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Funding to develop functional gradient design coatings SURFACE engineering specialist Monitor Coatings Ltd has been co-funded by the UK innovation agency Innovate UK to work with Cranfield University. The study, which started in September 2017, will use the process of exothermic reaction synthesis to modify low-cost sprayed metallic surface coatings. The need to reduce CO 2 emissions

The heat released from this stored chemical energy enhances diffusion and intermetallic formation with the basecoat, producing a sealed surface with a bespoke chemical gradient ca- pable of resisting fireside corrosion and high-temperature oxidation in aggres- sive conditions such as biomass/waste- fired advanced thermal power plants. The ER-Sealcoat system would result in improved performance through its functional gradient design and ability to close surface breaking porosity and seal the coating, as a result reducing direct and indirect processing costs compared to current industrial coating methods. Dr Spyros Kamnis, the research and development manager of Monitor Coatings, said, “I’m delighted that Innovate UK have been able to support this exciting project, and help our organisation to turn strategic plans into reality. The Industrial Strategy

is pushing thermal power plants to use higher operating temperatures and biomass/waste-derived fuels, increasing the demand on heat exchanger tubes. The ER-Sealcoat project aims to develop a low-cost method of producing customisable coatings that can coat 3D geometries (internal and external) and protect against aggressive high- temperature environments. The seal coating is produced as a tailored slurry mix containing chemically active components, which react exo- thermically with the sprayed base coat. framag Industrieanlagenbau GmbH Neukirchner Straße 9 4873 Frankenburg Austria Tel.: +43 (0) 7683/5040-0 E-Mail: sales-ab@framag.com www.framag.com

Challenge Fund aims to bring together the UK’s world-leading research with business to meet the major industrial and societal challenges of our time. Monitor Coatings Ltd have ongoing, long-lasting collaboration with Cranfield University with outstanding return on productivity and performance by utilising the funds being available in a quality way.” Monitor Coatings Ltd – UK Website: www.castolin.com/monitor-coatings

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