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Sulzer Technical Review 1 / 2012 (complete issue)
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Klaus Stahlmann, Sulzer CEO |
Editorial 01 / 2012
Dear Technology Professionals, Customers, and Partners,
As the new CEO of Sulzer, it is my pleasure to present the forward-looking topic of renewables in this issue of the Sulzer Technical Review.
The articles illustrate Sulzer’s wide range of activities in the field of renewables.
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Solar Thermal Plant Gemasolar, property of Torresol Energy, in Seville, Spain.
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Pumps for renewable power generation
Proven concepts together with new technologies battle the energy crisis
Worldwide, countries have made commitments to significantly increasing their share of electricity generated from renewable sources by 2020. Sulzer Pumps supports fulfilling these targets with tailor-made pumping solutions and services for concentrated solar power generation, geothermal power generation, as well as novel concepts for the storage of electrical energy produced from renewable sources.
Author: Shamila Streit, Sulzer Pumps
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The cartridge of the new MIXPAC 25mL DoubleSyringe GreenLine consists of up to 30% of renewable raw materials.
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Renewable raw materials are part of the mix
Innovative and sustainable product development at Sulzer Mixpac Systems
In 2010, Sulzer Mixpac Systems started a project with the goal of replacing conventional oil-based plastics with biopolymers that contain as high a ratio of renewable products as possible. Customers of Sulzer Mixpac Systems can thereby create products that are more environmentally friendly and can thus meet end users’ demands for more sustainability.
Author: Sasan Habibi-Naini, Sulzer Mixpac
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Meridian termites enjoy an optimal living climate thanks to solar energy.
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Sulzer analogy
How nature makes use of solar energy
Thanks to the rays of the sun, self-renewing materials and energy sources are available on earth. Today, humans increasingly use these renewable resources. In the world of plants and animals, however, renewable resources have been widely used since time immemorial.
Author: Herbert Cerutti
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Sulzer delivered the modules of its new industrial-scale PLA polymerization pilot plant at the beginning of February 2012.
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Great advances in bioplastics
Polymers based on renewable materials
Sulzer Chemtech has developed an innovative process that allows the production of new grades of polylactic acid (PLA) with heat stability up to 180°C. This advance makes the substitution of petrochemical plastics with PLA-based bioplastics possible in a broader range of areas.
Author: Torsten Wintergerste, Sulzer Chemtech
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With the newly built workshop, Sulzer Dowding & Mills Melbourne is now able to repair over 700 railway machines per year.
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Sulzer world
Welcome to Sulzer Dowding & Mills in Melbourne
Sulzer Dowding & Mills Melbourne has developed from a small workshop to a major service facility over the past two decades. After successful expansions, Sulzer Dowding & Mills Melbourne now is a key supplier for several industries, including public transport systems and wind farms.
Author: Claudia Pröger, Sulzer Turbo Services
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The customer decided to go with the Sulzer solution, which provided better delivery time and an improved blade as a replacement. This picture shows the reloading of the repaired last-stage blades.
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The heat is on
Steam turbine repair in a geothermal power plant
The heat from inside the earth is a source of energy with huge potential. More and more countries are investing in geothermal power generation. However, the maintenance and repair of geothermal power plants is challenging. Recently, Sulzer Turbo Services Indonesia faced a major emergency repair of a 60 MW steam turbine and managed the seemingly impossible: blade replacement in less than a month. In this project, the heat was definitely on.
Author: Hepy Hanipa, PT Sulzer Turbo Services
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Sulzer AYPlus™ DC packing: ready for installation in an industrial distillation unit.
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Sulzer innovation
A new system solution for challenging separation processes
Sulzer Chemtech recently introduced the new structured packing AYPlus™ DC to the market. It is combined with a new distributor system—the VEPK. This Sulzer solution for thermal separation performs outstandingly in challenging processes with extremely low aqueous liquid loads and makes some demanding applications technically and commercially feasible.
Author: Johannes Rauber, Sulzer Chemtech
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Arc spraying is used for corrosion protection in wind turbines.
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Functional surfaces support the energy transition
Sustainable use of energy and resources thanks to modern surface technology
Sulzer Metco holds leading market positions in surface engineering. With its tailor-made solutions, customers can save energy and resources, which increases the competitiveness of their products or processes. Modern coatings make it possible to significantly increase energy efficiency and to make sustainable use of renewable energy.
Authors:
Hans-Michael Höhle, Sulzer Metco
Montia C. Nestler, Sulzer Metco
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Sulzer Innotec
Ernst Lutz, CTO
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Interview with Ernst Lutz, Sulzer Innotec
“Efficiency and pragmatism are essential for today’s innovation processes.”
In addition to his function as president of Sulzer Innotec, Ernst Lutz was appointed Chief Technology Officer of Sulzer at the beginning of this year. He explains his ideas and strategies for the future.
Authors: Ernst Lutz, Tünde Kirstein
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The acquisition of the pump company Hidrotecar S.A. in Burgos, Spain, was completed in January 2012.
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Events & News
- Klaus Stahlmann appointed new CEO
- Reinforced presence in the water markets
- Coating materials online
- Innovation for plastics processing
- Increased order intake and sales in 2011
- Cold-spray technology acquired
- ETH prize for Sulzer CTO
- Collaborative research strengthened
Author: Sulzer Corporation
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