Turbokompressoren

Expert Support

Troubleshooting / Störungsanalyse
Betriebsoptimierung / Modernisierung
Projektunterstützung 360°

Ganzheitlich denken.
Nachhaltig lösen.

Wenn Erfahrung den Unterschied macht.

After more than 50 years on the compressor front, we embody not only experience but also new ideas and the courage to question established practices.
We don't blindly follow any theory – we only have full confidence in natural laws. Academic rigor meets down-to-earth practice here. And often, the assertive theoretician becomes an attentive listener – until solutions are developed together that work and, incidentally, confirm the theory.

Problems don't respect disciplinary boundaries. The electrician overlooks mechanical aspects, the mechanic suspects a control issue, the automation engineer relies on incorrect signals. Everyone stays in their own area – and the problem remains unsolved. A troubleshooter with a comprehensive view? They should have been brought in sooner.

Our experience shows: Problem-solving requires more than just know-how – it demands a holistic view, the courage to challenge, and the willingness to ask uncomfortable questions. We listen, analyze thoroughly, and offer solutions that are comprehensible, robust, and permanently effective.

Whether your turbocompressor runs unstably, surges, exhibits excessive vibrations, wastes energy, or has oil system issues – talk to us. Even if others have long accepted compromises: we don't. We deliver solutions that impress – technically, economically, and in operation.

Relevant knowledge – explained concisely.‍

Our FAQs provide initial guidance. If you want to delve deeper, contact us – the real solutions emerge through dialogue.

What sets our analysis apart from traditional measurement reports?

We don't provide diagrams for you to interpret yourself.
The focus is on clear answers:

  • What caused the disruption?
  • What exactly needs to be done?
  • How can a recurrence be prevented?
When to engage expert support?

Whenever the cause is unclear – or when problems recur.

Especially in cases where multiple approaches have already failed to achieve the desired outcome.

Why do many analyses fail?

Because each discipline only focuses on its own area.

However, the cause often lies in the interplay of mechanics, control, and operation.

Where are the greatest savings opportunities in operations?

Usually not in the compressor itself, but in conjunction with the system.

Common issues include incorrect operating procedures, unnecessary backup concepts, unsuitable control strategies, or unutilized load ranges.

Wann ist Monitoring wirklich sinnvoll?

Nur wenn es zu besseren Entscheidungen führt.

Mehr Daten allein bringen keinen Nutzen – entscheidend ist, die richtigen Zusammenhänge zu erkennen und daraus konkrete Maßnahmen abzuleiten.

How can you tell if a system isn't running optimally?

When things "have always been that way" – but no one can clearly explain why.

Or when disruptions occur whose cause cannot be clearly identified.

What does '360° Project Support' mean?

We get involved wherever you need us – from the initial technical assessment to commissioning.

This includes, among other things, needs assessment, investment consulting, planning optimization, offer comparisons, and support for overhaul and commissioning.

How does kmo differ from traditional engineering service providers?

We don't just plan; we think operationally.

Our solutions are not based on textbooks, but on what reliably works under real-world conditions.

In doing so, we consistently advocate for the operator's interests.

When is external support worthwhile?

Whenever poor decisions can be costly – which is almost always.

Our experience shows that the benefits of our support typically far outweigh the costs.