Acotec, the Belgian anti-corrosion coating company, has launched a one-layer protection coating for the offshore wind farm industry called Humidur WF22.
"With exceptional exposure to humid, salty environments and intensive UV-radiation, offshore wind turbines face particularly aggressive conditions on a daily basis. Wind turbines are also subject to stress around the tidal or splash zone, both from mechanical impacts – service boat collisions and waves – and seawater corrosion. As a result, proper protection of wind turbine foundations and transition pieces is imperative, particularly as repairs can be costly," Acotec said,
Acotec said that its Humidur WF22 delivers durable protection against aggressive humidity and seawater exposure, and shields the steel from UV radiation and light reflections from the weather and sea.
"Humidur WF22 also protects the transition piece (TP) that is subject to splashes on the high tidal zone, where the structure endures mechanical impacts and waves," the company said.
According to Acotec, Humidur WF22 is a one-coat system, which means it reduces application time, labor costs, and the level of waste.