Atlas Copco Rental contingency plan keeps factory running after fire on the premises

Solvay Interox in Banksmeadow manufactures Hydrogen Peroxide, using a large volume of compressed air at 6 bar during the process. With their air compressor being critical to continued production, we were contacted to develop a contingency plan in the case of breakdown or emergency. In conjunction with Solvay, our sales engineers developed a plan that utilized four portable air compressors running in series to provide 11,000 m³/hour of oil-free compressed air at 6 bar. They also identified tie-in points for the temporary air, as well as space requirements for the portable units. The plan would allow any repairs to the main compressor to be completed without significant loss of production. This would allow Solvay to meet its customer expectations and contractual requirements regarding the supply of Hydrogen Peroxide. At 3AM on the 11^th of February this year Solvay experienced a fire to its main compressor that resulted in major damage to the unit. Shortly after the incident the contingency plan was put into effect while steps were taken to repair the existing compressor. We were able to have four compressors, hoses, manifolds and fuel tanks onsite quickly after receiving the call. An additional standby compressor was brought in shortly after to cover all possible issues. This allowed Solvay to continue production and meet its customer’s requirements while the main compressor was brought back online. The compressors used were the PTS 1600 units. They provide oil-free air critical to the manufacturing process, and excel at 24 hour operation with minimal maintenance required – a requirement of the project.