Constantly Challenge for the Sustainable Future

High Efficiency Centrifugal Compressor

TurboMAX Co.,Ltd.
Contents New Standard of Turbo Blower

CONTENTS

Introduction 04

History 06

Qualification
We care about people
08

Product 10 We care about the environment

Turbo Blower
- MAX series
- RMX series TurboMAX will contribute to the realization of a
sustainable future through the development of
Technology 12
eco-friendly technologies.
Air Foil Bearing
Focusing on Efficiency
Efficient Powerful The international community is seriously aware of
Blower Package the climate change problem through
Controller the “Paris Agreement” and is transitioning to a
Digital Solution
carbon-neutral society by 2050.

Field Application 22
TurboMAX will provide solutions for the NET-ZERO
Society by developing technologies for customers,
the environment, and the future.

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Vision Strategy

“ Anytime, Anywhere! Present our own new technical standards through eco-friendly
Sustainable Growth technology development and differentiated capability
with
”

Anytime Anywhere Sustainable

Growth

Simplification Commitment

Mission

will contribute to the realization of Cooperation

a sustainable future by developing eco-friendly technologies

Business Area
Core Value

Turbo Blower Production Research and Development Sustainable and

and Sales on Turbo Machinery Eco-friendly Products
Challenge Autonomy Communication TurboMAX produce and sell package-type TurboMAX R&D center introduced the industry’s Turbo technology has unlimited growth
& + & + & blowers based on three core technologies: first 500 hp single-core turbo blower to the potential as future eco-friendly products such as
Innovation Responsibility Mutual respect proprietary NSTB air-bearings, high-efficiency market in 2015. We are putting all our efforts into hydrogen vehicles, power generation facilities,
compression systems, and high-efficiency high- developing a technology such as differentiated and fuel cells. TurboMAX is conducting new eco-
speed motors. Overseas markets account for NSTB bearings that can become a standard in the friendly future business based on accumulated
more than 70% of total sales, and the cumulative turbo blower market. experience.
sales volume of 7,000 units in 47 countries has
been achieved. (based on 2021 net sales)

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TurboMAX

Achievements
Major Achievements
TurboMAX, which has grown on the basis of its own technology since its foundation in 2007, puts customers
first, implants its own technology in each product, and engages in outsourcing with related companies to cope
with the high-tech business environment and the rapidly changing business environment. All the foundations
have been laid. Based on the best technology, we have presented the standard for turbo blower products, and
have built a worldwide service network to maximize customer satisfaction.

2010 02Feb Launched 400HP turbo blower

03Mar ISO 9001 Quality management
acquired

02Feb Established TurboMAX Co., Ltd. 04Apr ISO 14001 Environmental 05May Registered patent No. 10-1405063, 02Feb Registered as a member of the Hidden
2007 management acquired
2014 ‘Discharge piping assembly for
2017 Champion Club in Chungcheongbuk-do.
07Jul Registered Trade Mark ‘TurboMAX’
12Dec UL certificate acquired industrial machinery’ Selected for Energy technology R&D
11Nov Registered Patent No.10-0781298
11Nov Awarded the prime minister prize for program-Demonstrative assignment
Launched product line-up from 30 to energy conservation
200HP turbo blowers 02Feb China factory established
2011 12Dec Awarded 10 million US Dollar export
04Apr R&D center established tower
11Nov High Efficiency Energy Equipment
11Nov Registered Patent No. 10-0870887 for (50, 100, 150, 200HP) 02Feb Winner of the Korea Federation of 03Mar ISO 45001 Occupational Health and
2008 the ‘Turbo System with a built-in bell
2015 Machinery Industry Cooperatives
2020 Safety Management System (OHSMS)
shaped mouth instrument Management Award

2012 05May High Efficiency Energy Equipment

(75, 250, 300, 400HP)

2009 01Jan Headquarters moved to Hyeondo 2016 04Apr Acquired INNO-BIZ certification 2021 02Feb Headquarters moved to Osong
Plant, Cheongju-si (Ministry of SMEs And Startups) Biopolis, Cheongju-si
02Feb CE certificate acquired 05May Selected as Small Giant Company of 12Dec Accumulated sales of 7,000 units.
Korea (Ministry of SMEs And Startups)
Acquired EPC(Excellent Performance
2013 08Agu Registered patent No. 10-1295734,
12Dec Accumulated sales of 3,000 units. Certification)recognized by the
‘Blow-Off Valve’
Ministry of SMEs and Startups.

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TurboMAX

Qualified Test Facility

Qualification ASME PTC-13 certified Testing Facility
PTC-13 is a test standard established by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) to objectively measure the power actually

High Efficiency Energy Equipment

consumed for the air production required for a turbo blower in a package. TurboMAX’s performance test facility has been officially certified for
PTC-13 conformity by SGS, a world-class inspection and certification body.

By acquiring and maintaining high efficiency energy equipment

certificate, we are gaining customer trust and promoting the
dissemination of high-efficiency products.

EPC
Excellent Performance Certification
Excellent Performance Certification (EPC) is issued to products
recognized for superior performance through strict performance
tests for the technical products by the Small and Medium Business
Administration of Korea.

Patents
TurboMAX holds unique technology-related patents to provide
differentiated products to customers.

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High Efficiency Centrifugal Compressor

MAX series
Turbo Blower
What is Turbo Blower?
A turbo blower is a single-stage centrifugal compressed-air production system in which an impeller is directly connected to a high-
speed motor. It has air bearings suitable for high-speed rotation, VFD for speed change, digital controller, and enclosure technology to
protect components and reduce compressor noise. It is a complete integrated packaged blower.

TurboMAX’s high-efficiency eco-friendly turbo blower contributes to energy reduction by reducing power by more than 30-40%
compared to conventional blowers through an optimized design. There is no risk of environmental pollution due to no waste oil is
produced.

In addition, since it is a low-noise and vibration-free product, it minimizes resource consumption by reducing construction materials
and costs for soundproofing and dustproofing.
FRONT SIDE RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE REAR SIDE

Energy Saving
30-40% less energy consumption than
Positive Displacement blowers.
Recover the initial investment expenses
within a short period of 2 to 3 years.
High-speed driving, high-efficiency design.
Zero power transmission loss by the direct
connection.
Simple Maintenance
& Easy Installation
Only regular inlet filter replacement is
required.
Real-time data and alarm monitoring.
No extra anti-vibration or anchor bolts
installation required.
Minimization of installation time.
The MAX series is a representative product of TurboMAX, and it provides various flow rates and pressure ranges from 10 horsepower to 1000
horsepower and from 0.4 kgf/cm2 to 1.5 kgf/cm2, so you can select the optimal product you need. The MAX series has a wide selection of VFD,
and controller, so it can reflect the various requirements in the fields.
User Friendly
Intuitive user-friendly interface design.
Variable control modes.
Low noise and no vibration.
Oil-free lubrication system.

RMX series

FRONT SIDE RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE REAR SIDE

The RMX series is an oil-free turbo blower with easy maintenance and compact product size, making it an ideal product for small and medium-
sized water treatment facilities. The RMX series can significantly reduce operating costs through superior efficiency and low maintenance costs
compared to conventional Positive Displacement(PD) blowers.

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TurboMAX Technology

Unique NSTB+ from TurboMAX

Air Foil Bearing Nano Silver Triple Treatment Bearing
The core technology of turbo blower is the air-bearing, which is one of the factors that most influence the durability and reliability of the

Air-Bearing
products. TurboMAX’s unrivaled NSTB+ air-bearing has excellent wear resistance with Nano-silver particle coating. The on/off durability has been
increased dramatically improving the shape resilience of the bearing with the three-step heat treatment method. In addition, NSTB+ can rotate
An air-bearing is the core technology of turbo blower. A thin air film is formed between in both directions, making it more resistant to surges and damage caused by reverse rotation during initial start-up.
the surface of the shaft and the bearing due to the pressure generated during high-
speed rotation. Air pressure supports the load in a non-contact manner between
the shaft and the journal bearing, and friction does not occur during the rotation,
making it suitable for optimizing energy efficiency. In addition, no wear makes semi-
permanent operation possible and clean air can be produced in an oil-free method
where the lubricating oil is not needed.

Nano Silver Coating Shaft Journal

To improve the wear resistance of air bearings, a layer of Nano-silver particles was
Rotating Direction

added to the Teflon coating to lower the wear rate. First, Nano-silver particles lower
the friction coefficient with the shaft journal surface to minimize the wear rate of the
Air foil
Inconel Top foil Teflon coating. Nano-silver coating reduces the wear rate of the bearing surface by 1/5 Journal Bearing

Titanium Shaft with its excellent lubricating function, substantially increasing the number of on/offs
and extending the bearing life.
Coating layer Nano Silver Powder Teflon™ Coating Inconel

Between Start/Stop Inconel Bump bearing Cross section of NSTB+

The bearing supports the shaft, and the shaft and the journal
surface of the air-bearing are in contact. Comparison of NSTB bearing and Ordinary bearing
Nano Silver Coating
Titanium Shaft 100%
+ Nano Silver Powder Additive
Air fluid
Teflon Coating

Coating Thickness(㎛)
NSTB bearing
Triple stage treated
During the acceleration bump bearing Teflon TM Coating
50%

When the shaft starts to rotate at high speed, the dynamic

Ordinary bearing
pressure generated by the wedge effect creates the air-film
Inconel
between the shaft and the journal bearing to lift the shaft.
0%
Hydrodynamic Pressure

Cycles

Shaft

Optimized Triple Heat Treatment

Temperature
During the high-speed rotation Shaft 1st
STAGE
RPM
The nature of the bump bearing material, which acts as a spring by assisting air
The bearing capacity of the air-bearing increases in
bearings, is determined by the time and number of heat treatment processes. 2nd
proportion to the rotational speed. Since the air-film plays Shaft STAGE
RPM
Although the general two-stage heat treatment method has a limitation in that
a role of cooling and lubrication, continuous operation is 3rd
the shape deformation of the bearing bumps proceeds quickly after repeated STAGE
possible without a separate device.
RPM
on/off, NSTB+ makes the structure of the bearing material uniform through the
Rotor Speed OTT(Optimized Triple Treatment) processing to improve yield strength and increase
Stopped Low Speed High Speed elasticity, excellent shape restoration of bearings. Time
Triple Stage Treatment

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TurboMAX Technology

Improved Wear Resistance and Shape Resilience

The excellent shape resilience of NSTB makes it possible to maintain the contact shape and area of the bearing as much as possible from
Focusing on Efficiency
frequent on/off, and its excellent lubrication function reduces the wear rate of the bearing surface to 1/5 level.

Shaft Journal Shaft Journal Shaft Journal

Difference in Load Difference in

resilience resilience

[Double Stage Treatment only] [Disturbance during the shaft rotation] [Triple Stage Treatment]

The excellent shape resilience of NSTB+ makes it possible to keep the contact shape and area of the bearing in original shape as possible from frequent on/off.

Bi-directional Rotation Bearing

Competitor’s air-bearings could only rotate in one direction. Therefore, it was vulnerable to a surge, a phenomenon in which the air flows
backward, or to breakage due to the nature of the PMSM, which performs a momentary reverse rotation to find the polarity. To overcome this
weakness, TurboMAX improved the durability of large-capacity(300hp – 1,000hp) products by developing and applying the NSTB+ that allows

High Efficiency Impeller

bi-directional rotation.

The impeller is an element that compresses air in the compressor. Since the design of the impeller has a great effect on the overall efficiency of
the blower, the impeller design capability is the core of turbo blower manufacturing technology. The centrifugal impeller of turbo blower can
show the best efficiency when high design capability and high precision processing are applied together. TurboMAX is equipped with excellent
research and production facilities, from impeller design to in-house production.

High Precision Impeller Machining

Reverse rotation in the surge Reverse rotation occurs when PMSM detects polarity ▲ YouTube

The original design surface can be processed very precisely by machining with 5-axis machining equipment that can apply a 0.001mm precision
Significantly Improved Bearing Life tolerance. In other words, the desired design efficiency can be practically realized, and the TurboMAX impeller has very good strength by applying
AL7075. Compared with the cast impeller, there are no internal porocities and the internal density is uniform, so the balancing of the workpiece is
Nano-silver coating, 3-stage heat treatment, and the characteristics of bi-directional bearings greatly improve durability. As a result of the on/off
excellent. Since we have our own production facilities, if the customer requests it, it is possible to apply stainless or titanium materials.
test conducted in the laboratory by applying NSTB+ to a 400 hp shaft, only about 30% of the coating wear was observed at 55,000 cycles, and
there was almost no deformation of the bearing bumps. Based on these results, the life expectancy of at least 100,000 cycles can be expected,
and furthermore, the life expectancy of the bearings of the low-hp model with a lighter rotating shaft is significantly increased.

Wide TDR (Turndown Ratio)

Load Capacity

Efficient operation in a water treatment system must reflect a design that can provide a wide flow TDR. TurboMAX impeller is designed to provide
a wide operating range of 40-100% or more with high efficiency and design.

General
Air Bearing

On/Off cycle count

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TurboMAX Technology

Cooling Technology of High-speed

Efficient Powerful Motor
Effective cooling is essential in obtaining large power from a small

Direct Power Transfer

size-high speed motor, which affects the life of the motor. So, it is
important to apply an appropriate cooling method. TurboMAX’s high-
speed motor uses intake air to cool the motor, so no additional cooling
In the case of the existing PD and screw blower, energy loss is inevitable in the
system is required. The heat exchanged area of the cooling fins is
process of 6-7 steps of power transfer. However, the air-end of the turbo blower has a
maximized through the internal cooling, and the cooling efficiency is
structure in which the motor and the compression part are single body, so the power
maximized by configuring an optimal flow path for the cooling air to
transmission process is simple and the loss of power is minimized.
[Patent No. 10-0675821]
circulate smoothly through the motor.

No Efficiency Loss Over Time 100

Turbo Blower Efficiency

Existing PD blowers lose efficiency due to wearing and tearing of power

Efficiency(%)
transmission components accumulate over time. However, air-bearing PD Blower Efficiency
Overhaul
turbo blowers do not have contact wear problems, eliminating the
need for bearing replacement or periodic maintenance. In addition, Overhaul
there is no damage to parts due to accumulated use time, so there is
almost no factor for reducing efficiency.

0 2 4 6 8 10
Operation Time(Year)

● PD Blower

Input Power
1st
AIM Motor
2nd
Pully
3rd
V-Belt
4th
Gear Box(Eff)
Bearing
5th
Gear Box(Eff)
Gear
6th
Compressor
7th
Loss points : 5 PMSM(Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor)
PMSM is a motor that rotates the rotor with the electromagnetic
● Screw Blower force generated in the stator as a permanent magnet. It enables
smooth rotation in the entire speed range and fast acceleration and
Input Power VFD AIM Motor
Gear Box(Eff)
Bearing
Gear Box(Eff)
Gear Compressor Loss points : 4
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th deceleration, so it is suitable for turbo blowers that control the flow
rate with RPM. Because high-speed control is possible with digital

VS
VFD, frame size compared to output can be made smaller than that of
induction motor. In addition, it is directly connected to the impeller to
minimize the loss of power transmission.
● Turbo Compressor

Input Power VFD PMS Motor Compressor Loss points : 2

Maintain Motor Efficiency

1st 2nd 3rd 4th
Comparison of Motor Efficiency

PMSM
In the case of an induction motor, even if the efficiency is excellent 0.95 AIM
SIM
at the rating, the efficiency decreases when the load is lowered. For
0.90
most sewage treatment plants, the load factor of the motor also varies

Efficiency
depending on the season or the amount of sewage inflow. PMSM 0.85

maintains high efficiency evenly throughout the entire load section, so

0.80
it has excellent energy saving effect in practical processes. Actual load range in
treatment processes
0.75
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Load

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TurboMAX Technology

Low Noise and Vibration

Blower Package Low Noise, Low Vibration
The enclosure of turbo blower reduces the overall noise level to maximum 85dB(A)
or less, providing a pleasant work environment to field operators and minimizing civil

Optimized Package System

complaints due to noise in residential areas. The sound absorbing material built into
the inner height of the box is effectively block the high-frequency noise generated

The controller, VFD, and Air-Ends are all installed inside one enclosure package, so installation is
easy as it is a Plug&Play package type that can be operated immediately by connecting the 3-phase
power.
from the compressor inlet.
Non-contact air bearings have low contact noise and almost no vibration. Since there
is almost no vibration, there is no need for concrete bed and anchor installation
to fix the product, which reduces construction costs. In addition, since it is almost
unaffected by the degree of balance, difficult horizontal work is not required. Easy
installation with positioning and height adjustment.

Low Maintenance Design

Oil-Free Cooling System
With TurboMAX’s patented cooling technology, the intake air naturally passes through
the inside of the blower package to cool the motor and VFD, so no additional cooling
HMI Local Control Panel Air-End
system is required, making it easy to maintain. The cooling fan connected to the
motor absorbs air at the same time as it rotates and passes it to the cooling fins and
air gap of the motor to efficiently cool the entire motor.

Simple Maintenance
Only simple filter replacement is required, no maintenance requiring replacement of
oil or multiple consumables

VFD
Variable Frequency Drive Suction Filter
TUR

Electrical Panel Filter MCCB

OMA X

[Patent No. 10-0675821]

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TurboMAX Technology TurboMAX

Controller Digital Solution

User Friendly
It provides an optimized control algorithm that can maximize performance by controlling the high-speed motor
of the turbo blower while protecting the machine from sudden changes in the operating environment.

Intuitive User Interface

High-definition Color Touch Screen

Equipped with automatic protection function

for stable operation

Supports Various Operation Modes

Since the VFD speed or torque is adjusted, it controls the flow/pressure
Pressure Limit
MAXCON
directly, so it is possible to select an appropriate operation mode according Con
RPM/N RPM=1.0 s
Spe tan TurboMAX MAXCON Group Control Panel (GCP) can simultaneously control and monitor up to 14 blowers. The functions of a typical integrated
to the process. ed L t
Discharge Pressure(㎏f/㎠)

0.95 ine
Auto Speed Mode
control panel are limited to algebraic control and to transmit operating point change commands to meet the required flow. On the other hand,
0.9
Auto Flow Mode Auto Pressure Mode
MAXCON collects a large number of blower operation data in real time and adjusts the flow rate through the most efficient operating point and
A
Auto Power Mode
0.8 optimum number of units to reduce energy consumption of the entire group blower system. In addition, it is possible to reduce operating costs
0.7 Auto Power Mode by judging the appropriate number of blowers to operate, preventing shortening of machine life due to unnecessary operation.
Auto RPM Mode Propotional Mode
0.6
Proportional Mode Auto Flow Mode
it
Lim

Auto Pressure Mode it

Choke Lim
rge
Su

DO-Link Mode Air Flow(㎥/min)

REAL TIME OPERATING DATA BLOWER STATUS MONITORING

IoT Remote Service Support

BLOWER OPERATING DATA MONITORING

You can receive real-time remote monitoring and remote service support by installing the IoT function.
MAXCON GROUP
BLOWER GROUP
CONTROLLER

SITE SCADA PLC

TurboMAX’s IoT Solution

User Benefit Via SET VALUE CONTROL
- Real Time Monitoring - Modbus TCP/IP
- Remote Trouble Shooting SET VALUE COMMAND - Ethernet IP
- ProfiNet
3G/4G

EasyAccess
Modbus-TCP

TREATMENT PLANT BLOWER GATEWAY HMI Mirroring PLC Accessement

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TurboMAX
Case Study
Field Application Story - ‘P’ WWTP, India
‘P’ WWTP is located in a cluster of about 120 textile companies. At the end of 2012, the introduction of the

The best energy saving solution

TurboMAX turbo blower was recognized by the Indian government’s energy audit, resulting in confirmed
energy savings of 47% compared to the existing Roots PD blower. Eventually, A number of TurboMAX turbo

It can be applied to various industrial applications that require compressed air and is the best high-efficiency, low-carbon solution required in blowers were applied to the 80MLD expansion in 2014, showing high satisfaction with simple maintenance and

the modern industry. low noise and low vibration environment.

Petrochemical &
Water Steel Mill Power Plant Industrial
Refining

Aeration in wastewater Furnace combustion Flue Gas Sulfur Recovery Unit Air Knife system
treatment systems Metal Refining Circulating Fluidized Bed Fermentation
Combustion Pneumatic Conveyor System
Drying

Carbon Neutral
Story - ‘B’ STP, Malaysia
NET-ZERO created together, the value of the ‘B’ STP is a site operated by Indah Water, a state-owned wastewater treatment company in Malaysia, and was
shared environment installed in 2017 to replace the existing PD blower. As a result of a comparative test conducted directly by the
Take steps to reduce your carbon footprint and harmonize with your customer after replacement and installation, 50% energy savings compared to the existing electricity bill was
sensitive surroundings with TurboMAX. TurboMAX’s turbo blower proved. Afterwards, Indah Water introduced the TurboMAX turbo blower in its entirety.
will be the best choice to contribute to the value of the environment.
Reducing energy consumption is the core of NET-ZERO, which is just
as important as the creation of new and renewable energy. Much of
the energy consumed in the many treatment plants associated with
the water industry is consumed in the aeration process. Needless to
say, the top priority is how much energy efficiency can be improved
in the aeration process worldwide. TurboMAX’s high-efficiency turbo
blower provides significantly improved energy savings through Power Consumption Ratio at Typical
Wastewater Treatment Plant
optimal efficiency control via VFD. It will be the best energy solution
for customers to reduce operating costs and achieve NET-ZERO.

Story – ‘D’ STW, The UK

WE STAND AT THE FOREFRONT OF NET-ZERO ‘D’ STW is a sewage treatment plant owned by the largest wastewater company in the UK.
‘D’ is a small provincial town of 10,000 people, and the existing 55kW Lobe blower has been replaced with

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4

TurboMAX’s turbo blower. Recognized for the energy saving effect of 42%, it was introduced in a British water
treatment magazine and became a catalyst for the expansion of the Western European market.

Continuous R&D and Supply of High-quality Products

Innovative Thinking
TurboMAX takes every possible
way to improve efficiency
through a variety of
perspectives and trials.
with Maximum Efficiency
Through proven efficiency and
demonstration, we will be able
to obtain a price as a high-quality
product that customers can trust
and use.
MAXCON
Provides an integrated control
solution that allows multiple
devices to be operated at an
optimal efficiency point by actively
responding to field conditions.
MAXVIEW
Through real-time monitoring
and AI analysis, the efficiency of
equipment operation is increased
to minimize energy consumption
as well as all resources for blower
management.

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