RunEco Vacuum System has started up at Papirnica Vevče d.o.o., Slovenia. The delivery to PM5 included an EP600 Turbo Blower with EcoDrop Water Separator and EcoFlow Dewatering Measurement Systems for wire couch roll save all, press nips and press uhle boxes to help in determining the correct vacuum level and optimizing energy consumption. Runtech’s local partner Flowtec supported the mill in the selection of correct valves for the process.
“The cooperation with the Vevče team has been really good. Current power consumption of the turbo blower is better than guaranteed. We have shut down five liquid ring pumps and achieved savings of approx. 25% compared to the previous configuration. EP600 supplies vacuum to couch roll, wire vacuum boxes, transfer roll and felt boxes. EcoFlows now show what is happening in the dewatering process. These tools provide a possibility of further optimizing the existing vacuum system”, says Leonardo Cavirani, Project Manager, Runtech Systems.
Runtech's pioneering EP technology revolutionizes vacuum systems in paper machines through the use of variable speed turbo blowers, achieving substantial energy cost reductions ranging from 30% to 70% when compared to conventional systems. These turbo blowers operate without water, eliminating the costs associated with water handling and treatment in traditional vacuum systems. The variable speed feature of EP Turbo Blowers offers seamless optimization capabilities, allowing for an effortlessly fine-tuned vacuum system that surpasses the operational efficiency of standard offerings. EP Turbo Blowers are designed to adapt swiftly, avoiding the inefficiency of throttling and minimizing air losses.
About Papirnica Vevče d.o.o.
The Papirnica Vevče paper mill is located in the greater Ljubljana area (capital of Slovenia). It is a part of Brigl & Bergmeister, an international manufacturing company in the paper and packaging industry with customers in over 100 countries. At its sites in Niklasdorf, Austria and Vevče, Slovenia, they produce high-quality paper for labels, packaging and special applications. At both sites combined, about 200,000 tons of paper is produced annually with the highly trained teams.
