Abu Dhabi: Al Masaood Group, a prominent Abu Dhabi conglomerate, along with its partner, German compressor manufacturer Sauer Compressors, will be participating at the Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) 2025, showcasing a state-of-art naval compressor.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event, scheduled to take place at the Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre from February 17th to 21st, 2025, brings industry leaders and defence experts together to delve into the latest innovations in naval defence technologies. The featured compressor, the SAUER Tornado WP3325 B3-5 BasBooster, is an air-cooled high-pressure compressor with a design similar to the SAUER 5000 series naval compressors. It is part of the SAUER Centralised High-Pressure Air System for naval platforms. After its initial unveiling at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2024, the compressor will be highlighted again for its innovative features that meet the high-performance, high-pressure demands of both the navy and offshore sectors.
Rasso Bartenschlager, General Manager of Al Masaood Power Division, expressed pride in collaborating with Sauer Compressors, a leader in innovative compressor technology. He remarked, “We are proud to be working alongside Sauer Compressors, a leader in innovative compressor technology and to bring the SAUER Tornado BasBooster to NAVDEX 2025. This compressor is the perfect example of the advanced technology and innovative spirit that define our partnership. We look forward to showcasing its capabilities to the international maritime and naval defence community.”
The SAUER Tornado series compressors feature a compact and powerful design with a space-saving footprint of less than 0.5 m². They deliver exceptional performance, achieving final pressures of up to 400 bar. The advanced multistage compression system distributes compression across three or four stages and includes improved cylinder cooling with a reduced oil requirement, enhancing overall efficiency.