Howden Corporate Brochure
- 2. Our supportive people and our leading engineering combine to deliver the best long-term value for our customers. We make a promise to every customer who deals with us. Its the promise that our brand is built on.
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- 4. 2 Although technology has changed dramatically Howdens philosophy has not. Our job is to respond to customers requirements with leading-edge technology, application expertise and outstanding personal service to deliver the long-term value they have come to expect from us. At the heart of your operations Howden has become an acknowledged leader in air and gas handling equipment by producing high quality, highly reliable products that meet, and go on meeting, the process-critical demands placed upon them. By preventing unplanned downtime and providing outstanding lifetime value, Howden products offer customers peace of mind.
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- 6. In the 1920s, we worked with Frederik Ljungstr旦m to bring the air preheater to commercial viability. In the 1930s, the partnership between Howden and Professor Alf Lysholm perfected the worlds first successful twin screw compressors, a technology that is now used for gas compression in process-critical applications throughout the world. Today, the Howden product range includes the work of pioneers like Henri Corblin, who in 1917 patented the diaphragm compressor, Samuel Davidson who developed some of the earliest air conditioning units, and ST Westenholz who produced the worlds first variable pitch axial fans. More recent developments include Geert Thomassens free floating piston, one of several radical improvements he made to reciprocating compressor design, and our submerged helium gas recirculators that run on a truly ground- breaking Active Magnetic Bearing system. 4 A tradition of constant innovation Since 1854, Howden has been behind many of the most important developments in fan, heater and compressor technology.
- 7. James Howden, founder of Howden Early in his distinguished career of engineering innovation James Howden patented the forced draught boiler system. The development significantly reduced coal consumption in marine engines, and transformed transatlantic travel. Both the Lusitania and the Mauritania, the two ships that competed well into the twentieth century to make the fastest crossing, relied on the forced draught system. 5
- 8. 6 Leading technology across the globe Our equipment is running continuously and reliably throughout the world, in critical processes from deep mine ventilation and offshore drilling to power generation and cement manufacturing. At any one time, the Howden products currently in operation include reciprocating compressors12,500+ centrifugal compressors10,000+ variable pitch axial fans3,000+ cooling fans10,000+ air preheaters4,000+ Beyond the arctic circle, Howden fans ventilate one of the worlds largest and deepest iron ore mines. 2km 17MW CO2 is the impressive power rating of the API 618 reciprocating compressors Howden has supplied for use in the oil and gas industry. Howden is a key player in the advanced technology that could lead to a new carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) initiative for combined cycle gas turbine power stations. 8.5MMt/a of LNG Howdens large oil injected screw compressors provide upstream gas boosting for the worlds first coal bed methane (CBM) to liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Australia.
- 9. 7 25,000+ centrifugal fans screw compressors35,000+ The kinetic energy stored in the spinning rotor of one of our large fans can equal that of a goods train travelling at 70mph in diameter in the largest cases, and weighing up to 900 tonnes, air preheater rotors turn at a steady three to five rpm. The energy consumption of an axial fan may be enough to power a small town. Thats why our focus on fan efficiency and performance makes a significant difference to the environment. = 20m
- 10. Lasting relationships bring lasting benefits At Howden, we believe in partnership. Long-term relationships allow us to serve customers in the ways that best fit their working practices and needs. 8
- 11. 9 Understanding the industries our customers are involved in, the challenges they meet and the constraints acting on them, enables us to direct our R&D efforts to meet their future needs. Our global presence brings great advantages, including the ability to keep maintenance and technical services close to the point of need. Voice of Customer drives our service philosophy and keeps us in close touch with our customers. Listening to you is the basis of our success. Its about people Our equipment is recognised throughout the world for its quality and innovation, and were naturally very proud of our products, but we never forget that its people who make Howden. People whose working lives revolve around making things better for Howden customers. When we talk about building relationships, our people are the key.
- 12. 10 A lifetime commitment to long-term value
- 13. 11 Howden products run at peak efficiency for decades with minimal maintenance. That means that over the long operational life of the equipment there will be technical innovations with the potential to improve its performance or efficiency. A product is state-of-the-art when it leaves our factory, but state-of-the-art moves on. Every Howden product therefore comes with a lifetime commitment to support that not only covers spare parts and servicing, but also includes upgrades and enhancements. We can keep you informed about developments that will improve your efficiency and performance. Its another benefit of partnership. And, of course, that commitment covers the products of every manufacturer that has been brought within the Howden organisation. Sustainability, safety, security We observe the highest standards of waste-free, low energy production and best practice on health and safety issues. But our responsibility extends far beyond the factory gates. Our equipment is pivotal to vital activities like power generation, mining, and oil and gas extraction and processing. We are acutely aware of the impact that these industries can have on the environment, and for decades we have worked to make them cleaner and more sustainable. Our highly effective flue gas desulphurisation equipment removes harmful chemicals from emissions. Our blowers and controls make waste processing more thorough and cost-effective. Our high-efficiency designs reduce energy consumption. We constantly strive to improve these processes for the benefit of our customers, their customers and future generations. Howden equipment represents a major investment for our customers. Its a serious act of trust, and we meet it with a serious commitment of our own.
- 14. 12 Fans Axial fans Centrifugal fans Cooling fans Mixed flow fans Ventilation fans Heaters Rotary heat exchangers Gas-gas heaters Package air heaters Compressors Screw compressors (bare shaft) Screw compressor packages Reciprocating compressors Centrifugal compressors Other products Air and gas cleaning equipment High pressure fans and blowers Incinerators and furnaces Refrigeration plant Sturtevant bearings Gyrol速 fluid drives Silencers Motors and generators Heat transfer elements and baskets Application engineering is in our DNA The reason that Howden fans, air preheaters, compressors and other air and gas handling products are the preferred choice in critical processes throughout the world is that they are each individually matched to their final situation and function. We go to great lengths to understand the applications in which our equipment is used. A thorough, comprehensive knowledge of the demands that will be placed on each part of the machine and the conditions that will act upon it is the only foundation for engineering a product that will deliver the long term performance our customers expect. That detailed understanding is also our key to developing the next generation of air and gas handling technology.
- 16. www.howden.com At the heart of your operations Howden people live to improve our products and services and for over 160 years our world has revolved around our customers. This dedication means our air and gas handling equipment adds maximum value to your operations. We have innovation in our hearts and every day we focus on providing you with the best solutions for your vital operations. 息Howden Group Limited. All rights reserved. 2014. Howden and the flying H logo are registered trade marks belonging to Howden Group Limited.