High-speed compressor run by Vacon AC drive
December 01st 2009

In close collaboration with CompAir, Vacon has been instrumental in the development of Quantima, a revolution in oil-free centrifugal compressor design, launched in April 2008.

In contrast to conventional compressors, Quantima’s patented Q-drive compression and motor assembly has just one moving part, the rotor shaft, and operates with the rotor spinning in a magnetic field at up to 60,000 rpm.

The Vacon variable speed AC drive is a standard, key component in the innovative centrifugal compression assembly of Quantima. The Vacon AC drive forms an electronic gearbox for the Quantima and in conjunction with the high-speed motor allows the Quantima to attain these speeds without the need for a mechanical gearbox. No gearbox means no oil, which is an additional fantastic benefit for customers looking for oil-free compression. No gearbox and the very compact size of the Q-drive also means that the package is approximately half the weight and physical size of equivalent compressors, so it can be easily sited in existing plant rooms.

The Vacon AC drive allows the compressor to run at variable speeds, enabling the compressor to match output to demand and hence minimize off load running, which in turn saves energy.

Quantima’s Q-drive compression assembly has only one moving part, with no contact that can result in significantly reduced energy losses. When compared to standard compressor technologies with wearing parts, Quantima has no degradation in performance over the life of the compressor, contributing to total energy savings of up to 25 %.

Revolutionary high-speed compressor run by Vacon AC drive

In close collaboration with CompAir, Vacon has been instrumental in the development of Quantima, a revolution in oil-free centrifugal compressor design, launched in April 2008.

In contrast to conventional compressors, Quantima’s patented Q-drive compression and motor assembly has just one moving part, the rotor shaft, and operates with the rotor spinning in a magnetic field at up to 60,000 rpm.

The Vacon variable speed AC drive is a standard, key component in the innovative centrifugal compression assembly of Quantima. The Vacon AC drive forms an electronic gearbox for the Quantima and in conjunction with the high-speed motor allows the Quantima to attain these speeds without the need for a mechanical gearbox. No gearbox means no oil, which is an additional fantastic benefit for customers looking for oil-free compression. No gearbox and the very compact size of the Q-drive also means that the package is approximately half the weight and physical size of equivalent compressors, so it can be easily sited in existing plant rooms.

The Vacon AC drive allows the compressor to run at variable speeds, enabling the compressor to match output to demand and hence minimize off load running, which in turn saves energy.

Quantima’s Q-drive compression assembly has only one moving part, with no contact that can result in significantly reduced energy losses. When compared to standard compressor technologies with wearing parts, Quantima has no degradation in performance over the life of the compressor, contributing to total energy savings of up to 25%.

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