WEG solutions equip two more sugar and ethanol plants in Brazil
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The Slip Ring motors will ensure greater process reliability and less impact on the electrical system during equipment startup
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WEG provides electrical solutions for FPSO in Brazil
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With its first oil scheduled for the second half of 2024, the supply is part of the largest deepwater oilfield in the world
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WEG supplied electric motor solutions for Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) in South Africa
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Growing population and rapid development around the Municipality and Johannesburg are some of the challenges faced by the Department of Water and Sanitation in South Africa. The over utilized capacity of Sebokeng Wastewater Treatment Works, part of Sedibeng Regional Sewer Scheme, had its capacity increased from 100Ml/d to 150Ml/d with the addition of Module Six (6).
This scenario identified the drivers for improvements and upgrading; and presented new opportunities for WEG as a manufacturer of electrical solutions.
Zest WEG’s team of specialists in partnership with PCI Africa, one of Africa’s leading purification systems designers and contractors of water and waste water solutions for the municipal and industrial markets, joined skills and supplied many solutions for the entire wastewater treatment works. WEG motors are installed in all major processes, from screening, sand removal, primary sedimentation, reactors, fermentation of raw sludge, final clarification, waste sludge thickening up to dewatering.
After many years of unforeseen delays Module Six (6) portion at Sebokeng – Emfuleni has finally been commissioned.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is located approximately 50 km south of Johannesburg, in South Africa, and involved the demolition of existing water tanks, earth-moving operations, excavation for terracing purposes, and concrete works for the rehabilitation of the Sebokeng wastewater treatment plant – Module 6, leading to an overall capacity of 150 Ml/day.
The scope of supply included several low voltage W22 electric motor solutions ranging between 3kW and 280kW, suitable for applications all over the entire WWTW works consisting of the following:
Mechanical Plant
• 2 off 50Ml/day screw pumps fitted with 280kW motors.
• 4 off front rake screens and hydro conveyors.
• 2 off compactors.
• 2 off 30m PST half bridges with 2 recycle pumps per tank.
• Bioreactor consisting of 1 mixer and 21 aerators varying from 30kW to 90kW.
• 6 off A recycle pumps and 4 off R recycle pumps.
• 3 off 30m half bridge SST’s each with 2 off RAS pumps.
• 2 off WAS pumps feeding to the dewatering holding tanks.
• Chlorine dosing system for dosing from 1-ton drums c/w dosing pumps.
Sludge Treatment Process
• 2 off sludge holding tanks with floating aerators.
• 6 off turbo drain presses feeding into 6 off dewatering presses.
• All the necessary pumps and associated equipment.
This project reinforces WEG capacity of supplying innovative and quality products to the Water Segment, and confirms that the company is in line with customers’ needs by improving energy efficiency, reliability of plant operation performance and reducing the environmental footprint. Also, the involvement of Zest WEG local branch expertise was critical for the good relationship with the integrator’s team.
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WEG supplies turn-key solutions to WestRock
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In June 2021, WEG completed the supply of the WestRock Paper Mill Expansion Project, in Três Barras, state of Santa Catarina. The solution package included a 59 MVA turbogenerator, e-Houses, low and medium voltage MCCs, frequency inverters, W22 WELL (WEG Extra Long Life), W50 and W60 motors, dry type transformers and field services.
The technical requirements demanded by the American company were ensured by WEG with integrated and customized solutions. With the capability to supply turn-key solutions from the beginning to the end of the production process, WEG is the ideal partner for those seeking efficiency. In addition, WEG provides customers with a complete after-sales support to ensure the full operational functioning of the electrical equipment.
Concerned about the technical requirements, WestRock, a company that owns the largest kraftliner paper mill in Latin America, chose WEG as a supplier for the optimization and expansion of its production capacity. With this expansion, production increased from 480 thousand to 750 thousand tons per year and the factory’s self-sufficiency in energy increased by 30%.
After feasibility analysis, WestRock chose for WELL (WEG Extra Long Life) motor’s technology that meet the reliability requirements demanded by the segment. The longer life time as well as lower maintenance of these motors are characteristics that directly impact the plant’s efficiency.
The great challenge of this project was the interchangeability of the new equipment and the service provided without interrupting the operations of the existing plant.
Reliability and trust are delivered by WEG with its broad portfolio available to the market. For the pulp and paper segment, the company has complete solutions, ranging from the supply of high efficiency motors to the most advanced automation systems, including the entire electrical infrastructure and power generation. They are innovative solutions that increase performance and improve the quality of customer’s product.
For Greenfield or Brownfield projects in the pulp and paper segment, count on WEG. For more information, click here. Please visit: https://www.weg.net/institutional/US/en/solutions/pulp-paper
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WEG’s Electric Motor Solutions are Adopted in Desalination Plant in Singapore
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There is no doubt that one of the major water problems facing the world today is the provision of drinking water. Water scarcity was listed in 2019 as one of the biggest global risks in terms of potential impact over the next decades.
Through a team of engineering specialists dedicated in the Water Industry, WEG has always been at the forefront of supplying electrical solutions for the Water Industry worldwide. This time WEG products are chosen as part of the Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant (KMEDP) project in Singapore. In this specific project, WEG’s motors are installed in it.
The KMEDP is an innovative large-scale desalination facility; and is also the world’s first dual-mode desalination plant. Its innovative capability can treat both freshwater and seawater, depending on weather conditions. The plant will produce 137.000 m3/day of clean water, which is enough to fill 45 olympic-size swimming pools and 7 percent of Singapore’s daily water demand.
For this project, WEG Singapore collaborate with Torishima, a pioneer in pumps for seawater desalination, to supply the high efficiency motors for their Reverse Osmosis (RO) system package.
In desalination systems, from small to large capacities, energy savings is always concern, it’s usual therefore, to consider energy recovery devices (ERD) to achieve best operation conditions and high energy savings. This device combined with the ERD Booster pumps and high-pressure pumps will drive cost savings and emission reductions.
There are two types of pumps used in RO system High Pressure Pump and ERD Booster Pump.
The WEG’s motors scope of supply from Nantong Factory was:
- 8 units of W60 2050 kW, 6.6 kV motor, 2 poles, B3 for 1st Pass RO High Pressure pumps
- 8 units of W21 160 kW, 400 V motor, 2 poles, B3 for ERD booster pumps
Motors for the use in desalination plants are required to operate in harsh climates 24/7, highly durable, with special painting plant against corrosion from seawater and high efficiency to minimize energy consumption.
WEG is very proud to be part of the Keppel Marina East Desalination Plant project, with the supply of special designed products to attend customers’ needs. This project is another WEG step towards Water Industry and Driving Efficiency and Sustainability.
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WEG provides solutions for desalination plant in Spain
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WEG has partnered with Sacyr Industrial to provide essential equipment and support the expansion of a largescale seawater desalination plant in Tenerife. The project, completed through WEG subsidiary, WEG AUTRIAL, has increased the desalinated water production capacity of the site by 37 per cent, increasing its potential supply to 24,000 more households than before.
Desalination describes the removal of salt from seawater to produce clean drinking water. This process is crucial for countries that have coastlines but have no readily available fresh water source. Canary Islands, such as Tenerife, are an example of where these operations are necessary.
The plant came into operation in 2001 but has undertaken a remodelling plan to better support the population of Tenerife. The remodelling project, managed by Sacyr Industrial and operated by Valoriza Agua, has enabled a colossal 28,800 cubic metres of water to be desalinated each day. This is a 37 per cent increase in capacity compared to the previous 21,000 cubic metres per day.
To support the remodelling project, WEG was approached to supply industrial power equipment to ensure the plant’s operations. Services included the installation of medium and low voltage electrical equipment, the installation of new Motor Control Centres (MCCs), plus the supply and installation of low voltage drives. This included the addition of 20 CFW11 variable speed drives (VSDs).
“WEG has a wealth of experience in suppling industrial equipment for harsh environments”, explained Javier De La Morena Cancela at WEG Spain. “For applications like the desalination plant in Tenerife, it was crucial that all suppliers are well versed in the complexities and challenges of installing equipment that can operate in saline conditions.”
“For this application, it was essential for the equipment to be robust, reliable and able to withstand the environment. Crucially, it was also imperative that the equipment is as energy efficient as possible as one of the core goals of the project was to reduce the emissions of the entire plant.”
“In addition to increasing production, the remodelling carried out by Sacyr have made it possible to increase the energy efficiency of the installation”, explained Paula Soriano, manager of the Empresa Mixta de Aguas de Santa Cruz de Tenerife (EMMASA), entity that manages the desalination plant in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. “[The remodelling is] achieving a reduction of emissions into the atmosphere of the environment of two million kilograms of CO2 per year, which is equivalent to the emissions of more than 1,700 new vehicles per year.”
The project has dramatically increased the conversion in the desalination plant, reducing the sea water needed to obtain the same amount of drinking water by 7,300 cubic metres per day. This volume is equivalent to almost four Olympic-size swimming pools a day.
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Mississippi riverboat cruise counts on WEG Solutions
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WEG is continually focused on providing solutions to as many market segments as possible. Proof of this is the package of eight special synchronous alternators recently supplied to the shipbuilding industry, which will be used on a riverboat cruise.
Negotiated with a traditional shipyard, this supply is regarded as a milestone for WEG in the shipbuilding industry in the North American market, since this is the first vessel to operate on the Mississippi River as a customs cruise boat.
Designed specifically to cross the Mississippi River, the boat design will make it the most modern in the region, offering 193 outside cabins that can accommodate up to 386 people.
The scope of supply includes eight synchronous alternators with power rating of 1175 kVA, 4 poles, 480 V, 60 Hz, which will be generating power for the entire boat. One of the main features of this project is that the output power of the generator set and the alternators frame size had to match the customer’s design requirements. In addition, the company´s reliability, which covers from small modifications to meeting project´s mechanical dimensions and technical specifications.
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WEG Branch in Russia steps towards Mining Industry with reliable solutions
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This is another important supply made by the WEG´s Russian Commercial Operation (WRU) for the customer PJSC Polyus Gold, in the Magadan Region, the largest gold producer in Russia.
The scope of supply included a pair of Slip Ring Motors of 9000 KW at 1000rpm, and another two motors of 7500 KW also at 1000rpm and fully designed to be interchangeable with the old existing motors providing a smooth drop-in replacement.
The motors will be applied, in pairs, at huge SAG and Ball mills that operate through dual pinion drive summing their power to each mill.
Historically, the customer was facing a troublesome operation due to a number of different reasons such as mechanical fits, overheating of antifriction bearings and electrical overload events.
With prompt attention to the customer, the WEG team evaluated different options in order to offer the most reliable product. A robust design of slip ring rotor motors was recommended including reliable features such as fixed or liftable brushes, internal or external slip ring chamber and different series of sleeve bearings or antifriction bearing in oil bath.
The final design was approved after customer inspection at WEG headquarters facilities in Brazil and a technical visit to a cooper mine in Chile where similar WEG motors are successfully operating.
A key factor for this project was the local WEG specialists in the market providing fast response to the customer and listening carefully to the customer needs.
The WEG Slip Ring Mining motors were designed in such a way to allow another technical key factor for this project where they can operate both as a slip ring motor or as an induction motor fed by inverter when the temperature is very cold (-50°C) and the ore inside the mills gets frozen and then the mills speed can be automatically controlled.
The electric motors were delivered in July 2020. Due to sanitary restrictions, the commissioning was postponed to December and work was carried out from November 15 to December 23, 2020.
About Polyus Gold Mine – Natalka
PJSC Polyus is the largest gold producer in Russia and is among the top 10 gold producers globally with one of the lowest cost profiles.
The Company also holds the world’s third largest gold reserves with 61 million ounces of proven and probable gold reserves underpinning its strong growth profile.
Polyus´ main operations are located in Krasnoyarsk Territory, Irkutsk Region, Magadan Region (Natalka) and the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and include 5 operating mines, alluvial operations and several advanced development projects.
The target for Natalka is 1200 tons of ore per hour, and the average in 2019 was 1400 tons per hour. In the fourth quarter, hourly productivity usually exceeded 1500 tons!
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