Migración de las unidades de lubricación de los grupos principales de bombeo Flowserve hacia el BPCS de la Estación de Bombeo Santo Domingo de la empresa pública de hidrocarburos del Ecuador EP PETROECUADOR

Abstract

The project “Migration of the lubrication units (LOS) of the Flowserve main pumping units to the BPCS of the Santo Domingo Pumping Station of EP PETROECUADOR” addresses the upgrade of the lubrication system due to the deterioration of the controllers and the difficulty in obtaining spare parts. The system elements were identified, such as temperature and pressure transmitters, switches and actuators, in order to design the wiring following Allen Bradley and NFPA70 standards, ensuring compatibility with analog/digital modules and suitability for hazardous areas. Programming was developed according to the system manual, eliminating the forced operation that prevented the DMXH Centrifugal Pump from starting without prior lubrication. The RIOB-230103-2-90-A panel was redesigned, adding accessories, arranging cables and optimizing space. The implementation was coordinated with the maintenance area, verifying the internal wiring and performing point-to-point tests before downloading the program to the controllers. The new system allowed the safe start-up of the pump and the main motor, guaranteeing correct operation and leaving room for future projects.