Fluctuating electricity and oil prices, stricter Eco-design guidelines, and stricter environmental regulations mean that there is a growing need for high-efficiency variable speed drives. Already today, more than 50% of all compressor and pump systems over 3MW driven power are speed controlled. Inspired by this progress, SET has developed a new and innovative drive technology called SETCON^®. The system is characterized by:

1. Highest energy efficiency (up to 97%)
2. Robust and reliable design through the use of industrial standard components (multiple sourcing) and minimum number of e-components
3. Wide range of application from large turbomachines (pumps, compressors, fans, blowers and turbines) up to variable speed processes of mills, conveyor belts or wind turbines
4. Lowest life-cycle costs due to optimized system technology and reduced service requirements
5. Footprint optimization of the gear unit for retrofit/upgrade projects to maintain existing infrastructure such as base plate, main drive or cooling system and to improve efficiency and process control

For constructing new drive systems, SETCON represents the best solution for high energy savings and low investment costs. Due to the reduced package seize, lower oil volume/oil cooling, minor heat generation/air conditioning and pipework, the investments will be minimized.

Furthermore, the Main Drive can be downsized by up to 20% of total power rating, influencing total project costs positively.

For Retrofits SETCON can be implemented into existing drive systems without repositioning main components in most cases. By replacing e.g. a hydro-dynamic Coupling, the Main Drive as well as the Driven Machine remain in an original state. Both the mechanical and electrical interfaces are ideally matched to replace existing drives.

SETCON has the potential to boost both efficiency and performance and to ensure a sustainable and reliabel operation.

Recently SET carried out an organisational repositioning process. Due to a new market segmentation, supply structure and product identity, SET is introducing a new product name for its industrial EMDS Technology:SETCON® is based on SET´s in-house core technology and will replace the product name Contron. Furthermore, SETCON® guarantees highest quality, durability and maximum reliability to its customers. A newly developed footprint optimisation makes SETCON® more flexible than ever and gives a competitive advantage for new project implementations. Especially for retrofit projects SETCON® integration and replacement of existing drive concepts have never been so simple and cost saving before.

SETCON® will be developed, manufactured and tested at SET GmbH in Austria, in the heart of Europe. This will assure a high added value due to unique technological leadership and extensive experience in drive-train technology.

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