【Ten Years of Rapid Development in Chemical Processing Equipment】The largest flow rate marine platform fire pump systems in China from 1977 to 2022
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Witnessing the decade-long rapid development of chemical processing equipment, I praise the prosperity and strength of modern China. Wishing everyone a happy New Year, and may their families enjoy peace and health. By contributing our ideas, we can create a more lively discussion environment; HaiChuan becomes even better with your participation. Everyone is welcome to join in the forum discussions. Following the successful replacement of imported fire pump systems in the field of offshore platforms, the vertical long-shaft diesel engine-driven seawater fire pump systems developed by Napco Corporation (formerly “Napco Pump Industry”) have passed factory tests and were recently delivered to the CNOOC Bozhong 19-6 condensate gas field project. It is worth noting that the diesel-powered seawater fire pump set manufactured by Napco features a single-pump flow rate of over 1600 m3/h, making it one of the fire pump sets with the highest flow rate currently used in domestic offshore platforms. The pump products, diesel engines, and gearboxes used in the pump set have all obtained global-level certifications – the US FM/UL certification – while the entire unit has been certified by BV Class and the Chinese fire protection product certification.
Offshore platforms are production facilities used for the exploration and exploitation of oil and gas resources in the ocean. Due to factors such as their unique geographical location, limited working space, and harsh operating conditions, domestic offshore platforms used to opt for imported brands of seawater fire pump systems for essential equipment. Through independent research and development, Napu Pump Industry has overcome various technical challenges, including long water intake distances for fire pumps on offshore platforms, complex system configurations, resistance to seawater corrosion, ice prevention, and protection against wave impacts. Its fire pump systems have thus enabled the substitution of imported products in the offshore platform sector. Data shows that from April 8, 2019, to September 30, 2022, there were a total of 43 tender projects in China related to seawater fire pumps for offshore platforms. Nepu Co., Ltd. won 16 of these bids, achieving a market share of over 37.21%, thus continuing to lead in the field of seawater fire pumps.