ANDRITZ has acquired parts of GE Steam Power’s AQCS business

International technology group ANDRITZ (headquartered in Graz, Austria) and GE Steam Power (located in Baden, Switzerland) signed a contract in 2021 to acquire GE’s portfolio.

industrial dedusting (dry and wet electrostatic precipitators – ESP), including the Switched Integrated Rectifier (SIR) and other control systems (EPIC, ERIC, …),
fabric filters, including EFFIC controller and OPTIPOW pulse valves,
multi-pollutants treatment (Novel Integrated Desulphurization (NID) and Spray Dryer Absorber (SDA) with atomizer),
and industrial scrubbing, including condensation scrubbers and low-temperature heat recovery solutions.

The acquisition also includes the main technology center in Växjö, Sweden, as well as employees involved in this business in Europe, South America and Asia.

ANDRITZ has many years of experience in designing and building air pollution control (APC) equipment based on its own technologies and expertise.

With this acquisition, ANDRITZ is expanding its portfolio of products and technologies as well as its capabilities to continue offering you the most innovative, optimized solutions for new-build projects. In addition, ANDRITZ will remain your preferred service provider for inspections, assessments, spare parts, repairs, upgrades and retrofits to the following legacy original equipment manufacturers:

ESP Electrostatic Precipitator 3D white-computer generated image

Dry Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP)

The ESP uses electrical forces to remove Particulate Matter (PM) from the flue gases. A high voltage source, generating a corona current, charges the PM which migrate to the collecting plate. PM are removed from the plate by a knocking action.

Fabric Filters (FF)

The Fabric Filter (or baghouses or bag filters) uses a filter media to separate Particulate Matter (PM) from the flue gases. The Particulate Matter are deposited at the surface of the fabric filter which may be made of different materials depending on the flue gas physical and chemical composition. The dust is removed periodically when cleaning the bags.

Novel Integrated Desulphurization (NID) - EKP Unit 3

Novel Integrated Desulfurization (NID)

The semi-dry desulfurization combines the injection of a suspension/solution of alkaline reagent into the sulphur-rich flue-gases before removing the resulting product by filtration (Fabric Filer or Electrostatic Precipitator).

Spray Dryer Absorber (SDA)

The semi-dry desulphurization combines the injection of a suspension/solution of alkaline reagent into the sulphur-rich flue-gases before removing the resulting product by a Fabric Filter.

Technologies - Clean Air Technologies

ANDRITZ has over 130 years of experience in designing and building clean air technologies equipment. From single to multi-pollutants control equipment, adapted for heat recovery when needed, ANDRITZ solutions range from dedusting, desulphurization, denitrification, mercury control technologies to combined/multi-stage and multi-pollutants systems.

Industries - Clean Air Technologies

ANDRITZ has an extensive experience across all major industries, Pulp & Paper, Iron & Steel, Metals, Waste to Energy (incl. RDF and sludge), Mining, Biomass and Utility, ANDRITZ provides you with a comprehensive portfolio of clean air technologies solutions focusing on reduced emissions, improved performance and efficiency to meet your operation strategies.

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