OCS’s Air compressor is used for starting the jet pump engines, air tuggers, providing compressed air for eduction airlift as required and Pipeline pre-commissioning dewatering and drying services.

The Diesel driven Air compressors employed in the OCS’s pipeline post trenching spread is a Doosan XHP series (Model:XHP1070WCAT-T1) with a capacity of 1070cfm  (30.2m³/min). The main features of this compressor are an oil-flooded screw air end, dual 25 micron air filter for optimum oil filtration and an oil separation system. The power train used for this air compressor is a Caterpillar 3406TA engine. This engine is a 6 cylinder water cooled engine with a displacement of 14.6L. This engine is equipped with an automatic air filter maintenance indicator signals to alert the operator when to service the elements and a flexible coupling which isolates engine vibration from compressor for longer life.

The Air compressor is associated with the services as per below

• Pipeline Pre-Commissioning
• Pile Remedial Services
• Pipeline Post Trenching
• Pipeline Shore Approach
• Pipeline Freespan Corrections
• Utility Barge Multi Cat Support Tug
• Pre Trenching Services