Power generation

Fans for power plants and energy facilities are developed and manufactured at our headquarters near Hamburg, Germany. As a traditional German manufacturer with over 80 years of experience in fan engineering, Witt & Sohn supplies solutions for conventional power plants, nuclear power plants and energy facilities across Europe and worldwide.

WITT supplies fans for conventional power plants, nuclear power plants, research reactors, reprocessing plants and hydro- electric power plants. End-users benefit from WITT’s expertise in audit-ready documentation and their compliance with industry-specific requirements such as earthquake resistance, decontamination and gas-tightness.

 

WITT has in-house staff that possess the authorization "W 180.11/1-RS" according to § 15 of the Radiation Protection Ordinance in order to carry out activities in external installations or facilities.

 

Since 1976 our company has had the Confirmation on quality assurance according to nuclear standard KTA 1401 for all the corresponding scope of supply and services (radiation passports etc.), which confirms the qualification for system and product related quality assurance of the German nuclear power plant operators.

Some individual industry sectors

Conventional power plants, nuclear power plants, research reactors, reprocessing plants, hydro-electric power plants, etc.

 

References: more than 58 nuclear power plants worldwide and current power plant projects

Individual products for the power plant industry

  • Axial fans
  • Centrifugal fans
  • Closing dampers
  • Cowl heads
  • Backflow dampers

Frequently Asked Questions about Power Plants

What requirements apply in energy facilities?

Depending on the installation location and project specification, fans can be built gas-tight, decontaminable or earthquake-resistant, among other things. Nuclear projects may involve additional requirements against external impacts.

 

What solutions are available for nuclear power plants?

Fan systems are developed for nuclear power plants that meet high requirements for safety, documentation and operational reliability.

 

Which fans are used in power plants?

Power plants use axial and centrifugal fans for ventilation, cooling, flue gas routing and other technical processes.

 

How is fan reliability ensured?

Design optimised for the operating point, the use of suitable materials, precise, quality-assured manufacturing and regular maintenance all contribute to reliable long-term operation.

 

What documentation and safety requirements must be met?

National and international standards as well as documentation and operational safety requirements apply depending on the project. Nuclear projects may involve additional quality management requirements, for example under ISO 19443.

 

How can operating costs be reduced?

Energy-efficient fans, modern control systems and regular maintenance help reduce energy consumption and operating costs.

 

Further Information

Learn more about our international ventilator solutions for power plants.