LaserPro

Offentlig prosjektsammendrag

Corrosion is a silent but pervasive enemy in the energy and oil and gas sectors, leading to significant economic, environmental, and safety concerns. The NACE IMPACT study reveals that facility degradation costs the world a staggering $2.5 trillion each year. Traditional repair methods fall short when dealing with severely corroded components, leaving replacement as the preferred - but expensive - option. To address this issue, our company has been working on a groundbreaking solution utilizing laser technology. Lasers can perform intricate repairs with minimal heat transfer, ensuring the operational safety of critical components. However, current laser systems are large, sensitive, and unsuitable for remote operation in harsh environments. We've made strides in the past year by successfully launching wire-arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) and induction heating equipment for on-site repair work. Despite its success, our current process is limited when dealing with thin hydrocarbon transporting materials that demand extremely low heat input and minimal residual stress. To overcome these limitations, we're developing a new laser technology that can be used on-site for the first time ever. This innovative approach will enable the repair and refurbishment of components that no other additive manufacturing method can handle. Our cutting-edge laser solution has immense potential not only for the oil and gas industry but also for other sectors such as chemical processing, hydrogen production, wind power, and battery Giga-factory plants. In the future, this technology could revolutionize maintenance services for the shipping industry, offshore platforms, aerospace, nuclear power plants, and metallurgical industries. By developing this technology, we aim to help industries worldwide save on maintenance costs, reduce their environmental impact, and improve operational safety. Together, we can conquer the global corrosion crisis and build a more sustainable future.