Offshore staff
NORWAY — Framo has released an inline turbine designed to recover electrical power from diverse fluid flows.
Successfully tested at the company's center on Flatøy, just outside Bergen, this technology was designed to be a sustainable alternative to pressure reduction valves.
Building on the success of the submerged turbine introduced in 2021, specifically designed for harnessing untapped energy from wastewater on offshore installations, Framo expanded its portfolio with an inline turbine.
Njål Vangdal, head of the Development Department at Framo Flatøy, said, "After receiving positive feedback and initial orders for our submerged turbine, we've advanced our technology with the inline turbine. This innovation has the capability to generate electrical power across a spectrum of industries and processes where fluid flows through pipes."
The inline turbine for offshore installations offers energy recovery in processes involving continuous fluid flows.
Vangdal added, "Essentially, our turbines can replace all pressure reduction valves."
Currently undergoing installation at Framo's Flatøy test center, the inline turbine is expected to contribute to substantial annual electricity expenses savings. Under normal load conditions, the company anticipates potential savings of several million kroner annually.
"Our tests demonstrate that we can regenerate over 40% of the input power in our test facility, showcasing the efficiency and viability of our inline turbine," Vangdal concluded.
03.14.2024
