OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF POWER PLANTS
involves minimal surface preparation, and the simple use of a wire brush and alcohol wipe is enough to create the profile needed for a polyiosbutene based coating that will provide protection for 30+ years.
GOING BEYOND THE STANDARD The STOPAQ WrappingBand technology was brought to market in 1997 and designed with longevity and ease of use in mind. The coating range offers immediate
protection of the surface giving a barrier that blocks oxygen and water, therefore avoiding corrosion. The product doesn’t require extensive application equipment and can cope with confined or challenging application areas making it an ideal solution for energy infrastructure. There is no issue in the asset
location when it comes to application. The WrappingBand products have all been designed to meet challenges posed by environmental conditions that might include high winds, torrential rain, extreme heat or extreme cold. Keeping energy flowing
wherever possible is an important consideration for the power sector. Many options for corrosion prevention may require a shutdown
while surfaces are prepared or the product is applied. These shutdowns cost time and money and can often include timely asset replacement if prevention was not factored in at the outset. The use of technologies with
visco-elastic behaviour and dispersive adhesion mechanisms, like STOPAQs polyisobutene based coating, eliminate the need for a shutdown. The product can be applied
to equipment in operation in situations like a 60
c pipe in a -200 c environment in the ground, to a 900 c
pipe in a confined environment with high noise. Both these situations need a product that can withstand the operating parameters and be executed with speed and minimal manpower. Operating in the LNG Sector,
STOPAQ has been able to bring the benefits of their easy to apply product range to provide vital protection to every step of the LNG process. The solutions can be used in
fluctuation conditions: cryogenic or high temps., dry to condensing, or submerged. The technology meets the stringent requirements of health, safety, environment and sustainability.
PRODUCTS IN ACTION The STOPAQ Easy-Qote range is also being used in the wind sector to tackle a broad range of situations, helping to make renewable energy truly sustainable. The product has beeen used for tower, walkway and platform repairs, flange sealing, the protection of ICCP connections and internal tower sensors, as well as sealing off voids in the T-Pieces and slip joints. In fact, the range can help alleviate corrosion anywhere it exists. The importance of protective
coating solutions for sustainable infrastructure can not be overstated. By prioritising simplicity, efficiency and environmental responsibility these products can meet the challenges of today’s diverse environments, while ensuring longevity and reliability of assets. Innovative technologies like
STOPAQ help provide practical solutions while supporting a more sustainable future. As we continue to navigate the complexities of infrastructure protection and maintenance, lets remember that sometimes, the most effective solutions are the most simple. ●
For more information visit
www.stopaq.com
EasyQote, powered by STOPAQ, was used for atmospheric pipework in the Netherlands. Pipework, elbows, t-joints and reducers were protected.
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