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Spanish power plant relies on Atlas Copco Rental to flush and air blow steam pipe network

Antwerp, Belgium, June 25, 2014 – Befesa GRI is an international company specializing in chemical cleaning for the petrochemical industry, power plants and thermo solar plants. To clean their newly installed steam pipe network in the Algeciras power plant (south of Spain), the company needed oil-free compressed air.

June 25, 2014

Spanish power plant relies on Atlas Copco Rental to flush and air blow steam pipe network
Flushing of new pipe network The steam pipe network of the Algeciras power plant had to be filled with oil-free air at 32 bar which then had to suddenly be released through two big silencers. In doing so, dirt and debris could be blown away, which is called air blowing. 10 PNS’s did the job The combination of the right equipment and know-how made Atlas Copco Rental the perfect fit for the job. 10 PNS’s first filled the pipe network at 24 bar and then fed 2 boosters, in single stage operation, that supplied the 32 bar. Additionally 45 bar line filters were installed to ensure the air quality requirements regarding oil content were met (0.001ppm). To make sure the compressed air flow would not exceed the maximum capacity, and thus blow away the filters, Befesa GRI placed a calibrated orifice after the line filters to limit the flow. Success factors

We are impressed by the speed at which the Atlas Copco Rental compressors could fill and flush the system. The combined availability of the PNS’s, the boosters and competent personnel of both Atlas Copco Rental and Befesa GRI made this project a success.
Mr. Karel KluschKewitz , Technical Director at Befesa GRI

For further information please contact

  • Olivia Gambin, Divisional Communication Manager Atlas Copco Specialty Rental Tel.: +32 3 750 82 87 Email:
    • Olivia Gambin, Divisional Communication Manager Atlas Copco Specialty Rental Tel.: +32 3 750 82 87 Email:
      • Olivia Gambin, Divisional Communication Manager Atlas Copco Specialty Rental Tel.: +32 3 750 82 87 Email:

        Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. The Group serves customers with innovative compressors, vacuum solutions and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. Atlas Copco develops products and service focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 180 countries. In 2015, Atlas Copco had revenues of BSEK 102 (BEUR 11) and more than 43 000 employees.

        Specialty Rental is a division within Atlas Copco’s Construction Technique business area. It serves customers in the industry segments around the world with temporary air, nitrogen, steam and power rental solutions. The specialty rental services are offered under several brands. The divisional headquarters is located in Houston, USA.