Simon Weyer’s Services
Spare Part Sourcing
Acquisition of new rotating equipment and rotating equipment components based on detailed market analysis.
Quality Assurance
Monitoring of manufacturer production and repair processes to ensure consistent quality assurance.
Maintenance
Inspections and definition of maintenance measures, taking into account quality and economic aspects.
Lifetime improvement
Analysis of service life issues. Identification of wear mechanisms and implementation of effective measures.
TA Preparation
Turnaround scheduling, technical specifications, quality and test plans, resources planning and time schedules.
Re-engineering
Planning and execution of turbomachinery re-engineering projects. Identification of risks and opportunities.
Invitation to bid
ITB for repairs, maintenance and rotating equipment spare parts. Support during technical and commercial negotiations.
Failure Analysis
Inspections following equipment or component failure. Damage assessments based on recognised norms and standards.
About Simon Weyer
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13 Years’ Professional Experience
My specialist knowledge is the result of years of practical experience as a service technician and rotating equipment engineer.
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18 Countries
I have worked all over the world, supporting companies on four continents.
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52 Reference Clients
Including: air separation plants, chemical companies, steel mills and refineries.
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€ 970 000 Savings
Over the last five years, my repair and maintenance services have produced savings of approximately a million euros.
Projects
Guide Vane Procurement
Management of the measurement, material specification and tender processes. Contract award,
re-engineering, design reviews and production monitoring.
Savings: € 45,000
Mechanical seal repair
Requalification of two dry gas seals (p = 29 bar, n = 34,300 rpm). Including inspection of disassembled equipment, specifications, contract award and test bench run.
Savings: € 17,000
turbine rotor overhaul
Definition of maintenance requirements and specifications, and evaluation of offers. Reviews of quality and test plans. Execution and coordination of quality assurance measures.
Savings: € 170,000
repair of 3 turbine bearings
Determination of maintenance requirements and specifications, technical discussions and evaluation of offers. Inspection and installation of delivered equipment.
Savings: € 76,000
Valve Housing Repair Management
Identification of appropriate measures to address a cracked housing. Feasibility and risk analysis. Contract award and quality assurance during the repair process.
Savings: € 62,000
Gear shaft re-engineering
Procurement of spare parts for a twin screw extruder gear (p = 3,300 kW) after identifying equipment failure during a routine inspection. Delivery time reduced by 30 (!) weeks.
Savings: € 98,000
Extend Service Life of mixer gear box
Failure analysis following recurring outages. Technical specifications, invitation to bid and tender process. Contract award and quality assurance.
Savings: € 46,000
Turbo compressor Upgrade
Planning and execution of a turbo compressor overhaul, including upgrade of the gas seal system and enhancement of the machine monitoring process according to API 670.