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Pumps & Compressors

quality, reliable equipment and spares When asked how has the market for

in the first place,” Mr Martinez- compressors changed in recent times in
Moore concluded.
the marine market, Mr Tanum said:

“Over the years, the marine market has The need for universality in essential
changed at regular intervals, but what parts, components and spares onboard is

we see is that when one part of the also a major concern of Tamrotor
market slows down, another gains Marine Compressors (TMC) – a supplier

speed. At the moment, we notice that of compressed air systems for marine
the bulk carriers sector is very strong, and offshore use which is expanding into

whereas the market for more advanced a new product area to become a more

vessels such as LPG, LNG and FPSO complete supplier for all compressed air
is slow.”
requirements offshore.

While continuing to supply TMC’s flagship technology, TMC
compressor packages for the engine Smart Air, is also still very much a focus

room, TMC are now also offering area and helps owners save costs and
pump, especially if you’re running the Custom Engineered Compressors for reduce emission. According to TMC,

same pump for decades,” he said.
topside installations offshore. These these compressors utilise the latest
“Our innovative design of screw compressors are compliant with all the energy-saving technology, enabling

pumps are available with magnetic requirements for offshore use.
them to precisely adjust the production
couplings meaning the pump head is The custom engineered compressors of compressed air according to demand.

completely seal-less and suitable for have a capacity range of 10-55 m3/min, This can result in considerable cost

pumping fluids with high temperatures are approved for non-hazardous zone savings on energy, reduced life cycle
without the need for regular and EX zone 1 and 2 installations. The costs and a substantial reduction in CO2

maintenance. This also ensures zero compressors are compact with low noise emission. According to TMC,
leakage which is of particular levels, can be delivered with electric, compared to conventional compressors,

importance for engine room pumps.
diesel driven and hydraulic systems and TMC Smart Air compressors offer a
can be water or air cooled.
“Considering the low cost of reduction in energy consumption of at

purchasing a pump from the Far East, it’s The custom engineered compressors least 40-50%, reducing fuel costs and
important that customers consider what are approved by all major class societies, contributing to reductions in pollution.

a more local company can offer them in are ATEX certified and meet NORSOK But what does Mr Tanum believe to
terms of customer service, technical requirements. All documentation be the biggest challenges for

expertise, problem solving and more. requirements for offshore use are manufacturers of compressors for the
People don’t always take these things into maintained in the renowned TMC marine market? “The most important

account, they look at the price of the documentation system.
challenge when manufacturing

pump but overall, if a vessel can’t sail compressors for the marine market are “With our new offering, Custom
because a pump isn’t working, this will the harsh conditions onboard. Marine Engineered Compressor for offshore, we

end up costing more in the long-run than compressors must be very robust, have become a total supplier of
a high quality pump would ever cost, endure very high temperatures and need compressed air for offshore installations”

owing to de-mooring costs, late arrival at to have the smallest footprint possible said Hans Petter Tanum (pictured left),
the next port and other undesirable while still delivering the required TMC’s Sales Director Offshore. “We are

penalty charges. If a vessel can’t sail, fees capacity of compressed air. These are very excited to be able to meet our
will usually run into thousands of pounds issues that are in the forefront of our offshore customers’ demand for topside

so it really is worth ensuring you buy
R & D and manufacturing.”
customised compressors as well as the
standard solutions for the engine room”, When asked how TMC intends to

he added.
grow over the coming months and years,

Mr Tanum concluded: “We will do what TMC Custom engineered
we have always done. We will be out compressors were recently chosen by

there, visiting ship owners and yards to Jurong Shipyard in Singapore for a series
find out what they need and to be there of seven drill ships to be operated by Sete

when they need it. Also, we always seek Brazil. The 14 topside compressors will
to keep up with new developments be containerised, diesel driven, air cooled

and requirements in our product and used in connection with the burner
development/manufacturing.” TMC Custom Engineered boom operation.
Compressor
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