At Brindley Metals we do our best to make sure that we only stock high quality materials. With that in mind we choose suppliers carefully, keeping an eye on the resources they provide. Our approach is one of the main reasons we are such a highly regarded business. It also helps that we can offer lots of materials in many forms. For example, we have Grade 2 titanium round bar and plate in an array of sizes.
Another thing that works in our favour is we can supply materials for use in many different industries. Clients can come to us for metals to use in all sorts of applications. Sticking with the Grade 2 titanium, it is great for architecture, medical uses, and more. One interesting area where you can see it is power plants. We want to take a closer look at some of the uses here today.
Why use it?
Grade 2 is among the most popular types of titanium. In fact, it has one of the broadest selections of uses. It is commercially pure, meaning it does not have any significant amounts of other elements in the chemical composition. Typically there will only be small amounts of iron, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, and hydrogen.
The properties it offers are excellent for many applications. For example it has good strength, ductility, formability, and weldability. The corrosion resistance is also fantastic. It is an upgrade on Grade 1 because it is stronger. Grades 3 and 4 are stronger still, but are typically for more specialist uses. It also helps there are lots of forms, including the Grade 2 titanium round bar and plate.
Uses in power plants
We rely on power plants today to supply the electricity we need. Over 60% of the global energy is from burning fossil fuels. The rest is from hydroelectric, nuclear, wind, solar, and biomass.
The problem with power plants is the conditions can put a great deal of stress and strain on materials. They have to be able to resist the very hazardous conditions, including high temperatures and a serious risk of corrosion. Titanium is an excellent choice for many uses.
Condensers
One of the most common uses of Grade 2 titanium round bar and plate is surface condensers. Tubing in particular is important here. You can find thin wall tube in use in plants all around the world. In fact, there are millions of metres of it.
Operators choose titanium because it is highly resistant to corrosion. It can withstand the various types that can occur in plants. That means longer lifecycles for condenser units. This is vital because they are one of the most significant elements in the efficiency of the whole plant. Use of titanium here has helped to eliminate many of the traditional problems with condensers.
Flue Gas Desulphurisation
FGD is an important process in power plants that burn fossil fuels. It removes sulphur dioxide from exhaust gases to tackle emissions and lower the impact on the environment. With plants that burn coal, it can remove 90% or more of the gas.
There are a number of different methods to use, such as wet scrubbing, using wet sulphuric acid, and dry sorbent injection. However, there is an issue to keep in mind. The corrosive conditions here can be very aggressive. This can cause many materials to deteriorate rapidly.
Titanium is a great choice because of its high resistance. It can be used to line stacks and ductwork, and much more. Grade 2 titanium round bar and plate is useful here, particularly the plates.
Turbine blades
The majority of power plants create steam to turn turbines to generate electricity. The turbine blades are essential here. They must have the correct design to ensure they turn efficiently.
Once again the big challenge is the turbine blade material must be able to resist the aggressive environment. The heat, reducing acid chlorides, hydrogen, and water droplets can all cause problems. Once again titanium is a fantastic choice. It can resist the corrosion effectively. In addition, it can offer weight savings and is resistant to corrosion fatigue and stress cracking.
Speak to us if you want Grade 2 titanium round bar and plate
At Brindley Metals we appreciate the importance of ensuring materials have the right properties. We know how vital it is for safety and performance. However, we also understand that there can be variations in each material due to manufacturing conditions at the time and raw materials. We work to ensure the products we supply will offer the characteristics you need.
So, when you want Grade 2 titanium round bar and plate, you should choose us. It is easy to order and we have sizes to suit many needs.