Energy-efficient RunEco Vacuum System for Paper Machines
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The RunEco Paper Machine Vacuum Blower System from Runtech Systems is an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient solution for generating vacuum in paper machines. It offers reliable and completely water-free vacuum generation with great potential for heat recovery - ideal for applications in the paper industry.
Runtech Systems is a global provider of tailored systems for the pulp and paper industry. We work with our customers to better understand and control their operating conditions so that they can maximize their efficiency and cost-effectiveness. More than 850 paper machine vacuum blowers have already been delivered to paper manufacturers worldwide.
Components of the RunEco Vacuum System
The RunEco system consists of the following components:
EP Turbo Blower: The EP series are modern high-speed turbo blowers with integrated frequency converters. Speed and vacuum level can be flexibly adapted to process requirements. The blowers are available in various sizes for paper machines of any dimension.
EcoDrop Water Separator: The EcoDrop efficiently separates water, fibers, and fine particles. It ensures reliable and efficient vacuum operation and saves installation and piping costs due to its compact design.
EcoFlow Dewatering Measurement: The EcoFlow system measures dewatering performance in real-time at various points of the paper machine. This allows optimizing dewatering and vacuum in the wire and press section.
Heat Recovery: Heat recovery as an important part of the RunEco solution radically reduces energy costs for papermaking, as the system reuses heat to replace primary energy sources.
Paper Machine Dryer Hood: A good closed dryer hood is the key to overall optimization of the dryer section ventilation.
Machine Hall Ventilation: Secure good building ventilation and a good working environment with an optimized machine hall ventilation system.
Interested in the RunEco Vacuum System? Contact Runtech now!
EP Turbo Blower
Turbo blowers are designed to operate efficiently across a wide range of vacuum levels and air flows. They allow paper mills to optimize vacuum levels while taking advantage of the higher efficiency a blower has over a traditional liquid ring pump device. High-speed motors, driven by frequency converters, allow a typical turbo blower to provide paper machine vacuum levels between 30 and 70 kPa. A wider range of impeller designs allows highly efficient levels across the operating range. This means that the amount and the usage of throttling valves can be reduced to a minimum. The result is energy savings of 30 to 70% when compared with traditional vacuum systems.
You can find more information about the EP Turbo Blower here.
EcoFlow Paper Machine Dewatering Measurement
The EcoFlow Paper Machine Dewatering Measurement is designed to optimize dewatering and vacuum levels in the forming and press sections. EcoFlows also give you a unique window into the dewatering process. They are designed to work with doctoring to allow you to gain maximum energy efficiency.
You can find more information about the EcoFlow Dewatering Measurement here.
EcoDrop Water Separator
The EcoDrop water separator is a very essential part of the RunEco solution together with EP Turbo Blowers. EcoDrop separates water, fiber and fines.
You can find more information about the EcoDrop Water Separator here.
Paper Machine Heat Recovery Systems
The exhaust air from the drying section of a paper machine is normally connected to a heat recovery system. These systems can be configured differently depending on the location of the mill, original process connections and even the year of installation.
Installations being used for many years and even decades may today also be in poor mechanical conditions, with decreased heat output and even leakages as a result.
Runtech Heat Recovery solutions are always tailor-made and thus suitable for all these kinds of installations, both for completely new additional heat recovery installations as for needed one-to-one maintenance replacement rebuilds.
You can find more information about the Heat Recovery System here.
Paper Machine Dryer Hood
A good closed dryer hood is the key to an overall optimization of the dryer section ventilation.
The features of the closed hood covering a multi-cylinder dryer section of a paper machine will have an extensive impact, not only on several production efficiency parameters but also on the overall working conditions in the paper machine hall.
Machine Hall Ventilation
Secure a good building ventilation and working environment with optimized machine hall ventilation system.
Modifications to existing machine hall ventilation systems can be done by installing additional ventilation units, both supply and exhaust air units, locating them in positions where they give the best benefit.
You can find more information about the Machine Hall Ventilation System here.
Benefits of the RunEco Vacuum System
With the RunEco Vacuum System, you can save 30% to 70% in energy costs compared to conventional systems. It requires no water at all, eliminating fresh water consumption and wastewater. Other benefits include:
• Lower CO2 emissions and a smaller carbon footprint
• Variable speed and vacuum performance of the EP Turbo Blowers
• Quick optimization without false air
• Minimal throttling losses
• Easy installation even during ongoing operation
• Low maintenance requirements
Runtech Systems is a global provider of tailored systems for the pulp and paper industry. With over 20 years of experience in optimizing dewatering and vacuum systems, we help you make the most of your equipment and improve processes. Our goal is significant energy savings and efficiency improvements for your paper, board or tissue production.
Interested in the RunEco Vacuum System? Contact Runtech now!
