Downstream operations—from petrochemical plants and refineries to industrial and power generation facilities—rely on high-pressure gas flows to keep critical processes running. In most systems, pressure is reduced using control valves that simply waste the energy as heat. Sapphire Technologies’ FreeSpin® In-line Turboexpander (FIT) replaces these valves, converting otherwise wasted pressure into clean electricity—helping operators cut costs, reduce emissions, and improve energy insight without process disruption.
Power + Process Insight, In One System
Generate Clean Electricity
- From internal gas pressure drops—without adding fuel or emissions
Gain Real-Time Process Intelligence
- via built-in sensors that monitor pressure, flow, and system dynamics
Maximize Efficiency and Uptime
- With a system that improves energy performance while enhancing operational visibility
Ready to generate power from your own processes?
Built for High-Demand Industrial Environments
The FreeSpin® Turboexpander Generator is engineered to thrive in complex downstream systems where uptime, reliability, and performance are paramount.
High Efficiency
- Generates electricity while performing essential pressure letdown, with zero impact on flow continuity
Integrated Intelligence
- Real-time sensors provide deep visibility into gas conditions, enabling proactive diagnostics and operational tuning
Rugged and Certified
- ATEX-rated for hazardous locations and supported globally via Sapphire’s strategic partnership with Honeywell
Power Generation Meets State-of-the-Art Monitoring
Onsite Clean Energy
Generate electricity from pressure drops within your process—offsetting grid demand and cutting emissions
Sensors
Built-in sensors capture high-frequency data on gas flow and pressure to improve system monitoring and uptime
Predictable Margins
Electricity generated internally is not subject to fuel market volatility, increasing financial stability
Drop-In Compatibility
FIT units can be installed at multiple letdown points across downstream operations without disrupting existing systems
