Extended service life in coal-fired power stations
There are many opportunities for using wear-protected materials in coal-fired power stations.
Due to the increased use of imported coals and/or secondary fuels, the gross calorific value has deteriorated whilst the demand for energy has increased. To run at full load, operators must make maximum use of available technologies. The objective of using wear-resistant materials is to maximise output and minimise downtime, by extending the intervals between outtages.
There are wear problems in coal-fired power stations in the following areas:
Products and applications
- Coal storage
Hopper lining
Slides
Chutes
Transition points
Plate conveyor metering hopper
Deflectors
Drive chain conveyors
Bucket chain conveyors
Stacking equipment
- Coal crushing
Hammer or impact mills
Bowl mills
Tube mills
Beater wheel mills
- Coaldust transport
Transport lines
Pipes
Bends
Coaldust agitators
Sifters
Coaldust branches
- Slag processing
Scraper conveyor slag removers
Wear brackets for slag removal chain
Slides
Ash line
Ash silo
Components of machines installed in these areas suffer significant wear.
We make a thorough analysis of your wear problem, prepare a verified diagnosis and develop proposals for improving the parts which are subject to wear. We then work with you to select the VAUTID material which will best ensure these parts have an extended service life, from significantly increased resistance to wear, corrosion or heat. Everything is focussed on reducing your wear costs.