(5a) Current Manufacturing Processes Utilized to Improve Equipment Reliability and Stability

Utilizing high technology techniques in the manufacturing of compressors supplied to the ethylene market provides an operational
advantage compared to its traditional methods. This article provides a historical perspective on the manufacturing evolution in the petrochemical market segment from very early 'primitive" technology of the past up to the most advanced technology of today. The paper will report a description of methods and tools developed by a leading manufacturers to carry out the manufacturability assessment of the full milling technology, targeting quality, on time delivery, and cost.