Cut operational cost with screw blower technology

In a cement factory, compressed air is an integral part of the operation. Compressed air is used as energy source to assist in movement of materials in the cement-making process or for powering tools that can withstand the dust, moisture and high temperatures of the process, or for plant and instrument air. At NCF Abu Dhabi, compressed air is used for raw material transport and cement silo aeration. In the past, NCF were using lobe blowers supplied along with their cement machinery delivered at the time of inception. But with lobe blowers the process requirements and efficiency was not being met despite using two blowers together. To overcome this, NCF engineering team approached Atlas Copco for a solution and after thorough review; Atlas Copco proposed the new generation screw blowers and that led NCF to implement an Atlas Copco ZS 30 screw blower into the application.

Cement factory has harsh working environments, which demands equipment robustness and 24x7 operations that demands exceptional reliability. Screw blowers with their inherent design that includes direct drive through gearbox and an onboard oil cooling system ensure highest reliability and availability for the clients, especially in hot and humid conditions such as the Middle East.