Power & Industrial Vacuum Systems

The Industry

Vacuum Reliability for Power, Utility, and Industrial Process Operations.

Vacuum performance shapes the efficiency, reliability, and operating cost of some of the most critical systems in a plant, where air leakage, non-condensable gases, unstable backpressure, or underperforming equipment can affect condenser performance, turbine output, steam usage, and pump horsepower.

These applications call for a broad range of vacuum and utility technologies, each engineered to meet the realities of the specific system it serves.

Through Artisan’s Process Vacuum Products Group, which supports Jet-Vac® and Unique Systems® equipment, facilities can also address legacy equipment needs and modernization projects.

Across fossil fuel, nuclear, geothermal, wood and paper, steel, aerospace, and general industrial operations, Artisan helps plants maintain stable vacuum performance and keep essential systems operating reliably.

Key Differentiators

Reliable condenser air removal

Steam jet ejectors, liquid ring, and hybrid vacuum systems remove air and non-condensable gases from condenser steam spaces to maintain backpressure and turbine output.

Steam economy and utility efficiency

Vacuum systems, thermocompressors, and steam jet chillers improve steam efficiency, cutting consumption, recovering low-grade steam, or lowering horsepower demand.

Vacuum control for turbine and plant systems

Power and utility systems depend on a stable vacuum, from turbine seals to priming and deaeration, wherever air leakage or retained gases could hurt performance.

Corrosion-resistant and application-specific design

Corrosive gases, aggressive fluids, and other harsh environments call for careful material selection and engineered system design.

Support for legacy equipment and replacement systems

Facilities running Jet-Vac®, Unique Systems®, or other legacy vacuum equipment may need parts, rebuilds, or upgrades to maintain reliability as plant requirements evolve.

Artisan Capabilities for Power, Utilities & Industrial Vacuum

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Vacuum Products

Steam jet ejectors, liquid ring systems, hybrids, condensers, and complete vacuum packages

Artisan designs and configures vacuum equipment for condenser air removal, process evacuation, priming, deaeration, turbine seal applications, and industrial vacuum service. Systems may include ejectors, liquid ring vacuum pumps, hybrid combinations, condensers, valves, piping, instrumentation, automation, and skid-mounted assemblies configured around the operating conditions of the plant.

Separation Equipment

Thermocompressors, steam jet chillers, eductors, and related systems New: Thin-film evaporation, stripping, and thermal separation for water and process streams

Rototherm® thin-film evaporators and related separation technologies support water treatment, waste concentration, and process stream applications across power and utility facilities. Where plants need to reduce disposal volume or recover reusable water and materials, Artisan configures separation equipment around the specific stream and operating conditions.

Custom Manufacturing

Fabricated vessels, process components, and engineered assemblies

Industrial vacuum equipment often needs to fit existing piping, plant layouts, materials of construction, utility limitations, and operating standards. Artisan’s manufacturing capabilities include custom components, condensers, vessels, scrubbers, and engineered assemblies built for integration into demanding process environments.

Not sure which capability fits your vacuum or utility system? Our engineers can help you figure it out.

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Process Applications

Where Artisan Equipment Works in Power, Utility, and Industrial Vacuum Applications.

Main Condenser Air Removal

In power generation facilities, condenser air removal systems continuously evacuate steam surface condensers, protecting heat transfer performance and turbine efficiency around the clock.

Condenser Waterbox Priming

Vacuum lifts water into condenser waterboxes, reduces circulation pump horsepower, and removes air released during operation, preventing air binding and condenser performance loss.

Pipeline and Pump Priming

Large circulation water piping systems and centrifugal pumps often need priming to remove air, improve startup reliability, and reduce horsepower demand. Liquid ring systems and other vacuum technologies can be configured around plant-specific requirements.

Turbine Gland Steam Exhausting

Vacuum applied to turbine gland seals helps prevent air leakage into the turbine and main condenser. This helps maintain stable turbine output and the pressure conditions needed for efficient operation.

Make-Up and Demineralized Water Deaeration

Vacuum deaeration controls dissolved oxygen in boiler feedwater and related water systems, supporting corrosion protection and extending the service life of critical equipment.

Hydrogen and Dissolved Gas Extraction

Nuclear power applications often require removing dissolved hydrogen and oxygen from coolant loops, and vacuum systems help reduce the risk of explosive gas buildup and support safe, efficient operation.

Geothermal Gas Extraction

Geothermal steam plants often need to remove non-condensable gases while minimizing steam usage. Ejector and hybrid systems can be engineered to balance extraction performance with steam economy.

Steam Jet Chilling

Steam jet chillers produce high volumes of chilled water using steam as the motive energy source, delivering reliable, low-maintenance operation with no chemical refrigerants and the option to use waste or low-cost steam.

Thermocompression for Wood and Paper

Thermocompressors recover or recompress low-pressure steam for pulp and paper drying, while corrosion-resistant steam jet ejectors provide vacuum service in bleaching and other process areas.

Steel Degassing

Steel production often requires large multi-stage ejector systems and barometric condensers to remove dissolved gases from molten steel; vacuum levels down to the micron range can improve quality in demanding mill environments.

Aerospace Research and Test Facilities

Aerospace and research facilities often need large custom ejector systems capable of simulating high-altitude or near-space conditions. Artisan supports these programs with custom design, engineering consultation, and troubleshooting.

Central Industrial Vacuum Systems

Manufacturing plants, laboratories, and industrial facilities often need centralized vacuum systems for packaging, automotive, textile, paper, electronics, pharmaceutical research, or general process use. Ejector, liquid ring, and hybrid systems can be designed around available utilities and demands.

Fume Scrubbing and Corrosive Service

Corrosive vapors, process fumes, or aggressive gases call for fume scrubbers, corrosion-resistant materials, and system configurations built for harsh operating environments.

Tell Us About Your Power, Utility, or Industrial Vacuum Challenge.

Critical vacuum systems need to perform reliably across changing plant conditions, aging equipment, and production demands. Artisan helps power plants, utilities, and industrial facilities evaluate condenser air removal, steam usage, legacy equipment, replacement packages, and plant efficiency improvements.

Power, Utilities & Industrial Vacuum