Nitrogen Purging Containers for Turbine Rotors
Turbine rotors are essential to power generation and require careful handling and storage to maintain their integrity. Unified Engineering has developed a rotor storage container that ensures protection during transportation and long-term storage while also serving as an efficient lifting device. The design focuses on structural integrity, corrosion protection, and ease of transport.
The Challenge:
Turbine rotors are vital components in power generation and require proper storage and handling to ensure their longevity and performance. These heavy components, which can weigh over 50 tons, are susceptible to corrosion and contamination if not stored appropriately. Additionally, their weight and the need for careful transportation across various modes—truck, rail, and sea—pose significant logistical challenges. The requirement for both effective lifting and protective storage solutions is essential for ensuring safe transportation and long-term preservation.
The Solution:
Unified Engineering has designed a custom rotor storage container that addresses both the transportation and preservation of turbine rotors. This container is equipped with a nitrogen purge system, which helps to protect the rotor from corrosion by removing oxygen and contaminants. The container is engineered for structural integrity, offering a lifting device functionality and ease of handling for safe loading, unloading, and transport. The design also accommodates transportation weight limits and is suitable for various travel modes, including truck, rail, and sea.
The Benefit:
Our rotor storage container provides an efficient and reliable solution for the long-term storage and transport of turbine rotors. By using nitrogen purging, the rotor is protected from corrosion, requiring no maintenance during storage. The custom design ensures compatibility with rotor dimensions and lifting capacities, while offering a simple, user-friendly approach to handling. This solution reduces the risk of damage during transport, improves logistical efficiency, and ensures the safe preservation of valuable equipment, all while meeting various transportation and environmental standards.
