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Power generation
Silicon Carbide Components Built for Demanding Plant Conditions
Power generation equipment can face abrasive material flow, corrosive exposure, high temperatures, and repeated thermal cycling. These conditions can shorten component life, increase maintenance, and make outages more difficult to manage. SCP manufactures custom silicon carbide components for demanding applications throughout fuel preparation, combustion, material handling, and environmental control systems.
3-10x Potential Component Life Extension
4,000+ Unique Shapes Manufactured
Complex Shapes Custom Manufacturing
Since 1994 Industrial Ceramics
operating conditions
Where Power Generation Components Face the Most Wear
From fuel preparation through combustion and emissions control, different areas of a power plant expose components to different combinations of wear, chemistry, and temperature.
Abrasive Material Flow
Coal, ash, biomass, and other particulates can progressively wear components through continuous contact and high-velocity flow.
Acidic & Alkaline Conditions
Combustion byproducts, process chemistry, and wet scrubbing environments can expose components to acidic or alkaline conditions that accelerate corrosion and material degradation.
High Temperatures
Combustion and process equipment can expose components to sustained elevated temperatures, placing demanding requirements on material performance.
Difficult-to-Access Components
Components located within critical process equipment can require significant labor and downtime to replace, making service life especially important.
Thermal Cycling
Startup, shutdown, and changing operating conditions repeatedly heat and cool components, creating thermal stress that can contribute to premature failure.
WHY SIlicon carbide
Material Properties That Support Longer Component Life
Abrasion & Erosion Resistance
Silicon carbide's high hardness helps resist wear from abrasive particles and high-velocity material flow, helping components remain in service longer.
Chemical Resistance
Silicon carbide provides strong resistance to many corrosive environments, including acidic and alkaline conditions encountered in industrial processes.
High-Temperature Performance
SCProbond™ materials maintain performance at elevated temperatures, making them suitable for demanding thermal environments.
Thermal Shock Resistance
SCProbond™ grades provide strong resistance to rapid temperature changes, helping reduce the risk of cracking during thermal cycling.
Applications
Where SCProbond™ Components Are Used
SCP silicon carbide components are used throughout industrial power generation systems where abrasive material flow, chemical exposure, thermal stress, and wear can limit component service life.
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Fuel preparation and handling
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Coal and biomass conveying
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Combustion systems
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Cyclone separation
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Environmental control systems
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Ash handling
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Scrubbing systems
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Reactor systems
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Piping and material redirects
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High-wear lining applications
Components Manufactured
Silicon Carbide Components for Power Generation
Every SCP component is custom manufactured for the customer's equipment and operating requirements. While dimensions and designs are proprietary, common component types appear throughout power generation systems.
Component Shape Reference
Elbows
Wyes
Piping
Feedboxes
Dense-phase inserts
Coal nozzles
Burner inlays
Burner sleeves
Diffusers
Reactor linings
Cyclone inlet heads
Vortex finders
Upper & lower apexes
Separators
Spigots
Centrifuge port hole liners
Custom linings
Flow components
Case Studies
Proven in Severe Industrial Environments
Application-Focused Support
SCP considers operating conditions, component geometry, wear mechanisms, temperature, and chemical exposure when evaluating a material and component solution.
Reliable Delivery
> 95% on-time delivery helps customers plan maintenance and replacement requirements.
In-House Patterning & Tooling
Patterns and tooling are developed and maintained in-house, giving SCP greater control over precision, revisions, and production scheduling.
Customer Advocate
Each customer receives a customer advocate who serves as a single point of contact for any and all questions through every stage.
Custom & Complex Geometries
SCP has manufactured more than 4,000 unique shapes, including complex and large monolithic components.
Easier Repeat Orders
Your proprietary tooling remains with SCP, creating an established manufacturing foundation for future replacement and repeat orders.
Common Questions
Silicon Carbide for Power Generation
Considering a Change to Your Power Generation Components?
Whether you're replacing a worn component, evaluating silicon carbide against another material, dealing with abrasive or corrosive conditions, or developing a new component, SCP can review your application and discuss the available material and manufacturing options.