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The Le Havre, France operation receives ISO 9001
certification in October 1990.
In the fall of 1990 Dresser-Rand adopts a World
Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiative to improve tools and facilities. In the coming years
the company would invest in large machine tools and new computer software at the three
Southern Tier locations that would give it an edge over its competitors in technology and
capability.
In May 1991, Dresser-Rand helped engineer the
first Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) facility in McIntosh, Al. Capable of generating
110 MW at full output, this facility includes enough underground air storage to permit 26
hours of generation, enough energy to serve 36,000 homes or 100,000 people. Energy is
stored in a solution-mined salt dome with a capacity of 19 million cubic feeet lying
between 1500 and 250 feet below the surface. Inexpensive, off-peak electrical power
pressurizes the underground cavern.
In 1992, the Dresser-Rand Wellsville operation
receives certification from Lloyd's Register for the ISO 9001 quality management system
standard. This is applicable to the design, manufacture and in-house repair of steam
turbines as well as site technical support of repair, refurbishment, installation and
commissioning of Dresser-Rand units.
In June of 1992, renovation of the Olean test
facility is completed making it the most comprehensive in the world. The size was doubled
to 58,000 sq. ft. to provide enhanced capability to conduct large string tests. For
example, full Class I hydrocarbon tests can be conducted up to 108,000 BHP. Four
motor drive stands were also added to allow greatly reduced cycle times for smaller units.
In 1997 the company completed a test area within the test stand dedicated solely to power
turbines.
| World Class Test facility, Olean NY |
In July of 1992, D-R successfully
tests 65,000 HP gas reinjection train for ARCO Alaska. This is one of the first
compressor drives with a GE Frame 6 gas turbine developing 65,000 HP.
| Arco Gas Reinjection Train on Test Stand |
In 1992,“turbo contract
compression,” using gas turbine driven centrifugal compressors, was introduced for
large hp applications – particularly internationally. The first turbo contract
compression project for the company is Porta, commissioned on jack up rigs in Lake
Maracaibo in Venezuela.
| Porta Project in Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela |
In January, 1993, the Dresser-Rand
facility located in Painted Post, New York received its ISO9001
certification from Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance. Their Quality
Management System is applicable to the design, manufacture and service of
commercial and military compression equipment.
In February, 1993, Dresser-Rand Olean receives
ISO-9001 certification from Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance.
In July, 1993 the D-R Olean Rotor Center
construction is completed, making it a one-of-a-kind facility worldwide. For
turbomachinery, the rotor is the heart of the centrifugal compressor. This facility allows
the company to manufacture all aspects of the rotor complete in one area. The facility was
designed for accurate manufacturing and assembly procedures, from the temperature
controlled environment for precise machining to the vertical pits for enhanced assembly
results.
In 1994, Dresser-Rand formally introduces the
model VIP compressors, a novel, new concept in gasfield compressors. Additional models are
planned.
 
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