Efficiency through coatings for fluid flow

Corrosion, erosion, abrasion and chemical attack of metallic process equipment is a challenge that costs industry billions per year.

ARC Efficiency and Protective coatings corrosion/wear-resistant coatings are at the forefront of Polymer innovation in preventing the issues outlined above. In addition there is a growing awareness of the benefits of ARC in improving Efficiency in fluid flow applications.

This can be attributed to ARCs

•  Low surface energy (low drag) versus metals and competitive products. This allows media to move more easily over the ARC coated surface.
• Eliminates the corrosion/erosion cycle helping to maintain equipment dimensions thus preventing turbulent flow and maintaining laminar flow.

Figure 1: Laminar Flow versus Turbulent Flow Effects

These advanced reinforced coatings can improve process efficiencies, lead to energy savings and reduction of emissions.

In addition these cost-effective coatings can save money by increasing equipment lifetime and by allowing for substitution of expensive materials such as super duplex, with less-expensive substrate and coating combinations.

For further information please contact your local ARC Manager.


Paul Lenehan

paul.lenehan@chesterton.com

Marketing Manager, Europe, Middle East and Africa

Industrial Lubricants & MRO Chemicals,

ARC Efficiency & Protective Coatings