Ensuring Lining Performance in a Developing Energy Market

Owners in the Energy Market require linings which meet the following requirements: Defined performance limitations (Chemicals, temperature, pressure etc.)Proven performanceFlexibility in service etc. Performance standards have been developed (and are being adopted by the owners) which define the above requirements (there are two ISO standards – one for tanks and one for vessels) which, if used correctly, can allow the users to make good selection of appropriate linings which are future proof. The question: “HOW DO I BRING NEW TECHNOLOGY TO THE MARKET WITH PROVEN PERFORMANCE?”. This may seem impossible however this is the function of a focused R&D linings lab. There are three basic requirements to develop linings to match and exceed what is already out there in the market: 4. A lining solution meeting the requirements.Recognised tests which can quickly ascertain if a lining is good or not.A strong, focused, technical specification for new linings with targets which exceed required performance and legislative demands. Performance benchmarking of existing materials beyond their limits will quickly tell us what a new lining needs to surpass, and we can set about developing superior linings to support the energy market into the future.