal cycles, the material starts to crack. The crack length as a function of the number of cycles is

Fig. 1: Extensive cracking of a first stage turbine vane after 16,000 EOH. Extensive cracking can be observed on the convex side of the airfoil.

Peter Alexander

of these components and in financial consequences. Sulzer Elbar has successfully developed effective refurbishment procedures which have resulted in full refurbishment of components where severe operational damages is evident.

recorded per base material. Typical results of the test are shown in Fig. 3. Evidently the selected patch compared to vane base material shows a superior LCF resistance. The degraded vane material was outside technical limitations for restora-

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200 m Fig. 4: Custom made replacement leading edge joined by laser welding. Fig. 6: Coating microstructure after a full operational cycle.

tion and therefore the complete leading edge had to be replaced (Fig. 4). Custom made replacement leading edges were manufactured and joined by laser fusion welding. Sulzer Elbar has extensive in-house capability on laser fusion welding which resulted in a high quality, crack free joint with superior mechanical properties and limited distortion. To further extend operational life after refurbishment, a dedicated and improved coating scheme was selected and a TBC top coating was applied to limit the amplitude and the differences in thermal strains over the entire vane. By means of this, the LCF resistance is significantly improved. To ensure the

optimal coating adherence, dedicated in-house testing was carried out (Fig. 5). The vanes which have been refurbished by the use of the advanced refurbishment procedure as noted, have been installed into the gas turbine and taken into successful operation. Fig. 6 shows the coating microstructure after a full operational cycle. No indications or damages were observed. Sulzer Elbar offers many similar types of advanced component refurbishment solutions demonstrating that a combination of knowledge in material science, skilled workmanship and highly developed in-house processes create a high added value as well as lowest cost of

ownership to operators and owners of gas turbines, steam turbine and compressors. It is the pre-requisite to extend component life, in a reliable and cost effective way. Ren Vijgen Sulzer Elbar

Fig. 3: LCF results of nickel base superalloys. Crack growth during LCF experiments
5 Crack length (mm) 4 3 2 1 0 0 10000 20000 Cycles 30000 40000 Vane base material Patch material

Sustainability At Sulzer Hickham USA in Houston blast media from the HiCoat division is recycled into Portland cement. Twice a month two 20 yard hoppers are emptied at the Southern Crush Concrete Company and the material is used as a base material for the Portland cement. This has been done for the past eight years. In the same way, used oil is recycled into bunker fuel. Sulzer Repco in the Netherlands sponsored NEREFCO (Netherlands Refinery Company) for the RopaRun 2005. The Ro(tterdam) Pa(ris) Run is the longest non-stop relay race and is an annual event. Employees of NEREFCO ran the race and Sulzer Repco sponsored the team. The funds collected during the RopaRun were donated and used for projects which support patients with cancer. New safety record at Sulzer Enpro. A perfect record in Health, Safety and the Environment is a key objective for Sulzer Enpro and in 2005 our coworkers broke a three year record: 14,8% increase in hours worked, zero fatalities, 50% decrease in recordable cases, 54,2% decrease in recordable accidents to OSHA standards and zero uncontained spills.

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HVOF coating operator performing coating on the blades.

Finished coating on the two last stage blades.

Applying HVOF Coating for Blades Erosion Shield of the 25 MW Steam Turbine

In 2005, Sulzer Hickham Indonesia received one unit of a 25 MW steam turbine from a local company. The last stage blades of the turbine were found to have severe erosion on the leading edges. Sulzer Hickham Indonesia repaired the blades by dressing the erosion area and applying chrome carbide coating using the HVOF method. The rotor came with light to medium corrosion on the entire rotor body and erosion on the blades. The most severe erosion occurred at the last stage blades. Sleave rubbing on both journals was also found.

budget and time constraint, the customer wanted to reuse the blades with the quickest possible repair option on the eroded areas with a very tight schedule. The Sulzer Hickham Indonesia Engineering department came up with an alternative solution for temporary repair. It was proposed that the last stage blades would be dressed at the eroded leading edges, and in order to extend their lifetime, chrome carbide coating would be applied as the substitute for the stellite erosion shield. Sulzer Hickham Indonesia also recommended applying chrome carbide to L-1 blades. Since both the journals also had heavy rubbing, they were also to be restored by HVOF coating. The rotor was set up on the lathe for undercutting the journals for coating preparation. After the undercutting process of the journals, the rotor was then set on the rollers. The qualified HVOF coating operators made the preparation: degreasing and grit blasting prior to coating for the journals and the last stage blades.

The uncoated areas were masked as a final touch of the preparation and the rotor was then taken to the HVOF coating booth for the coating process. The coating process was applied to both journals first, and the last two stage blades afterwards. Based on our long term experiences of the HVOF coating, the process was performed successfully. The average coating thickness on the blades was about 0.25 mm, and they were fully inspected prior to moving to the next repair processes. After completing the whole workscope, the rotor was shipped back to the customer for installation and an immediate return to operation. The rotor is now running well and producing the specified power output. Sulzer Hickham Indonesia, as one of the Sulzer Turbo Services members, has always pushed the repair boundaries and will continue to do so. Hepy Hanipa Sulzer Hickham Indonesia

Heavy erosion on leading edge of last stage blades.

Observing the damage on the last stage blades, they were considered for replacement. However, due to the
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Samples of eroded blade carriers and blade erosions.

Coated blade carrier before blading.

Coated blade carrier in machine.

Detail coated blade carrier.

X-ray stellite repaired blade.

Steam Erosion The Problem The Solution

Steam erosion can cause severe damage to a steam turbine. Sulzer Turbo Services offers several repair techniques and modifications to limit the effects of this erosion. With these methods, extensive cost savings can be achieved, turbine efficiency improved and downtime minimized. This operational reliability can be compromised by a number of external interferences. One of the causes minimizing the Lead Time Between Maintenance (LTBM) is steam erosion. Steam erosion can be caused by several factors: Bad boiler water conditions chemical erosion and corrosion Wet steam erosion and corrosion Too high vacuum condensing machines erosion and corrosion Steam erosion has a devastating effect on both the running parts and also on the blade carriers and casing of the steam turbine. Rotor A well-known method of improving the resistance against steam corrosion and erosion is stellite overlay welding. When

the blades are repaired by Sulzer Turbo Services, a protecting layer of stellite is applied on the danger area of the blade. The stellite barrier defends the base material against steam erosion. This stellite welding is nowadays a proven technology which makes the machine more reliable, more profitable and prolongs the Lead Time Between Failure (LTBF). Stator (casing) and blade carriers Moister in the steam erodes the base material so that the steam flow is interrupted, fitting clearances are destroyed and, in some cases, even to the extent that the wall thickness of the turbine is below accepted safety limits. After weld build up of the affected part, a protection barrier can also be applied. Sulzer Turbo Services has mastered sophisticated spraying techniques to apply an erosion barrier which also makes the machine more reliable and extends lifetime. Blade carriers can benefit from this repair method in the same way that the turbine casing is repaired.

Case study A European customer had a turbine with severe steam corrosion on all the above mentioned parts. Replacing the main turbine components (rotor and blade carriers) had already been accepted as the only available solution. Sulzer Turbo Services proposed to repair the machine by using the above mentioned techniques. After a thorough engineering study the customer accepted repair as a valid alternative to replacement. Sulzer performed the repairs in a very short time and the machine has been in full operation for almost a year now. By choosing Sulzer Turbo Services as a partner the customer enjoyed the following benefits: 75% reduction of repair time 55% cost savings compared to replacement An estimated improvement of the LTBM of 50% This is yet another example where Sulzer Repco proves their value by solving the customers problems. Gijs Uit Beijerse Sulzer Repco
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Spalling of coating

Burnt tip at trailing edge

Fig. 1: Single-crystal (SX) blades are common in high-performance gas turbines. Showen here is the X-ray photograph of the cooling passages in a first-stage blade. A new procedure by Sulzer Elbar extends the service life of these valuable components.

Overview of the typical damage on a SX first-stage blade after one operating cycle. Cracked coating Corroded platform

Fig. 2: Overview of the typical damage on a SX first-stage blade after one operating cycle.

Repair Instead of Replacement Extend the Service Life of Single-Crystalline Turbine Blades

Sulzer Elbar has developed a repair procedure for single-crystal (SX) hot section gas turbine blades. The repair does not affect the original integrity of the base material structure, which is a prerequisite for further operational performance of the blades. As microstructure, mechanical properties and dimensions are restored to an as-new condition, blades repaired by Sulzer Elbar can be put back into service for at least another operating interval. This repair capability finally enables users of SX blades to achieve significant cost savings, as normally these high-cost blades are declared scrap after only one cycle of operation. The search for increased power output using higher turbine inlet temperatures over 1300C has led to the application of SX materials for turbine blading. In most modern industrial gas turbines that operate at high inlet temperatures, SX alloys have replaced the conventional, creep-resistant, polycrystalline cast nickelbase superalloys used as material for hot section gas turbine components.
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Superior material SX alloys have superior properties, but they do not contain grain-boundarystrengthening elements. Therefore, the formation of stray grains and recrystallization must be avoided at all costs, since the grain boundaries resulting from recrystallization in SX alloys are extremely weak and thus act as initiation points for failure. Normally, an advanced cooling system reduces the metal temperatures on the SX components during service (Fig. 1). The result of the advanced cooling is a homogenous temperature distribution on the airfoil, which makes the component less sensitive to thermal fatigue damage. Degeneration in SX components Despite the use of high-end materials, various damage mechanisms still occur during service (Fig. 2). Typically, low-cycle fatigue affects the coating in the fillet area at the concave side of the platform, resulting in crack formation. In addition, spalling of coating is observed. Corrosion attacks the platform of the blades and the tip pocket

towards the trailing edge. The microstructure degenerates due to high service temperatures. The particles (precipitates in the microstructure of the base material that are among other factors responsible for the strength of the material) coarsen and detrimental needle-shaped phases form. These mechanisms deteriorate the mechanical properties and shorten the remaining lifetime of the component. Repair is possible In general, repair processes influence the microstructure and macrostructureand thus the mechanical propertiesof the base material. During the repair of SX components, it is of critical importance that the repair procedures do not influence the macrostructure of the base material in order to avoid deterioration of the mechanical properties. It is not required, however, to extend the SX structure of the base material into the repaired sections. Within the chemical composition of the filler metals used for the repair, grain-boundarystrengthening elements are present. Therefore, under specific conditions,

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500 m Fig. 3: The microstructure at the interface between the SX base material and the weld filler metal, applied by laser powder welding.

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Fig. 4: The influence of the rejuvenation heat treatment on the microstructure of the base material: The photographs on the left side show the needle-shaped particles and the coarsened distribution before the heat treatment. On the right, the original microstructure has been restored.

grain boundaries can be allowed, but only in the repaired sections of the component. The mechanical properties of the filler metal must comply with the mechanical properties required in a localized area of the component. In addition, changes to the advanced cooling system of the blades must be avoided during repair to ensure the cooling integrity of the component. Procedure developed Until recently, no established repair procedures for the refurbishment of SX blades existed. With newly developed processes, Sulzer Elbar is now able to repair the typical damage on SX first-stage blades. Extensive research has proven that the proprietary repair procedure does not influence the base material, which is essential to retain the material strength. Laser powder welding is used to restore the burnt tip pocket without affecting the microstructure and macrostructure of the base material (Fig. 3). The corroded platform of the blade is restored by a powder repair technology with the selected additive material

chosen specifically for its excellent resistance against hot corrosion. Following repair, Sulzer Elbar applies advanced coatings as a final touch using Sulzer Metcos advanced coatings. Post-repair destructive examination showed that the degenerated microstructure was fully restored (Fig. 4). The detrimental needle-shaped particles had been dissolved by a solution heat treatment, and a rejuvenation heat treatment had restored the original distribution. The resulting mechanical properties fully match those of virgin material. Substantial savings Without a suitable repair procedure, SX blades must be replaced at every major overhaul after approximately 24,000 operating hours. Until now, users had to allocate huge financial resources for the replacement of single crystal bladesthe value of an SX blade is close to its weight in gold. Damages and defects that are relatively harmless for conventionally cast and directionally solidified blades pose a considerable risk to SX blades.

Therefore, thorough inspection is the key to lifetime extension of single crystalline blades. In conjunction with regular inspections, Sulzer Elbars repair capability enables the users of SX blades to obtain maximum use of their high-cost blades to operate reliably with repaired components at a fraction of the cost of new blades to operate the blades after refurbishment for least another cycle of 24,000 to 32,000 operating hours before overhaul Based on the investigations and the advanced repair techniques developed by Sulzer Elbar, SX blades can now be refurbished to an as-new condition. With the high-end repair technology and the know-how of Sulzer Elbar, users of SX blades can give a second life to these components and thereby achieve substantial savings. Mark Hendriks Sulzer Elbar

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2 1 Fig. 1: Dry gas seal assembly.

1. Mating ring (primary seal) 4. Secondary seal rings 2. Primary ring 5. Separation seal 3. Process labyrinth rings 6. Seal gas inlet port

7. Primary seal leakage port 8. Secondary seal leakage port 9. Buffer gas supply port

Sulzer Hickham Assists Customers in Upgrading and Repairing Their Compressors with Dry-Gas Seals

Dry gas seals have become the preferred option for sealing process gas in centrifugal and screw compressors. They are commonly being used in lieu of oil seals in new compressors and are increasingly being used as retrofits in those already in service. The absence of sealing oil makes them inherently superior to conventional oil bushing seals, particularly for applications where maintaining a clean process gas is a requirement. However, they require a relatively complicated support system and extreme care must be taken during their installation and operation. In this article, we summarize some of Sulzer Hickhams recent experiences regarding these seals. System overview Fig. 1 shows a typical dry-gas seal assembly. The basic configuration is comprised of a primary ring that rotates with the shaft 1 , which is springloaded against a mating ring that remains stationary 2 . The spiral grooves in the rotating ring and the
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lapped surface finish in the mating faces of the rotating and stationary rings create a minute separation gap and as a result, the sealing effect is achieved. This separation gap is in the order of 0.002 inches (0.05 mm), thus the sealing gas must pass through a 2-micron filter screen before reaching the inlet port 6 . This sealing gas keeps any unfiltered gas from reaching the mating rings cavity and most of it returns to the compressor through the process labyrinth seal 3 . The secondary seal 4 is provided as backup in the event of primary seal failure. The separation seals function 5 is to keep the oil in the bearing cavity from migrating to the seal ring areas. The sealing media consists of a filtered seal gas, which is usually extracted from the discharge or an intermediate stage of the compressor, and a buffer gas, which isolates the seal rings from the bearing lube oil. The control and instrumentation system (Fig. 2) consists of a seal gas control valve, and of pressure, flow and pressure differential transmitters that monitor the seals leakage and other performance indicators.

Considerations for a seal upgrade Prior to considering an upgrade to drygas seals, the availability of a startup gas and buffer gas must be determined. The supply of startup gas must be independent from the compressor and must be at a pressure larger than suction and the settling out pressure at all times during compressor operation. The buffer gas is usually nitrogen and may be supplied with a nitrogen generator. It is important to thoroughly assess any necessary modifications to the shaft and to the casing required to accept the new seals. Engineering must verify that the existing piping and passages in the casing are adequate for the required gas flow. An additional line must be provided for the nitrogen buffer. The volume of gas flowing across the process labyrinth seal back to the compressor must also be calculated and compared to the minimum required by the seal manufacturer. The rotordynamics of the compressor is a key engineering consideration when upgrading from oil to dry-gas seals. Oil bushing seals are known to

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Compressor Seal Compressor discharge Filter Pressure/flow control valve Pressure gage Primary seal leakage flowmeter Nitrogen supply flow meter Flare Nitrogen supply Secondary seal vent

Fig. 2: Seal control and instrumentation panel.

Fig. 3: Compressor skid and dry gas seal panel reconditioned at Sulzer Hickham USA.

provide damping to the compressors rotor/bearing system. This damping is lost when the oil seals are supplanted by the dry-gas seals which have negligible rotordynamic impact. The capability of the existing bearings to provide the required damping must be evaluated to insure that the reliability of the machine is preserved. In some cases, the bearings must also be upgraded to provide the required damping, and with some designs, special seals, such as a TAMseal, may also be required. In relation to installation, dry-gas seals are directional, meaning that they must be installed in a specific orientation depending on the direction of shaft rotation. Therefore, special attention must be paid for the installation of seal cartridges. Also, the seals should be pressure tested (with no shaft rotation) in the shop following assembly of the compressor to insure that the o-rings were not damaged during installation. Recent experiences Recently, Sulzer Hickham USA completed a dry-gas seal retrofit and overhaul of a seven-stage centrifugal

compressor for a liquefied natural gas plant in Iowa. This compressor previously had an oil seal system which consistently contaminated the process gas, and in turn, fouled a plate heat exchanger critical to the plants refrigeration process. The associated costs in downtime and cleaning of the heat exchanger easily justified the investment to switch to dry-gas seals. Other savings are also realized by omitting the loss of the sour seal oil, which can easily amount to several thousand dollars a month. In another recent project, Sulzer Hickham reconditioned a compressor skid located on an offshore platform in the Gulf of Mexico, which had been damaged by hurricane Katrina. As part of the repair scope, we reconditioned the seal control panel entirely in our LaPorte shop. This involved the teardown, reassembly and testing of the panel, and the refurbishment, calibration and/or replacement of all the associated components (Fig. 3).

Conclusions In addition to our extensive compressor repair and overhauling services, we can offer our customers comprehensive support with the planning, management, and implementation of a dry gas seal upgrade or repair project. Our services include: Engineering study (including rotordynamic analyses and bearing/seal upgrade studies) Manufacturing new parts and/or modifying existing parts Shop installation and testing of the seals and the control panel Field commissioning the compressor and the seal control panel. Sulzer Hickham will work jointly with the seal and control panel manufacturers to find the best solution to the requirements set out by the customer in a timely manner. All of these capabilities amount to a complete package that can reduce the customers burden of managing such a complex project. Luis E. Rodriguez Sulzer Hickham USA
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Sulzer Turbo Services HQ

Carol Bennett took over the role of Business Development Mgr. in April 2006. Carol has a degree in Chemical Engineering and an Carol Bennett Bus. Development MBA from the American Graduate School of International Management, Glendale Arizona. Carol joined Sulzer in 1996 and held a variety of positions within Sulzer in USA and Switzerland and previously led the P&A department here in Winterthur.

Retno Sujono From Sulzer Hickham Indonesia working at the Headquarter in Switzerland for six weeks under the job rotation scheme.

information and knowledge in respect to method of work, systems, software etc., and networking with the employees at HQ to improve communication. e-learning The Sulzer Corporation has always promoted high ethical standards of professional and personal conduct. In order to further improve overall compliance employees will be trained accordingly. The next steps in our compliance program will be the introduction of new e-learning programs. All the participants will complete 2-3 courses. Last years focus was on Intellectual Property issues and Foreign Corrupt Practices. In Europe we foresee a course in Export Control and the fundamentals of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.

New program launched at Sulzer Turbo Services Early in 2005 TS developed a concep for job rotation in Sulzer Turbo Services in order to give our employees the opportunity to gain technical or commercial experience in other environments and to familiarize themselves with other cultures and ways of business. Furthermore, the aim was to develop and share best practice and promote international cooperation and networking within Sulzer Turbo Services. Retno Sujono, employed since 1994 as Executive Secretary to the President Sulzer Hickham Indonesia, took the opportunity of a job rotation assignment at TS Headquarter in Switzerland for a period of six weeks. She was working on a marketing project with our marketing people here in Winterthur. The benefits, Retno says, were: working jointly on the marketing project, experience of living and working in another country, sharing of
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Over the last months the Inside Sales team at Sulzer Hickham USA has been expanded. It is now lead by Darren Legg, who was promoted to Manager of Inside Sales. He has been with the company for the last 16 years. This department now consists of eight employees with a combined experience in turbomachinery of over 90 years. Newer to this department is Mike OMalley as an Inside Sales Representative, who comes with 25 years experience in rotating equipment service and repair, including many years in outside sales. Dave Wolters joined the team in October of 2005 and supports International Sales. Dave has a background in marketing and sales in the pump and marine thruster market and is a graduate of Texas A&M University. We welcome the newcomers to our Inside Sales department.

Sulzer Elbar
We are very pleased to announce that Kenneth MacKenzie will take over as President of Sulzer Kenneth MacKenzie Elbar in Lomm on President 1 May, 2006. Kenny Sulzer Elbar started his career in Scotland working for various OEMs, power and engineering companies. In 1999 he joined a Swiss based independent gas turbine parts manufacturer, where he held the position of Managing Director. He holds an MBA from the University of Strathclyde and a Higher Certificate in Mechanical and Production Engineering, Design from the Caledonian University.

Sulzer Hickham USA

Darren Legg Inside Sales Mgr

Mike OMalley Inside Sales

David Wolters Inside Sales

New additions to the Sales team

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Huub Raets joined Sulzer Elbar in February 2006 as a Legal Counsel. Huub has a professional history in teaching Huub Raets Legal Councel civil law in the Netherlands, advising companies on legal matters and as editor for a publishing company. For the last five years he worked as an in-company lawyer at an international logistics service company. He will support and advise Sulzer Elbar management on contracts with suppliers and customers, management risks and other legal issues.

Sulzer Repco
Sulzer Repco was successfully audited for the ISO 14001 environmental certificate. ISO 14001 requires consistent environmental regulatory compliance whilst embedding the concept of continuous improvements in environmental performance. Sulzer Repco has already been certified for its processes and safety as it complies with the requirements of ISO 9001. The new certification gives customers a guarantee that Sulzer Repco is working safely and in an approved manner with an eye on environmental sustainability.

business as well as developing new market opportunities. Larry Orth has taken on the role of General Sales Mgr., Product division. In this new position Larry will be responsible for the sales efforts within the Product division. Jeff Rudolf has been promoted to Area Sales Mgr., Product division. Jeff will have responsibility for the Louisiana River Corridor. Grover Walker Jr has taken over as Project Mgr. for the Field Service division. Based in the Belle Chase office, his many years of experience as a Field Service Superintendent adds strength in support of the Sales team and provides a highly-effective interface between customers and the men in the field. Troy Andries, Jerry Bass, Mark Chandler and John Meylian have been promoted from Supervisors to Superintendents in the Field Service division. Between field assignments they will now also manage the new Alexandria workshop/office facility, as well as support sales activities with planning, quoting of field service jobs, customer visits, trade shows, etc. Sulzer Enpro is now rated A in the Chevron Texaco Pipeline Contractor Safety Database. Sulzer Enpro expands Product division On April 1, 2006, Sulzer Enpro secured the assets of Great Lakes Ignition & Control Inc., located in Kalkaska, Michigan, USA. On Wednesday 26 April, a well attended and highly successful Customer Open Day was held at the facility, now also operating under the name of Sulzer Enpro Inc. This strategic development extends Sulzer

Enpros existing area of sales and support service responsibilities for Altronic and other products from its existing area of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia and Kentucky with the adjacent northern states of Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and Western Ohio.

Sulzer Hickham Indonesia

Kadek Agus Susena was appointed Director at Sulzer Hickham Indonesia as of 1 January, Kadek Agus Susena 2006. Agus joined Director PT Sulzer us in 1994 as a Shop Hickham Indonesia Engineer. He has a S1 Engineering degree from the Institute of Technology Bandung and an MBA from the Swiss German University in Indonesia. Sudianta Suhardja took over the position of General Manager Sales as of the start of 2006. After more than Sudianta Suhardja 12 years of marketing General Mgr. Sales and sales experience, Sudianta started working at Sulzer Hickham Indonesia in January 1995.

Sulzer Enpro
Changes at Sulzer Enpro Chuck Henry has been promoted to Business Development Mgr., Product division. In this new position, Chuck will focus on developing, exploring and driving initiatives to grow the existing

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Our ability to offer innovative answers for complex technical problems has allowed customers from the oil and gas, power generation, and other industrial sectors to return to operation faster with lower maintenance costs. Around-the-clock availability and the exibility to implement tailor-made solutions are just a few of the ways we can make our customers more competitive.

Sulzer Hickham Inc

Houston, USA Phone +1 (713) 567 2700 Fax +1 (713) 567 2830 E-mail sales@hickham.com www.sulzerhickham.com

Sulzer Elbar BV
Lomm, The Netherlands Phone +31 (77) 473 86 66 Fax +31 (77) 473 27 85 E-mail mail@elbar.com www.sulzerelbar.com

Sulzer Repco BV
Europoort, The Netherlands Phone +31 (181) 282 000 Fax +31 (181) 282 002 E-mail sulzer.repco@sulzer.com www.repco.nl

Sulzer Enpro Inc

New Orleans, USA Phone +1 (504) 392 1800 Fax +1 (504) 392 2235 E-mail sales@sulzerenpro.com www.sulzerenpro.com

PT Sulzer Hickham Indonesia

Purwakarta, Indonesia Phone +62 (264) 351 920 Fax +62 (264) 351 143 E-mail pthickham@sulzer.com www.pthickham.com