Design and Build of Steam Compressor
Problem:
Low quality waste steam is usually condensed before being returned to the boiler. Large quantities of heat energy are wasted into the environment.
Solution:
In 2012, CET developed a 50kW steam turbo compressor. It was designed, with a two-stage configuration, to operate in a range of applications including mechanical vapour recompression (MVR), as a high temperature heat pump or as a low-pressure steam generator.
Results/Benefits:
This unit underwent a 1000 hours client site endurance test.
A field trial was not conducted as development was focused on the Steam expander generator.
The project was subsequently cancelled when TPG D&T was dissolved.
| Architecture | Single stage, permanent magnet motor with gas bearings |
| Process media | Steam |
| Inlet temperature | Saturated |
| Inlet pressure | 7-14barg |
| Outlet pressure | 1-4barg |
| Rated power | 50kW(net) |
| Rotational speed | 70,000rpm |
| Compliance | Certified for use in the UK |
Note: TPG D&T business was dissolved in 2017. Its core Technical Team, who pioneered this project formed C2 Technology, to continue D&T’s business of developing innovative technologies for energy industry.
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