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Hempel Provides Coating Solution for Orbital O2 Tidal Energy Turbine
To protect the world’s most powerful tidal energy turbine, the Orbital O2, Hempel provided high-performance anti-corrosion coatings, as well as its Hempaguard X7.
For the Orbital O2 project, in which Hempel has been involved since 2015, when Orbital’s prototype SR2000 turbine was built, the company has supplied high-performance anti-corrosion coatings, as well as Hempaguard X7 for the O2’s turbine rotor blades. Hempaguard
X7 was developed specifically to combat biofouling, such as algae and barnacles, in order to keep the rotor blades free from biofouling so they can deliver full power with each rotation. O2 is set to operate in the Orkney islands (UK), at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), where tidal currents can reach over four meters per second. To harness this energy, Orbital’s O2 comprises two 1 MW turbines, which together create a 600 m2 rotor area and can generate 2 MW of clean, predictable energy. O2 is capable of supplying enough energy to power around 2,000 UK homes. “We’re proud to be playing a part in the development of the O2, a ground-breaking project with the potential to help make tidal energy a viable source of energy in the UK and overseas. We see enormous potential in helping customers like Orbital put the world on a more sustainable path,” said Nick Frowen, Managing Director at Hempel UK Ltd. “Our ambition is to double our energy business by 2025 with particular focus on sustainability to ensure we are leading the way in enabling all energy projects to maximise efficiency and minimise carbon emissions. By participating in a project as ground-breaking as Orbital’s O2, we illustrate the value of a trusted partnership and we demonstrate what our solutions are capable of supporting increased sustainability for the energy sector”, added David Heal, Global Head of Renewable Energy of Hempel which aims to make Hempel the leader in renewable energy solutions. “We rely heavily on our supply chain to help deliver our pioneering technology such that it exceeds expectations, and in that regard, we are delighted to continue our relationship with Hempel for our novel coating applications,” said Andrew Scott, CEO of Orbital.
For further information: www.hempel.com
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Brunel Building in London which was coated using FX6002 by Sherwin-Williams.
Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2021 Awarded to Sherwin-Williams’ FIRETEX Intumescent Fire Protection Technology
Sherwin-Williams’ FIRETEX Intumescent Fire Protection Technology, which delivers time and cost saving fire protection for structural steel, has been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2021.
Sherwin-Williams has been awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: Innovation 2021 for its FIRETEX® FX6002, an intumescent coating which delivers passive fire protection for structural steel, allowing a fast speed of curing and dry handling times. This ultra-fast drying intumescent coating, launched in 2018, can be applied off-site: it means less downtime, fewer bottlenecks and faster project completion, as paint applicators can transport steelwork in a matter of hours rather than days. The Queen’s Award for Enterprise1 is a recognition that celebrates business excellence and innovation for UK companies. This is the second time in the span of five years that Sherwin-Williams receives the award: the first one was awarded to Dura-PlateTM 301W in 2016. “To win two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: Innovation in just five years is a fantastic achievement for the Sherwin-Williams team. With FIRETEX FX6002 we have created a unique protective coating that is ideal for use in high-value infrastructure and construction projects,” said Ian Walker, Managing Director for Protective & Marine at Sherwin-Williams EMEAI. “Key stakeholders can take advantage of a wide range of benefits throughout the project lifecycle, including time and cost savings, enhanced durability, and aesthetically pleasing finishes.” The Queen’s Awards are designed to celebrate excellence and help foster economic growth. The innovation category displays industry expertise and technology innovation. “FIRETEX FX6002 further demonstrates our long-standing commitment to innovation, which dates back to 1866. Our highly skilled and experienced team continue to push the boundaries, embrace the latest technologies and anticipate future trends to develop products that benefit our global industrial and commercial customers,” commented Walker.
For further information:
https://protectiveemea.sherwin-williams.com
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A Prehistoric Adventure for Falcon Cranes and HMG Paints
As part of a restoration project of a fabricated dinosaur skeleton, which includes surface treatment and painting, Falcon Cranes collaborates with HMG. The British paint manufacturer supplied several products for project.
Ahuge fabricated dinosaur skeleton in need of restoration, including surface treatment and painting, was presented to the Falcon Cranes team. For this project, Terry Mulligan, paint shop supervisor, and his team turned to the expertise of HMG Paints. The British paint manufacturer has supplied several products including: • Monothane, a 2K polyurethane finish designed for use on ferrous substrates without the need for a primer; • Acrythane SC601, a coating that provides exceptional properties including fast drying, high gloss and ease of use; • Acrythane 4G Clearcoat, which offers a finish normally reserved for highend and luxury commercial vehicles. “We have worked with HMG for a number of years and knew that their versatile product portfolio would be ideal for this project. The skill and technique that went into this project, is applied to all aspects of our spray booth, whether it be commercial vehicles and tower cranes or in this case, a dinosaur”, says Terry Mulligan.
For further information: www.hmgpaint.com
Cortec Launches EcoClean Scale and Rust Remover
Cortec Corporation has launched EcoClean Biodegradable Scale and Rust Remover, which, powered by Nano-VpCI, allows to effectively dissolve heavy scale, corrosion and oxides off metals.
To ensure the efficiency and overall service life of heat exchangers, condensers, chillers, and cooling towers, Cortec Corporation® has developed EcoClean® Biodegradable Scale and Rust Remover, a product that allows to quickly act on scale build up. In fact, it can eliminate heavy scale, corrosion, and naturally occurring oxides on iron, carbon steel, stainless steel, copper, aluminium, magnesium, and their alloys. Being powered by Nano-VpCI™, it ensures protection from flash rust. It also improves heat-transfer efficiency by creating clean surfaces on all heatexchanger equipment and improving water flow in obstructed pipes. EcoClean Biodegradable Scale and Rust Remover is a USDA Certified Biobased Product that contains 100% USDA certified biobased content, therefore meeting the minimum biobased content requirements under the mandatory federal purchasing initiative of the USDA BioPreferred Program1, making it ideal for use by federal agencies and their
1 www.biopreferred.gov contractors. EcoClean Biodegradable Scale Remover is available in liquid form or as a water-soluble pouch that will dissolve upon entering the water. Since it works even in hard-to-reach areas, EcoClean Biodegradable Scale Remover can potentially eliminate the costly equipment dismantling that is sometimes required to repeatedly check, verify, and re-attempt successful scale removal with less effective technologies. It is safer than extremely caustic chemicals such as hydrochloric acid and is also readily biodegradable, making disposal easy compared to other chemicals that are more likely to incur costly discharge fees or pose environmental concerns.
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