Comparison of a Palpro IRCD system compared to a conventional pump system on the Petrobras Spirit of Columbus P36 Project :

 

Conventional pump system

IRCD Based System

Number of operating pumps

68

3

Number of spare pumps

22

3

Total number of installed pumps

90

6

Space required

60mē

18mē

Estimated cost

₤947,000

₤685,000

Spares cost for two years operating

₤30,000

₤2,200

Cost for MCC panel located in a Zone 2 Area

₤146,250

₤84,375

Time required to maintain one pump

2 hours

30 minutes

Total life cycle cost for two years

₤123,250

₤771,575

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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