OIL AND GAS

PROVIDING ENERGY
TO THE OIL AND GAS
INDUSTRIES
BRUSH is a leader in supplying energy solutions to the oil and gas industry, both
onshore and offshore for over 50 years, and provides main power to more than
60% of North Sea fixed platforms.
BRUSH equipment performs relentlessly in harsh conditions, delivering power
through its generators, transformers and switchgear with power management
systems controlling critical systems.
BRUSH provides:
n Salient pole air cooled 4-pole DG turbogenerators
n Cylindrical rotor air cooled 2-pole DAX turbogenerators
n CACW (TEWAC) or CACA (TEAAC) cooling, as required
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 orrosion prevention of internal and exposed surfaces and components,
including special coatings and materials
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 ompliance with the provisions of the relevant industry standard specifications,
including ATEX, ABS, API, CSA, DNV, Bureau Veritas and Lloyds
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 ompliance with IEC60079 requirements for Zone 2 hazardous areas
n PRISMIC Power Management and Excitation Systems
n Generator step-up transformers
n Unit auxiliary transformers
n Switchgear
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 esponsive and experienced technical support to ensure optimum plant
performance
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 omprehensive round the clock support.
All equipment complies with the relevant European, American or International
standard specifications. In addition, all three BRUSH manufacturing companies
are registered to ISO 9001: 2008 and OHSAS 18001: 2007 which govern the
quality of design, manufacture and service. BRUSH has also achieved registration
to the international environmental standard ISO 14001: 2004.

CONTENTS
04 FPSO & SPECIAL VESSELS
06 LNG PRODUCTION & GAS TRANSPORTATION
08 EXPERIENCE

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10 SUPPORT
12 TRAINING
14 PRODUCT RANGE

FPSO &
SPECIAL VESSELS
Floating Production, Storage and Offloading vessels (FPSOs) are particularly
effective in remote or deepwater locations where fixed platforms and seabed
pipelines are not cost effective. FPSOs eliminate the need to lay expensive
long-distance pipelines from the processing facility to an onshore terminal and
are an optimal choice for development when there is no existing infrastructure.
They also provide an economically attractive solution for marginal oil fields which
can be exhausted in a few years and do not justify the expense of installing
fixed facilities. Furthermore, once the field is depleted, the FPSO can be moved
to a new location.
Used in offshore production since the 1970s, FPSOs are operating in the
North Sea, offshore Brazil, Asia Pacific, the Mediterranean Sea and offshore
West Africa. Over 80 BRUSH generators are providing main power to over 30
FPSOs in these areas. In addition to the standard features required for oil and
gas applications, the BRUSH generators used on FPSOs also have:

nC
 apability to operate anywhere in the world, from the harsh environments of
the Arctic to the tropical humidity of offshore Africa
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 earings and oil drains designed to operate throughout the roll and pitch
range of the vessel
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 ustom designed windings to match the fault level requirements of the ships
electrical system
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 igh integrity twin channel PRISMIC Excitation Controllers.

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LNG PRODUCTION AND

GAS TRANSPORTATION
One of the pioneers of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Industry, Qatargas, is
the worlds largest LNG producer, with an annual capacity of 42 million tonnes
per annum (mtpa). To provide power for the first three LNG trains, six 31 MW
gas turbine driven BRUSH generators were installed at the plant between 1994
and 1996. When the decision was taken to add the four mega-trains, BRUSH
generators were again selected for a further three 35 MW gas turbines installed
in 2007 to provide the additional power needed as the new capacity came
online between 2009 and 2011.
LNG produced in Ras Lafan is transported in a dedicated fleet of ships to
markets in Europe, Asia and the Americas. The largest LNG import terminal
in the world is the Sabine Pass LNG terminal, located on the border between
Texas and Louisiana in the USA, where four 27 MW gas turbine driven BRUSH
generators produce the power required for the regasification of over four billion
cubic feet of natural gas per day.
Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) is a technology that allows operators in
the oil & gas industry to access offshore gas fields that would otherwise be too
costly or difficult to develop. The worlds first FLNG facility will be moored some
200 kilometres off the Australian Coast at the Prelude gas field. Displacing
600,000 tonnes of water, this will be the largest floating object ever constructed
but will use significantly less materials, land and seabed area than developing
the same gas in an equivalent onshore facility.
The FLNG facility will produce a total of 5.3 mtpa of LNG, condensate and
LPG. The facility will chill the natural gas produced at the field and shrink its
volume by a factor of 600 so that ocean-going carriers can load the LNG
and the other liquid by-products for delivery to market anywhere in the world.
Maintaining a facility of this type in a remote and hostile environment for a
period of 25 years, before the first planned inspection and overhaul, requires a
reliable source of power. Based on decades of experience in the onshore LNG
market, three steam turbine driven 40 MW BRUSH generators with full control
panels were selected for the task.

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EXPERIENCE

THE HIBERNIA GRAVITY BASED STRUCTURE

The Hibernia GBS, at 660,000 tons, is the worlds largest offshore oil platform
and was built for Mobil to operate off the east coast of Canada. BRUSH
provided both 2 and 4 pole generators for gas and steam turbine drives, as well
as supplying a full PRISMIC Power Management and Excitation Systems.
DRILLING RIGS
BRUSH has continued to provide reliable equipment to todays versatile semisubmersible, self-propelled drilling vessels.
Also included within the scope of supply was a BRUSH PRISMIC Power
Management System, delivering trusted reliability to the complete power
generation and distribution system.
FPSO
BRUSH has been involved in this field since the early offshore requirements
for a vessel to remain in the same location, with minimal movement, for
considerable time.
Generators have continued to be supplied to FPSO vessels and recent
installations have seen BRUSH Generators, totalling over 250MVA of installed
power, being employed on such prestigious projects as Petro Canadas
TERRA NOVA, Statoil NORNE, Esso JOTUN and Conoco Phillips innovative
RAMFORM BANFF.
OIL AND GAS ONSHORE
Southern Oman, Petroleum Development Organisation (PDO) concentrates
oil production in four major areas: Bahja, Rima, Nimr and Marmul, all desert
locations between 700km and 800km from Muscat. In addition to oil, a
significant amount of water is recovered at Nimr, Rima and Marmul Production
Stations.
This was achieved by installing Sulzer high pressure pumps, each sized for a
flow rate of 20,000 cubic metres of water per day. To accommodate a range
of discharge pressures, BRUSH Synchronous Motors, operating in open
ambient temperatures of above 50C, with rises in accordance with Class B
temperatures, were selected to drive the pumps. In addition to the motors,
BRUSH also provided control systems, transformers and neutral earthing
resistors at each site.

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SUPPORT

Being the largest independent turbogenerator manufacturer in the world

doesnt just come from selling more products. Its to do with over 130 years of
finely honed experience, exacting standards and innovative thinking. Constantly
striving to outperform the most challenging demands from diverse industry
sectors. Its about being a truly global player.
More than that, its to do with seeing ourselves as a partner, rather than just
an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). With the dedication and drive to
think long term and provide ongoing, comprehensive support that maximizes
the operational life of our products and minimises risk, downtime and outlay for
our customers. BRUSH provides support for all of its products and services,
including dedicated teams for Generators, PRISMIC, Transformers and
Switchgear working 24/7/365.
BRUSH designs and manufactures turbogenerators for gas turbine and steam
turbine drives, as well as synchronous motors and power management systems
for every energy production sector, including nuclear and hydro electric.
We lead the way in the manufacture and servicing of electrical equipment for
industrial, marine and offshore applications. Our support packages are tailored
specifically to your individual requirements, throughout the operating life of
your equipment. From maintenance contracts to emergency on-site repairs,
you can rely on BRUSH Aftermarket to keep your generator turning. All of
our equipment complies with the relevant European, American or International
standard specifications, and were registered to ISO 9001: 2008, OHSAS
18001: 2007 and ISO 14001: 2004, which govern the quality of design,
manufacture and service.

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TRAINING

To ensure BRUSH retains its position throughout future generations, BRUSH

offers the latest in learning and development through its purpose built Academy.
The BRUSH Academy is a high quality training facility based in the centre of
the UK with great accessibility via road, train and airports. Not only does the
Academy provide training for all BRUSH employees, it also offers the highest
standard of training to customers in power generation, power management and
other related industries.
The Academy itself has multiple meeting and conference rooms to cater for
groups of up to 140 delegates. It has a separate IT suite, virtual control room,
three training suites, secure storage and an excellent dining area to ensure
uninterrupted learning. The combination of these facilities and specialised
training professionals ensures the very most is made of your time whilst using
the Academy.
The Academy experience continues across all parts of the BRUSH
manufacturing site, with dedicated Academy Skill Workshops strategically
positioned in key areas that provide hands-on skills development mentored by a
product knowledge expert.
BRUSH Service Engineers are constantly kept up to date with the latest
technology training provided by a comprehensive eLearning programme which
allows their continual learning wherever they are in the world.
These facilities ensure the development of the next generation of BRUSH
experts as well as encouraging close working relationships with our partners
and customers. So whether its a small meeting or specialised training, the
BRUSH Academy is the perfect place to learn and develop.

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PRODUCT RANGE
GENERATORS

HARRINGTON GENERATORS INTERNATIONAL

2.6-500KVA

DG 4 POLE AIR COOLED

10-65MVA

DAX 2 POLE AIR COOLED

10-250MVA

2 POLE HYDROGEN & COMBINED-COOLED

250-1100MVA

MOTORS

BRUSH MAX SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR

10-100MW

PRISMIC

POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

GENERATOR CONTROL & PROTECTION PANELS
GENERATOR TERMINAL CUBICLES
EXCITATION SYSTEMS

PRISMIC A50
PRISMIC A32
PRISMIC A3100
PRISMIC R10
PRISMIC T20
PRISMIC A30
PRISMIC A12
PRISMIC A57
PRISMIC A58

TRANSFORMERS

TRANSFORMERS

1MVA-60MVA

AT TAPCHANGERS

300A CURRENT RATING

AE TAPCHANGERS

500A CURRENT RATING

650KVA BREAKING CAPACITY

SWITCHGEAR

AFTERMARKET

AC SWITCHGEAR

UP TO 31.5KA & 38KV

DC SWITCHGEAR

4000A-12000A

24/7/365 SUPPORT TEAM

INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
FIELD REPAIRS
INSPECTIONS
MAINTENANCE
FACTORY REPAIRS
UPGRADES

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LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT
CUSTOMER TRAINING
BRUSH ACADEMY

ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR THE

GLOBAL POWER INDUSTRY

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