Raising FPSO turbomachinery seal reliability Seal type: Kaydon K-CBS Circumferential Barrier Seal Repairing Kaydon barrier seals to consistently higher quality standards at low cost on a Floating Production, Storage and Offloading Vessel (FPSO) in the North Sea’s Norwegian sector. Client challenge A FPSO operator using Kaydon Circumferential Barrier Seals (CBS) fitted to a Dresser Rand compressor train wanted an alternative to its traditional in-house repair facility using replacement wear spares. NASH was asked to provide a higher-quality repair service that avoided potential damage to expensive parts. Our response Several CBS units were sent to NASH as the authorised UK and European Kaydon Ring and Seal agent and repair centre. We then: Inspected seal condition and provided detailed insp

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