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Market Unit brochure AIRPORTS

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Overview
Cavotec is a prominent engineering group that designs and manufactures automated connection and electrification systems for ports, airports, and industrial applications globally. Their technologies aim to enhance operational performance, safety, and sustainability.
Airports
Cavotec specializes in Ground Support Equipment (GSE) for gates, remote aprons, and Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) hangars, catering to both commercial and military needs. Their offerings include 400Hz and 28VDC Ground Power Units (GPU), Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) systems, and integrated fuel systems.
Key Offerings
  • Power Conversion Systems: Cavotec provides 400Hz and 28VDC power systems, including solid-state frequency converters and rotary motor generators, tailored for new generation aircraft.
  • Ground Cooling Systems: Their Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) systems ensure efficient aircraft cooling.
  • Wet Services Systems: These systems include potable water, blue water, and sewage systems integrated into airport infrastructure.
  • Airport Fuelling Systems: Hydrant systems are designed for efficient and safe aircraft refueling.
  • Defence Systems: Solutions for powering, cooling, and refueling military aircraft.
Innovative Solutions
The E3 Gate System by Cavotec is a fully integrated design that reduces Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) usage and enhances operational efficiency by providing essential services via underground pits, aiming to lower operational expenses, improve safety, and reduce environmental impact.
Design and Engineering
Cavotec offers specialized design services for airport electrical and mechanical systems, focusing on reducing operational costs and enhancing safety and sustainability. Their consulting services cover gates, remote aprons, and hangars.
Clientele
Cavotec collaborates with major aircraft manufacturers like Airbus, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin, as well as international airports such as Heathrow, Dubai, and Los Angeles.
Conclusion
Cavotec's comprehensive range of systems and innovative technologies are pivotal in modernizing airport operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
Introduction
This document provides a detailed overview of Cavotec's ground support systems for airports, focusing on 400Hz power connections, ground cooling systems, and wet services systems, designed to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.
400Hz Power Connections
The document details solutions for 400Hz power connections, including cable coilers, reelers, hoists, and mobile caddies, designed to improve safety and efficiency by eliminating long cables and reducing ground collision risks. Key features include motorized reeling systems, elevated cable storage, and mobile zero-emission solutions.
Tunnel System
Cavotec's tunnel system integrates essential ground support services in in-ground pits, providing operational efficiencies and reducing the carbon footprint, allowing for future flexibility and reducing the number of vehicles around aircraft, enhancing safety and reducing costs associated with ground collisions.
Ground Cooling Systems – PCA
Cavotec offers a range of Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) systems, including Point of Use (DX PCA) and Central systems (AHU or DX-Boost), compliant with IATA standards, designed to optimize cooling performance, reduce emissions, and improve passenger comfort. Benefits of in-ground PCA connections include reduced hose length and improved cabin air quality.
Wet Services Systems
The Wet Services System, developed with Aqseptence group and Roediger Vacuum GmbH, provides potable water, blue water, and sewage removal via in-ground pits, enhancing ground handling efficiency, reducing emissions, and improving aircraft turnaround time. Key benefits include zero emissions, reduced collision risk, and lower operational costs.
Conclusion
Cavotec's integrated systems for ground support services offer significant advantages in terms of efficiency, safety, and environmental impact. By utilizing in-ground solutions and advanced technologies, airports can achieve faster turnaround times, reduced emissions, and improved operational safety.
Key Sections
  • Sewage and Water Distribution: Aircraft sewage is managed via vacuum systems, either stored in tanks or discharged into municipal networks. Potable and blue water is supplied to aircraft parking positions through underground pipes.
  • Fuel Hydrant Systems: Cavotec has pioneered the development of fuel hydrant pit boxes, streamlining refueling processes by utilizing underground fuel hydrant lines, enhancing productivity and safety.
  • Commercial Fuelling Systems: Cavotec's commercial fuel hydrant systems are designed for efficient fuel dispensing to aircraft, with options for on/off or pressure/flow control, complying with JIG standards and available in various configurations.
  • Military Fuelling Systems: Military fuel hydrant pit assemblies are engineered for tactical and strategic aircraft, emphasizing reliability and safety, with waterproof covers and torsion spring actuated mechanisms.
  • Fuelling Arms and Accessories: Cavotec offers hose-free pantographs for safe and efficient aircraft refueling, along with accessories like flow meters and hydrant couplers.
  • Isolation Valve Chambers: These chambers are crucial for maintaining operational and safety standards in fuel hydrant systems, offering features like sand-proof and waterproof designs.
  • Defence Systems: Cavotec provides advanced ground support systems for defence applications, including solid-state frequency converters and motor generators, supporting military operations globally.
  • Service and Support: Cavotec emphasizes customer service, offering installation, maintenance, and training support through its global network of Centres of Excellence.
Critical Information
The document underscores the importance of compliance with industry standards, the integration of innovative technologies, and the provision of reliable support services to ensure the effectiveness and safety of aviation ground support systems.
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Inspired Engineering

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Cavotec is a leading engineering group that designs and manufactures automated connection and electrification systems for ports, airports and industrial applications worldwide. Our innovative technologies ensure safe, efficient and sustainable operations. Our Markets Ports & Maritime Electrification and automation from berthing to shipping. Cavotec develops and manufactures innovative automation and electrification technologies for the global ports and maritime sectors. We continually innovate and develop our technologies to ensure that we deliver the levels of operational performance, safety...

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airports Cavotec is a leading Ground Support Equipment (GSE) specialist, developing state-of-the-art systems for gates, remote aprons and MRO hangars for commercial and military applications. Who works with us: Aircraft manufacturers •Airbus • Boeing Corporation • Bombardier • Dassault Aviation • EADS • Lockheed Martin • Shaanxi Aircraft Company Airports • Barhain • Barcelona • Beijing • Chicago O'Hare • Dubai Airports • Frankfurt Airport • Heathrow International Limited • Hong-Kong International Airport • Los Angeles • Miami • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport • Phoenix • Shanghai Pudong International...

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Our offering Cavotec is a leading Ground Support Equipment (GSE) specialist, developing state-of-the-art systems for gates, remote aprons and MRO hangars for commercial and military applications. Working closely with customers and industry bodies, we develop fully integrated gate and remote apron systems that minimise the use of Auxiliary Power Units (APU), thereby reducing fuel costs and emissions. We act as a solution integrator to deliver turnkey systems. Our ambition is to ensure the prolonged success and safety of the aviation industry, while making it more sustainable. Cavotec’s comprehensive...

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Cavotec E3 Gate Cavotec E3 Gate is a fully integrated design that minimises APU usage and increases operational efficiency by providing 400Hz power, PCA, wet services and fuelling services via underground pits. Gates The airports sector continually looks for ways to improve airport capacity and connectivity, reduce environmental impact, and improve the service it offers to airlines and passengers. Cavotec supports these aims with systems that ensure critical aircraft services are available directly at the gate, guaranteeing that aircraft are serviced quickly and efficiently. Cavotec offers decades...

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Design support for Special Aircraft Services (SAS) • Feasibility study and ROI. • Gate and hangar layout - aircraft accommodation by type, now and in the future. • Planning, design and system integration. •System validation. For Ground Power, PCA, wet services, fuelling, in-ground pits, delivery hoses and cables, connectors. Design Cavotec Airport Market Unit specialises in Airport Electrical & Mechanical Design Services, We design advanced, specialised systems for airports and MRO hangars including 400Hz, PCA, wet services, fuel hydrant and tank farm systems, Cavotec high quality consulting...

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Power Conversion systems – 400Hz, 28VDC Cavotec has been at the forefront of innovative Central and Point of Use 400Hz systems, including Solid State Frequency converters, Rotary Motor Generators, in-ground 400Hz utility pits and cable coilers for 50 years. This diversity of experience with systems and products has made us the leader in power distribution and delivery. The Group designs and engineers 400Hz turnkey solutions from the 50/60Hz converter input power up to the aircraft 400Hz connection points, 400Hz in-ground pits and cable coilers that deliver the required power through Cavotec 400Hz...

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Cavotec 400Hz Ground Power Units Series 2500+, the ultimate 400Hz Solid State Frequency converter integrating the highest electrical performance with the most advanced communication capabilities. The 2500+ technology platform ensures our customers can use one standard solution at their facility and for their various operations; • Horizontal design mounted under the PBB or on a cart for mobile applications. • Vertical design mounted on the ground. • Horizontal design integrated with a 400Hz cable coiler (PowerPack I-Connect). Advanced communication Featuring Cavotec intuitive Skyway Interface and...

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Simplicity, longevity, scalability and low maintenance cost with Cavotec Central MG designs and turnkey solutions. 400Hz GPU – Central system Rotary Motor Generators Series RVA Cavotec designs fully integrated 400Hz centralised systems. Our strong R&D capabilities gave powerful added applications to the original MG set designs as we developed the first vertical synchronous MGs for greater power, smaller size, higher efficiency, longer life and reliability and the first automatically parallelable 400Hz vertical synchronous MG. Our 400Hz MGs can be supplied with 50Hz or 60Hz power input, 60kVA...

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Cavotec in-ground utility pits for ground power are designed and positioned to service all types of aircraft and allow for future flexibility. They represent a proven and cost effective collision avoidance solution for airports. Direct costs of ground collisions with aircraft amounts to 5 billion euros (5.2 billion dollars). 400Hz in-ground connections Cavotec is the worldwide leader of in-ground pit systems and pioneered this revolutionary technology. Cavotec in-ground 400Hz Pop-up & Hatch pit systems serve as user friendly storage device for 400Hz jet cable and plug (up to 4) and other facilities,...

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Cavotec extensive 400Hz aircraft ground connections solutions offer all options to airports, airlines and ground handling companies. We secure the best-fit for your specific needs. 400Hz above ground connections 400Hz cable coilers Cavotec 400Hz modular coilers are motorised reeling systems fixed either under the PBB or on the ground. They ensure a fast and ergonomical reeling and storage of the 400Hz aircraft cable and plug. Cavotec cable coilers provide safer ground handling operations due to easy control of the coiler and its functions. They are equipped with 28m usable 400Hz service cable. 400Hz...

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