With patented technology, Interlink Power deploys turbo expanders, also known as expansion turbines or power recovery turbines, to recover energy from high-pressure gas or vapor streams and convert it into useable energy. We are able to apply our solutions across various commonly used industrial processes to capture and utilize wasted energy.
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Some of the industrial processes our technology can be utilised are:
- Pressure Reduction and Energy Recovery: In many industrial processes, high-pressure gas or vapor is used for various purposes. After performing its intended work, the pressure of the gas is typically reduced before it is released to the atmosphere or other lower-pressure systems. Turbo expanders exploit this pressure drop to extract energy that would otherwise be wasted.
- Cryogenic Processes: Turbo expanders are commonly used in cryogenic processes, such as natural gas liquefaction. In these applications, high-pressure gas is expanded to very low temperatures, causing it to liquefy. The expansion process extracts energy, which can be used to drive compressors or generators.
- Power Generation: Turbo expanders are used in power generation systems to recover energy from high-pressure gases, such as those produced in oil and gas fields. This recovered energy can be used to generate electricity, increasing the overall efficiency of the system.
- Brake Refrigeration: Turbo expanders can be employed in refrigeration systems to provide cooling by expanding high-pressure refrigerant gases. This process is used in various applications, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants.
- Chemical and Petrochemical Processes: In the chemical and petrochemical industries, turbo expanders play a crucial role in processes where high-pressure gases need to be expanded. The recovered energy can be used within the facility or converted into electricity.
By incorporating our patented technologies into industrial processes, companies can enhance energy efficiency, reduce operating costs, and minimize environmental impact by recovering energy that would otherwise be wasted. Our applications are diverse, ranging from power generation to various industrial processes where high-pressure gases are involved.