IndustryAugust 8, 2024

Great Milestone: SETCON Gearbox implemented on the Pump Skid at Sulzer in Leeds

We are thrilled to announce a new milestone in our project collaboration between Sulzer and SET. This exciting project partnership marks a significant step forward in delivering such a new cutting-edge technology as SETCON variable speed gearbox.

What is the SETCON Gearbox?

The SETCON gearbox is a state-of-the-art variable speed gearbox that stands at the forefront of modern engineering. Designed to deliver exceptional performance and reliability, this advanced gearbox ensures optimal power transfer, enhanced efficiency, and unparalleled durability. It’s set to revolutionize the variable speed market, offering numerous benefits for workflows and output quality.

Why is This Implementation a Game-Changer?

  • Enhanced Efficiency: The SETCON gearbox is engineered to minimize energy losses and ensuring maximum efficiency driving high power pumps and compressors. This translates to lower operational costs and a reduced environmental footprint, aligning perfectly with global sustainability goals.
  • Increased Durability: Constructed with top-tier materials and precision engineering, the SETCON gearbox promises long-lasting performance and reduced maintenance needs. This means less downtime and more consistent productivity for operations.
  • Improved Performance: The advanced design of the SETCON gearbox provides smoother operation and better handling of load variations. This results in improved performance and better outcomes for operators.
SETCON Gearbox has been implemented on the Pump Skid at Sulzer in Leeds
SETCON variable speed gearbox

Stay tuned for more updates and behind-the-scenes insights into this exciting development. Together, we are driving the future of engineering excellence!

Feel free to share your thoughts and questions in the comments below! Let’s propel forward together!

ProductJuly 26, 2024

Interesting Facts about SETCON Motors

Interesting facts about SETCON Electric Motors

Electric Motors have revolutionized the world of power and speed control, providing precise, robust, and outstanding performance across various industries. The Servos – 6-pole electric motors of the SETCON variable-speed gearbox, in particular, operate with strong results in the matter of energy efficiency and sustainability. The reliability of SETCON Servo Motors is based on both – their innovative development and centuries-old engineering heritage.

The state-of-art motors are one of the key reasons of the gearbox’s high energy savings. With the advanced Soft-Start technology, SETCON is able to operate in three modes:

  • supporting the safe, moderate start of the Main Motor of the Drive Train with minimal inrush current,
  • generating and redirecting extra energy for its sustainable reuse,
  • and upgrading the overall output power of the Main Motor.
SETCON variable speed gearbox. Interesting facts about electric motors
SETCON variable speed gearbox

The journey of electric motors began 190 years ago. The concept can be traced back to the early 19th century with the work of Thomas Davenport, who built the first commercially successful electric motor in 1834.

Further development of the electric motors was accompanied by the discovery of their reversibility. The inventions of Zenobe Gramme in 1873 and Frank Sprague in the 1880s fit the arising demand for energy savings and efficiency.

Check out how SETCON performs the energy regeneration to main supply systems nowadays: open SETCON Animation & control the speed of a pump at the partial load 50-74%. Energy efficiency is at your fingertips!

Continuous, meticulous research and experiments brought to life the application of various radical improvements. The inventions of such technologies as AC systems, permanent magnets, brushless commutators, sensors, and finally digitalization – all contributed to the modern success of electric motors and their high relevance for variable-speed applications.

EventJune 24, 2024

Celebrating Thermal Engineer Day

SET celebrates the incredible contributions of thermal engineers worldwide. On the eve of the International Thermal Engineer Day, we are especially grateful to our team for their expertise and commitment to our shared goals.

SET celebrates the incredible contributions of thermal engineers worldwide. On the International Thermal Engineer Day, we are especially grateful to our team for their expertise and commitment to our shared goals.

Substantial development and innovation in the matter of thermal engineering are crucial in designing systems, such as SETCON variable speed gearbox, ensuring their reliability and safety. Creating systems that optimize energy consumption maximizes efficiency to reduce losses and environmental impact.

Join us in celebrating and share your opinion in comments.

Industry, Product, ProjectJune 4, 2024

Remarkable achievement of SET in our latest Oil & Gas project

Recently, SET showcased outstanding results during the internal Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of SETCON variable speed gearbox, in collaboration with our valued customer from Oman.

The innovative SETCON SC4A, engineered to deliver variable speed to a 4.1 MW crude oil booster pump, has been designed to excel in hazardous environments and withstand ambient temperatures of up to 55°C. Its exceptional energy efficiency performance promises significant power savings and reduced CO2 emissions compared to conventional Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), offering substantial benefits to our customer.

SET showcased outstanding results during the internal Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of SETCON variable speed gearbox, in collaboration with our valued customer from Oman. The innovative SETCON SC4A, engineered to deliver variable speed to a 4.1 MW crude oil booster pump, has been designed to excel in hazardous environments and withstand ambient temperatures of up to 55°C. Its exceptional energy efficiency performance promises significant power savings and reduced CO2 emissions compared to conventional Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), offering substantial benefits to our customer.
SET showcased outstanding results during the internal Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) of SETCON variable speed gearbox, in collaboration with our valued customer from Oman. The innovative SETCON SC4A, engineered to deliver variable speed to a 4.1 MW crude oil booster pump, has been designed to excel in hazardous environments and withstand ambient temperatures of up to 55°C. Its exceptional energy efficiency performance promises significant power savings and reduced CO2 emissions compared to conventional Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), offering substantial benefits to our customer.

Congratulations to the entire SET Sustainable Energy Technologies GmbH team on their remarkable achievement in contributing to our latest Oil & Gas project. We eagerly anticipate witnessing the deployment of this state-of-the-art SETCON gearbox at the customer’s site.

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Event, ProductMarch 14, 2024

Exclusive presentation of the newest SE-R model of SETCON variable speed gearbox

SET team was thrilled to welcome our business partners to the SET head office in Klagenfurt. The guests had a unique opportunity to participate in the demonstrative test runs of the SETCON gearbox. The model has shown high performance and energy savings of app. 1 MW on average.

With a rated power of 2-15 MW, SETCON retrofit version is perfectly suited for on-site conditions of a drive train. Due to the matching gearbox footprint, it reduces implementation time and effort substantially. SETCON electro-mechanical design delivers significant energy savings compared to hydraulic couplings, especially in partial loads.

Find out more about SETCON solutions: www.set-solutions.net/downloads

Exclusive presentation of the newest SE-R model of #SETCON variable speed gearbox took place this week. The SET team was thrilled to welcome our business partners to the SET head office in Klagenfurt. The guests had a unique opportunity to participate in the demonstrative test runs of the #SETCON gearbox. The model has shown high performance and energy savings of app. 1 MW on average.
Event, Product, ProjectFebruary 22, 2024

SET won »TD | ICT | EBS« award for Innovative Technological Services

SET received the »TD | ICT | EBS« 2024 award from the Carinthian Economic Development Fund for Innovative Technological Services.

SETCON variable speed drive was especially distinguished for its energy-saving performance. SET technologies were remarked as the improved, highly competitive products with strong future viability. With SETCON adaptive speed control, customers can operate even more safely and efficiently.

Read more about the awarded SET project: https://kwf.at/set-2024/

SET received the »TD | ICT | EBS« 2024 award from the Carinthian Economic Development Fund for Innovative Technological Services. SETCON variable speed drive was especially distinguished for its energy-saving performance. SET technologies were remarked as the improved, highly competitive products with strong future viability. With SETCON adaptive speed control, customers can operate even more safely and efficiently.
ProductFebruary 19, 2024

SETCON 6 MW is getting ready for German project

SETCON variable speed gearbox with the power of 6 MW is getting ready for lubrication tests in frames of a German project. It will replace a geared fluid coupling and increase the energy efficiency by app. 1 MW.

SETCON minimizes power losses due to its electro-mechanical design and the ability to regenerate energy in partial load operation. The SETCON installation is proved to be short-term because of the footprint optimization to the exact sizing.

See other SET #retrofit_references: Retrofit-Project-swb_SETCON-SE6.pdf
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Find out more about SETCON: https://set-solutions.net/setcon/

SETCON variable speed gearbox with the power of 6 MW is getting ready for lubrication tests in frames of a German project. SETCON will replace a geared fluid coupling and increase the energy efficiency by app. 1 MW.
Event, Industry, ProductJanuary 19, 2024

High energy efficiency is obligatory for industries to stay competitive

– said the Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol in the frame of World Economic Forum 2024 this week:

“Investments in energy efficiency are the most important now. In most cases, they pay back in 2-3 years… Even regardless of climate, just for our pockets, for our energy security, and also remain competitive. The companies who do NOT put enough emphasis on energy efficiency will be less competitive vis-a-vis others. This is a real fact now”.

With SET Sustainable Energy Technologies GmbH, the energy efficiency goal is more realistic than ever nowadays. Read our article about SETCON variable-speed drive to find energy benefits for your industry: “Why SETCON is the most energy efficient VSD on market”

Why SETCON is one of the most energy efficient VSD on market – Sustainable Energy Technologies GmbH