Atlas Copco is first to offer Carbon Zero compressors certified for 100% energy recovery
December 01st 2009

Atlas Copco has introduced a Carbon Zero range of air compressors equipped with advanced heat recovery systems proven to recover 100% of the electrical energy input in the form of hot water. The compressors can, as a result, dramatically reduce energy costs for a wide range of industries. The compressors are the first in the world to be certified by the TÜV institute as having “net zero energy consumption”.

The Carbon Zero innovation provides effective heat transfer, within specific design conditions, of relative humidity so that a considerable proportion of electrical power input can be recovered in the form of hot water at 90°C. This provides significant benefits for industries employing hot water or steam within process operations such as food and beverage, pulp and paper, chemicals and power plants.

By using the compressor output hot water either directly, or as pre-heated boiler feed water, the consumption of process heating fuel and its associated carbon dioxide emissions can be dramatically reduced or, in some cases, eliminated altogether

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