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Charlotte Stonestreet
Managing Editor |
Editor's Pick
Motors drive safe jackup operations
23 February 2016
Leading provider of offshore drilling units, Paragon Offshore, turned to WEG to replace the electric motors driving its B391 jackup rig in the North Sea. WEG supplied 58 highly reliable and energy efficient W22 motors to ensure a smooth and safe jackup process even in aggressive marine environments.
A compact and sturdy cast iron three-phase motor, the W22 meets the requirements of the most demanding applications. Its innovative stainless steel tubular cooling system provides optimal air flow and delivers maximum cooling capacity in the stator, rotor, and critical components such as bearings, ensuring enhanced reliability and energy efficiency up to IE4 levels.
Hot spots are also avoided by ensuring uniform temperature distribution in the entire frame, therefore offering highly reliable performance over a long service life.
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