Screw Expander Market Size, Share, Growth, And Industry Analysis, By Type (Steam Screw Expander and Organic Working Medium Screw Expander), By Application (Industrial Waste Heat Recovery, Geothermal Power Generation, Biomass Cogeneration and Other), Regional Forecast To 2033

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SCREW EXPANDER MARKET REPORT OVERVIEW

The screw expander market, valued at approximately USD 1.22 billion in 2024, is forecasted to increase to USD 1.29 billion in 2025 and surpass USD 2.07 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2025 to 2033.

A screw expander is a piece of positive displacement equipment. It is made up of a meshing pair of helical lobed rotors encased in a casing that together form a working chamber, the volume of which depends only on the angle of rotation. Aside from a pair of screw rotors and a cylinder, the structure includes bearings, synchronous gears, a seal assembly, and other components. The expander operates through gas inflation and internal energy consumption. It works on the same concept as a screw compressor, with a similar basic structure and reversed working procedure. However, its production process and control system are far more complex than that of a screw compressor.

During the forecast period, the worldwide turbo expanders market is expected to rise rapidly. The increasing use of natural gas in power generation is thought to be a primary driver of market expansion in this sector. Furthermore, most businesses have switched from coal to natural gas, increasing the use of pipelines and, as a result, the demand for turbo expanders.

COVID-19 IMPACT

IT Infrastructure and Automation Technologies to Help Market Survive

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the manufacturing industry, and industrial machinery producers are no exception. Many have seen significant disruption in their supply chain and manufacturing activities, and many of their customers' operations are also experiencing issues. During the crisis, international supply systems were severely stressed, making it impossible to source resources. As part of the phase one trade agreement, China promised to purchase billions of dollars in US manufactured goods. China, however, may be unable to meet this need due to the COVID-19 situation.

The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to cause long-term impacts in the manufacturing industry. Manufacturers are likely to emphasize creating a resilient supply chain to reduce the likelihood of disruption from future events. Manufacturers may also increase investment on IT infrastructure and automation technologies to maintain production levels while limiting personnel risk. This could benefit makers of such devices.

LATEST TRENDS

Steam Expanders to Augment Market Growth

Worldwide, steam is the primary source of process heat. Boilers use fuel to generate high-pressure steam. More pressure boilers have more steam capacity than lower pressure boilers, and it's pretty typical to create steam at higher pressure than the operation requires. Boiler pressure is typically reduced to processing pressure using a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV), superheating the steam in the process.

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SCREW EXPANDER MARKET SEGMENTATION

By Type Analysis

According to type, the market can be segmented into steam screw expander and organic working medium screw expander.

In terms of product, steam screw expander is the largest segment.

By Application Analysis

Based on application, the market can be divided into industrial waste heat recovery, geothermal power generation, biomass cogeneration and other.

In terms of application, biomass cogeneration is the largest segment.

DRIVING FACTORS

Multifunctional And Relatively Indestructible Features to Accelerate Market Growth

Screw expanders are multifunctional and relatively indestructible - imagine a reverse refrigeration screw compressor. They can run on waste heat to produce wet steam. When high-pressure steam enters the expander, it turns the rotor, which is linked to a generator to generate power. Expanders could be used in geothermal applications in addition to industrial uses (such as the PRV example or simply utilizing some waste heat). They are easily extensible and cost under $1,100/kW to install, while functioning at more than 60% efficiency. They are not for everyone, but they are an alternative to consider if you have any underutilized waste heat on site.

Self-cleaning properties of the Machine to Attract Customers

The expander is a full-flow power machine that can handle not only superheated and saturated steam, but also wet steam and steam-liquid combinations. The expander has many advantages, including anti-contamination, self-cleaning, a simple system construction, few spare parts, easy maintenance, high equipment dependability, and a long service life. It has been used in the generation of geothermal energy in China, such as flash steam systems, full-flow two-phase systems, and binary cycle systems (ORC). The expander's unique technical properties will enable it to find considerably broader uses in geothermal power generation, including high-, medium-, and low-temperature geothermal fields and all types of geothermal power production methods. This is anticipated to boost screw expander market growth.

RESTRAINING FACTORS

Scarcity Of Work in The Sector to Impede Market Expansion

The theories utilized to simulate functional features in applications with 2-phase expansion are completely inadequate. The empirical challenges in acquiring adequate measurement data in multi-phase situations are most likely the fundamental cause for the scarcity of work in this sector. This study provides an overview of multi-phase expander experiences and explains why it requires a distinct theory to characterize its properties.

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SCREW EXPANDER MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Europe to Dominate the Market Due to the oil and gas industries in the area

Due to burgeoning shale oil and gas industry, Europe is likely to lead the expander market share. Furthermore, the oil and gas industry are expected to lead the turbo expanders market, followed by the petrochemical industry. Refrigeration turbo expanders are widely employed in a variety of industrial operations, including the extraction of ethane and liquefied natural gas, as well as other low-temperature procedures.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Players Focus on Partnerships to Gain a Competitive Advantage

Prominent market players are making collaborative efforts by partnering with other companies to stay ahead of the competition. Many companies are also investing in new product launches to expand their product portfolio. Mergers and acquisitions are also among the key strategies used by players to expand their product portfolios.

List of Top Screw Expander Companies

• Opcon (U.S.)
• Zhejiang Kaishan Compressor Co.,Ltd (China)
• Shijiazhuang Wuleng (China)
• CSIC 711 Research Institute (China)
• JIANGXI HUADIAN (China)

REPORT COVERAGE

This research profiles a report with extensive studies that take into description the firms that exist in the market affecting the forecasting period. With detailed studies done, it also offers a comprehensive analysis by inspecting the factors like segmentation, opportunities, industrial developments, trends, growth, size, share, restraints, etc. This analysis is subject to alteration if the key players and probable analysis of market dynamics change.