ZR Energy

Core Technology

Aerodynamic air bearings · permanent-magnet high-speed motors · DGT30 gas turbine — the hardcore technology foundation for green power in the AIDC era.

The AIDC era: a historic opportunity for gas turbines.
According to research by CITIC Securities and other brokerages, electricity demand from AI computing centers (AIDC) is growing at roughly 55% CAGR from 2025 to 2028, with cumulative North American demand exceeding 150GW by 2026-2028. Gas turbines, with high power density, fast start-stop (under 30 minutes) and low-carbon emissions (supporting 100% hydrogen fuel), are becoming the preferred primary power source for AIDC. Backlogs at global gas turbine leaders far exceed production capacity, with delivery cycles extended beyond 5 years, opening a window for domestic substitution.

ZR Energy's DGT30 (30MW class) is precisely positioned for this opportunity, empowering AIDC green power supply with extreme efficiency and hydrogen compatibility.
Source: CITIC Securities · AIDC Gas Turbine In-depth Report (2025)

Rapid Iterative System Design Framework

A full-process digital closed loop for high-speed turbomachinery development. Supported by parametric geometric modeling and multidisciplinary collaborative simulation, it connects the rapid iteration chain of "conceptual design – detailed design – prototype validation", significantly shortening new model development cycles and supporting rapid adaptation and continuous optimization of the DGT30 series in AIDC scenarios.

Digital closed loopMultidisciplinary

High-Precision Fluid Dynamics Simulation

Using high-fidelity CFD methods to finely resolve the flow fields of compressors, turbines and bearing gas films, coupling aerodynamic, structural and thermal multiphysics to predict aerodynamic losses, blade loads and flow-field resonance at the virtual prototype stage — significantly reducing physical testing and improving first-pass design success.

High-fidelity CFDMultiphysics coupling

Aerodynamic Air Bearing

Uses a wedge-shaped gas film between the rotor and flexible foil to form aerodynamic support. The shaft is fully levitated with no contact and no friction — 100% oil-free and maintenance-free. Start-stop life exceeds 50,000 cycles.

15,000-120,000 rpmStart-stop >50,000Oil-free

Permanent-Magnet High-Speed Motor

Electromagnetic efficiency ≥97%, vibration below 2mm/s. Pure air-cooled coaxial design up to 220kW with no external cooling source required. Class H insulation rated 180°C, enabling an integrated high-speed compressor-generator solution with air bearings.

97% efficiencyAir-cooledClass H 180°C

DGT30 Gas Turbine · Key Parameters

Core equipment positioned for the AIDC and hydrogen-electric synergy markets.

39.5
Power (MW)
36.08%
Simple Cycle Efficiency
54.5%
Combined Cycle Efficiency
120.6
Exhaust Flow (kg/s)
ParameterValue
Exhaust temperature534°C
Speed6,000 rpm
Dimensions5700×2900×2900 mm
FuelNatural gas, hydrogen, coke oven gas · 0-100% H₂ co-firing

Technical Resources & Selection Guides

Technical analysis on AIDC power supply, hydrogen pathways, waste heat recovery and advanced thermal-to-electric conversion.

SMR + Closed Brayton Cycle

The next-generation zero-carbon baseload technology pathway

Technical Resource Center

Selection guides and technical analysis

From Blending to Pure Hydrogen

A phased implementation pathway

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