Unprotected steel exposed to weather conditions, whether underwater or above ground, is subject to corrosion, with the potential for serious damage. To ensure that the properties of steel structures are maintained, they can be protected in several ways, guarding against corrosion and extending their working life. This is particularly critical in the wind power sector, as wind turbines, both onshore and offshore, are exposed to extreme weather conditions, and so require even greater protection against corrosion.
Corrosion can affect energy production rates, compromise security and generate elevated maintenance costs, making it a major concern for the sector.
CONTENT
- We will explain how to choose the best protection methods for steel structures based on the corrosion rate of the wind farm location (onshore and offshore).
- We will look at laboratory durability testing on an array of protection systems and analyse the criteria used to assess their outcomes.
- Optimising maintenance programmes.
- Thermal spray coating: advantages and disadvantages in comparison with other technologies.
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Component manufacturers
- Oil & Gas industry
- Chemical and Petrochemical Industry
- Component and equipment manufactures for the energy sector, particularly offshore renewable energy
- Coating manufacturers (paints)
- Construction product manufacturers
- All manufacturers of steel structures or paints designed for exposure to weather, whether underwater or on the ground.
SPEAKER
- Raúl Caracena - Director of Materials for Extreme Conditions, Energy and Environment Area - TECNALIA
CHAIRED BY
- Alberto Ceña – Technical Adviser – AEE-Spanish Wind Energy Association