If offshore wind farms could speak...
2017-08-03 00:00
Hello everyone, my name is Xiaohai, and I am a handsome and capable wind farm living on the vast sea. I have a cousin named Xiaolu, who has always lived on land.
The sea that turns hostile at a moment's notice
The boundless, mysterious, and deep sea is my home, sometimes calm, sometimes turbulent. I love my home, but after being soaked in seawater for years, my legs have gradually lost their original shape.
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In addition to containing extremely high salt content and a large number of marine microorganisms, the temperature and flow rate of seawater can cause serious corrosion to the submerged pile foundation.
When the sea gets angry, it raises huge waves that crash against me, and I watch as my freshly dried clothes get soaked again by the splashes; it's a wonder I don't get sick!
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The "splash zone" usually refers to the parts of offshore facilities (such as oil and gas platforms or wind turbines) that are slightly above the waterline. The corrosion in this area is quite severe, mainly due to the combined effects of atmospheric factors dominated by sunlight exposure and alternating wet and dry conditions, as well as wave impacts.
Even the air I breathe is so humid and salty
I cannot live without the wind that sustains me, but I also fear that the wind carries a damp and salty taste that makes me feel uncomfortable.
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The moisture and salt in the marine atmosphere are much higher than in non-marine environments. When wind power equipment (mainly towers and blades) is exposed to high humidity and salt-laden air, it reacts more easily with the oxygen in the air, leading to corrosion of the steel structures. Additionally, equipment exposed to the atmosphere also suffers from strong sunlight and radiation, affecting its lifespan.
When I encounter these bad guys, and when I am physically and mentally exhausted, I most hope to see the figure of my human friends. Unfortunately, I am in the vast sea, far from shore, making it very difficult to meet.Fortunately, they brought me the Haihong Laoren wind power facility protective coating, which is my solid armor and close partner, always protecting me.
Haihong Laoren can provide forward-looking protective coating systems for wind power facilities, including professional solutions that meet NORSOK requirements. Tailored solutions are customized according to the specific needs of customers and local environments, providing excellent protection in harsh conditions to ensure long-lasting reliable performance, reduce maintenance costs, and improve capacity.
Haihong Laoren's project footprint in the offshore wind power field can be traced back to the world's first offshore wind farm, Vindeby, and to date, has providedover 2000 offshore wind turbineswith high-quality coating protection.
Haihong Laoren is also continuously innovating while developing and producing high-performance products. Recently, the Haihong Laoren Group launched two new coatings specifically designed for the splash zone protection of offshore wind turbine towers in Europe, which can significantly enhance the corrosion resistance of the coatings.
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