Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. (HHI), the world’s biggest shipbuilder and marine engine maker, today unveiled its own model of 2,500 hp air compressor (Model No. HTC2500) at its headquarter in Ulsan, South Korea.

 

HHI has worked on developing a range of air compressors since 2011, and the company gained a foothold in the air compressor market in May 2014 by supplying the complete air compressor package including three units of 1,500 hp air compressors, a pump and an air dryer to its shipbuilding affiliate, Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD).

 

An air compressor is a device that converts power into kinetic energy by compressing air. It is commonly used for a wide range of industrial purposes, such as manufacturing cars and operating power, oil and gas plants.

 

HHI’s newly developed 2,500 hp air compressor model features high compressibility, noise and surge control, and more than 20 years durability.

 

The world’s largest marine engine maker plans to further expand its air compressor models by completing the development of 600 and 900 hp models within this year.

 

With an annual production capacity of more than 200 units of air compressors, HHI aims to secure USD 13 million worth new orders for this year.