APPLICATIONS & SOLUTIONS
NETZSCH Pump Solutions for Oil & Gas Mid- / Downstream
We find and develop the perfect positive displacement pump for your individual application
Innovative pump solutions in the oil and gas midstream / downstream sectors: As the global market leader in the field of positive displacement pumps, NETZSCH offers you pumps and systems optimally tailored to you and your application. The satisfaction of our customers is always our top priority.
The variety of general applications in the oil and gas mid / downstream sector ranges from crude oil unloading at a rail terminal to production on offshore platforms and tank emptying to use on ships. We at NETZSCH will work with you to find or develop a customised solution for your application. We promise you Proven Excellence – outstanding performance in all areas.
We at NETZSCH will work with you to find or develop a customised solution for your application. We promise you Proven Excellence - outstanding performance in all areas.
Opportunities oil and gas midstream / downstream
NETZSCH offers high-performance pumping solutions for the oil and gas industry worldwide. From API 676-compliant progressing cavity pumps to rotary lobe and multi screw pumps for multiphase applications in onshore and offshore processes. Maximum reliability is ensured through project-specific design and optimally matched metallic materials – such as stainless steel, duplex and superduplex steels, as well as nickel-based alloys such as Alloy 625 and Alloy 825 – and elastomers, even for demanding media such as sour gas or crude oil containing solids.
Together with you, the requirements are specified in the project planning phase, and the optimum pumps are selected. An extensive product range is available for this purpose. We provide you with independent and impartial advice. On a global level, we develop customised as well as sophisticated solutions for your request.
Experiences from oil and gas mid- / downstream
Discover first-hand advantages of our solutions in action and the crucial role our service plays in ensuring smooth operation. Customers from the oil and gas mid- / downstream sector report on their experiences with NETZSCH.
ATEX-compliant pumping in potentially explosive atmospheres
Do you need to convey your product in potentially explosive areas? The NOTOS® multi screw pumps from NETZSCH make it possible. Thanks to the innovative design, the multi screw pumps are ATEX-certified. This means you can safely pump low to highly lubricating liquids with low to high viscosity, as well as shear-sensitive or chemically aggressive media, even in potentially explosive areas. At the same time, they fulfil all legal requirements.
Conveying on an FPSO - floating production, storage and offloading unit
All from a single supplier: There are numerous pumping applications on an FPSO - floating production, storage and offloading unit. The requirements could not be more different, from the cleaning of marine diesel oil to emptying storage tanks and pumping service water. Thanks to our extensive product portfolio with NEMO® progressing cavity pumps, NOTOS® multi screw pumps and TORNADO® rotary lobe pumps, you can cover all applications with one supplier.
Efficient extraction of crude oil in tank farms
High flow rate and low noise level at the same time: NOTOS® multi screw pumps offer you exactly this, even with fluctuating temperatures and viscosities. For example, you can significantly minimise noise when unloading crude oil at an industrial rail terminal. In addition, thanks to its design, the NOTOS® enables you to empty the containers almost completely. Even a brief dry run presents no problems for the multi screw pump.
Efficient emptying of tanks and wagons
The emptying of tanks and wagons filled with highly viscous media poses special challenges. With the optionally heatable NOTOS® multi screw pumps, you can empty your tanks almost completely. This saves resources on the one hand and time on the other. Thanks to the optimised geometry of the pump chamber, you also increase your effectiveness when pumping petroleum products while at the same time ensuring gentle transport.
Constant conveying of crude oil at remote oil fields
NEMO® progressing cavity pumps guarantee constant flow rates regardless of the product viscosity. Even enormous temperature fluctuations and sometimes high solids content pose no problems for the progressing cavity pumps. This means that you can pump your product gently and with low pulsation under the most challenging conditions in small oil fields. In addition, NEMO® progressing cavity pumps offer you particularly long service lives, effectively reducing your operating costs.
Products for oil & gas midstream / downstream
FAQ oil & gas mid- / downstream
NETZSCH pumps are designed for a wide range of operating conditions. Depending on the pump type, size, and material selection, pumping media with viscosities ranging from less than 0.5 cPto several million cP are possible. Temperatures above 300 °C and pressures above 200 bar can also be achieved. The exact limit values are tailored to each application to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Yes, the pumps in the NETZSCH Pumps & Systems portfolio are self-priming. This applies to all four technologies: progressing cavity pumps, rotary lobe pumps, multi screw pumps and peristaltic pumps. The pumping principle can also reliably convey gas bubbles, such as those occurring when emptying residues. NPSHr values below 1m can also be ensured by selecting the appropriate pump. This makes them ideal for applications with changing fill levels or difficult suction conditions.
NETZSCH pumps are capable of safely conveying gas-laden media. However, conveying 100 percent gas depends on the pump type and design. For applications with a high gas content or multiphase conveying, NETZSCH offers special solutions that are tailored to these requirements.
Depending on the application and process, suitable protection and monitoring devices are recommended for safe and reliable operation. These include, for example, pressure, temperature or dry-running protection systems. The experts at NETZSCH will assist you in selecting and integrating the appropriate instrumentation.
NETZSCH offers extensive testing options, including hydrostatic and performance tests, NPSH, mechanical run tests, vibration and sound level measurements. The tests are conducted in accordance with defined standards or customer-specific requirements.
In the oil and gas industry, NETZSCH pumps are used, among other things, for pumping crude oil, heavy oil, multiphase media, drilling muds, chemicals, bitumen, lubricant oils, and waste water directly in the main process and often also in support processes. They are suitable for upstream, midstream, and downstream processes.
No, NETZSCH pumps are not designed exclusively for highly viscous media. Depending on the pump type and design, low-viscosity, sensitive, abrasive or solids-laden media can also be reliably conveyed. A large proportion of NETZSCH pumps in the oil and gas sector are used for low viscosities. That's where they really show off their low-shear pumping principle and low NPSHr values.
Yes, NETZSCH pumps can be designed in accordance with relevant API standards upon request. For example, API 676 for rotary positive displacement pumps. Accessories are selected based on the applicable API standards. Our experts will coordinate the exact design with you based on your specific project and application.
NETZSCH pumps are available in a wide range of materials. These include various steels, stainless steels, special alloys, elastomers and plastics. The choice of material is always based on the medium and application in order to optimise resistance, service life and operational reliability.