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PPG – INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR THE PROTECTION OF WIND TURBINES
PPG Protective & Marine Coatings (PPG) matches the commercial and protection demands of the growing wind energy sector with the unique PSX® product range.
The development of the wind energy industry continues to evolve at an ever- increasing rate, with this power source considered to be the most accessible and cost-effective route to meeting the important goals of reducing emissions from fossil fuels, and making modern society energy independent.
COST MANAGEMENT
In today’s rigorous financial global situation, improved performance combined with careful cost management are key drivers for all sections of the wind energy market. In order to reduce the kilowatt consumer price the turbine industry is under pressure to manage the build cost; increased production speed and fast turnaround are essential in meeting tight delivery schedules. Tower fabricators are therefore looking for coating systems with fewer coats, whilst possessing shorter overcoat and drying times to meet the requirement for cost reduction and delivery speed.
Towers for the Waubra wind farm in Australia HOSTILE ENVIRONMENTS
However, once the wind turbine is installed onsite, the local environment can be aggressive and unforgiving, quickly searching out areas of low dry-film thickness, poor surface preparation and inadequate durability of the applied coating systems. Access to allow regular inspection of the turbine tower, foundation and transition piece can be very difficult and the repair of any areas of premature breakdown is costly. This means that `getting it right´ at the new construction phase is essential to achieving proper protection of the asset and providing the long- term protection in service.
SPECIALISED COATING RANGE
PPG´s protective coating systems for wind farms meet the specific requirements of both the fabricator and owner by providing unique, user-friendly coatings with proven long-term durability in service. This specialized coating range includes systems for all steel parts of the turbine, such as the foundations, transition piece, tower and gearbox. The patented PSX 700 polysiloxane is featured in the external coating system and offers a major improvement in durability and aesthetics for aggressive exposure conditions. This range is now further strengthened by a significant technological advance from PPG´s Research & Development scientists namely, the launch of PSX 700SG. This
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