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Providing a power output from 75kW to 40MW

Steam turbines up to 24MW increase the efficiency of power generation and improve the profit ability of industrial and mechanical drives, e.g. pumps and compressors. Custom engineered units up to 40MW for principal applications including Waste to Energy, oil and gas, sugar industry and offshore (FPSO, FLNG, and FSRU).

 

Explore the Kühnle, Kopp & Kausch range

Providing a safe, efficient and low environmental impact power and waste to energy solution across a wide range of industries including chemicals, refining, steel, food and beverage, wood, paper, marine, offshore and more. With >100 years experience and >20,000 installations worldwide, we boast a comprehensive range, extensive capabilities, unrivalled expertise and a proud heritage.

  • Manufactured in Germany: complete value chain (R&D, manufacturing, sales, project management, engineering, testing facilities, aftermarket) based at the Frankenthal facility, which guarantees less interfaces and fast reaction times
  • We understand the economics and needs of the power producers to have equipment with better operating efficiencies, long term reliability, maximum availability and extended operating life to maximise return on investment
  • Customer intimacy guaranteed with established global network, lifetime support for spare parts and service
  • Quick start capabilities without pre-heating
  • Precise engineering design gives high efficiency for the most economical operation
  • All ancillary equipment (instruments and controls) to ensure you get the best out of your turbo machinery
  • Simplified maintenance

BASE Model

The Base is a single-stage impulse steam turbine acting as a generator drive and specially designed for the 75-1000 kW output range. Featuring a simple, extremely compact design, it has short start-up times and a high degree of operational reliability. The BASE machine is delivered as a pre-tested package unit with turbine, gear, generator, oil unit, control and protection unit as well as circuit breaker, built on a common base frame.

Key features

  • Minimal foundation work thanks to small and compact design
  • Largely maintenance-free due to stalwart, robust construction
  • High availability thanks to resilient and sure technology
  • Quick start without preheating of the turbine due to minimized gyrating masses
  • Favourably priced thanks to proven components
  • Quick development and commissioning due to production orientated design

Technical Data

  • Power Output: 75 to 1,000kW(e)
  • Inlet steam pressure: 2 to 40 bar(a)
  • Inlet steam temperature: dry saturated steam to 400°C
  • Exhaust pressure: back pressure up to 11 bar(a)
  • Dimensions: approx. 1.5 x 2.5 x 2m (W x L x H)
  • Weight: approx. 4,500 kg.

Applications

  • Waste-heat recovery e.g. behind gas engines and biogas engines.
  • Small CHP plants.
  • Decentralized solar facilities.
  • Mechanical drives
 
Steam turbine Base

CORE Model

The CORE is a compact solution for up to 6000 kW output range. They are characterised by robust construction and a high degree of operational reliability. They are ideal for saturated steam service. Their suitability for use as condensing or back pressure turbines in combination with various integral gear modules opens up a broad range of applications. As such, they are used for mechanical drives and for power generation. Perfectly suitable for packing companies/EPC who complete the unit for their customers.

Key features

  • Back pressure or condensing type design
  • Core turbine and gear only
  • To be completed by packager
  • Nozzle group control as option
  • Quick start without pre-heating

Technical Data

  • Power Output: up to 6 MW
  • Speed: according to driven machine
  • Inlet steam pressure: up to 131 bar(a)
  • Inlet steam temperature: dry saturated steam to 530°C

Applications

  • Mechanical drive for pumps, compressors, fans etc.
  • Power generation within waste-to-energy plants
  • Power generation/waste heat recovery in industries such as chemical, refining, sugar/palm oil, wood/paper, steel, food
  • Power and drive within marine/offshore
 
steam turbine CORE

MONO Model

The MONO has a power output up to 6000 kW, and the option to have a special multistage condensing module. As a multistage the MONO can reach 24MW. They are characterised by robust construction and a high degree of operational reliability. They are ideal for saturated steam service. Their suitability for use as condensing or back pressure turbines in combination with various gear modules opens up a broad range of applications. This includes applications with stringent standard requirements such as API 611/612 and ATEX.

Key features

  • Back pressure, extraction or condensing type
  • Package unit design
  • Oil unit integrated in base frame
  • Nozzle group control valves available
  • Quick-start without pre-heating
  • Extremely compact construction
  • Pressure controlled extraction and/or feed-in
  • High pressure / low pressure applications
  • Meet requirements of API 611 / 612*
  • ATEX version available
  • Suitable for ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle)​
  • Suitable for natural gas expansion​

Technical Data

  • Power Output: up to 6 MW
  • Speed according to driven machine
  • Inlet steam pressure: up to 131 bar(a)
  • Inlet steam temperature: dry saturated steam to 530°C
  • Dimensions: approx. 1.5 x 2.5 x 2.5m (W x L x H) - turbine only
  • Special multistage condensing module available

Applications

  • Mechanical drive for pumps, compressors, fans etc.
  • Power generation within waste-to-energy plants
  • Power generation/waste heat recovery in industries such as chemical, refining, sugar/palm oil, wood/paper, steel, food
  • Power and drive within marine/offshore
 
Steam turbine MONO

TWIN Model

The TWIN is a compact solution for up to 7000 kW output range. The TWIN series are dual casing turbines on one gearbox, which can run on different steam lines. The TWIN provides the highest cost efficiency and high performance. It allows high heat gradients to be reduced while providing a controlled extraction capability. ATEX version available.

Key features

  • Back pressure, extraction or condensing type
  • Package unit design
  • Oil unit integrated in base frame
  • Nozzle group control valves available
  • Quick-start without pre-heating
  • Extremely compact construction
  • Pressure controlled extraction and/or feed-in
  • High pressure / low pressure applications
  • ATEX version available
  • Suitable for ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle)​
  • Suitable for natural gas expansion​

Technical Data

  • Power Output: up to 7 MW
  • Inlet steam pressure: up to 131 bar(a)
  • Inlet steam temperature: dry saturated steam to 530°C
  • Length: approx. 6m incl. generator / Width: 2.8m / Height: 3.2m
  • Special multistage condensing module available

Applications

  • Mechanical drive for pumps, compressors, fans etc.
  • Power generation within waste-to-energy plants
  • Power generation/waste heat recovery in industries such as chemical, refining, sugar/palm oil, wood/paper, steel, food
  • Power and drive within marine/offshore
 
steam turbine TWIN

TRI Model

The TRI is a compact solution for up to 12000 kW output range. The TRI allows three turbines to be connected to the integrated gear. Like the TWIN this allows the TRI to run on different stream lines or provides up to two controlled extractions.

The TRI series are dual casing turbines on one gearbox, which can run on different steam lines. The TRI provides the highest cost efficiency and high performance. It allows high heat gradients to be reduced while providing a controlled extraction capability. ATEX version available.

Key features

  • Back pressure, extraction or condensing type
  • Package unit design
  • Oil unit integrated in base frame
  • Nozzle group control valves available
  • Quick-start without pre-heating
  • Extremely compact construction
  • Pressure controlled extraction and/or feed-in
  • High pressure / low pressure applications
  • ATEX version available
  • Suitable for ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle)​
  • Suitable for natural gas expansion​

Technical Data

  • Power Output: up to 12 MW
  • Inlet steam pressure: up to 131 bar(a)
  • Inlet steam temperature: dry saturated steam to 530°C
  • Length: approx. 6m incl. generator / Width: 2.8m / Height: 3.2m
  • Special multistage condensing module available

Applications

  • Mechanical drive for pumps, compressors, fans etc.
  • Power generation within waste-to-energy plants
  • Power generation/waste heat recovery in industries such as chemical, refining, sugar/palm oil, wood/paper, steel, food
  • Power and drive within marine/offshore
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steam turbine TRI

Aftermarket

Howden offers a suite of customer support services for all of their products, which ensure customers have full OEM support throughout the entire lifecycle. This incorporates standard maintenance and scheduled overhauls as well as modifications for duty changes or life extension. Through our wider aftermarket organisation, we can offer a wide range of services for turbomachinery regardless of manufacturer.

steam turbine aftermarket

BASE Model

The Base is a single-stage impulse steam turbine acting as a generator drive and specially designed for the 75-1000 kW output range. Featuring a simple, extremely compact design, it has short start-up times and a high degree of operational reliability. The BASE machine is delivered as a pre-tested package unit with turbine, gear, generator, oil unit, control and protection unit as well as circuit breaker, built on a common base frame.

Key features

  • Minimal foundation work thanks to small and compact design
  • Largely maintenance-free due to stalwart, robust construction
  • High availability thanks to resilient and sure technology
  • Quick start without preheating of the turbine due to minimized gyrating masses
  • Favourably priced thanks to proven components
  • Quick development and commissioning due to production orientated design

Technical Data

  • Power Output: 75 to 1,000kW(e)
  • Inlet steam pressure: 2 to 40 bar(a)
  • Inlet steam temperature: dry saturated steam to 400°C
  • Exhaust pressure: back pressure up to 11 bar(a)
  • Dimensions: approx. 1.5 x 2.5 x 2m (W x L x H)
  • Weight: approx. 4,500 kg.

Applications

  • Waste-heat recovery e.g. behind gas engines and biogas engines.
  • Small CHP plants.
  • Decentralized solar facilities.
  • Mechanical drives
Steam turbine Base

CORE Model

The CORE is a compact solution for up to 6000 kW output range. They are characterised by robust construction and a high degree of operational reliability. They are ideal for saturated steam service. Their suitability for use as condensing or back pressure turbines in combination with various integral gear modules opens up a broad range of applications. As such, they are used for mechanical drives and for power generation. Perfectly suitable for packing companies/EPC who complete the unit for their customers.

Key features

  • Back pressure or condensing type design
  • Core turbine and gear only
  • To be completed by packager
  • Nozzle group control as option
  • Quick start without pre-heating

Technical Data

  • Power Output: up to 6 MW
  • Speed: according to driven machine
  • Inlet steam pressure: up to 131 bar(a)
  • Inlet steam temperature: dry saturated steam to 530°C

Applications

  • Mechanical drive for pumps, compressors, fans etc.
  • Power generation within waste-to-energy plants
  • Power generation/waste heat recovery in industries such as chemical, refining, sugar/palm oil, wood/paper, steel, food
  • Power and drive within marine/offshore
steam turbine CORE

MONO Model

The MONO has a power output up to 6000 kW, and the option to have a special multistage condensing module. As a multistage the MONO can reach 24MW. They are characterised by robust construction and a high degree of operational reliability. They are ideal for saturated steam service. Their suitability for use as condensing or back pressure turbines in combination with various gear modules opens up a broad range of applications. This includes applications with stringent standard requirements such as API 611/612 and ATEX.

Key features

  • Back pressure, extraction or condensing type
  • Package unit design
  • Oil unit integrated in base frame
  • Nozzle group control valves available
  • Quick-start without pre-heating
  • Extremely compact construction
  • Pressure controlled extraction and/or feed-in
  • High pressure / low pressure applications
  • Meet requirements of API 611 / 612*
  • ATEX version available
  • Suitable for ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle)​
  • Suitable for natural gas expansion​

Technical Data

  • Power Output: up to 6 MW
  • Speed according to driven machine
  • Inlet steam pressure: up to 131 bar(a)
  • Inlet steam temperature: dry saturated steam to 530°C
  • Dimensions: approx. 1.5 x 2.5 x 2.5m (W x L x H) - turbine only
  • Special multistage condensing module available

Applications

  • Mechanical drive for pumps, compressors, fans etc.
  • Power generation within waste-to-energy plants
  • Power generation/waste heat recovery in industries such as chemical, refining, sugar/palm oil, wood/paper, steel, food
  • Power and drive within marine/offshore
Steam turbine MONO

TWIN Model

The TWIN is a compact solution for up to 7000 kW output range. The TWIN series are dual casing turbines on one gearbox, which can run on different steam lines. The TWIN provides the highest cost efficiency and high performance. It allows high heat gradients to be reduced while providing a controlled extraction capability. ATEX version available.

Key features

  • Back pressure, extraction or condensing type
  • Package unit design
  • Oil unit integrated in base frame
  • Nozzle group control valves available
  • Quick-start without pre-heating
  • Extremely compact construction
  • Pressure controlled extraction and/or feed-in
  • High pressure / low pressure applications
  • ATEX version available
  • Suitable for ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle)​
  • Suitable for natural gas expansion​

Technical Data

  • Power Output: up to 7 MW
  • Inlet steam pressure: up to 131 bar(a)
  • Inlet steam temperature: dry saturated steam to 530°C
  • Length: approx. 6m incl. generator / Width: 2.8m / Height: 3.2m
  • Special multistage condensing module available

Applications

  • Mechanical drive for pumps, compressors, fans etc.
  • Power generation within waste-to-energy plants
  • Power generation/waste heat recovery in industries such as chemical, refining, sugar/palm oil, wood/paper, steel, food
  • Power and drive within marine/offshore
steam turbine TWIN

TRI Model

The TRI is a compact solution for up to 12000 kW output range. The TRI allows three turbines to be connected to the integrated gear. Like the TWIN this allows the TRI to run on different stream lines or provides up to two controlled extractions.

The TRI series are dual casing turbines on one gearbox, which can run on different steam lines. The TRI provides the highest cost efficiency and high performance. It allows high heat gradients to be reduced while providing a controlled extraction capability. ATEX version available.

Key features

  • Back pressure, extraction or condensing type
  • Package unit design
  • Oil unit integrated in base frame
  • Nozzle group control valves available
  • Quick-start without pre-heating
  • Extremely compact construction
  • Pressure controlled extraction and/or feed-in
  • High pressure / low pressure applications
  • ATEX version available
  • Suitable for ORC (Organic Rankine Cycle)​
  • Suitable for natural gas expansion​

Technical Data

  • Power Output: up to 12 MW
  • Inlet steam pressure: up to 131 bar(a)
  • Inlet steam temperature: dry saturated steam to 530°C
  • Length: approx. 6m incl. generator / Width: 2.8m / Height: 3.2m
  • Special multistage condensing module available

Applications

  • Mechanical drive for pumps, compressors, fans etc.
  • Power generation within waste-to-energy plants
  • Power generation/waste heat recovery in industries such as chemical, refining, sugar/palm oil, wood/paper, steel, food
  • Power and drive within marine/offshore
steam turbine TRI

Aftermarket

Howden offers a suite of customer support services for all of their products, which ensure customers have full OEM support throughout the entire lifecycle. This incorporates standard maintenance and scheduled overhauls as well as modifications for duty changes or life extension. Through our wider aftermarket organisation, we can offer a wide range of services for turbomachinery regardless of manufacturer.

steam turbine aftermarket

Howden Turbo UK (Peter Brotherhood) are specialists in the design, manufacture, installation and servicing of steam turbine generators up to 40 MW

Peter Brotherhood steam turbine range

Proven experience

  • Over 1000MW of installed power in Waste to Energy
  • Steam turbines to API standards for the oil and gas industry
  • The world leader for FPSO, FLNG and FRSU vessels
  • Over 500 steam turbines installed in the sugar industry
  • Gas turbine and diesel engine combined cycles
  • Installations within fertiliser and acid producing facilities

Scope of supply

Providing the complete service – from initial concept development to installation and commissioning with total after sales support and on-site maintenance.

  • Generator
  • Gearbox
  • Lubricating and Control Oil Systems
  • Exhaust steam condenser (including vacuum and condensate pumps)
  • Control and protection systems
  • Steam bypass systems
  • Pressure reduction valves and de-superheaters
  • Installation and commissioning

extraction condensing steam turbine

Howden Turbo UK steam turbines

Covering a range of applications in marine, offshore production, petrochemical, waste to energy, Combined Heat and Power (CHP).

  • Combined cycle and cogeneration
  • District heating
  • Industrial processes (Energy from Waste)
  • Oil and gas production
  • Refineries
  • Petrochemical plants
  • Floating Production Storage & Offloading (FPSO) vessels
  • Floating Liquified Natural Gas (FLNG)
  • Floating Storage & Regasification Unit (FSRU)
  • Waste heat recovery, industrial and marine applications

Aftermarket Services

Customized Customer Care Agreements (CCA) are individually configured from our 5D support model incorporating:

  • Technical support
  • Parts supply and management
  • Engineered solutions
  • Repair services
  • Customer training

steam turbine aftermarket support

We use our OEM experience to carry out single and multi-stage steam turbine repairs, employing proven processes and techniques for assured machine reliability. Typical components include rotors, blades, diaphragms, steam control valves and casings.

Spare Parts

By providing spare parts through recommended spares lists and crisis delivery, we cover the spectrum from preventative to reactive maintenance.

As an OEM with >150 years we have the answer to non OEM and obsolete parts. As well as simply replicating items we can typically re-engineer and provide replacements that will improve the performance and reliability of your assets.

Video Library

 

Additional Resources

 

Kühnle, Kopp & Kausch

Howden was delighted to return the Kühnle, Kopp & Kausch name back to the market. Whether it is the range of industrial compressors or steam turbines, Kühnle, Kopp & Kausch stands for state-of-the-art quality, "Made in Germany".

Howden Turbo UK

Howden Turbo UK (Peter Brotherhood) has a formidable track record for specialist steam turbines that includes many world firsts.

Aftermarket Services

Peter Brotherhood provides full equipment package support for steam turbines, reciprocating and screw compressors. Supporting all OEM equipment and a majority of the same services for 3rd party brands.

Increasing Performance

Industrial processes are subject to operational fluctuations where steam turbines need to react flexibly to process changes and to operate efficiently in part load or with fluctuating steam parameters. To optimize part load performance a method is developed to optimize the turbine and the control logic to the actual part load operating condition.

Grid Connection Guideline

Read our white paper outlining our experiences with grid connection guidelines and the certification of Howden/KK&K Steam turbines.

Steam Turbine Overview

What is a steam turbine? How does it work? What industries are steam turbines used in? Our short video covers the basics and provides insight into the features and benefits of the Howden range.

Manufacturing Excellence

Take a walk through our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Frankenthal, Germany home of Howden steam turbines and centrifugal compressors.

Competence Centre

Learn more about our centre in Frankenthal, Germany, where we design and manufacture our steam turbines and industrial compression equipment.

Maintenance Partners

Maintenance Partners by Howden (HMP), rotating equipment and turbomachinery aftermarket specialists. Maximizing the performance and longevity of your equipment, regardless of OEM.

Waste-to-Energy

The Howden name and associated brands have been synonymous with the waste-to-energy sector for more than 70 years through the supply of critical equipment, including steam turbines, fans and heaters.

Product Training

Tailored for European users of our compressor and steam turbine products, these expert led programs will help you enhance safety, optimize machine performance, reduce downtime, increase productivity and achieve cost savings.

UK STEM Apprenticeships

Our facility in Peterborough, UK has a proud tradition of providing the local youth population with exciting apprentice opportunities across a range of STEM disciplines.

Women in Engineering

We are immensely proud to support the growth, development, promotion and empowerment of female talent. Across our organisation they lead, mentor and manage playing vital roles in the design, engineering, build, quality, despatch and operation of highly specialized critical equipment.

Oil, Gas and Chemicals

Howden air and gas handling equipment is highly prized in upstream and midstream oil and gas, refining chemicals and petrochemicals. Enabling efficient performance and reliable operations across the hydrocarbon production chain.

 

Technical Library

Access and download literature, specifications, case studies and more.

Aftermarket Academy

Welcome to our European training centre, where we offer top class course programs designed to meet your needs. Whether you prefer on-site course at your location or sessions at our training centres, we have you covered.

Air and Gas Handling in Oil, Gas and Chemicals

Howden air and gas handling equipment is highly prized in upstream and midstream oil and gas, refining chemicals and petrochemicals. Enabling efficient performance and reliable operations across the hydrocarbon production chain.

Frankenthal Competence Center

Our facility in Frankenthal, Germany is home to KK&K steam turbines, HV Turbo compressors and ExVel turbo fans and is also a key part of our aftermarket network in Europe.

Howden Turbo UK - Aftermarket Services

Howden Turbo UK (Peter Brotherhood) provides world class aftermarket support for steam turbines, reciprocating compressors, screw compressors, gearboxes and gas reciprocating engines.

KK&K® Dampfturbinen

Das vollständige Produktportfolio bis zu 24 Megawatt.

Steam Turbine Control Systems

Electromechanically operated Turbine Control System as an advanced solution to increasing customer requirements – in a modern configuration with oil-free, non-hydraulic control valves.

Steam Turbines (Howden Turbo UK)

Howden is one of the leading turbo machinery manufacturers. With over 150 years of experience and continuous development, Howden Turbo UK are proud to offer the Peter Brotherhood product range of steam turbines.

Steam Turbines (Peter Brotherhood)

Steam turbines with outputs up to 40MW. Principal applications include Waste to Energy, oil and gas, sugar industry and offshore (FPSO, FLNG and FSRU).

Steam Turbines Range (75kW to 24MW)

Leading turbo machinery manufacturer (formerly AG Kuehnle, Kopp & Kausch / Siemens Turbomachinery Equipment GmbH), with over 100 years of experience and continuous development, and a fleet of more than 20,000 installed turbines,

STEM Apprenticeships in UK

For decades our facility in Peterborough, UK has been providing the local youth with exciting STEM apprenticeship opportunities.

Erfahrungen mit Netzanschlussrichtlinien und der Zertifizierung von Howden /KK & K-Dampfturbinen

Grid Connection Guidelines for Steam Turbines

Detailed whitepaper highlighting experiences with grid connection guidelines and the certification of Howden Turbo (KK&K) steam turbines.

Increasing Steam Turbine Performance (Whitepaper)

Increasing the performance of steam turbines at part load by optimizing the control system during operation.

KK&K Dampfturbinen TWIN CA 510

Howden Dampfturbinen helfen in Müllverbrennungsanlagen, die Energie aus unterschiedlichsten Abfällen in Strom zu verwandeln.

MONO CBA steam turbine release article

An article within Compressor Tech2 discussing the MONO CBA turbine following release to market.

Renewable Energy Application Cases

An overview of our steam turbines within renewables with reference projects.

Steam Turbine for Heat Recovery Application

13.6MW of heat recovery for plant in Belarus.

Steam Turbines for Glass Industry Applications

Small, flexible steam turbines convert the waste heat produced in glass manufacturing to new forms of energy with a high degree of overall utilisation: electric power, heat and steam.

Sustainable Co-generation in the Sugar Industry

A BASE AFA 4 steam turbine controls the back pressure to meet the process steam demand and transforms previously wasted energy into electricity to operate the factory.

Waste Heat Recovery

The world’s largest plant for the incineration of sewage sludge is now nearly energy-neutral. A Turblex steam turbine is helping it generate at least 95% of its power requirements from the waste heat of the incineration process itself.

Waste to Energy in the Maldives

For the Maldives, INTEC GmbH set up a central waste incineration plant on one of the islands with the aim to incinerate the waste from all surrounding islands and simultaneously supply the plant and the island with electricity.

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