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EXPERIENCE | EXPEDITED | QUALITY
OVERVIEW
L.A. Turbine designs and manufactures
application-specific highly engineered turboexpanders
for hydrocarbon processing, geothermal power
generation and other industrial power recovery
or refrigeration applications. The company also
provides aftermarket repair, redesign, maintenance
and production of spare parts for all makes and
models of turboexpander brands. L.A. Turbine’s field
service team of turboexpander specialists provide
diagnostic, maintenance, repair and emergency
support anywhere in the world 24/7/365.
Products
NEW EQUIPMENT
L.A. Turbine designs and manufactures
turboexpanders for use in the Hydrocarbon Gas
Processing, Air Separation, Refrigeration and Power
Recovery industries. Turboexpander product
configurations include:
Expander-Compressor: This configuration is used
in applications such as natural gas, petrochemical,
air separation and other cryogenic processes.
The power extracted by the expander wheel during
the gas expansion is transferred through the shaft
to the compressor, which allows the recovered energy
to be applied elsewhere in the process. The resulting
temperature drop through the expander produces the
refrigeration necessary for cryogenic gas processing.
Expander-Generator: Energy from gas expansion
is converted into electric power as a result of the
expander-generator process. Expander-generator
equipment is typically offered in three configurations:
1. T
he expander shaft is coupled to a high-speed
gearbox input shaft, and the gearbox’s output shaft
is coupled to the generator.
From concept through commissioning, L.A. Turbine
controls and manages the design, manufacturing
and testing processes for all new and aftermarket
equipment. As a result, we are able to deliver fasterto-market customized solutions, and our equipment
not only meets but often exceeds our clients’ output
performance requirements. All engineering design and
development processes comply with ISO 9001:2008.
2. The expander shaft is the pinion of the highspeed gearbox, eliminating the coupling mentioned
above. This configuration is also known as an
integral gearbox.
3. The expander shaft is common with the rotor
of a high-speed generator, eliminating the
gearbox entirely.
Expander-Brake: This configuration provides efficient
means of cryogenic refrigeration, while the energy
recovered from gas expansion is absorbed by
a brake wheel rotating in a stream of oil or air.
PREMIER AFTERMARKET SERVICE
PROVIDER FOR TURBOEXPANDERS
L.A. Turbine provides a solution for your
repair and spare parts needs. In addition,
complete redesigns can be engineered and
manufactured to make existing equipment
more efficient and reliable, while meeting the
requirements of your plant’s current operating
conditions. L.A. Turbine can also provide
state-of-the-art solutions for your control
system by upgrading switches to transmitters
and by incorporating DCS-compatible PLCs
with HMI panels. Field service is available for
all turboexpander brands worldwide, expertly
supervised by highly experienced and
specialized turboexpander technicians.
By employing dedicated and knowledgeable
turboexpander professionals, L.A. Turbine
has become a world leader in the design,
manufacture and repair of turbomachinery.
GEOTHERMAL POWER SOLUTIONS
L.A Turbine has proven its engineering expertise by
redesigning one of the largest geothermal turboexpandergenerator machines ever built. The expander, originally
built by another turboexpander company, had experienced
significant reliability issues resulting in ongoing failures during
a multi-year period. L.A. Turbine’s engineering team applied
its 300+ years of accumulated geothermal turboexpander
manufacturing expertise and created an innovative design
approach that resulted in the creation of a new expander
wheel coupling technology. L.A. Turbine manufactured the
components for the redesign and delivered a solution that
not only met the customer’s performance requirements but
also delivered a reliable and ongoing operational unit. Our
team welcomes the opportunity to apply their innovative
thinking in performance, efficiency and reliability to the
emerging ideas and opportunities in the renewable energy
field today.
• State-of-the-art engineering approaches
• Industry’s most experienced turboexpander
field service technicians
• 400+ years of combined experience
Inquire about a complimentary turboexpander
evaluation today. Our customer service team
is standing by to help troubleshoot your
turboexpander issues and answer any
questions you may have at +1-855-FX-TURBO
(+1-855-398-8726).
Turboexpander Geothermal Rotor (14,000 HP)
BEFORE
AFTER
REDESIGN AND REVERSE ENGINEERING
Efficiency and reliability is essential to
economic success in today’s processing plant.
L.A. Turbine offers redesign of your existing
expander equipment. Using advanced 3D laser
scanning, CMM, FaroArm® and ADRE system
technology, our engineering team ensures the
right design solution, every time.
The Before and After images shown above present an
example of a complete redesign, including refurbishment
of the oil system skid, its associated pumps, valves,
pressure tank and cooler, as well as a new PLC with
HMI and transmitters.
Performance: If your turboexpander equipment has been
in service for several years, current process conditions
may have changed significantly from the original design
conditions. L.A. Turbine offers redesigns that increase
efficiency, improve reliability and provide a quick return
on investment.
Complimentary Evaluation: L.A. Turbine offers
complimentary evaluations of your current turboexpander
operation. Call +1-855-FX-TURBO (+1-855-398-8726),
email sales@laturbine.com or complete a Turboexpander
Evaluation Form online at www.laturbine.com.
Reliability: L.A. Turbine has a proven track record of
improving the mechanical reliability of existing expander
equipment, regardless of original manufacturer.
FaroArm is a registered trademark of Faro Technologies, Inc.
SPARE PARTS
Turboexpanders can operate for years without servicing;
however, starting and stopping equipment and varying process
conditions may lead to a service requirement or cause machine
failure. Therefore, it is critical to have certain spare parts on
hand for emergency needs. L.A. Turbine will identify a spare
parts inventory to meet your operational needs, reduce the
risk of future downtime and minimize your capital expense.
Depending on your requirements, L.A. Turbine may recommend:
• Gasket sets, O-ring kits and Teflon® seals
• Disposable filter elements for lube oil and seal gas filters
• R
epair kits for critical skid-mounted valves, actuators,
regulators and pumps
• S
pare mechanical center section (MCS) — If the current
operating unit is damaged, the spare MCS can be installed
in a few days rather than weeks, dramatically reducing down
time and lost production revenue
CONTROL SYSTEMS
Current control system technology allows vibration analysis
and provides mechanical engineers with a flexible data
acquisition, monitoring and control platform to more
precisely diagnose and predict machinery malfunction.
With a flexible data acquisition and vibration analysis
system, you gain the ability to easily expand input
channel count and analysis functionality, without expensive
upgrades. Similarly, data acquisition can be applied to
post-manufacturing testing and real-time monitoring in the
field. L.A. Turbine can incorporate state-of-the-art upgrades,
such as speed, vibration and pressure transmitters, and
integrate these with compatible PLCs and HMI panels that
communicate with the DCS through Modbus® or Ethernet.
Teflon is a registered trademark of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and
Company. Modbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric USA, Inc.
Services
ENGINEERING SERVICES
L.A. Turbine engineering services include:
front-end engineering design and systems
integration, vibration testing and analysis;
performance testing; rotor dynamics
(lateral and torsional), finite-element
stress and structural dynamic analysis
(FEA); computational fluid dynamics (CFD);
machinery refurbishment, re-rates and
upgrades; machinery installation and
commissioning service, procurement
support, specifications and bid review;
flexible design to customer specifications;
sophisticated three-dimensional (3D)
modeling; advanced product/prototype
development; expert-witness services;
CNC machining services; training and
course development.
MAGNETIC BEARINGS
L.A. Turbine’s experience with active magnetic bearing
(AMB) systems spans decades. The engineering team
in Valencia can claim involvement in the design and
manufacture of the world’s first AMB-equipped turboexpander
and literally hundreds since that time. As a result of this
experience, the confidence customers place in L.A. Turbine’s
AMB expertise is evident; some of the largest oil and gas
companies in the world have their equipment
remanufactured by us.
REPAIRS
FIELD SERVICE
Your operation depends on the reliability and
performance of your turboexpander equipment.
L.A. Turbine can help to ensure the continued
operation of your facility through proper service
and maintenance of your existing equipment.
We offer comprehensive service and repair for
all turboexpander brands and configurations
either on-site or at one of our three L.A. Turbine
Service Centers. Global emergency response
is provided by turboexpander specialists who
diagnose and repair issues promptly. L.A. Turbine’s
full resources can be mobilized at a moment’s
notice for evaluation, repair, procurement,
manufacturing, assembly, testing or any other
requirement you may have. If necessary,
L.A. Turbine can repair, reproduce or manufacture
turboexpander replacement parts at a significantly
lower cost while providing shorter lead times
compared to OEMs.
L.A. Turbine’s field service technicians and customer
support team have 200+ years of combined turboexpanderspecific knowledge and hands-on experience with all
turboexpander brands and configurations. Our team
is committed to providing expedient service, accurate
diagnosis and minimal downtime for repairs, shutdowns
or commissioning. A global emergency response team
is ready to take action 24/7/365 with a phone call
to +1-855-FX-TURBO (+1-855-398-8725). Call on us
and count on us!
Field Service capabilities include:
• Worldwide Emergency Response & Support 24/7/365
• Field Inspection & Evaluation
• Maintenance & Turnarounds
• Equipment Removal, Installation & Commissioning
• Troubleshooting of Expander System
READY TO HELP:
+1-855-FX-TURBO
• Turboexpander, Gearbox & Pump Overhaul
• Vibration Monitoring & Analysis
• Seals & Gaskets Replacement
• Oil & Magnetic Bearings Service
• Pickup & Delivery Service
• On-Site & Classroom Training
Company headquarters and manufacturing includes:
• Administration and Sales Office
• Turboexpander Repair Shop
– Teardown, Evaluation and Inspection
– Repair, Redesign, Upgrades, Spare Parts
Capabilities
L.A. Turbine has experienced tremendous
growth since the company was founded in 2003
to service and repair the aftermarket needs of OEM
turboexpander units. Since that time, L.A. Turbine has
established a global presence on five continents, with
headquarters in Valencia, California and 16 world
offices and partner locations. In 2007, the company
began designing, engineering and manufacturing its
own L.A. Turbine-branded turboexpander units. We
made a strategic decision to control the entire
manufacturing process from concept through
commissioning, thus giving us the ability to provide
quicker-to-market finished products, ensure quality
control, offer competitive pricing and provide
outstanding customer service.
Today, L.A. Turbine’s headquarters occupies 90,000
square feet of operations and manufacturing space,
where we design and build new turboexpander
equipment and repair, service and support all brands
and configurations of other OEM turboexpanders.
We provide innovative solutions, build highly reliable
and top-performing equipment, not only because
we have the right technology, tools, equipment and
processes, but most importantly because we have
the right talent and know-how.
– Testing Area
• Engineering Department
– G
as Dynamics — Engineering acumen and
software programs
– Wheel Design — CFD and FEA technology tools
– Rotor Dynamics — Aided by software simulation
– Bearing Design (Tribology) — Software simulation
– P&ID Design — Aided by 3D solid modeling
– C
ore Design — 3D, FEA and 30+ years of
experience
– Layout Design — Redundancy and maintainability
• Full Machine Shop
– CNC five-axis for wheel production
– CMM and 3D laser scanning for quality control
• New Equipment Fabrication Shop
– Assembly, Shipping and Receiving
– Controlled Material Storage
L.A. Turbine is committed to providing innovative
solutions and outstanding customer service for new
and aftermarket turboexpanders within the Oil and
Gas, Geothermal, Power Generation, Energy Recovery
and Air Separation industries worldwide.
ROTOFLOW® & MAFI-TRENCH®
EQUIPMENT CUSTOMER SUPPORT
L.A. Turbine’s aftermarket department focuses on service
and repair of Rotoflow® and Mafi-Trench® turboexpander
equipment. In addition, other brands are supported and
serviced on a regular basis.
Many of the engineers and technicians employed by
L.A. Turbine have worked entire careers at Rotoflow®
and/or Mafi-Trench®. The combined experience they offer
represents more than 400 years of repair, maintenance,
fabrication and engineering of these machines.
The work we have performed and the machines we
have manufactured show the diversity, skills and depth
of L.A. Turbine’s uniquely qualified staff of professionals.
L.A. Turbine’s turboexpander expertise is second to
none, and we offer a complete, one-stop solution for
turboexpander-related concerns to customers worldwide.
We are turboexpander specialists in new equipment
design, and we lead the industry in aftermarket
service and repair for all brands and configurations
of turboexpanders. Our strategic decision to control
the entire turboexpander design process from concept
to commissioning results in guaranteed quality control,
faster production, on-time delivery and better pricing
for our customers.
Contact L.A. Turbine today for your new and aftermarket
turboexpander needs. Call on us and count on us!
Rotoflow and Mafi-Trench are trademarks claimed by GE and Atlas Copco
respectively and are not in any way affiliated with L.A. Turbine.
REFERENCE LIST
• ADNOC – UAE
• Duke Energy
• Petro Vietnam
• ARAMCO – Saudi Arabia
• DCP Midstream
• PDVSA
• A
guaytia Energy
Del Peru – Lima
• Exterran
• PT Tel Indonesia
• Alberta EnviroFuels
• Enbridge
• PEMEX
• ExxonMobil
• Perenco
• Fermilab National Laboratory
• Praxair
• Freeport LNG
• Pioneer Natural Resources
• GASCO – UAE
• QAPCO – Qatar
• Highland Partners
• Qatar Petroleum
• HOPM – China
• QEP Field Services
• Island Equipment Company
• SHELL
• Kinder Morgan
• Simpson Tacoma Fuel Gas
• Keyera Energy
• Superior
• KeySpan Energy
• Total E&P
• Linde BOC PP
• Total Petrochemicals
• Lyondell
• Valero
• Mammoth Pacific L.P.
• Valerus
• Nan Ya Plastics Corp.
• Williams
• Anadarko Petroleum
• Air Liquide
• Airgas
• BP – UK
• BP – Canada
• BP – Amoco
• Bear Paw Energy
• Borouge – UAE
• B
rookhaven National
Laboratory
• CalEnergy
• Chevron
• City of Los Angeles
• CNOOC – China
• ConocoPhillips
• CPC
• Dow Chemical
• Delmarva – Conectiv
• Devon
• Occidental Petroleum
• OPD
• Ormat Technologies, Inc.
• OUCC – Taiwan
• Pasadena Refining
System, Inc.
L.A. Turbine
Gulf Coast
Europe
28557 Industry Drive
Valencia, CA 91355 USA
20302 Park Row, Suite 900
Katy, TX 77449 USA
Rue de la Digue 35
4400 Flémalle
Belgium
Headquarters
John Maskaluk
CEO
jmaskaluk@laturbine.com
Danny Mascari
President
dmascari@laturbine.com
Tel: +1 (661) 294 8290
Fax: +1 (888) 674 6503
sales@laturbine.com
Sales & Service Center
Troy O’Steen
Director of AM Sales
& Service
tosteen@laturbine.com
Tel: +1 (832) 772 7800
Jerry Williams
Gulf Coast Service Manager
jwilliams@laturbine.com
sales@laturbine.com
Sales & Service Center
Christian Maskaluk
Managing Director
Europe, Middle East
& Africa
cmaskaluk@laturbine.com
Tel: +32 (0) 4 247 30 11
saleseurope@laturbine.com
Global
Field Service
David Bloss
Director of Field Service
dbloss@laturbine.com
Tel: +
1 (855) 398 8726
service@laturbine.com
Global
24/7Service
service@laturbine.com
+1-855-FX-TURBO
+1 (855) 398 8726
tel: +1 (661) 294 8290
fax: + 1 (888) 674 6503
8557 INDUSTRY DRIVE
|www.LATurbine.com |2VALENCIA,
CA 91355