Atlas Copco’s leadership position as a provider of vacuum pumps with a focus on sustainability helps us deliver tailored solutions for the power generation sector. Atlas Copco acknowledges the uniqueness of the needs of this sector and within the power market, crucial elements like liquid carryover management, vacuum levels, and reliability profoundly impact overall investments and capital expenditure. This is why we've engineered top-tier vacuum pumps and systems, that help maximize efficiency and deliver a better ROI.
Our innovative, cost-effective liquid ring vacuum pumps align with globally accepted environmental standards and are tailored to the power sector's unique requirements. Our team of vacuum and application engineers and systemization specialists work on vacuum system design, offering bespoke solutions to address the evolving challenges within the industry.
Vacuum pumps for Turbine Condenser Exhauster
Maintaining this crucial vacuum requires the extraction of air and other non-condensable gases that may infiltrate and accumulate within the condenser. Atlas Copco's liquid ring vacuum pumps are globally utilized in this critical application, ensuring the seamless extraction of air and non-condensable gases, thereby safeguarding the efficiency of power generation systems. These pumps are particularly suited to handle saturated air leakage.
Vacuum solutions for Condenser Waterbox Priming
Waterbox priming is a process used in steam turbines to remove air and other gases from the steam before it enters the turbine. Priming is important because air and gases can reduce the efficiency of the turbine and cause damage to its components. It facilitates the creation of a siphon effect, thereby minimizing the power required to initiate the primary cooling water pumps. This not only enhances operational efficiency but also contributes to energy efficiency.
Secondly, waterbox priming plays a crucial role in maintaining optimal condenser cooling efficiency by preventing the accumulation of air in the upper sections of the cooling tube bundle. This preventive measure is instrumental in reducing the energy expenditure associated with water pumping, ensuring an overall streamlined and effective cooling process.
Our liquid ring pumps such as the intelligent LRP VSD+ series excel in condenser waterbox priming, guaranteeing optimal cooling performance and offering variable flow to match process of air bubble formation rate.
Additionally, our pumps play a pivotal role in deaeration duties, continuously eliminating accumulated air and non-condensable gases from the condenser cooling water. Atlas Copco's commitment to excellence is evident in our advanced liquid ring vacuum pump technology, a cornerstone in enhancing the efficiency and reliability of power generation processes worldwide.
An alternate solution for waterbox priming is the Atlas Copco DZS VSD+ dry claw vacuum pump range. You gain savings due to the set point control feature and can control vacuum levels on demand. Built with construction materials and coatings for a lifetime of reliable operation even in harsh conditions, the DZS VSD+ vacuum pump consumes zero water.
Systemization and custom engineered pumps for power generation industries
We also offer standard vacuum systems for common applications through to custom engineered turnkey projects for more complex applications. Furthermore, we can design and engineer these systems for specific environments, with material certification, project-approved vendors, enhanced quality assurance and testing, all handled by our in-house Systems + Solutions team.
Atlas Copco’s portfolio of vacuum pumps contribute to energy conservation by optimizing processes and reducing energy consumption, particularly in steam condensation and other critical power generation processes. They are versatile and can be adapted to various applications within the power industry, providing flexibility in their usage.