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Whether the form of energy production is nuclear, fossil or renewable, safety and efficiency are the utmost concerns of energy companies and their technology providers. These properties are delivered by high quality stainless steel, a key material in power generation.
There is no other industry than nuclear power production where absolute reliability is more crucial. Outokumpu made its first supply of plates for nuclear power applications in 1964 and today prides itself on close to half a century of experience in the industry. Outokumpu is recognized by all leading nuclear engineering companies as a reliable supplier.
While coal power remains the dominant source of electricity, increasingly strict restrictions imposed by governments on nitrogen, Co2 and sulfur emissions drive a build-up of air pollution control systems. Wet flue gas desulfurization presents highly aggressive and often unpredictable process environments. Outokumpu’s corrosion and materials expertise provides an important service for coal power producers, enabling them to control emissions efficiently. Outokumpu is the market leader and a champion of stainless steel in flue gas cleaning.
As challenges in the world power production mount with demands for increasing shares of renewable energy, Outokumpu has answers. Outokumpu’s duplex grades boost cost-efficiency in biofuel production. Other green energy applications served by Outokumpu cover the whole range of renewable energy sources, from hydro and ocean-wave power to solar energy.
Global demand for electricity is expected to double in the next 20 years. Consequently, demand for stainless steel will see a similar spike in the energy production industry. Outokumpu’s broad range of products yields to the full range of stainless applications that help power the world today and in the future. |