Atlas Copco compressed air solutions cut energy consumption by 30% for Russia’s largest truck manufacturer

KAMAZ, the largest truck manufacturer in the Russian Federation, has achieved annual energy savings of 30% in all its plants, using an advanced energy saving concept from Atlas Copco. Through installing new compressed air equipment, KAMAZ is able to reduce their energy bill by more than RUB 200 million (5,2 MEUR) in 2012. 
 On March 28, together with the inauguration of a new compressor room, KAMAZ signed a five-year total responsibility service agreement which ensures maximum uptime of the equipment by giving full coverage of the compressed air units, including all components.
 
At the inauguration ceremony held at KAMAZ’s foundry plant in Naberezhnye Chelny, Stephan Kuhn, President of Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique business area said: “This is a most modern and efficient compressor installation. It is a milestone in innovation and energy efficiency. Together we have been able to exceed all expectations for energy savings and efficiency gains.”    
 “Energy-saving solutions have considerable importance for any company that wants to be a global player,” said S. A. Kogogin, General Director of KAMAZ. “Each innovation must not only improve the product quality but be of superior quality itself. KAMAZ always opts for major global brands in choosing its business partners. We are happy to do business with Atlas Copco.” 
 
Energy saving concept developed by Atlas Copco
Following an evaluation of KAMAZ’s existing systems, Atlas Copco presented a two-stage concept involving decentralization of the compressed air supply system. In 2008 KAMAZ signed the first contract with Atlas Copco.  
“The result was even better than expected,” says Jan Kougl, General Manager, Atlas Copco Compressor Technique, Russia. “KAMAZ was able to take out of service five old centrifugal compressors with a total power consumption of 16,000 kW.” 
 
The contract for the second stage was signed in November 2010. This included 21 ZH-series centrifugal air compressors, 20 FD refrigerant dryers and several GA 250FF oil-injected screw compressors. Delivery and installation took place during March 2012.

Source: KAMAZ