SECO/WARWICK, a world leader in heat treatment technology, has signed another contract with a Global Partner from the energy industry for the delivery of a single-chamber Vector vacuum furnace with gas cooling up to 6 bar abs. This is the ninth device delivered by SECO/WARWICK to this customer. It will be used for the production of gas turbine components.
The device is equipped with a large working space (900 x 900 x 1200 mm) and a modern system enabling rapid cooling at pressures up to 6 bar, which is crucial in the production of gas turbine components.
“This Partner is responsible for generating about 30% of the world’s electricity today, and their activities play a key role in the energy transition. Long-term cooperation with such a demanding client is a confirmation of the highest quality of our solutions, and also proof that SECO/WARWICK has a significant share in the development of modern, ecological energy technologies,” said Maciej Korecki, Vice President of the Vacuum Segment of the SECO/WARWICK Group.
The ideal vacuum furnace for the production of gas turbine blades
The SECO/WARWICK equipment will support the production of components for turbines used in the most demanding operating conditions. Vector provides a high level of vacuum, thanks to an advanced pumping system; convective heating up to 850°C, improved efficiency in lower temperature ranges; the capability of using three process gases (argon, nitrogen, hydrogen); precise partial pressure control to minimize alloy losses and ensure process purity, and excellent temperature distribution thanks to additional heating elements.
“This furnace is a response to the growing production needs of the client and the requirements related to the processing of a new type of gas turbine component. Our solution will increase process efficiency while maintaining the highest quality and process purity,” says Kamil Siedlecki, Sales Manager of SECO/WARWICK.
The gas turbine market is growing
The value of the global gas turbine market for power generation in 2024 was estimated at USD 6.5 billion. It is predicted that in the years 2025–2034 it will grow at an average annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%, driven by the energy transition and demand for efficient, environmentally friendly energy solutions.
