Calnetix's FreeSpin™ In-line Turboexpanders are a key technology element for achieving necessary pressure reductions while extracting usable clean energy. This technology has a beneficial impact on various industrial applications, such as air separation, gas liquification, steam pressure letdown and geothermal power recovery.
Calnetix is working with major OEM producers of air and gas products on both compressor loaded and electric generator loaded turboexpanders utilizing our Magnaforce™ motor generator and Powerflux™ magnetic bearing technologies. Calnetix’s Powerflux™ magnetic bearing technology requires no lubrication and provides non-contact operation without any wearable parts, therefore allowing for enhanced efficiency and reliability, while reducing lifecycle cost and eliminating the risk of oil contamination in the process.
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