climate changeattributed to the greenhouse effectimposes demands for cleaner and alternative energy sources combined with enhanced thermal management.
” As the world’s population grows and industrialisation becomes increasingly predominant, the demand for energy…
Today’s power generation takes a multitude of shapes and forms. For examplein nuclear facilitiesrubber linings from Trelleborg help protect the workforce and environmentwhile specialist bearings play a critical role in hydro facilities. Renewable energy has been a major focus area for Trelleborg and its solutions are or will be featured in windwavesolar and biofuel technologies. Since the early days of wind-power technologymultitudes of Trelleborg seals have ensured the effective operation of turbines.
In oil and gas productionsafety is paramount. In offshore facilitiesthe main purpose of a variety of Trelleborg’s products is to provide protection in extreme conditions. This includes Elastopipe – rubberbased flexible piping developed for sprinkler and deluge systems that can operate in the intense heat of jet fires.
Automotive engineers focus on maximising power generation from fuel and advanced damping and sealing solutions from Trelleborg are a factor in this work. Newly developed materials can seal and protect systems utilising alternative fuels and the latest fuel-cell technology.
In planestrains and automobilesclimate-control systems allow passengers to travel in comfortproviding heat in cold temperatures and keeping them cool during heat waves. These systems are made more effective using a wide range of rubber elements from Trelleborg.
Air-conditioning systems in buildings are sealed with advanced elastomers that can withstand aggressive chemicals. Window seals and profiles help to keep in heatand when combined with roofing productsa variety of thermal-management specifications are fulfilled that result in the reduction of total energy requirements.
Heat-resistant roofing membranes
Since roofing membranes are exposed to wear and tear from the sun and the elements on a daily basisit is crucial that they are resistant to UV radiationas this increases the lifetime of the products. A Mataki Elastofol roofing membrane can withstand UV radiation for approximately 40 years.
When selecting a roofing membraneconsideration should also be given to such aspects as shrinkagetear strength and environmental requirements. The Mataki Elastofol roofing membranes are made from TPE-modified bitumen (TPE is a thermoplastic elastomer). They contain no halogenscopper or lead pollutantswhich can damage the environment if leaked into roof runoff. Trelleborg’s roofing membranes can withstand high water pressures and have a high degree of dimensional stabilitymeaning that shrinkage is nearly non-existent – even at elevated temperatures.
Global demand for the extraction of hydrocarbons from newdeeper and more demanding waters has led to contractors and operators facing an increasing number of challenges. Trelleborg Offshore engineers high-integrity polymer solutions for the harshest offshore environments – for topsidesurfacesubsea and seabed segments of the offshore oil and gas market.
Topside solutions include active and passive fire protectioncorrosion protection and bend control. Surface solutions comprise buoyancyfendering and specialist cable protection. Subsea solutionsoften required to withstand extremely high hydrostatic pressuresinclude subsea mooring and support. Trelleborg’s seabed products have a proven track record for offering protection against impact and abrasion for cables and pipelines. With a wealth of experience in insulation design and developmentTrelleborg also supports a critical part of deepwater developmentsnamelyflow assurance.
In 2007Trelleborg Bakker supplied the rubber lining for the cooling-water system at the E.ON Maasvlakte power plant in Rotterdamthe largest conventional power plant in the Netherlands. The lining protects the steel of the cooling-water tunnel pipesturbines and condensers. In this industrycorrosion is one of the main reasons behind high repair costs. The early replacement of parts is often the result of the degradation of steel due to chemicalsgases and vapours. Rubber is the ideal material for the demanding environment of cooling-water systems. It is flexibleand can therefore adapt to deformations caused by temperature fluctuations. Furthermoreit has excellent impact and abrasive resistanceis impermeable to water and can easily be used within a relatively wide temperature range. In addition to its role as a supplierTrelleborg Bakker was also involved in inspections and systems proposalsas well as the execution of repairs and systems upgrades at the power plant.o
Fore more informationvisit www.trelleborg.com
“
