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Introduction to Overhauling Services by WAT

WAT offers comprehensive overhauling services for a wide range of industrial equipment across Oman’s key sectors, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, water treatment, power generation, and mining. Through systematic inspection, precision refurbishment, and quality-driven reassembly, WAT ensures that critical assets are restored to optimal operational performance, extending equipment life and reducing unplanned downtime. Our dedicated workshops and mobile service teams are equipped to handle both routine overhauls and emergency breakdowns, following stringent quality and safety standards.

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Scope of Overhauling Services

WAT’s industrial equipment overhauling services cover various types of mechanical and rotating machinery:

• Rotating Equipment Overhaul
  Complete dismantling, inspection, refurbishment, balancing, and reassembly of pumps, compressors, turbines, gearboxes, blowers, and fans. Each overhaul is accompanied by detailed inspection reports and performance testing.
• Static Equipment Overhaul
  Repair and maintenance of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, separators, filters, and storage tanks, including internal inspection, mechanical cleaning, welding repairs, and recoating services.
• On-Site Overhaul Services
  Deployment of skilled technicians and mobile workshops to perform equipment overhauls at client facilities, reducing downtime and logistics challenges.
• Condition Assessment and Root Cause Analysis
  Detailed inspection using non-destructive testing (NDT), vibration analysis, and material integrity assessments to diagnose failures, recommend corrective actions, and improve future reliability.

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Special Focus on Pump Overhauling

Pumps are vital components in almost every industrial operation. WAT provides specialized pump overhauling services with a focus on quality, speed, and reliability:

• Types of Pumps Serviced
  Centrifugal pumps, multistage pumps, reciprocating pumps, submersible pumps, API process pumps, vertical turbine pumps, and screw pumps.
• Typical Overhaul Activities
  • Complete dismantling and thorough inspection of all pump internals.
  • Measurement of critical dimensions (clearances, runouts, concentricity).
  • Dynamic balancing of rotating assemblies.
  • Re-machining of worn surfaces and shafts, if necessary.
  • Replacement of bearings, seals, wear rings, and sleeves.
  • Upgrading of materials or design improvements if required.
  • Hydraulic testing to verify performance post-overhaul.
  • Alignment services during reinstallation.
• Workshop Capabilities
  WAT’s workshops are fully equipped with precision lathes, balancing machines, hydraulic test benches, and specialized tools to handle overhauls of small to large pumps efficiently.
• Engineering Support
  In cases where recurring pump failures are identified, WAT provides engineering consultancy for root cause analysis, material upgrades, and retrofitting solutions to improve pump reliability and reduce lifecycle costs.

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Case Studies and Applications

Over the years, WAT has successfully completed hundreds of pump and equipment overhauls for oilfield operators, desalination plants, fertilizer manufacturers, and municipal water authorities in Oman. Some key highlights include:

• Emergency overhaul of critical water injection pumps during refinery shutdown.
• Full refurbishment of multistage booster pumps for a major water transmission line.
• Performance restoration of firewater pumps in a petrochemical facility within limited shutdown windows.
• Upgrade and re-rating of seawater lift pumps for offshore platforms.

Each project is delivered with full technical documentation, performance certificates, and warranty support, ensuring total customer satisfaction.

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Conclusion

WAT’s industrial equipment and pump overhauling services combine technical expertise, advanced workshop capabilities, and a customer-first approach to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions for Oman’s industrial sector. Whether for planned maintenance or urgent repairs, WAT stands ready to support clients in keeping their operations running smoothly and efficiently.