Innovation for efficiency and cost savings
Over 80% of a compressor’s lifecycle cost is taken up by the energy it consumes. Moreover, the generation of compressed gas can account for a significant amount of a plant’s total electricity bill. Atlas Copco has consistently addressed this challenge by innovating to cut our customers’ energy costs.
Variable Speed Drive (VSD)
Atlas Copco’s Variable Speed Drive (VSD) technology closely follows the gas demand and continuously adjusts the motor speed, resulting in energy savings. Coupled with inlet pressure control, VSD maximizes flow, and minimizes required horsepower. By working less to do more, VSD consumes less power, while giving greater process control and requiring less maintenance. When the quantity of gas available from the bio process rises, the VSD motor speeds up to ensure a continuous supply of gas to the grid with very low pressure fluctuation.
Energy Recovery
Turn your compressor into an energy source. Our water-cooled gas screw compressors can be equipped with an Energy Recovery unit which helps you achieve your low-carbon economy goals. Recover up to 75% of the electrical energy which is converted into compression heat. Our Energy Recovery system uses this to heat up water that can be used for sanitary purposes, space heating, or process applications.
SMARTLINK
Knowing the status of your compressed gas equipment at all times is the key to optimal efficiency and availability.
Go for energy efficiency
Customized reports on the energy of your compressor room.
Increase uptime
All the components are replaced on time, ensuring maximum uptime.
Save money
Early warnings avoid breakdowns and production loss.
Electrical cabinet with Elektronikon® Mk5
Our Elektronikon® Mk5 controller is designed with energy-efficient Atlas Copco algorithms to maximize flow and minimize power consumption. It controls both the compressor and the integrated converter, ensuring maximum machine safety within parameters.
Most production processes create fluctuating levels of demand which can lead to energy waste in low use periods. Using the Elektronikon® Touch controller, you can switch between two different set points to optimize energy use and reduce costs at low use times.
Guarantees seamless interaction
Intrinsically safe loop
Delivered in a safe area cubicle
Easy integration and remote monitoring
Component designed for efficiency
High efficiency gas screw element
Single stage, oil lubricated, with superior mechanical shaft seal.
Rotors maximize gas flow at low energy cost.