Extra-large capacity high-voltage motor test center on the US Gulf Coast unveiled

The new test facility at Sulzer’s Pasadena Service Center is part of a program of continued investment to better serve users of large AC and DC motors. At the heart of the test center is a Phenix Technologies MTS6500R2 high voltage test panel which offers the ability to test AC motors up to 32,500 hp (24.2 MW) with no load and 6,500 hp (4.8 MW) at full load, as well as DC motors up to 7,000 A no load and 1,750 A full load.

Designed to simulate real-world motor operating conditions to prove performance, the Sulzer test center provides data on electrical parameters, winding and bearing temperatures as well as vibration and speed. Motors of almost any size can be tested, with the capability to test multiple motors simultaneously. Innovative features such as a column transformer regulator that stabilizes the incoming current during testing ensures highly accurate results. Customers will also be able to remote witness test their motors online and view the equipment being tested in real-time.

Jim Mugford, President of Sulzer Electro Mechanical Services, commented: “This purpose-built facility offers new and advanced motor testing capabilities to our customers in the Americas. A unique feature is the dedicated power supply to the test center, independent from the service center operations. This allows us to test any motor of any size 24/7 without impacting day-to-day operations. We have also installed a third extra-large test bed giving us the ability to test multiple large motors at the same time. Finally, we are excited to offer remote witness testing capability to our customers as well. This multi-million-dollar investment gives us the most comprehensive repair and test facility for electric motors in the US.”

Sulzer invites you to join a virtual or in-person tour of the new high voltage test center in action. To arrange a visit, please contact us at RES_AME_Marketing@sulzer.com

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Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering. We specialize in pumping, agitation, mixing, separation and application technologies for fluids of all types. Our customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality and from our responsive network of 180 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2021, our 13’800 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.2 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.comThe Flow Equipment division specializes in pumping solutions specifically engineered for the processes of our customers. We provide pumps, agitators, compressors, grinders, screens and filters developed through intensive research and development in fluid dynamics and advanced materials. We are a market leader in pumping solutions for water, oil and gas, power, chemicals and most industrial segments. www.sulzer.com

Through a network of over 100 service sites around the world, Sulzer provides cutting-edge parts as well as maintenance and repair solutions for pumps, turbines, compressors, motors and generators. We service our own original equipment, but also all associated third-party rotating equipment run by our customers, maximizing its sustainability and life cycle cost-effectiveness. Our technology-based solutions, fast execution and expertise in complex maintenance projects are available at our customers’ doorsteps.

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