Hatraco designed and supplied 2 Air start systems which are applied as primairy starting system for Caterpiller C18 diesel engine driven fire water pump sets. (FWP)
These FWP sets are deployed in the North Field East project from Qatar Energy, in a joint venture with the Japanese company Chiyoda and Technip Energy. This project and is the world’s largest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project to date. (2022)
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
| Project | : | North Field East |
| End user | : | Qatar energy |
| Location | : | Qatar |
| EPCC | : | Technip / Chiyoda |
| Start capacity | : | 1x 1500 Litres |
| Start requirements | : | 6 times 30 seconds each |
| Recharge time | : | within 60 minutes from 6,5-30 bar |
| Engine | : | Caterpiller C18 |
| Required engine firing speed | : | 120 RPM |
| Application | : | Primairy starting system for diesel engine driven FWP sets |
| Design code / Certification | : | ASME VIII Div 1, U-stamped horizontally 1500Liter air receiver |
| Specialties | : | Control panel for stand alone operation |
