Flow path software improves turbine efficiency

AxStream will be used to develop new steam turbines for specific industrial and power generation applications.

SoftinWay is pleased to announce that Engecrol of Campinas, Brazil, has adopted the company's AxStream flow path design, analysis and optimisation software suite to improve the performance and efficiency of steam turbines.

This order represents a significant step forward in SoftinWay's global expansion and endorsement of AxStream as it marks the first order with a company in Brazil, home of many turbo-machinery users.

Engecrol is a manufacturer of medium size steam turbines, and servicer/refurbisher of any size steam turbine, and has performed overhaul work on every major brand of steam turbine in virtually every corner of the world.

AxStream will be used to develop new steam turbines for specific industrial and power generation applications, and also to analyse and improve the flow path characteristics of steam turbines undergoing overhaul and retrofit.

'With the expansion of sugar mills, steel mills, petrochemical plants and other industrial facilities in Brazil that have high electricity and process steam demands, we feel a strong requirement from the market to provide more efficient and powerful steam turbines" stated Renato Tiengo, Engineering Manager for Engecrol.

"In adding AxStream to our design tools, we will be able to achieve these goals better and faster than ever before".

"Engecrol has a strong reputation for designing steam turbines for complex industrial energy requirements", said Dr Leonid Moroz, President of SoftInWay.

"We are very impressed with Engecrol's modular design concept to match turbine capabilities to plant electricity and steam needs and then to optimise overall performance and capabilities".

"We look forward to working with them on both new designs and retrofit steam paths".

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