Balzers, Liechtenstein, June 24, 2020 - The performance of industrial gas turbine compressors for power generation is mainly affected by solid particle erosion (SPE), water droplet erosion (WDE) and corrosion of turbine blades. These wear problems cause a loss of efficiency with increasing duration and increase the operating costs of the system. BALINIT PROTEC from Oerlikon Balzers, the leading provider of surface solutions, is a REACH-compliant layer that s
Components of industrial gas turbines (IGT) are exposed to extreme temperatures, corrosion, water droplet and particle erosion. Coatings based on PVD technology such as BALINIT PROTEC are the ideal solution for compressors due to their excellent corrosion and erosion resistance.
BALINIT PROTEC offers customers a long-term and sustainable solution with numerous advantages. It is a REACH-compliant coating that does not release any harmful hexavalent chromium like the standard galvanic coating solutions used in industry. In order to extend the service life of systems and improve the protection of the compressors, BALINIT PROTEC has shown in many tests that it reduces cavitation due to water droplet erosion caused by water atomization and wet compression, and improved protection against solid-particle- Offers erosion.
In addition, BALINIT PROTEC optimizes the efficiency with an excellent surface smoothness (Ra <0.8 µm), which can even be further improved by repolishing. Improved corrosion protection on gas turbine compressors has also been demonstrated with the salt spray test according to ASTM B117 (standard for salt spray tests) and the sulfur test of industrial manufacturers.
Paul Brooks, Head of Global Sales & Marketing for Precision Components at Oerlikon Balzers, says: “In view of the constantly increasing energy demand, we are continuing to work closely with energy generation companies. BALINIT PROTEC is another milestone in the technical know-how and innovative strength of Oerlikon Balzers. We are delighted to be contributing to more efficient energy generation with this new layer for industrial gas turbine compressors. "
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