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Sustainable circularity
Volume 36, June 2024
“In business, as is the case in nature, circularity amplifies profit.”
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8 COVER STORY

Our rich history inspires future alloys

Alleima has a long history of material development and creating innovative
alloys that match the needs of evolving industries, which started 160 years
ago in Sandviken, Sweden.
Stainless Steel World spoke to Barinder Ghai, Director of Technical Marketing
& New Business Development EMEA, and Jane Eriksson, Director of Sales &
Marketing EMEA, to learn about the latest exciting grades on offer: Sanicro™ 35,
SAF™ 3006 and SAF™ 3007.

12 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING 24 FOOD INDUSTRY

Gorilla-proof cast for Gladys High-tech facility for alternative proteins
The GE Aerospace team received A state-of-the-art technology
a surprising request recently that centre in Wisconsin, USA,
allowed them to showcase their will be home to an end-to-
rapid turnaround for 3D-printed end process line developing
titanium parts. alternative proteins in
response to demand from the
booming ‘new food’ industry.
14 PETROCHEMICALS
Petrochemicals: a time of change and opportunity 27 CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
The petrochemical industry is
struggling with the challenge of Sustainability becomes a driver for chemical
over-supply, but its long-term plant construction
prospects are positive. The The increasing
main driving factor is the shift demand for chemical
towards sustainability, which products is bringing
carries costs but also creates opportunities growth to the industry,
which at the same
time has to cope
19 Community with the necessary
King’s Award for stainless specialist Paralloy transformation towards
Teesside stainless steel climate neutrality. For chemical plant construction, both of
specialist Paralloy has been these factors mean a lot of work in the coming years.
recognised with the UK’s top
honour for business. 31 COMMUNITY
Duplex World Conference & Expo 2024
20 DUPLEX Join the conversation at
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of hardwearing yet lightweight
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41 WELDING
completed Tateno Dam in Japan. Ambient air cleaning for large-scale fabrication
In recent years, advancements in extraction technology
have created innovative, ambient air cleaning solutions
22 END USER INTERVIEW
to address these concerns. This article explores the
Chemical plant maintenance employment of ambient
In this interview with Charles Federle, air cleaning for large-
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, BASF, he scale fabrication and
discusses the dynamic work done in the world suggests effective
of mechanical maintenance, the importance strategies to safeguard
of working as a team, as well as the potential and protect the
consequences of asset failure. wellbeing of workers.

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Chuandong delivers tanker ahead of schedule part of the steelmaker’s industrial operations and help
decarbonise local mobility. This is the first agreement in
Europe to replace fossil fuels with green hydrogen in the
stainless steel sector.
Lhyfe plans to install a green hydrogen production unit with a
capacity up tp twelve tonnes per day (a maximum electrolysis
capacity of 30 MW), at the Ugitech plant. This green hydrogen
would be used mainly at the Ugitech plant, supplied via a
pipeline. Lhyfe would also supply hydrogen to local mobility
and industry players, to help develop the local hydrogen
ecosystem, particularly in the run-up to the 2030 Winter
Olympics.
The two partners are now entering the feasibility study
phase of the project. Implementation of the project will
be subject to the conclusions of this study, the granting
Chongqing Chuandong Shipbuilding Industry delivered the of operating licences and building permits, and financial
first 11,300 DWT stainless steel chemical tanker Dongbai to the investment decisions.
shipowner two months ahead of schedule. The construction
period was 16 months, creating the shortest construction
period in the history of the first stainless steel chemical tanker NetZero Metals updates on two processing
built in CSSC.
facilities
Dongbai has an overall length of 131.7m, beam of 20.2m,
depth of 10.5m and structural draught of 7.7m with a
deadweight of 11,300 tons. The stainless steel chemical
tanker is designed to sail at 13.5 knots, classed by CCS and
flagged in China. The internal surface of the cargo hold is
made of 2205 duplex stainless steel, making it a product oil/
chemical tanker suitable for global voyage. It meets Tier
III emission requirements and obtains G-EP (GPR), which
is a new generation of high-end stainless steel chemical
tanker with leading technology and green environmental
protection.

Lhyfe signs an MoU with Ugitech

NetZero Metals Inc. (NetZero Metals) provided an update

on the progress of engineering studies for two processing
facilities – a nickel processing facility and a stainless steel and
alloy production facility – in the Timmins Nickel District.
Key engineering contracts for the facilities have been awarded
to SMS group (SMS), Metso and Ausenco Engineering Canada
ULC (Ausenco).
NetZero Metals is advancing design work to develop
two processing facilities to fill a critical link in the
development of North American critical minerals supply
chains and the province’s electric vehicle strategy. Each
production facility is expected to utilize Canada Nickel’s
carbon storage capacity at its Crawford Nickel Project to
deliver net zero carbon nickel and stainless steel and alloy
production through capture of the CO2 emissions from the
Lhyfe and Ugitech have signed a memorandum of downstream operation. The studies are progressing well
understanding for the creation of a green hydrogen production and completion of feasibility studies remains targeted for
unit at Ugitech’s Ugine site (Savoie, France), to decarbonise year-end.

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QatarEnergy to build LNG vessels

QatarEnergy signed an agreement with China State

Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) for the construction of 18
ultra-modern QC-Max size LNG vessels, marking a significant
utilize approximately 500 MW of high-capacity utilization factor
addition to its historic LNG fleet expansion program.
(CUF) renewable energy to produce green hydrogen. By
The new vessels, with a capacity of 271,000 cubic meters
2030, the project aims to have an annual production capacity of
each, will be constructed at China’s Hudong-Zhonghua
Shipyard, and will feature state of the art technological around 100,000 tonnes of green ammonia.
innovation and environmental performance.
12 conventional-size LNG vessels are currently under
construction at Hudong-Zhonghua, and that delivery of the
Okuma with ECO Suite Plus offer energy-saving
first such vessels is expected by Q3 of this year.
Eight of the 18 QC-Max size LNG vessels will be delivered features
in 2028 and 2029, while the other ten will be delivered in
2030 and 2031.

AddUp expands portfolio with 17-4 PH alloy

AddUp announced the most well-known precipitation
hardening steel, 17-4 PH alloy, can now be used on their
FormUp 350 powder bed fusion (PBF) machine. This
material has been widely used in medical, aerospace,
chemical and petrochemical applications.
AddUp is continuously working on adding new materials to
its material portfolio to meet application requirements for
their customers in a cost-effective way. Recently qualifying
17-4 PH for FormUp 350 machines, this material can be
certified to ISO 7153/1 (ASTM F899) which makes it suitable
for a wide range of medical applications such as surgical
instruments, medical screwdrivers, and dental burs.
AddUp’s FormUp 350 is ideally suited for leveraging the
capabilities of 17-4 PH stainless steel. Moreover, AddUp Okuma is equipping its high-precision CNC machine
offers comprehensive support from application discovery tools with the energy-saving technologies of ECO Suite
to development, qualification, and full industrial-scale Plus, significantly contributing to customers’ efforts to
production. Their proficient technical team collaborates decarbonise their production processes.
closely with customers to tailor materials to specific The ECO Power Monitor enables companies to implement
application requirements, while in-house material testing
energy-saving measures based on their production data.
capabilities expedite the development process.
Okuma’s self-developed OSP control records and logs
each machine’s operating status, CO2 emissions and
power consumption. This wealth of data can be analysed
ReNew with JERA to establish green ammonia and displayed via the ECO Power Monitor, allowing
in Odisha targeted adjustments to resource requirements. This
ReNew Energy Global plc. has entered into an agreement is the basis for the ECO Idling Stop: with this feature,
with JERA Co. to jointly establish a green ammonia production the machine automatically detects the operating status,
facility in India. ReNew will collaborate with JERA to assess identifies unnecessary components, and puts them into idle
the development of a green ammonia production project in mode when necessary. Since a machine tool’s auxiliary
Paradip, Odisha. equipment usually consumes a significant amount of
The companies will conduct a joint study to evaluate the energy, this technology allows the machine to be operated
commercial viability of the project. The proposed facility will in a much more climate-friendly and cost-effective way.

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Jane Eriksson, Director of Sales & Marketing EMEA and Barinder Ghai, Director of Technical Marketing & New Business Development EMEA,
with a painting of Alleima founder Göran Fredrik Göransson.

Our rich history inspires future alloys

Alleima has a long history of material development and creating innovative alloys that
match the needs of evolving industries, which started 160 years ago in Sandviken, Sweden.
Stainless Steel World spoke to Barinder Ghai, Director of Technical Marketing & New
Business Development EMEA, and Jane Eriksson, Director of Sales & Marketing EMEA, to
learn about the latest exciting grades on offer: Sanicro™ 35, SAF™ 3006 and SAF™ 3007.

By Joanne McIntyre, Stainless Steel World

The Alleima team is proud of the to technical marketing - have technical raw materials is a key CO2 contributor
company’s long history, which dates training, so they have the expertise to for us, we work exclusively with
back to 1862 with the foundation of the understand our customers’ perspectives trustworthy, audited sources who supply
company Sandvikens Jernverk by Göran and future needs.” sustainable, ethically produced materials.
Fredrik Göransson. “He was a pioneer With a turnover of SEK 21 billion (EUR Our alloys have always contained a
in using the Bessemer method for steel 1.8 billion) in 2023, today Alleima high percentage of recycled products;
production on an industrial scale,” employs around 6500 staff worldwide in 2023 it was over 80%. Alleima now
explains Jane. “Today, we continue our and has customers in eighty countries. have started to provide LCA (life cycle
long tradition of innovation to develop analysis) for their products for complete
alloys for the industries of tomorrow.” Sustainability a core issue transparency for our customers.”
With an astonishing 900+ advanced “The topics of sustainability and “Of course, steelmaking is very energy-
alloys in its portfolio, Alleima’s environmental protection are close to intensive, and our European production
R & D team is continuously working on our heart,” continues Jane. “We take units have run on 100% fossil-free
extending its product range to meet this responsibility seriously, not only electricity for many years, and globally,
the evolving needs of clients across the in our production facilities, but also by this figure is 97%.”
globe. “Innovation is in our DNA,” smiles helping customers to reduce their carbon The Alleima team works closely with
Jane. “All of our staff - from sales teams footprint. Because the impact of sourcing customers to help them select the best

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Alleimas’s R&D team is continuously working on extending its product range to meet the
evolving needs of clients.

Supporting the energy transition for example, the European sector is very
As the energy transition gains traction active in the areas of biofuels, hydrogen
globally, advanced materials will play and carbon capture, but we don’t have
an increasingly important role, explains CSP as the climate is not suitable.”
Barinder. “Alleima has provided alloys The Alleima teams have already
to the refining and petrochemical booked significant successes in several
industries for many years. We’ve been sectors, and most notably in biofuels
highly successful in helping operators and hydrogen. “These successes are
to reduce lifecycle costs while providing largely due to two factors,” Barinder
them with long-lasting equipment. continues, “the close relationships we
Alleima is now applying that same tactic have built with customers over the years
and most sustainable material for their to the energy transition industries. We and significant investments in time and
applications. have prioritised some key renewable energy to develop material solutions for
“Because we have a deep understanding sectors: biofuels, hydrogen, carbon those industries.”
of our own CO2 footprint, we can capture and storage, concentrated “While the biofuel sector is a new
support customers to reduce theirs. solar power (CSP), wind power and application, we are actually working
There is increasing demand for geothermal.” with the same customers,” adds Jane.
sustainable solutions and our alloys “We have appointed dedicated segment “Everybody is going through the
are able to address this. The ability to leaders for each sector to run global energy transition together, so our
provide verifiable data is essential.” teams. The focus varies in each region; existing customers come to us looking
for solutions. As soon as they are able
to provide new process data and
feedstock, we can deliver them new
materials perfectly suited to the biofuel
industry. So, although it’s a new sector,
we know the key players very well.”

Sanicro™ 35: the new workhorse

Three years have passed since
Alleima launched Sanicro™ 35 (UNS
NO8935), a structurally stable, PRE
52 super-austenitic alloy that offers
extreme localised corrosion resistance
and outperforms conventional 6Mo
grades, with a moderate nickel
content. The alloy won the materials
design category in the Materials
Performance Corrosion Innovation
of the Year Awards in 2021 hosted by
AMPP and is enjoying global success
in various applications, including
Alleima’s European production units have run on 100% fossil-free electricity for years. refineries, biofuel plants, and

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smaller CO2 footprint. As it’s ideal for
SAF™ 3007 for subsea umbilicals so many industries and applications,
SAF™ 3007 (UNS S83072) is the latest customers will save money because
addition to Alleima’s growing duplex they won’t need to have multiple grades
family, a super-duplex stainless steel grade in stock; they will only need this one
especially developed for subsea umbilicals. alloy.”
The new tube offers a safe, lighter, stronger Barinder continues: “It will also be a
game changer for the hydraulic and
and more efficient alternative to SAF™
instrumentation sector, which until now
2507, the current industry standard. To
has used many different material grades.
date, Alleima has delivered more than Sanicro™ 35 will provide significant
160 million meters to all major fabricators savings as it replaces expensive
and applications worldwide, equivalent to alternatives such as Alloy 625.” In a cost-
circling the globe three times. Due to its conscious environment, Sanicro™ 35 can
refined chemical composition, SAF™ 3007 be considered an all-round tube solution
not only cuts overall costs, but provides a lighter tube that streamlines the entire to many H&I and HX challenges.
umbilical manufacturing process, making the statement of “Less is More” both
Heat exchanger express hollows
true and relevant.
program
While heat exchanger tubes may only
particularly in LNG. Alleima expects for FSRUs and we recently booked be a small part of a large and complex
the LNG industry will be a serious some nice orders for that application.” refinery, an unexpected failure can
game changer for Sanicro™ 35 as it “The grade is quickly gaining popularity force a shutdown and a significant loss
is increasingly recognised as a long- because it bridges the gap between of income. To alleviate this problem for
lasting, economical material for a austenitic and high nickel alloys,” customers, Alleima recently launched
wide range of equipment in corrosive continues Barinder. “It’s much more its express hollows program to ensure it
environments. economical to use than high nickel could offer rapid solutions to customers
Barinder explains: “The LNG sector alloys yet offers the same long lifecycle who urgently need stock.
has been a particular focus for Alleima and quality.” “Delivery time to customers in Europe,
for the past seven years, particularly “We are focusing on providing the full the Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
FSRUs (Floating Ship Regasification range of products needed to supply has been reduced to just eight weeks
Units). In the past, the LNG vaporisers complete packages of Sanicro™ 35, from order to placement,” explains
in FSRUs experienced many corrosion including pipes, tubes, flat products, Jane. “A supply of material hollows
issues. Our R&D team looked into fittings and forgings. We’ve learned is maintained to be shipped with a
the problems and found that we had from the past that providing complete very short lead time. The program
existing grades which provided packages will give customers the also provides flexibility to rapidly
satisfactory solutions. Then in 2021, confidence to specify it widely.” send small quantities for emergency
we released Sanicro™ 35, a super- “We anticipate that Sanicro™ 35 will maintenance. The express hollow
austenitic stainless steel alloy which become the new workhorse for many program has been a great success
is easy to work with and bridges the industries,” adds Jane. “It’s a much more because it means customers can restart
gap between stainless steel and costly cost-efficient material with a lower their equipment earlier and minimise
nickel alloys. It has proven to be ideal nickel content and a correspondingly production losses.”

Sanicro™ 35 is quickly gaining popularity

because it bridges the gap between Alleima recently launched its express hollows program to ensure it could offer rapid
austenitic and high nickel alloys. solutions to customers who urgently need stock.

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Meet the Alleima team

Throughout 2024 Alleima’s Technical
Marketing & Sales team will share
their expertise at many industry
events, including:
•• ACHEMA in Frankfurt
•• Green Steel World in Essen,
Germany
•• Hydrogen Tech World in Essen,
Germany
•• AMPP Europe in Genoa, Italy
•• Biofuels International in Brussels,
Belgium
•• Heat Exchanger World in
Rotterdam, Holland
Jane and Barinder take part in global industry events to share their knowledge and
•• Duplex World in Rotterdam,
expertise.
Holland
•• ADIPEC in Abu Dhabi, UAE
stainless steel. It offers all the benefits Barinder adds: “An important avenue
•• PRC Europe in Amsterdam,
you’d expect of a duplex in terms for the Alleima team to share its
Holland
of strength, lighter weight and cost- knowledge is conference participation,
efficiency, but is tailored to resist acids an activity which provides opportunities
The team is also active on various
in heat exchangers, with or without not only to talk about our new grades,
Steering Committees, such as Stainless
seawater cooling.” but also to meet the right people and
Steel World, Duplex World and Heat
“Following extensive laboratory testing organisations. Our Technical Marketing
Exchanger World, where they provide
we are now looking for partners who can team are expert speakers who can talk
valuable insights and advice.
test this material in real application.” with authority about our materials. We
“The development of SAF™ 3006 is a are also closely associated with a lot
New SAF™ 3006 for heat great example of how Alleima identifies of universities and colleges where our
exchanger tubing gaps in industry and invests the R&D technical staff give lectures.”
Alleima recently launched the alloy required to develop an ideal solution. “At Alleima, the R&D department,
SAF™ 3006, described as ‘the missing Yes, we already had duplexes and product management, technical
tool in your duplex toolbox for heat super duplexes in our portfolio, but marketing, sales, and communication
exchanger tubing’. SAF™ 3006 is specifically designed to staff all work closely together. Teamwork
Barinder explains: “SAF™ 3006 is a outperform all other materials in this is one of our greatest strengths.”
high-alloy duplex stainless steel tailored specific application.”
to enhance corrosion resistance in acid Joining the team
and caustic environments. As it’s been Technical training While some manufacturers struggle to
designed especially for heat exchangers In the competitive arena of stainless find qualified staff, Alleima has a good
within the chemical and petrochemical steel production, Alleima continues track record of sourcing and retaining
industry, it is a cost-effective alternative to differentiate itself by sticking to the right people.
to nickel-based alloys and austenitic what it’s always done: investing time, Jane explains: “In-house, our Alleima
effort and money into research and Academy provides extensive training
development. packages which are offered to all
Jane: “As a leading manufacturer, we employees, whether they have
fulfill our responsibility to develop new recently joined us or have been
materials and increase knowledge of with us for a while. The Academy
materials within the industry. We are provides a solid basic training, and
very open to sharing our competence then offers more in-depth programs
and knowledge, and invest heavily as employees progress through
in materials training with our staff, the company. Whether your job is
customers and distributors.” in sales, production, or support,
“At the end of the day, business is done you will have the mandatory basic
between people. Therefore it’s important training. This ensures that every
to take time to sit down with customers team member knows exactly who
so they can ask questions about any they work for and what we do. This
challenges or performance issues. It’s level of commitment to our staff is
not just about selling a product; we vitally important for the company’s
are there to help find solutions. This future, especially for those who join
may range from providing material us straight out of university or may
The new alloy SAF™ 3006 is described as training to conducting trials and tests to be new to the industry.
‘the missing tool in your duplex toolbox identify the best solutions for specific At Alleima people come first, and we are
for heat exchanger tubing’. application.” always willing to invest in that belief.”

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[ Additive Manufacturing ]

Gorilla-proof cast for Gladys

The GE Aerospace team
received a surprising request
recently that allowed them
to showcase their rapid
turnaround for 3D-printed
titanium parts.

By Joanne McIntyre

After Gladys, a gorilla at the Cincinnati

Zoo & Botanical Garden, successfully
underwent surgery for a broken arm in
April, zoo officials knew they needed a
robust cast to keep her from tearing it
off. Given the urgency of the situation,
the Zoo officials turned to GE Additive.
The GE Additive team lent a helping
hand to design, print and iterate a
custom titanium cast for the young
gorilla. The cast was delivered to the
Cincinnati Zoo in less than a week, an The 3D-printed titanium cast was delivered in under a week.
especially quick turnaround time for a
custom 3D-printed part. vet staff enlisted the expertise of top went and optimistic that the screws
surgeons from Cincinnati Children’s and and plates that were placed in Gladys’
Minor scuffle anesthesiologists from the University elbow will hold the bone in the right
Eleven-year-old gorilla Gladys sustained of Cincinnati College of Medicine. position.
her injury during a scuffle with the Dr Alexander and his colleague, Dr GE Additive were able to deliver
younger two females in her troop. Chelsey Thomas, monitored Gladys the cast in less than a week from the
“It’s not unusual for gorillas to have while the Zoo veterinarian team and initial request. Dr Wenninger: “I’m
altercations, and this one was actually a surgeons from Cincinnati Children’s amazed that the GE Additive team was
minor squabble,” said Victoria McGee, performed an operation to repair her able to take the requirements that we
Cincinnati Zoo’s Zoological Manager of fracture and applied a temporary cast provided to model the design, print,
Primates. “She must have fallen in just to provide stability until the stronger, and post-process the titanium cast
the wrong way to break her arm, but the gorilla-proof cast was made. in such a short time! We are grateful
result was a complete, oblique fracture for the opportunity to collaborate
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Petrochemicals: a time of change
and opportunity
The petrochemical industry is struggling with the challenge of over-supply, but its long-term
prospects are positive. The main driving factor is the shift towards sustainability, which carries
costs but also creates opportunities.

By James Chater
[ Petrochemicals ]
Outlook
Growth has been slowing in the
petrochemicals industry. The outlook
is mixed, with the Chinese economy
faltering, Europe heading for recession
and the USA more buoyant. Higher oil
prices and geopolitical instability have
not helped.
Yet chemicals and petrochemicals
are not going anywhere: they are
an integral part of our lives, serving
both end users in household goods
and a wide range of businesses: auto,
hydrogen, semiconductors etc. Demand
in years to come is expected to grow.
Petrochemicals are set to account for
over a third of the growth in oil demand
to 2030 and nearly half to 2050 (1).
According to the IMARC Group, the
market is expected to grow 4.8% per
year between 2024 and 2032 (2). Some of Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Co. (Petro Rabigh) is a joint venture between Saudi
this growth will come from innovation as Aramco and Sumitomo Chemical. The company produces the fuels and plastics essential to
the industry shifts towards sustainability modern life.
and takes measures to make more
efficient use of resources. But regulation Rouge, Louisiana. Chevron Phillips 30,000 tonnes a year of compounds
also drives up costs, and major completed its 1-Hexene unit in Old containing up to 50% recycled plastics.
producers have been complaining Ocean, Texas; Dow started up units in Dow and Procter & Gamble are
about stringent EU regulations. Freeport and an HPPG plant it built with collaborating to develop technology
Despite China’s slow-down, several Evonik, and it will build a carbonate to convert hard-to-recycle plastic
new plants have been finished or are solvents facility on the Gulf Coast to packaging into recycled polyethylene
being planned or built. BASF has broken support lithium-ion battery production. with near-virgin quality and a low
ground on two plants in Zhanjiang and greenhouse gas emissions footprint.
the joint Verbund site with Sinopec in Sustainability Sumitomo Chemical plans to recycle
Nanjing; it will build a further plant in This word, already used twice in this waste plastics collected from end-of-
Zhanjiang. The HAPCO plant is being survey, is on everyone’s lips in the life automobiles, following the example
built, and sites using LyondellBasell process industries as they adapt to the set by Europe, where new cars are
technology are being built in new regulatory climate designed to increasingly incorporating recycled
Lianyungang, Dongming, Shaanxi combat global warming; and there is materials. BASF and Sulzer Chemtech
(coal-to-chemicals complex) and Inner scarcely a manufacturer that has not are collaborating on developing
Mongolia. created a page on “Sustainability” technologies to convert plastic waste
In East Asia, Aramco and Greene Tweed on its company website. However, it into new products. ExxonMobil is
are building plants in South Korea, while is more than a buzzword: substantial operating a new facility in Baytown to
Indian Oil approved its large complex pressure is being exerted by both break down hard-to-recycle plastics and
in Paradip and is building an HDPE governments and customers, many transform them into raw materials for
plant in Panipat with technology from of whom are themselves subject to new products. At the SATORP refinery
LyondellBasell. stringent regulatory regimes. All the in Jubail, a consortium consisting of
The Middle East continues the fast major petrochemical companies are TotalEnergies, Aramco and SABIC is
growth of previous years. Sinopec and organising themselves to lower their converting oil derived from plastic
Aramco are collaborating on YASREF in carbon footprint by adopting the waste into polymers. In a new plant
Yanbu, Aramco and TotalEnergies are following strategies: in Frankfurt-Höchst, Germany, Arcus
building the Amiral complex in Jubail Greencycling Technologies pyrolyses
and financing has been arranged for Ras Recycling plastic waste into a condensate that is
Laffan Petrochemicals, a joint venture This can take many forms, ranging from used to produce new products.
of Chevron Phillips Chemical and returning the plastic to its original use
QatarEnergy. to the more sophisticated processes Bio-based plastics
The USA continues to cash in on its shale of breaking down plastics and This is an emerging industry,
resources, with several start-ups and transforming them into new products. comprising only 1% of the plastics
ongoing construction. TotalEnergies An example of the investments many market. Despite concerns about
and Borealis have doubled their PE large companies are making can be competition for land use with
capacity at Baystar, Texas; ExxonMobil seen in TotalEnergies. The company is agriculture, and the challenge
has started up two new chemical building a mechanical recycling unit of integrating them into waste
units in Baytown, Texas, and doubled for plastic waste at its Grandpuits site management systems, there is great
polypropylene production at Baton southeast of Paris. The unit will produce growth potential. Achievements so far

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 [ Petrochemicals ]
petrochemicals. Carbon capture and
utilisation (CCU) is relatively new.
Recycled CO2 has several uses: it can
be converted into polyether used in
mattresses, while researchers at the
UK Centre have used CO2 to make
nylon. Linde and Heidelberg Materials
are using BASF technology to build
a CCU facility. Most of the resulting
liquid CO2 will be sold as a feedstock
for the chemicals industry and into the
food & drink markets. Messer has just
announced a CO2 recovery plant that
will cater for the food & drink industry.

Fossil-free energy
An important way to reduce carbon
footprint is to use fossil-free energy such
as renewables, hydrogen or nuclear
power. Reliance has stated it will “use
solar energy to decarbonise our O2C
business and use green hydrogen
generated from renewable sources – and
Plastic bags and cardboard waiting to be transported for reprocessing. CO2 as raw materials to develop a road
Photo: wikipedia, Cjp24. map for new green chemicals, green
fertiliser, and e-fuels.” TotalEnergies
has announced it will generate
include Coca-Cola’s bottle made of makes plastics that can biodegrade or electricity from green hydrogen with
100% plant-based plastic; Dow and compost on its own. One of the leaders an electrolyser built by VNG. Dow and
New Energy Blue’s collaboration to in this field is Danimer Scentific, which X-energy are exploring the possible use
develop bio-based ethylene from corn is collaborating with Chevron Phillips of a nuclear SMR (Small Modular Reactor)
residue; and Sumitomo Chemical’s pilot to make polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), as an energy source.
facility (under construction) to produce synthesised from lactones produced
propylene directly from ethanol. using Danimer’s proprietary catalyst Stainless steel
technology. In the chemical and petrochemical
Biodegradable plastic industries, stainless steel is used
Recycling, incineration or consigning CCS / CCU in storage tanks, heat exchangers,
waste to a landfill can be avoided if one Carbon capture and storage (CCS) pressure vessels/reactors, cryogenic
has become a well-established applications and tubes, pipes and
technique in several industries, ranging fittings. Some processes test the
Recycling essentials (3)
from steelmaking to oil & gas and materials to the limit: corrosion is more
Each UK household produces a tonne
of waste per year.
80% of UK household waste
is recyclable, but only 45% of
household waste is in fact recycled.
Most commonly recycled plastics:
PET (water bottles and plastic trays),
HDPE (milk cartoons and shampoo
bottles) and PP (margarine tubs and
ready-meal trays).
Harder to recycle: PVC (piping),
LDPE (food bags) and PS (plastic
cutlery).
Still harder to recycle: crisp packets,
salad bags and plastic wrap.
Non-recyclable: bioplastics,
composite plastic, plastic-coated
wrapping paper, cling film and
polycarbonate.
In general, the lower the resin count,
the harder it is to recycle.
Example of a CO2 recovery plant from Messer.

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[ Petrochemicals ]

Petrochemicals and AI
Creating a sustainable petrochemical
industry depends on being able to
measure performance in precise
terms. Aramco and IBM are setting
up an innovation hub in Saudi
Arabia that will address issues such
as the circular economy, material
discovery, sustainability, supply
chain, digitalisation and artificial
intelligence, using technologies
in hybrid cloud, AI and quantum
computing.

severe than in other industries, and

pressures and heat are also elevated.
The full range of austenitic and super-
austenitics are used, but duplex and
super-duplex grades are required
for the toughest conditions. A new The prill tower of the urea plant at BSF’s Ludwigshafen site. Photo: BASF SE.
high-alloy super-duplex grade, SAF™
3006, has recently been developed Another Alleima product, Sanicro® 35, raw material in the chemical industry.
specifically for heat exchangers in the combines the best features of super- Stamicarbon has recently built several
chemical and petrochemical industries. austenitics and nickel alloys and can of its Ultra-Low Energy urea plants,
It will complement SAF™ 2507, be used in chemical processing, oil & which use high-pressure equipment
introduced by Alleima in 1985 and gas and other industries. for the melting and prilling processes.
designed to handle mainly chlorides, Duplex also plays a role in the This design applies the Ultra-Low
whereas SAF™ 3006 has been production of urea, which is used as a Energy principle to the pool condenser,
fine-tuned to handle hydrochloric, source of nitrogen in the manufacture superseding the pool reactor technology
sulphuric, formic or other acids. of fertilisers as well as serving as a used previously. The new design allows
heat supplied as high-pressure steam
to be used three times instead of two,
reducing steam consumption by about
35% and cooling water consumption by
about 16% compared to the traditional
design. The pool condenser is made
of Safurex®, a super-duplex stainless
steel developed by Sandvik (now
Alleima), specially designed to handle
extreme corrosion (from ammonium
carbamate), heat and high-pressure.
Recent examples of its use are in a series
of plants announced by Stamicarbon
in 2023-4: in Jiangxi province, China;
Zhangjiagang City, Jiangsu province,
China; the African Sub-Sahara; Cairo;
Shouguang, Shandong province, China;
and the USA.

References
(1) https://www.iea.org/reports/the-
future-of-petrochemicals.
(2) https://www.imarcgroup.com/
petrochemicals-market.
(3) https://www.cladcodecking.co.uk/
blog/post/uk-recycling-facts-and-
statistics; https://www.slrecyclingltd.
co.uk.
Oliver Twinsafe supplies Double Block and Bleed pipeline valves for use on monoethylene (4) https://www.alleima.com/contentass
glycol (MEG) injection pump systems. They are in in A182 F55 super-duplex grade (25% ets/581bd499ae4e4a32af21bb86e1b
Cr, but with added tungsten) that have been dynamically tested to meet the requirements 320b6/datasheet-saf-3006-en-v2024-
of API 6A PSL level 3. 03-04-0628-version-1.pdf/download

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 [ Community ]

King’s Award for stainless specialist Paralloy

Teesside stainless steel
specialist Paralloy has been
recognised with the UK’s top
honour for business.
By Joanne McIntyre, Stainless Steel World

The company, which has sites in

Billingham, Middlesbrough and Sheffield
will receive the prestigious King’s
Award for Enterprise for Excellence
in International Trade. CEO Robert
McGowan said: “We have worked really
hard to reach a world-class level, and this
honour will spur us on to achieve further and R&D. It has also acquired four Paralloy is currently working on one of the
goals, both abroad and at home.” additional sites at the Tees Advanced biggest orders in the company’s history,
The Award was launched in 1966, a year Manufacturing Plant (TeesAMP) in providing key components for the new
before Paralloy opened its first foundry Middlesbrough as well as new locations USD 6 billion Ras Laffan petrochemical
in Billingham. Although it has been in in Billingham and Sheffield. complex in Qatar. It is providing nearly
business for those 57 years, Paralloy has Paralloy designs and produces 400 radiant coils to be installed inside the
been transformed since its management specialist stainless steel products seven steam-cracking furnaces. The 15 m
buyout in 2020. Revenue has increased for petrochemical, aerospace, blue coils are being manufactured to withstand
three-fold, the workforce has more hydrogen, turbines and defence. temperatures of 1,100 degrees centigrade.
than doubled to more than 500, and the The products are cast in one of three Paralloy was chosen ahead of the two
company has spent millions of pounds foundries in Billingham and finished, other leading companies in the world with
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[ Duplex Infrastructure ]

Duplex plate excels in demanding

dam project
The recently completed
Tateno Dam in the
Kumamoto Prefecture
of Japan is designed
specifically for flood control.
Thick plates in duplex
stainless steel SUS821L1
have played a critical role
in the manufacture of hard-
wearing yet lightweight
equipment.

By Joanne McIntyre, Stainless Steel World

The Tateno Dam was constructed for

the specific purpose of flood control.
Located in the Shirakawa River Basin, The upstream side of Tateno Dam. Photo ©NSSC
an area of steep hillsides that receive
higher rainfall than the national average, significant flood damage in the past. did not start until 2018 and the dam was
it has a catchment area of 383 km². The During normal weather conditions, finally completed in March 2024.
dam impounds about 36 ha of land when water is allowed to flow freely down the
full, and can store 10,100 thousand cubic river, while during heavy rainfall and Thick duplex plate
meters of water. snowmelt, excess water is temporarily Thick duplex stainless steel SUS821L1
The dam has been built on the west stored at the dam to prevent flooding (NSSC 2120 ® 21%Cr-2%Ni-N) plate
side of Aso Caldera River, which downstream. was specified for discharge equipment
flows through the centre of Kumamoto Preliminary research on the dam began in the Tateno Dam. The main body
City, a region that has suffered from as far back as 1969, although construction is equipped with a discharge pipe,
energy reducer, rectifier plate,
discharge gate, etc. to adjust the flow
rate during floods and to capture
driftwood and stones.
The various components of the
discharge equipment (screens, pipes,
gates etc) are exposed to strong water
currents and impacts from rocks and
other debris, making high strength
and wear resistance essential. Initially,
general-purpose SUS304 austenitic
material was considered. However,
duplex SUS821L1 was ultimately
specified as this high-strength material
enabled the construction of a lighter-
weight design. The duplex grade
is approximately twice as strong as
SUS304.
The use of SUS821L1 significantly
reduced construction costs as, due to
its superior strength, less material was
required so the equipment was lighter,
while also benefitting from excellent
corrosion resistance and high abrasion
Detail of discharge equipment (screen/discharge pipe). Photo ©NSSC resistance.

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Details at a glance
•• Client: Kyushu Regional Development
Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure,
Transport and Tourism
•• Project name: Tateno Dam regular
spillway discharge pipe manufacturing
and installation work
•• Scope of project:
•• Energy reduction work rectifier plate
production and installation work
•• Water level lowering discharge
equipment construction
•• Test flood gate production and
installation work
•• Contractor: IHI Infrastructure
Construction Co., Ltd.
•• Hokoku Kogyo Co., Ltd.
•• Material used: SUS821L1 (NSSC 2120 ®
21%Cr-2%Ni-N) duplex stainless steel
plate Approx. 1,400 tons
The water outlet. Photo ©NSSC

Approximately 1,400 tons of SUS821L1 Combatting climate change material for the Tateno Dam provided
was used in the dam, and the selection As heavy rains and landslides increase an opportunity to develop a material
of this material will significantly extend due to global warming, run-off dams that combines high strength and wear
the lifecycle of the stainless steel are being built across Japan as part of resistance.
components. This is the largest amount the national resilience plan, leading NSSC expects that the application
of SUS821 L1 ever used for a single to significant opportunities for NSSC’s of duplex stainless steel will further
project. SUS821L1 material. The adoption of the expand in the future.

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[ End User Interview ]

Chemical plant maintenance:

An interview with Charles Federle, Mechanical
Maintenance Engineer, BASF
Chemical plants require crucial maintenance. Navigating repairs and scheduling
turnarounds are some of the critical aspects involved in the world of mechanical
maintenance. Stainless Steel World had the pleasure of speaking with Charles Federle,
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in the Acrylic Acid plants at BASF, about the dynamic
work done in the world of mechanical maintenance, the importance of working as a team,
as well as the potential consequences of asset failure.

By Charlie Evans, Stainless Steel World Americas

As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer and assets such as pumps, compressors, adequately complete the repair in a time-
who works with hazardous chemicals heat exchangers, towers, reactors, and effective manner.”
in BASF’s Acrylic Acid plants, Federle more.
rarely has a typical day. “My job is very “The two plants I oversee were The maintenance process
dynamic. My days often start with a constructed in the 1980s and 1990s Certain processes are often followed
morning update meeting with various respectively, and are therefore at the when there is a breakdown in operations
personnel across the plant, such as age where they require more TLC than or other instances of malfunction.
operations engineers, millwrights, more recently constructed plants,” he “Prioritization is one of the first steps in the
boilermakers, and others. Then it continued. “Unavoidable occurrences maintenance process when repairing an
evolves from there, depending on where such as unexpected failures, happen, asset,” relayed Federle. “What went wrong?
my input is required,” explained Federle. but we do everything we can to try and What needs to be done to fix the situation
Federle enjoys the diversity of his work avoid those.” and get production running? Does it need
and the challenges the position grants When there are instances of failure, a to be perfect, or can it be a quick fix?”
him. “Initially, I thought of being a design plan is prepared. However, the situation is Depending on the situation, plants will
engineer. However, in between my junior often more complicated when the failure sometimes only require a temporary
and senior years of study, I received an is unanticipated. solution to get production to a certain
internship at BASF. I worked very closely “A plan is usually in place for repairs point before being able to shut down for
with a mentor who introduced me to the or preventative maintenance. When the a longer period.
role of maintenance and maintenance unexpected occurs, we must often be “Ideally, we want to have things repaired
engineering. The hands-on education more creative with our solutions. We need as quickly as possible; however, that is
made a world of difference for my career to be able to figure out a way to mitigate not always possible.”
and the path my life would eventually the negative consequences on the fly, After identifying the problem and
take.” almost like playing Tetris,” chuckled determining the scope of the repair
Working in the chemical plant, Federle Federle. “The schedule is faster, and process, Federle becomes more heavily
deals with a wide variety of equipment you have to squeeze in all aspects to involved.

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“I offer my input and try to keep the that operators could check for proper
situation as contained and reasonable oil levels using a good visual indicator,”
as possible,” he explained. “If a plant Federle said. After the alteration was
is losing upwards of USD 100,000 an complete, the assets were handed back
hour, every hour of inaction makes a to Operations.
difference. Therefore, we strive to begin In his current plant, most of the active
the repairs as soon as possible and pumps are centrifugal, and their most
mitigate asset failure through planned common failures are seal failures. Many
turnarounds.” of these are attributed to the constant
starts and stops from the multiple
Navigating turnaround outages. Federle is, therefore, constantly
The frequency of a turnaround often working with Reliability Engineers,
depends on the technology of the Operations, and vendors to evaluate and
plant, as well as the process being improve pump performance.
implemented and how the plant
is maintained. “The process and Heat exchangers
maintenance teams have to work almost In addition to rotating equipment,
hand-in-hand to understand what is Federle often works with a variety of
going on within a plant,” said Federle. fixed equipment; all the pressurized
“Between the two plants I oversee, equipment is built to an ASME standard, Charles Federle: “Don’t be afraid to ask
there are about four major scheduled and part of his job is to make sure that questions, even if you think you know the
turnarounds a year consisting of two to the mechanical integrity of each piece answer.”
three weeks each. The frequency of a of equipment is maintained. When a
turnaround is based heavily on the type new piece of equipment is acquired, To keep heat exchangers running
of processing and refining underway. teams are established to oversee the reliably, maintenance is crucial. “I
For example, we make polymers which assets and ensure that all the unit’s decide what types of preventative or
gum up the system and therefore need needs are met. If the assets require predictive maintenance works best
to be cleaned more regularly than other repairs, Federle works with the site’s for the asset. Do we need vibrations or
services.” Pressure Vessel Group and various sampling to protect the oil? How often
Smaller turnarounds are also required in vendors to make appropriate repairs are we required to rebuild?” detailed
acrylic acid services. and modifications. Federle.
“With acid, short washes are required
at much more frequent intervals. At the Industry lookout
oldest plant, this occurs every 30 days,
“Prioritization is one When working with a variety of
resulting in a two to three-day outage; of the first steps in the individuals to solve maintenance
there are also longer washes every six issues, it is important that the team
months. At the second plant, this occurs
maintenance process.” come together to provide the most
every 45 days.” optimal solution. “Even as an introvert,
Recently, he has had to work with the salt I find such joy in the way a team comes
Dealing with problematic assets bath coolers that are used to cool the together with one focus to get important
At a chemical plant, pumps are a crucial reactors. These coolers are submerged jobs done; everyone has a unique skill
asset. “Unfortunately, pumps do break in liquid salt and are used to generate or know-how for each project, which
down,” said Federle, “and when that steam. As the coolers are as old as the allows us to rectify issues and address
happens, it needs to be dealt with as plant itself, they have begun to require challenges much faster.”
quickly as possible. In plants that I have in-depth evaluation and repairs. Federle, “Maintenance will always be important,
previously worked in, we did a lot of therefore, works with the Pressure especially in the chemical industry,” said
work with diaphragm pumps.” Vessel Group to determine adequate Federle when asked his thoughts on the
To work correctly, the diaphragms inspections and make recommendations future of the industry. “Health and safety
separate the hydraulic fluid from the for repairs. will also always be key. A higher level
process fluid, and both need to run “These salt bath coolers are more of reliability will be crucial in terms of
simultaneously. If they do not run complicated than a typical shell and increasing safety and environmental
concurrently, the process stops and tube exchanger for two reasons. First, changes. Higher consciousness in
causes a halt in production and a large they are non-fired boilers, which have those areas has been the way since the
profit loss. When assets break down, their own set of intricacies. Second, beginning of time, however, now the
there is usually not one big problem, but on one side of the exchanger, there need is getting tighter.”
rather, a combination of factors leading is no removable head to access the “To those entering the industry, do
to failure. tube sheet. To perform a simple tube not be afraid to get your hands dirty,
“For example, when the oil levels in the plugging, the swim head must be cut off, so to speak,” he added. “You can often
pump are not adequate, we must find which in some cases is about 2 inches learn best from other people. Do not be
ways to adapt to the situation. We had thick. While it is vital that we do not afraid to ask questions even if you think
a situation where the oil levels were have tube leaks, it is also important that you know the answer, as chances are
often inadequate. To solve this issue, we cumbersome repairs are limited to only they have seen it a lot and can provide
added sight glasses into the process so those that are needed.” insights you did not have before.”

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[ Food Industry ]

In June 2023, GEA inaugurated its New Food technology center in Hildesheim, Germany, as a development center for a more sustainable
food industry. Source: GEA/Mike Henning

High-tech facility for alternative proteins

an urgent need for scaling facilities like
A state-of-the-art technology centre in Wisconsin, USA, ours,” says Arpad Csay, who leads GEA’s
will be home to an end-to-end process line developing North American new food business. “The
GEA platform in Janesville will enable
alternative proteins in response to demand from the
manufacturers to conduct their scaling and
booming ‘new food’ industry. testing work without investing in their own
capital-intensive infrastructure. In this way,
we will help overcome scaling challenges
By Joanne McIntyre, Stainless Steel World and accelerate the industry’s growth.”

GEA has invested EUR 18 million in Technology boost for new food Biologization of the food industry
a technology centre for alternative The USA is one of the countries promoting Beyond testing and validating processes,
proteins in the USA. The new food the development of sustainable food GEA also intends to promote the
innovation centre on the GEA Campus options through favourable regulation training of biotechnology specialists in
in Janesville, USA, will evaluate and openness to innovative food the 10,000 m2 building. Attached to the
processes for producing new food technologies. For example, the Food GEA site for homogenizers, separators,
on a transferable pilot scale and test and Drug Administration (FDA) already pumps and valves, which opened in
production using cell cultures and approved cell-cultivated chicken meat in December 2023, the new food experts
microbial fermentation in conjunction 2022, and last year confirmed that the use will enhance knowledge sharing with
with upstream and downstream process of precision-fermented milk proteins in other disciplines.
steps. The 10,000 m2 facility will be foods is safe. This project marks GEA’s second
housed in an extension of the existing “A number of new food pioneers in the investment in a new food hub, which
GEA building. USA are already writing innovation history. fast-tracks innovations from the lab to
The technology centre will develop When it comes to industrial production, commercial-scale manufacturing. Prior
sustainable meat, dairy, seafood and the market is still on the starting blocks. to this, GEA inaugurated its technology
egg alternatives. There is significant GEA’s new food centre bridges a gap in center focusing on cell cultivation and
demand for the technology in the the innovation landscape, driving forward fermentation in Hildesheim, Germany, in
fast-growing US ‘new food’ market. The the development of complementary June 2023.
new food tech hub will pilot microbial, proteins through technology,” says Dr
cell-based and plant-based foods. Reimar Gutte, Senior Vice President Liquid New food: growth driver for industry
GEA’s state-of-the-art technologies and Fermentation Technologies, leading The novel food movement addresses the
and a team of biotechnology experts New Food at GEA. challenges posed by the megatrends of
form the basis for scaling new food for “Most new food companies are located climate change, food security and ethics,
industrial production. The new campus in North America, and the bulk of the and healthy nutrition. That is why new food
is scheduled to open in the spring of investments in alternative proteins flow has been identified as one of the growth
2025. into this region. Consequently, there is drivers in the GEA Mission 26 strategy.

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One dedicated business line is working on
technologies and full production lines for
Stainless essential for food industry
In February 2024, GEA announced it would use its first consignment of “green stainless steel” in
microbial proteins or proteins cultivated
the production of its machinery and equipment. The stainless steel coil was delivered to the GEA
in bioreactors, plant- or fungi-based foods,
production site in Bönen (Germany) by Klöckner & Co’s German subsidiary Becker Stainless. For
as well as innovative hybrids combining
example, in a pilot project, the material is being used to make milking technology more sustainable.
plant-based products with proteins
Stainless steel is an irreplaceable material in the food industry, where it offers unparalleled utility
produced using biotechnology.
and hygienic properties. The durability, corrosion resistance, and ease of cleaning mean stainless
steel is used from industrial kitchens to artisanal bakeries.
End-to-end process line
GEA’s new food technology centre
will be home to an end-to-end process
line. It includes GEA’s multifunctional
fermenters or bioreactors together
with high-shear mixing, sterilization,
homogenization, cell separation and
filtration equipment. The system can
freely alter the sequence of the various
steps and add or repeat process stages
to test cultivation and fermentation
strategies along with product synthesis.
At the ATC, GEA helps the industry
accelerate process development for a
wide range of new food applications.
The innovation centre complements
GEA’s new food centres of excellence:
the full pilot line in Hildesheim
(Germany) and the technology centre
for bioreactors (Skanderborg, Denmark),
cell separation (Oelde, Germany) and
Pictured is a stainless steel dairy processing plant. Photo courtesy of GEA.
plant-based foods (Bakel, Netherlands).

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In future, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) will play a key role in the chemical industry. Photo courtesy of Technip Energies.

Sustainability becomes a driver

for chemical plant construction
These are the birth pangs of a new economy: the increasing demand for chemical products
is bringing growth to the industry, which at the same time has to cope with the necessary
transformation towards climate neutrality. For chemical plant construction, both of these
factors mean a lot of work in the coming years; in addition to enormous challenges, huge
opportunities await.

Text by Armin Scheuermann, for ACHEMA

The energy crisis resulting from the goal of “Net Zero” and want to end ammonia, ethene, propene, nitric
Russian war of aggression on Ukraine greenhouse gas emissions by 2070 acid, carbon black, caprolactam, soda
sent shock waves through the global (India), 2060 (China and Russia) or ash and fluorochemicals. In the USA
chemical industry in 2022. Germany already by 2050 (all other chemical and China, investments will be much
and chemical nations in Europe, which nations). higher. Chemical plant construction
have few energy resources, were hit The project is ambitious: in Europe has a key role to play: the mammoth
hard by the rapid rise in gas prices. As alone, the chemical industry will task is to scale up new technologies to
a result, the pressure for more efficient have to invest EUR 1 trillion for this large-scale production in the shortest
processes and new energy sources purpose, according to estimates by possible time.
increased significantly. However, a the consulting firms Accenture and
rethink of the raw material and energy Nexant ECA. EUR 400 to 600 billion Decarbonisation picks up speed
base was already underway. Chemical will be spent on modifying and For several years, companies in the
nations and global chemical companies building new production plants for plant engineering sector have been
have long been working towards the the eight most important chemicals: registering growing interest among

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their customers for solutions to
decarbonise chemical value chains.
In view of the high prices for natural
gas and other energy sources, the
development has gained significant
momentum in 2022. Across the board,
global chemical plant suppliers report
an increasing share of orders for
sustainable solutions in their latest
annual reports. However, the market
has changed significantly compared
to the Corona years of 2020 and 2021.
The traditional oil and gas business is
also humming, with increased prices
for crude oil and natural gas leading to
a revival of upstream activities in 2022.
With projects worth over USD 2 trillion
US, oil and gas industry investments
reached a new record high in 2022.
And because the largest chemical
plant construction companies usually
also have a foothold in the oil and gas The INEOS pier and chemical plant at Antwerp, Belgium where the company is building an
business, plant construction capacity is ethane cracker that will emit 50% less greenhouse gas than the most efficient plants of this
becoming scarce. kind to date. Photo by Dreamstime.
The demand for plant engineering
solutions is also intensified by politics: that operate steam crackers are now processes such as methane pyrolysis
it is estimated that the Inflation working on climate-friendly solutions or methanol synthesis from biomass
Reduction Act (IRA) passed by the US for the cracking furnaces because or electrolysis hydrogen are not yet
government in 2022 alone could lead ethene is the starting point for many available for large-scale use. As soon
to investments of USD 369 billion in the plastics and basic chemicals, and to as the processes are developed in the
area of energy security and climate date almost 700 kilograms of CO2 laboratory, plant engineering will have
neutrality by 2030. The EU Commission are produced per tonne of ethene. the task of scaling up these “first-of-a-
is planning on a similar scale with its The project is so huge that it requires kind” solutions from the laboratory to
REPowerEU programme, and Japan also new cooperative ventures between the industrial scale.
wants to invest massively as part of its plant builders and operators - and A key role is therefore played - at
Green Transformation programme. even cross-competitive ones: BASF, least as a bridging technology - by
Multinational suppliers such as Sabic and Linde are developing an the capture and storage of CO2, known
Fluor, Worley, Technip and Samsung electrically heated cracking furnace as Carbon Capture and Storage
Engineering have recently reported
not only a significant increase in
incoming orders, but also spectacular “The mammoth task of decarbonisation is
decarbonisation projects by their
customers. In December, for example, changing chemical plant construction itself”
the start of construction for a new steam
cracker in the port of Antwerp caused
a stir: the British petrochemical group jointly. At the same time, Dow and (CCS). Dow and Ineos, for example,
Ineos is building an ethane cracker Shell, together with researchers from are relying on this approach in their
there under the title “Project One”, the Dutch TNO, are pushing ahead current cracker projects, but the net
which, after commissioning in 2026, is with the electrification of steam zero target can also be achieved for
to emit around 50% less greenhouse crackers. Together with the plant other chemical processes such as
gas than the most efficient plants of manufacturer Fluor, Dow wants to ammonia production.
this kind to date. At EUR 3.5 billion build a steam cracker with net zero In March 2023, the first ship transport
it is the largest investment project in CO 2 emissions in Fort Saskatchewan, of CO2 captured in an Ineos chemical
the European chemical industry in Canada. The Brazilian chemical plant in Antwerp caused a sensation:
the past 25 years. The contract for the company Braskem wants to electrify this marked the start of the cross-
technology licence and the front-end its crackers together with the Finnish border Greensand project, in which
engineering and design (FEED) has technology and plant engineering up to 8 million tonnes of CO2 are to
been secured by Technip Energies. company Coolbrook. be stored annually in a depleted oil
And time is pressing: because large- field off the Danish North Sea coast. In
Intensive cooperation between scale chemical plants will operate for addition to Ineos, the energy company
chemistry and plant engineering several decades, projects planned Wintershall DEA and the engineering
The spectacular project is just one of today must be net-zero-capable company Aker Carbon Capture are
many: almost all chemical companies with a view to 2050. Promising new involved in the project.

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Also in Antwerp, the chemical company
BASF is developing a CCS project with
the plant engineering and industrial
gases specialist Air Liquide. The
Global CCS Institute has researched
200 commercial CCS projects in 2022
- a total capacity of 244 million tonnes
per year. But this is just the beginning:
the United Nations IPCC estimates
that at least 4 gigatonnes of CO2 must
be saved annually by 2050 via carbon
management and removal technologies
to reach the 1.5 degree target. For
this to become a reality, intensive
cooperation between chemical
companies that supply technologies
and chemicals for CO2 capture and
plant engineering companies with
scale-up expertise is necessary.
CCS also has what it takes to massively
accelerate the transition to a climate-
neutral hydrogen economy. Because
water electrolysis from sustainably
generated electricity will not deliver Climate protection is a central component of the BASF strategy as it continuously
the quantities of green hydrogen reduces its CO2 emissions. Research is developing innovative processes, such as
needed by industry and the chemical the synthesis gas direct conversion for the synthesis of olefins, the intermediate
sector for a long time yet, blue substances for the production of cleaning materials, aroma chemicals or
hydrogen is a climate-friendly option superabsorbents. New process technologies and catalysts can reduce the carbon
that is available very quickly. In this footprint of olefin production by up to 50%. Picutred are Lab Team Leader Sabine
process, hydrogen continues to be Schuster and chemical laboratory technician Oliver Secosan changing the catalysts in
produced from natural gas, but the the new synthesis gas direct conversion plant. Photo courtesy of BASF SE.
carbon dioxide produced in the
process is captured and stored. because investors are increasingly instead of documents. This allows
attaching importance to sustainable planning processes to be automated
Decarbonisation changes chemical business models, companies in the to an unprecedented extent. A similar
plant engineering chemical plant engineering sector must approach is also pursued by the Danish
However, it is clear that the mammoth operate according to ESG criteria. This plant manufacturer Haldor Topsoe,
task of decarbonisation is also is why almost every annual report in the which has set itself the goal of realising
changing chemical plant construction industry recently contains a reference to more projects at lower costs through
itself. In recent years, the flood of progress in the areas of environmental, data-centric engineering.
projects and rising prices have led to social and responsible corporate Other chemical plant builders are also
a paradigm shift in contract design. governance. increasingly using machine learning
While clients were able to commit their and artificial intelligence to identify
contractors to fixed-price contracts a Automation of engineering risks in projects, for example, or to
few years ago, the wind has now shifted Because not only personnel but also read P&ID drawings and make them
in favour of EPC providers: chemical other resources important for chemical digitally evaluable. In the future, robots,
plant builder Worley, for example, plant construction will remain scarce drones and 3D printers will also be
reports that the share of fixed-price in the coming years, the industry is used on the construction site to shorten
contracts (lump sum turn key) in focusing on increasing productivity: construction time. A striking example
turnover has fallen to 1%. The company digitalisation and automation of is the HUGRS project of the Saudi
now bills 80% of its contracts on a engineering processes and artificial petrochemical group Aramco, where
reimbursable basis. intelligence are just some of the levers Samsung Engineering is creating a
In the future market of hydrogen, with which the industry is tackling building entirely from a 3D printer for
manufacturers of electrolysis plants are the issue. The Korean chemical plant the first time.
planning to expand their capacities manufacturer Samsung Engineering, With its solutions expertise, the
massively. These include, for example, among others, is pursuing a radical global chemical plant engineering
Thyssenkrupp Nucera, ITM Power, approach: this year, the company wants industry is an important enabler for the
and Siemens Energy AG, which is to change its EPC processing so that decarbonisation of chemistry and the
cooperating with Air Liquide to scale up the effort in engineering and on the energy transformation of the economy.
electrolysis capacity. The chemical plant construction site is halved compared The industry is tackling the challenge
construction sector will invest massively to 2018. A key role is played by data- of scarce human and engineering
in its own technology and corporate driven engineering, which focuses resources through digitalisation and
development in the coming years. And on an engineering data platform investment in its own business.

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Duplex World is the world’s premier event for duplex stainless steel,
offering a highly focused niche gathering covering the entire supply chain.

DUPLEX WORLD STEERING COMMITTEE

MEET OUR CHAIRMAN: The Duplex World Steering Committee represents some of the world’s leading experts
in duplex stainless steel and material science. These dedicated individuals have devoted
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Yassar Ghanimi
their time and expertise to developing a high-quality, technical conference program.
Head of R&D Services,
Group Quality and Safety
Management, ANDRITZ AG

“
I am pleased to invite you
to the upcoming Duplex
World Conference & Expo 2024,
on 13 & 14 November 2024 in
Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The Duplex World Conference Chairman: Dr Yassar Ghanimi, Head of R&D Services, Group Quality and Safety Management, Andritz AG
is an excellent opportunity - Jacko Aerts, Global Expert LTE/Materials & Corrosion, dsm-firmenich
to bring together experts, - Mark van den Broek, Fellow – Materials and Welding, Fluor
- Tim Collins, Secretary-General, worldstainless
researchers, and industry
- Raymond Cordewener, Director, R Cordewener Management & Consultancy
professionals from around the - Bruce Cowe, Manager Offshore and New Energies Corrosion Team, TotalEnergies
world to exchange knowledge, - Dr Dirk Engelberg, Professor in Materials Performance & Corrosion, University of Manchester
share insights, and discuss - Evalyn Dayss, Materials Engineer/TES Support, Dow Oliefinverbund GmbH
- Barinder Ghai, Director Technical Marketing and New Business Development EMEA, Alleima
the latest developments in
- Joelle Greenwood, Consultant
the field of duplex stainless - Dr. Willem Maarten van Haaften, Sr Research Engineer Materials & Corrosion, Shell
steel. This event will provide a - John Houben, Principal Welding and Surface Modification Engineer, Exxon Mobil Research & Engineering
unique platform for networking - Hans Martin Jahren, Advisor material technology, corrosion & materials selection, Equinor ASA
- Dr Thomas Ladwein, Consultant, Steinbeis Transferzentrum Korrosion und Werkstoff
and collaboration, fostering
- Alejandra Lopez, R&D Manager, Tubacex
innovation and addressing the - Anna Negri, Director of Sales Purchasing and Project Management, BUTTING
challenges facing the stainless - Rodney Rice, Director, Langley Alloys
steel industry as well as - Iris Rommerskirchen, Business Development Director, EBK

”
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end users today.
- Patrik Schraven, General Manager Marketing & Business Development, Mannesmann Stainless Tubes
- Kasra Sotoudeh, Technical Advisor & Manager, Materials Performance & Integrity Group, TWI Ltd
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The conference program is tailored to meet the needs of today’s
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10.00 Keynote: The use of duplex steel in pulp and paper and process engineering. Dr Yassar Ghanimi, Andritz AG
10.30 Keynote: End user success stories highlighting the versatility and economic advantages of duplex stainless steel. Nicole
Kinsman, IMOA
11.00 – 11.30 Coffee break
11.30 – 12.30 Surface treatment 11.30 – 12.30 Sustainability
Moderator: Jacko Aerts, dsm-firmenich Moderator: Dr Iris Rommerskirchen, Rommerskirchen GmbH

• Passivation treatment of duplex stainless steels. Prof Dirk • The essentiality of duplexes in renewable and circular oil
Engelberg, University of Manchester refining. Mark van den Broek, Fluor
• Surface hardening technology S³P for duplex stainless steel • Towards zero greenhouse gas emissions for duplex stainless
components used for challenging applications. Michael Wendel, steel. Clemens Prim, Outokumpu
Bodycote • Complexity of the carbon footprint calculation using the
• Electrolytical pickling process. Marco Zavattoni, Condoroil Stainless example of Mannesmann Stainless Tubes.. Tim Wallbaum,
SRL Mannesmann Stainless Tubes

12.30-14.00 Lunch
14.00 – 15.30 Marine corrosion & corrosion testing 14.00 - 15.30 Additive manufacturing and welding
Moderator: Dr Dirk Engelberg, University of Manchester Moderator: Rob Spelt, Spelt Engineering & Contracting

• SWRO Desalination. L.G. Iyer, Hassyan Water SWRO Independent • Fabrication issues associated with butt-welded branch
Water Project (tbc) connections in thick-walled superduplex stainless steel piping.
• Temperature limits for 25CR duplex stainless steel in natural and K Sotoudeh, TWI Ltd
chlorinated seawater. Roy Johnsen, Norwegian University of Science • Behaviour and qualification of DSS for wire arc additive
and Technology manufacturing (WAAM) - a new duplex welding wire 2207. Dr
• A comparative analysis of the corrosion behaviour of the super Martin Schmitz-Niederau, voestalpine Böhler Welding
duplex UNS S32750 and UNS S83071. Angela Philipp, Alleima • Development of microstructure and properties during additive
• Avoiding crevice corrosion on 22Cr RTJ flanges. Vincent Gregoire, manufacturing of duplex stainless steel. Trond Arne Hassel,
Equinor ASA, Equinor ASA SINTEF Manufacturing AS
• Mechanical and corrosion properties of friction welded
super duplex SAF 2507 pipe. Ramadhan Gardi, University of
Salahaddin, Iraq
15.30 – 16.00 Coffee break
16.00 – 17.30 INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP: 16.00 – 17.30 Duplex applications
• Appropriate selection and successful uses of duplex stainless Moderator: Rodney Rice, Langley Alloys
steels
Hosted by Roger Francis, RF Materials & Joelle Greenwood, • Duplex stainless steel for sluices, gates and flood protection.
Consultant Daniel Svedberg, Outokumpu
• Selective use of lean duplex in the building and infrastructure
This workshop will give a brief introduction to the properties of sectors. Tim Collins, worldstainless
duplex stainless steels and how these can be utilised for a cost • Submersible pumps. Linn Cecilie Gjelseng, Framo
effective material selection compared with other alloys. The
workshop will also discuss fabricating duplex stainless steels and
how to avoid common pitfalls. Some examples will be given where
duplex alloys have provided an economic long term option for
specific applications, including heat exchangers. Some cases will
also show what happens when the limits of use are exceeded.
18.00 Networking dinner
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meet and discuss business and further develop your industry connections over delicious food and drinks in this iconic and historic
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10.00 – 11.00 Keynote: Duplex stainless steel, the cost-effective and long-lasting ‘workhorse’ for offshore and subsea
applications. Atle Qvale, Principal Engineer, Subsea Design AS

11.00 – 11.30 Coffee break

11.30 – 13.00 Metallurgy and characterisation 11.30 – 13.00 Manufacturing advancements of duplex
Moderator: Kasra Sotoudeh, TWI stainless steel
Moderator: John Houben, ExxonMobil Research & Engineering
• Recovery behaviour during hot working of lean duplex.
Masatomo Kawa, Nippon Steel Stainless Steel Corporation • Duplex stainless steel low finned heat exchanger tubing
• Detection of sigma phase in duplex stainless steelwith the use learnings. John Houben, ExxonMobil
of the DL-EPR technique. Pietro Cetto, PhD Student, Politecnico di • Stress relief annealing. Marina Melo Gontijo & Dr Yassar
Milano Ghanimi, Andritz AG
• The effect of small percentages of detrimental phases on the • An alternative to quarto plates: enhancing fabrication
impact and corrosion properties of a super duplex. Raquel profitability with innovative thick duplex and super duplex coil
Rodríguez, Tubacex Innovación offerings. Lucas Kling, Aperam Stainless Europe
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch
14.00 HEAT EXCHANGER WORLD ROOM 1 14.00 – 15.30 Material selection
Supply chain & availability issues – Moderator: Dr Yassar Ghanimi, Andritz AG
a panel discussion
• Case study on the failure of duplex stainless steel heat
Join the discussion as our experts discuss issues affecting the exchanger from thermal shock. Immad Ovais Rohela, Olaya
supply chain. Topics covered include the availability of grades and Descon Industrial Co Ltd
product forms, supply bottlenecks, material restrictions, etc and • What is the maximum operating “time-temperature” for duplex
how these can be alleviated. stainless steel? Jan Jonsson, Outokumpu
1. Kelvion • The safe use of duplex stainless steel weldments at elevated
2. Petronas temperatures. Sten Wessman, Swerim AB
3. Janardhan Saithala, Petroleum Development Oman • Innovations in thin duplex 2205: precision fabrication and
4. Hans Zettler, HTRI material excellence. Lucas Kling, Aperam Stainless Europe
15.30 – 16.30 Refreshments and closing

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(JMC)
Duplex A31-12

Conference
DA11-32 A19-32 A23-16 A25-16 A27-16

Last update: 2024-May-07

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Duplex Seminar & Summit Heat Exchanger World Conference & Expo Row stand: € 300 / m2
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DUPLEX WORLD EXPO

2024
Conference & Expo

The Duplex World Expo 2024 will be a meeting ground between those working in every field of the stainless steel
supply chain. It will be tailored toward providing direct business-to-business and networking opportunities,
and will welcome the diversity of global knowledge from exhibitors, visitors and conference delegates. The expo
aims to contribute to expanding the understanding and knowledge necessary for future industry growth.

EXHIBITION STANDS
Duplex World Expo provides the opportunity to showcase your
latest products, technologies, and services to your targeted
audience.
Stand Space from €300,- per m2
+ Plus our All-inclusive Construction Package Concept,
Designed with sustainability and time and cost-effectiveness in
mind - allowing you to maintain focus on your core operation.
Your stand is designed for your stand space and delivered as a
complete package: construction, stylish furnishings, and eye-
catching full-color graphics.
+ Access to the Duplex World Conference.
The full Exhibition Package!

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Email: s.hesseling@kci-world.com

NEW LOCATION: AHOY! ROTTERDAM

Rotterdam Ahoy is a multi-purpose complex which makes it the perfect venue to get together and share new industry
developments. Located in Rotterdam, the modern event complex is nestled in the heard of the dynamic industrial
capital of the Netherlands with great access by road or public transport.

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Conference & Expo CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION REGISTRATION

CONFERENCE TICKETS
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- Two days of participation in all sessions and workshops €495

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- Two days of unlimited access to the Duplex World Exhibition
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DOES NOT INCLUDE ACCESS TO THE CONFERENCE

DUPLEX WORLD NETWORKING DINNER WEDNESDAY 13 NOVEMBER

The Networking Dinner will be a combined event for Heat Exchanger World and Duplex World. It’s an €95
opportunity to meet and discuss business and further develop your industry connections over delicious food
and drinks. Transport will be arranged to transfer dinner guests to the venue.

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Ambient air cleaning for large-
scale fabrication
fumes can increase the longer you are
In recent years, advancements in extraction technology exposed. The challenges of maintaining
have created innovative, ambient air cleaning solutions good air quality become greater the
to address these concerns. This article explores the more welding takes place.
employment of ambient air cleaning for large-scale
Ambient air cleaning to
fabrication and suggests effective strategies to safeguard complement on-torch extraction
and protect the wellbeing of workers. On-torch extraction, while vital as
the primary control method, can fall
short in some circumstances when
By Chris Meacher, Nederman, UK addressing the specific challenges
posed by large-scale fabrication.
The efficacy of removing pollutants
Welding and fabrication of large harder to control in large-scale from large-scale fabrication changes
objects are an integral process in the fabrication. from localised, at-source extraction
construction of massive structures and to a wider vicinity extraction solution.
heavy machinery. These processes The hazards of welding Ambient air cleaning systems can
result in airborne contaminants in the Welding unavoidably generates a be employed as a complement to
form of fumes and particulate matter. range of airborne pollutants, including on-torch extraction to remove airborne
The hazards produced during welding metal fumes, particulate matter, and pollutants actively and consistently
operations pose serious health risks to gases. These pollutants, when inhaled, from the entire workspace. The
operators and other nearby workers. can create impacts on human health systems provide superior airflow
On-torch extraction is an effective that include asthma, acute pneumonia, when strategically placed throughout
method to control welding smoke and cancer, and irritation of the throat and an area, capturing all fumes and
fume by capturing fumes close to the lungs, as well as metal fume fever, particulates and filtering them from
source before entering a worker’s which has flu-like symptoms. The the air, providing safe containment
breathing zone, but this becomes potential effects of exposure to welding and preventing inhalation by workers.

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Ambient air cleaning improves workplace optimisation and helps with regulatory compliance.

Complementing on-torch extraction Some systems can both contribute to factory and the amount of warm air
with ambient air cleaning creates a maintaining the wellbeing of worker extracted by ventilation fans.
solution that helps to remove airborne health, and also business operations
contaminants. costs. Dynamic airflow control can be Benefits of ambient air cleaning
used to optimise the air exchange rate Worker health & safety - Actively
How does ambient air cleaning and maintain good air quality based removing airborne contaminants as
work? on welding activity throughout the day. effectively and thoroughly as possible
•  elivers clean, filtered air to the
D It can be ramped up when there is an contributes to a healthier and safer
workshop at high speed at the increase in fabrication and reduced working environment for welders and
highest level. Usually below the when the need is not as great. others actively involved in large-scale
workshop ceiling. welding and fabrication.
• Breaks up dust and fume clouds Regulatory compliance - Adhering to
that form near the ceiling. “AAC captures fumes strict environmental and occupational
• D ilutes the dust and fume-laden and particulates, health regulations is crucial for large-
air with the rest of the factory scale industrial fabrication operations.
air, creating a homogenous providing safe Ambient air cleaning solutions are a
mass of air with a low pollutant containment.” smart choice to help companies meet
concentration. and exceed these standards. They
• Creates favourable air circulation promote worker health and ensure
within the workshop, directing Nederman solutions come with the responsible business practices are
polluted air towards the filter. peace of mind of keeping workers followed.
• Captures dirty air into the low-level safe from the dangers of airborne When it comes to metal fabrication,
intakes, removing dust and fumes contaminants without dramatically implementing an ambient air
with high-efficiency cartridge increasing business operation costs. In cleaning solution offers an efficient
filters and returning the clean air to some cases, while the safety of people and adaptable solution to combat
the workshop. is always paramount, you can save time the health risks associated with
Situations in which ambient air cleaning and money overall by implementing airborne contaminants. It makes
could be a vital component: optimised extraction in your workplace. ambient air cleaning a viable, strategic
• Welding on large objects In addition to the reduction in operating investment that will improve workplace
• Workshop areas with obstructions costs, there is the cost of heating; optimisation and help with company
that make duct installation difficult. Welding dust and fume clouds are regulations. Ambient air cleaning
• Changes in welding locations warmer than the air close to the flow. The solutions are the next step to improving
• Protecting personnel and mixing and circulation of air equalises workplace air quality and pave the
machinery outside of the the temperature within the workshop, way for safer and healthier working
immediate area reducing heat loss throughout the environments.

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Alleima, a stainless
steel producer
Our origins date back to
1862 in Sandviken, Sweden
Everything is new, nothing has changed. Since 1862, we have
advanced industries and societies through materials technology.
Together with our customers we continue to innovate new
advanced stainless steels and special alloys in tube, pipe and
more. From melt to final product, our integrated manufacturing
process ensures full traceability and industry-leading techno-
logy and quality. It’s what we’ve done for 160 years. Advancing
industries through materials technology.

Read more at alleima.com

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Hyper duplex stainless steel: a sustainable

choice for high-performance applications
Q: Our team is considering summarized in Table 1. tensile strength compared
hyper duplex for an To rank duplex stainless to the other grades. The
upcoming chemical steels, the Pitting Resistance unique alloy design provides
industry heat exchanger Equivalent number (PRE) high toughness values
project, what do we need is used, where the higher comparable with other
to consider when selecting the number, the higher the DSS grades. Coupled with
welding filler material? pitting resistance. There are their excellent corrosion
A: Duplex stainless steels different formulas among resistance, HDSS is the
(DSSs), with ferritic- them, PRE based on highest-performing grades
austenitic microstructure, nitrogen content (PREN) is among all DSSs.
have an excellent normally used to rank DSSs:
combination of corrosion and PREN = %Cr + (3.3.% Mo) Alloy design
mechanical properties. Since + (16% N). Standard, Super, The thermodynamic
their development, they and Hyper DSSs have a calculation, Figure 1a, shows
have been pushed towards PREN of 35-40, 40-45, and that an equal fraction of
higher contents of alloying ≥ 45, respectively. This ferrite and austenite may be
elements, particularly makes hyper duplex achieved at temperatures
chromium, nickel, and stainless steels (HDSSs) the around 1100 °C. Heat
nitrogen, aiming for higher- highest corrosion resistance treatment or reheating
performance applications. alloy among all DSS groups. below that temperature may
Typical composition and From the view of mechanical result in the formation of
mechanical properties properties, HDSSs have detrimental phases such as
of different DSS are higher yield and ultimate sigma phase and nitride.

a) b)
1.0
52
Meet the columnist Liquid Austenite HDSS
Ferrite 50
Mass fraction of all phases

0.8
Ferrite HDSS
48
0.6
PREN

46
0.4
Ferrite HDSS
Sigma Austenite
44
Austenite HDSS
0.2 42
Nitride
40
0.0
1100 1120 1140 1160 1180 1200
800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 1500 1600
Temperature(°C) Solution annealing temperature(°C)

Dr Vahid A Hosseini Figure 1: Thermodynamic calculations, a) equilibrium phase fraction of SAF 2707 HDSS b) PREN
Dr Vahid A Hosseini joined ESAB values of ferrite and austenite in SAF 2707 HDSS and 2507 SDSS
in 2021 and is the manager of
the Research Team at R&D Filler Table 1. main alloying elements in weight percent and properties of some known DSS grades
Metal, ESAB, Gothenburg. He
YS UTS
received his doctoral degree Grade Group Cr Ni Mo N Co PREN
(MPa) (MPa)
related to Welding Metallurgy of
Stainless Steels in 2018. Before 2205 Standard DSS 22 5 3 0.2 – 35 485 680-880
joining ESAB, he worked as an
assistant professor at University 2507 Super DSS 25 7 4 0.3 – 43 550 800-1000
West, Sweden. His background
is in welding metallurgy, working SAF 2707 HD HDSS 27 7 5 0.4 1 48 700 920-1100
on processing-microstructure- SAF 3207 HD HDSS 27 7 3.5 0.5 – 50 ≥700 ≥850
properties relationships
in welding and additive ESAB Exaton HDSS welding
27 7 5 0.4 1 49 750 900
27.7.5.L wire
manufacturing of ferrous and
non-ferrous alloys. *Alloys contain Si and Mn as well as traces of other elements. Max carbon content is 0.03 wt.%.

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To compare the performance of SDSS
and HDSS, the PREN values of ferrite
and austenite calculated using Thermo-
Calc software are shown in Figure 1. As
may be seen at a temperature range of
1100-1200 °C, PREN of both ferrite and
austenite is more than those for SDSS,
exceeding 48. Thanks to its great alloy
design, optimum PREN of ferrite and
austenite is achieved when their content
is almost equal. It should be noted that
we used typical alloy composition for
the calculations, and the PREN of ferrite
and austenite might vary based on the
actual composition.

Welding filler metal

The unique alloying design of HDSSs
Figure 2. Typical microstructure of root pass using HDSS (27% Cr, 7% Ni, 5% Mo) wire.
requires highly engineered filler metal The bright phase is austenite, and the dark phase is ferrite.
to deliver the required properties
for different high-performance
applications. Exaton 27.7.5.L has been In addition to the welding of HDSS Application
designed to deliver high mechanical products, welding wires provide the The schematic comparison of service
and corrosion resistance performance opportunity to use HDSS in a wide temperature, corrosivity of environment,
in complex welding thermal cycles. range of applications. Weld overlays, and stress/pressure level applied on
The typical microstructure of the root root passes of super duplex stainless the components for different duplex
pass fabricated using this HDSS filler steel welds, and welding of 13% Cr stainless steels is shown in Figure 3.
wire is shown in Figure 2. The weld stainless steels are a few applications Thanks to the high strength-to-weight
shows a balanced fraction of ferrite that can locally enhance the performance ratio, as well as high critical pitting
and austenite, and no indication of of different components using HDSS temperature, HDSS products are great
fine secondary austenite clusters and welding wire. Some applications of candidates where a combination of high
detrimental intermetallic phases was HDSS welding wires will be explored in pressure, high temperature, and highly
found. upcoming issues of Stainless Steel World. corrosive environment are present. This
includes tropical seawater, components
for chemical and petrochemical
applications, and heat exchangers. The
alloy is a great alternative to nickel alloys
HDSSS
for the above-mentioned applications.
To sum up, HDSS has a great potential
SDSS to be used in highly corrosive and
load-bearing conditions thanks to
Stress / pressure

their excellent composition and

microstructure design, making them
sustainable choices in many different
applications.

Standard DSS References

1. Alleima product datasheets for
different duplex stainless steel
grades.
2. ESAB product datasheet for Exaton
27.7.5.L
3. Guocai Cha, Pasi Kangas, Hyper-
Duplex Stainless Steels, How A New
Generation of High-Alloy Stainless
Steels Is Helping To Overcome
Corrosivity or service temperature Challenges In The Offshore Oil And
Figure 3: The application map of duplex stainless steel grades. Gas Industry, Sandvik white paper.

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Duplex Quick Opening Closures improve safety
and reliability
FPSOs require high-pressure Quick Opening Closures (QOC) to maintain operational safety
and reliability. In addition to providing safe access to pipelines and pigging facilities, QOC
are integral to produced water treatment systems, production separators, and fuel gas filter
separators.

By Joanne McIntyre, Stainless Steel World

The offshore production of hydrocarbons What are QOC? Petrochemical industry, such as ASME
is moving into deeper and more remote Quick Opening Closures (QOC) VIII div. 1 & 2, ISO EN 13445.
locations. FPSOs have revolutionised are highly engineered doors with
deepwater drilling, allowing operations a quick-action mechanism, used to Operators must think ahead
to produce oil in areas that were not quickly access pipelines or pressure Early consideration of design
previously viable. The economy and vessels. Typical applications are end requirements for deep water, high
ease of deploying small-scale FPSO closures for pig launchers & receivers pressure applications such as FPSOs
vessels to exploit smaller reservoirs, (scrapper trap doors), pressure vessel is essential to ensure efficient
which would have traditionally end closures (filter vessel quick supply chain operations, as is timely
necessitated the construction of an open closures) and blow-down lines integration and installation of the
offshore platform, is being made even end closures. QOC are designed, QOC into pressure vessel design
more attractive through Government engineered and manufactured packages. This means FPSO operators
incentives. However, design according to the most stringent must think ahead, as Carla Connolly,
requirements are becoming more international standards applicable Global Sales Director for GD
arduous. to Pressure Vessels for Oil, Gas and Engineering, explains.

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“Traditional oil and gas mid-pressure
applications have benefited from
closures using standard materials
and shorter lead times. Arduous
applications such as deepwater
FPSOs require more complex material
specifications and specialised closure
designs made to specification.
Manufacture involves forging
materials such as duplex stainless
steel or using corrosion resistant weld
overlay processes, with extensive
testing requirements necessary to
ensure reliability throughout the full
product life cycle. Early engagement
with specialist companies like ours
is therefore essential to ensure that
Quick Opening Closures for FPSOs
are correctly specified, installed and
maintained.”

Super duplex selected

GD Engineering has many years
of experience in the design and High pressure, Bandlock™2 Quick Opening Closures from GD Engineering are helping
development of Quick Opening Closures FPSOs to maintain the required levels of operational safety and reliability. Photo ©
based on its Bandlock™2 design. The Celeros Flow Technology.
company has recently supplied QOC
on 12” Guard Cartridge filters for an and without the need for any special feature on an FPSO located in the
FPSO in South American waters. The tools. Both the closure and the vessels world’s largest global deepwater oil
filtration/closure combination is for a were supplied in super duplex stainless field. The operation includes FPSO
sulphate recovery system, with the filter steel with complete documentation interconnection to 13 wells, with
designed to remove debris down to 10 and QA packages to meet operator and the vessel and field projected to
microns. The closure allows safe and regulatory requirements. produce above two million barrels
efficient access to the filter vessel within Bandlock™2 Quick Opening of oil per day. GD Engineering
60 seconds, using only one operator Closures from GD Engineering also supplied 25 specially designed
Quick Opening Closures for the

“Deepwater FPSOs
require more complex
material specifications
and specialised closure
designs.”
project’s pig launcher and receivers,
including a specially designed 10k
rated closure which withstands
in excess of 600 bar pressure, yet
operates at the same speed, efficiency
and safety levels as their standard
designs.
To further ensure the safety of
operators, the Bandlock™2 closures
were supplied with mechanical key
interlocks which are integrated into
the valve operation sequence. This
minimises safety risks and reduces
human error using the key transfer
The superior corrosion resistance and strength of duplex compared to other alloys principle to guarantee that operators
means less material is required to achieve the same level of strength and safety, offering follow the correct steps through the
significant weight and space savings. valve operations to the final opening

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of the pressure vessel access point once the system has
been completely depressurised.

Challenging environment PREMIUM QUALITY AND MORE

The stringent conditions under which FPSOs are operated
demand close attention from operators. QOC are critical
equipment, and as such, poor maintenance and servicing
by end users can lead to issues for the operator. “We focus
on building good relationships with our customers and end
users with training for the QOC installed base to make sure
our customers are getting the most out of their QOC’s and
assets,” explains Ms Connolly.
In the offshore environment, weight is an important
factor, and the weight of closures can be high, depending
on the design, continues Ms Cononolly. “At the design
stage, both weight and size can be reduced by carefully Quality Test & Analysis
selecting materials and design codes. Our experience in
this area allows us to offer benefits to customers. When Grain Size
Eddy Current Test
compared to BandlockTM2 QOCs, other closure designs
Corrosion Test
can be very large and heavy in an effort to meet the
design parameters, especially when dealing with the high
pressures you see in the FPSO market.”
The superior corrosion resistance and strength of duplex
stainless steel compared to alternative materials mean less
material is required to achieve the same level of strength
and safety, offering significant weight and space savings.
Seamless BA Stick Tube
Fail-safe design 6.35 mm (1/4")to 38.1 mm (1.5")
In addition to minimising weight and space, reliability and outside diameter
safety are key factors for QOC, and the BandlockTM2 QOC
has a raft of safety measures. The internal locking band Seamless Long Coil tube
mechanism, which gives the range its name, is a duplex 6.35 mm (1/4")to 38.1 mm (1.5")
stainless steel conical thrust ring fitted between the outside diameter
door and hub, transmitting the pressure load uniformly Length of a single roll ≤900 m
around the full 360° circumference of the hub. This means
that if the QOC is to be over-pressurised, the locking
band will hold the QOC door closed, and all locking
elements will remain in place. This is an advantage over
other types of closures (bayonet, clamp (yoke), threaded,
T-bolt) when the locking elements are in shear and are
not in 360-degree contact, which can lead to failure if the
closure is over-pressurised. The design also allows for 60 Austenitic Stainless Steel
seconds or less single operator access to vessel/pipeline
Special Aloy
or application.
(Nickel Aloy,Duplex,etc)
In addition, the closure cannot be operated when there
S31254 S31803 N04400
is any pressure remaining in the system as all locking
N08825 Alloy600 Alloy625
elements of the QOC are in compression, meaning that
any pressure applied to the QOC would not allow for the
closure to be operated and opened. The self-energising
lip seal also has an integral anti-extrusion spring as a
further safety feature.

About the company

GD Engineering is owned by Celeros Flow Technology, a company
with a long history of serving worldwide businesses. The market
sectors on which the company concentrates are oil & gas, power,
chemical processing, water treatment and marine. Its brands aid
Website: https://www.seahctc.com/
in the correct specification, design and manufacture of mission-
critical equipment, while its aftersales services ensure that assets Email: sales@seahctc.com
are properly maintained and perform effectively throughout their Telephone: 0578-8806028/880601
operating life.

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The role of stainless steel in the petroleum
refining industry
Petroleum refineries convert crude oil into many products and support the manufacture and
development of essential products for various industries. The equipment in these facilities
faces significant corrosion challenges both during processing operations and in the
handling and storage of products. While the most common refined products are motor fuel
and gasoline, refined crude oil has many uses, including heating, electricity generation,
chemical feedstock, and building blocks for plastics.

By Srikumar Chakraborty, ex ASP/SAIL, Freelance Consultant

Petroleum refineries face different types repair in situ and loss of production products are derived from crude oils
of corrosion at the various stages of for repair and maintenance. However, through a series of processes such
production depending on the interaction if proper mitigation methods are not as catalytic cracking and fractional
between the product, equipment and the undertaken promptly, units may also distillation. Stainless steels are used
environment. For example, in sour water suffer from general corrosion, localised in the crude distillation units for
stripping, the presence of hydrogen pitting corrosion, hydrogen-induced protection against elevated-temperature
sulfide (H2S) and ammonia (NH3) cracking, etc. sulfidation, primarily against attack by
creates a hostile environment conducive corrosive naphthenic acids.
to multiple types of corrosion. Sudden Complex processes The most important processes in
failures in petroleum refineries receive Petroleum refineries are complex the refinery are catalytic cracking
a great deal of attention due to the industrial facilities that break crude oil and functional distillation. In both
scale and severity of the consequences, products down into various components, processes, equipment is manufactured
which include disruptions to operations, which are then selectively reconfigured from stainless steel for uninterrupted
including unplanned shutdowns, leak into new products. Refined petroleum production and corrosion protection.

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Catalytic cracking- Large
1. 
hydrocarbon molecules are broken
up or ‘cracked’ into smaller, more
valuable hydrocarbon molecules. The
cracking process takes place in the
presence of a catalyst that promotes
the breaking of large molecules in
such a way as to maximise yield.
Catalytic cracking produces a full
range of hydrocarbons, from methane
to residue.
Fractional distillation – The function
2. 
of fractional distillation is to refine
and separate (as well as join or split)
the various lengths of hydrocarbon
chains to create various petroleum
products from different distillates.

The efficient functioning of equipment

in the refinery is closely dependent on
its design, correct material specification, Vital equipment prone to mild, medium and severe corrosion includes vessels, tanks,
and timely identification of potential pumps, and heat exchangers.
trouble areas. Vital equipment prone
to mild, medium, and severe corrosion
includes vessels, tanks, pumps, pipeline The extent of damage can lead to •  eight loss - The density of the
W
fittings, heat exchangers, compressors, catastrophic failures in oil refineries. metal in the equipment is likely to
and fired heaters. Key design factors to consider when be reduced for several reasons.
designing equipment include the The presence of oxygen can result
Corrosion at the processing stages geometry of the components, and the in a molecular state where metallic
Various types of corrosion mechanisms fluid flow and velocity in the refinery, oxides can easily slough off the
may occur to equipment in the various which are controlled to prevent the parent body.
processing stages. These include: accumulation of sour water and other • Stress corrosion cracking - Usually
• Cracking, corrosive substances. occurs in certain specific alloy
• Corrosion fatigue, Choosing a construction material that environments, which are induced
• Low/high-temperature corrosion, can withstand the harsh environment by the combined effect of tensile
• Hydrogen flaking, of the refinery process is critical. strength and environment.
• Corrosion under insulation, Corrosion in refineries can be mainly • Corrosion fatigue - Premature
• Metal dusting, classified into low and high-temperature fractures due to cyclic stresses are
• Carburisation, corrosion, causing: imposed on equipment/components
• Graphitisation. • Erosion-corrosion - In the in a corrosive environment, causing
equipment body. pitting corrosion and initiating
fractures.
• Galvanic corrosion - Occurs
Corrosion problems faced at processing stages in petroleum refining.
when two metallic materials in the
equipment with different nobilities
(electrochemical potential) are
Crude Oil
in contact and are exposed to
an electrolytic environment. The
difference in metallic potential
Refinery Removal of corrosive salts causes corrosion.
Desalting
Wastewater and suspended solids
Areas affected by corrosion
The most sensitive and corrosion-prone
Separation into major equipment, such as pipelines, valves,
Distillation
distillation fractions storage tanks and vessels exposed
to medium to high temperatures,
should be constructed from stainless
Air Emission Change of molecular steel. Equipment in areas where lower
Downstream Processing
(e.g. H2S) structure of hydrocarbon temperature products are handled may
molecules be fabricated using carbon steel or
low alloy steels containing chromium
Denitrogenation/Desulfurization/ – molybdenum. Grades such as AISI
Purification
Demetallation 4130/35/40 coated with anti-corrosion

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paint for equipment and human safety
are commonly used.

The role of stainless steel

The presence of at least 10.5% Cr in
stainless steel creates a passive layer
of chromium oxide, providing effective
corrosion resistance. The other alloying
elements in stainless steel improve
corrosion resistance in other mediums,
such as in marine environments, which
are of concern in the oil and gas industry.
In the refining process, oil extraction is
done through high-pressure tubing and
then collected in a separator vessel.
Extracted crude oil is then transported
via pipeline. The whole process is
quite challenging; hence, high-grade
material is important for equipment and
machinery to enhance sustainability.

Material selection
Material selection has a significant Sensitive and corrosion-prone equipment such as valves, storage tanks, etc., that are
impact on the operability, economics, exposed to medium to high temperatures should be constructed from stainless steel.
and reliability of petrochemical refinery
plants. Considerations for material shape as per design. Austenitics can surroundings and environment, and
selection include design, construction be cold-worked to improve hardness, poor aeration. It is also more common
material, fabrication quality, operating strength, and stress resistance. It can in steels with unwanted inclusions or
conditions, maintenance practices, and also be heated to be shaped, but manufacturing defects. For example,
environmental factors. Stainless steel returns to its original strength when manganese-sulphide manganese often
AISI 304 or 316, duplex and Precipitation cooled. initiates pitting.
Hardening grades are most suitable for Stainless steel/plate is a highly Adequate oxygen availability may help
manufacturing process equipment. weldable material, and a welded to reduce the rate of pitting corrosion
joint can provide optimum corrosion or halt it entirely, depending on the
Fabrication of stainless equipment resistance, strength, and fabrication cause. The molybdenum in stainless
Stainless steel can be fabricated using economy. The welding process for steel increases its ability to resist pitting
any of the traditional forming and stainless steel varies depending on corrosion. Other considerations include
shaping processes. Rolled austenitic the thickness; three common welding pH, chloride concentration and the
stainless steel as plate/sheet, spun or processes are resistance welding, MIG temperature of the environment in which
welded or seamless tube/pipe, hot and TIG. the products are exposed.
or cold forged valves, and fittings are Crevice corrosion - Occurs when a
common products for manufacturing Typical types of corrosion crevice between the stainless steel
refinery equipment. Uniform corrosion - Typical and another material allows chloride
Austenitic stainless steel is most causes of corrosion are exposure to compound to concentrate or prevents
commonly used for fabrication in corrosive chemicals in the equipment, proper oxygen levels to regenerate the
oxide layer formed and typically found
Chemical composition (%) of popular stainless steel used to manufacture near or within the gap between two
equipment. metals. Crevice corrosion can also occur
between metallic and non-metallic
Type C Mn Si S P Cr Ni Mo surfaces.
Weld decay corrosion - Occurs in
304 0.08max 2.0max 0.75max 0.03max 0.045max 18-20 8-10.5 – petroleum refineries in very large
joints in pipelines or tanks. Localised
316 0.08max 2.0max o.75max 0.03max 0.045max 16-18 10-14 2-3
corrosion takes place as preferential
Mechanical properties weld corrosion. This is the result of
damage in weld joints where a galvanic
Type Tensile strength Yield strength Hardness Elongation Liquidus Solidus couple is established between the
parent pipe and the weld in the heat
304 505MPa 205MPa 123 BHN 70% 1450°C 1400°C
affected zone (HAZ), or the weld
316 480MPa 170MPa 149 BHN 40% 1400°C 1370°C metal, due to the different chemical
composition of welding rods. Welding in
For pitting corrosion protection AISI 316 (Moly bearing), performs better than the pipelines, tanks etc. is a critical process
common18/8, 304. where metal components are combined

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to create durable structures. However,
the quality of the welding equipment
can significantly impact the outcome of
the welding process and overall quality
of the end product.
Intergranular corrosion - Results
from heating stainless steel to a specific
temperature range, often between
550°C and 850°C. This causes chromium
to precipitate from the stainless steel
and reduces the ability of the passivation
layer to form.

Conclusion
Stainless steel is essential in petroleum
refineries by enabling productive
results while protecting processing
equipment and offering a better
lifecycle cost than lesser-quality
materials. Stainless steel has been
proven to have a lower cost over time While the initial material cost may be slightly higher for stainless steel, the overall
than other materials due to its superior lifecycle cost is lower for critical refinery equipment such as this heat exchanger.
durability, corrosion and heat-resistant
properties, and hygienic benefits. valves are used throughout a refinery properties and mechanical behaviour.
The creation of a corrosion protective for their resistance to erosion and Global losses due to corrosion in the
layer with a minimum of 10.5% Cr and corrosion. Stainless stems, gates, and oil and gas industry are estimated to be
approx. 3% Mo prevents many types seats assure trouble-free operation. about 3-4% of global GDP.
of corrosion. In addition to large items Corrosion in the petroleum industry not
such as tanks and pressure vessels, only damages processing equipment Source:
numerous small stainless items such as but also causes changes in product AISI/ ASTM, Welding Journal

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[ Research ]

Finland moves to the forefront of Nordic

materials research
The first plasma-FIB scanning electron microscope in Finland recently became operational
at VTT in Espoo, Finland. The investment will significantly contribute to materials research
for applications such as hydrogen economy, microelectronics, and the marine industry, as
well as to material damage investigation.

Text & images by VTT

Finland’s first Focused Ion Beam (FIB)

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
using Xenon plasma, a TESCAN AMBER
X system, has just been commissioned
at the VTT Technical Research Centre
of Finland. There are just a handful of
these systems in the Nordic countries,
and worldwide they remain a rare
piece of equipment.
The multi-million priced equipment
includes all the bells and whistles that
a materials researcher could dream
of. Compared to traditional FIB-
The image on the left shows the 3D microstructure of martensitic steel determined by
SEMs, it provides huge potential for
static slice imaging using FIB and the EBSD method. The image on the right shows a
excelling in materials research and
cross-section of cast iron made by a plasma-FIB, which is significantly larger than one
multiplying the speed of materials
made with traditional FIB. (Image credit: VTT)
development.
“The new capability for lightning-
fast materials characterization in 3D and future industry needs?” Nandy Xenon plasma
supports, for example, integrated continues. The new equipment at VTT operates
computational materials engineering The TESCAN AMBER X at VTT provides using xenon plasma instead of gallium,
(ICME) and materials acceleration several industries with opportunities which is used in more traditional
platforms (MAPs). While new materials for groundbreaking materials FIB-SEMs. The maximum range of Ga-
traditionally take ages to develop, development. based units is a hundred nA, whereas
this capability allows us to reduce the “Marine and aviation industries could the Xe-plasma-FIB can do several µA
time from design to market roughly to benefit from our equipment to ensure ion currents. This difference is crucial
one-tenth,” says Supriya Nandy, Senior their materials will always endure in and enables considerably better
Scientist at VTT. various conditions. Another example is possibilities for research.
the emerging hydrogen economy, which “The plasma-FIB’s ion-milling process
State-of-the-art materials requires careful studies and analysis is extremely fast and allows for
development of surface materials. Also, the battery significantly larger cross-sections and
The new FIB-SEM can perform site- and semiconductor industries could be volumes to be investigated compared to
specific investigations with nanometer very interested,” says Janne Pakarinen, traditional ion milling. Unarguably, this
accuracy for all types of materials. Research Team Leader at VTT. gives a more complete understanding
The sample can be imaged and In addition, VTT will use the new FIB- of the materials’ properties, increases
tested simultaneously, which is useful, SEM in material damage investigation, the sample throughput, and improves
for instance, for observing how the for instance, for chemical, paper, the possibilities, for example, in
material reacts to a certain load. and marine industries. Samples can materials modeling that is based on or
“With the help of plasma-FIB and its be scanned very accurately to see benchmarked always with experimental
in-situ testing capabilities, we can possible deformations in crystal data,” Supriya Nandy explains.
answer questions not only about the structures. In addition to the plasma-FIB, the
material’s properties but also about “We receive assignments to find the new SEM comes with state-of-the-
how the material behaves under strain, root cause of material failures. It is art detectors for Energy Dispersive
extreme temperatures—or both at the particularly important to investigate Spectroscopy (EDS) and Electron
same time. What else could a materials the failure mechanism in materials to Back-Scattering Diffraction (EBSD) and
scientist dream of when developing avoid repeating similar damage in the in-situ tensile stage that can reach up
state-of-the-art materials for current future,” Pakarinen says. to 1200 °C.

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 Community Update
thyssenkrupp appoints Procurement Officer and a member of the AAPL. Brad recently led the M&A
the leadership team since 2023. initiative for Ruckus Energy, where he
Håkansson CEO
played an instrumental role growing
thyssenkrupp has
their assets from zero to greater than
appointed Nadja
Håkansson as Chief EET appoints Wallace as CEO USD 130m in 1P reserves.
Executive Officer of EET Fuels has
thyssenkrupp Uhde. appointed Rob
Nadja Håkansson Nadja Håkansson Wallace as chief ISMT appoints Kumar as
has held various executive officer of Plant Head - Baramati
management positions at Siemens and EET Hydrogen Power.
Siemens Energy and brings more than Most recently, he Rob Wallac
18 years of national and international was with the Irish
experience in the areas of supply chain electricity company, ESB, overseeing
management, operations, sales and asset and plant commissioning,
corporate management. Most recently, commercialisation and establishment of
as Senior Vice President Region Africa processes and procedures at all levels at
for Siemens Energy, she was responsible ESB’s Carrington Power Station.
for the company’s overall portfolio Latterly in this role, he took up a newly
development in the African market. created role in ESB’s Asset Development ISMT Limited has appointed Mr Tanesh
Team as Hydrogen Manager to deliver Kumar Dhingra as the Plant Head -
its net zero 2040 strategy. Baramati.
OEUK strengthens Board Mr Dhingra has more than 29 years of
Offshore Energies UK has appointed experience. He joined the Company
in March 2023 and holds presently the
Permex appoints Taillon as position of Executive Vice President
President, CEO (Operations). He has held position of
Head of Department (Operations) in the
Company from the year 1993 to the year
2005 and also worked earlier with Jindal
From left to right: Phil Milton, Steve Nicol,
Saw Limited around 16 years.
Steve Bowyer
Mr Tanesh Dhingra is not related to any
three senior industry leaders, Phil of the Directors of the Company.
Milton, Chief Executive Officer at Well-
Safe Solutions, Steve Nicol, Executive
President of Operations at Wood and bp appoints Dube as HoC –
Steve Bowyer, General Manager, North
Sea at EnQuest, to its Board.
bp India
bp has appointed
They will help OEUK continue to set
Kartikeya Dube as
the strategic agenda for the UK’s
the Head of Country
offshore energy industry and its
(HoC), bp India.
stakeholders.
Permex Petroleum Corporation Dube, who started Kartikeya Dube
(Permex) has appointed Mr Bradley his professional
Taillon as its President and Chief career with EY before joining bp, has
Outokumpu appoints Schaar Executive Officer. Mr Taillon has a experience in business development,
as CFO wealth of experience working in investment cases, finance, business
Outokumpu has operations and finance for both public transformation, mergers & acquisitions
appointed Marc- and private oil & gas companies, (M&A), risk management, debt,
Simon Schaar as CFO. particularly those focused on US procurement, government affairs, and
Marc-Simon Schaar and Permian Basin growth and advocacy.
has been working Marc-Simon development. In the more than 20 years that he
at Outokumpu since Schaar Mr Taillon’s experience not only consists has spent with bp, Dube has held
2011 in senior roles of working as a senior manager at the senior roles in finance, commercial
in Business Controlling, Treasury, M&A corporate level, but also in the field as a and business transformation in India,
and Procurement, most recently as Chief Registered Professional Landman with Singapore and the UK.

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in the market while responding to
Velo3D appoints Xu as CFO, Euromac adapts to the Dutch increasing demand for its production
Sidwell as CCO market technology automation solutions.
Velo3D has
appointed Hull Xu
as its Chief Financial Kemptron Oy’s new CEO has
Officer.
been elected
Hull Xu brings more Kemppi Oy’s Board of
than 15 years of Directors has elected
corporate finance Petri Suikkanen (51) as
experience in the new CEO of Kemptron
the technology Hull Xu
Oy. He is currently
industry, most Euromac S.p.A, an Italian manufacturer Petri Suikkanen
Director, Finance and
recently with Cepton, as Chief of sheet metal working machines, has
Operations at the health
Financial Officer as well as significant optimised its organisational structure technology company Adamant Health Oy.
capital markets and investment for the Dutch market. It has set up Suikkanen will take up his new position
banking experience at the Royal Bank three partnerships to handle sales and on 1 August 2024.
of Canada, Barclays Capital, and GE advice (WMS Machinery), service m Kemptron Oy is a new company that will
Capital. He will be responsible for maintenance and parts (Jansen Machine be established within the Kemppi Group as
the company’s finance, accounting, Service B.V), and software support (CNC a result of the partial demerger of Kemppi
treasury, corporate development, and Gear), under the name Euromac Benelux. Oy. Electronics production and contract
investor relations activities. Central European Sales Manager Frank manufacturing will be transferred to the
Additionally, Michelle Sidwell has Heyerick explained that the increasing new sister company, known as Kemptron
been appointed as Chief Commercial complexity of production technology and Oy, on 1 August 2024. During the summer,
Officer to unify sales, product strategy, demand for automated solutions have Petri will be familiarized with his duties at
and the company’s customer service prompted this increase in specialisation. Kemptron in connection with the partial
initiatives. She will now oversee the The new three-pronged business demerger project of Kemppi Oy.
company’s sales, marketing, customer model has been implemented Prior to his current position, Petri
service, and business development worldwide, enabling the Italian machine Suikkanen had an extensive career as
organizations. manufacturer to strengthen its position CFO of Saimaa Group Oy and Enics AG.
 Industry Update
Xiris launches XVC-310 ‘Lipstick’ Camera Accufacture unveils Alchemist 1

Xiris Automation has released the XVC-310, its newest High

Dynamic Range (HDR) colour weld camera. Only 17 mm in
diameter, the camera has been designed to remotely monitor
orbital or narrow-gap TIG welding processes. The camera Accufacture, in collaboration with Meltio and FANUC America,
enables better welding process control and defect detection has introduced Alchemist 1, an innovative All-In-One Additive
to correct material inputs such as wire feed, gas flow, seam Manufacturing Robotic work cell made in the USA.
or torch alignment and power variations. It can be configured Powered by Meltio’s cutting-edge Wire-Laser Metal
with different optics to suit working distance and field of view Deposition (W-LMD) technology, Alchemist 1 delivers cost-
setups and external lights to illuminate the work area when no effective production of large, fully dense metal parts, catering
weld is present. to the needs of automotive, aerospace, mining, oil and gas,
The camera is supplied with Xiris’ WeldStudio software and various other sectors. Boasting an array of key features,
to perform camera controls, video display, playback and including a deposition rate of up to 1 kg an hour, a spacious
recording, graphical overlays, basic machine vision tasks and build volume of 3.2’ × 6.5’ × 3.2’, and compatibility with
various data export options. inexpensive welding wire feedstock, Alchemist 1 ensures both
superior performance and affordability.

Creaform launches Automation Kit

Tranter secures order for DRI

Tranter has secured an order for a cutting-edge direct reduced

Creaforms’ Automation Kit turns the HandySCAN 3D and iron (DRI), green steel plant set to be constructed in Germany.
MetraSCAN 3D portable 3D scanner families into fully-fledged Tranter’s plate and frame heat exchangers will be used in the
solutions for automated quality control (AQC) applications. process to capture and separate the carbon dioxide coming
Outfitted with a collaborative robot (cobot) and all related from the energy intense steel production process. The order is
equipment, the workstation allows the operator to use the 3D for four large plate and frame heat exchangers in stainless steel
scanners in portable mode as well as in automated mode. with extra hard EPDM gaskets that will be used for heat recovery
The solution interfaces seamlessly with the VXscan-R digital in the removal process of CO2 from a gas stream, carried out by
twin environment and thus becomes an all-in-one, user- absorption in a continuous process with regenerable solvents.
friendly system for anyone to use. With features such as The plant is a direct reduced iron (DRI) plant and can reduce
a smaller footprint, a light and compact design, and an the carbon footprint significantly compared to traditional
affordable total cost of ownership, the Hybrid Solution is part steel plants by utilizing green hydrogen as energy and post
of efforts to democratize access to automated solutions and combustion carbon capture technology, hence an important
automation as a whole. step in reaching the NetZero goals by 2030.

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Nederman launches PAK-M and PAK-M DX AMPP’s Fellow Honor Award was established for consultants to
Nederman has now updated their the association to further develop the extensive relationships
high vacuum dust collector range of the cross-industry network from the perspective of technical
for extraction and filtration of non- and specialized leaders. This is an extremely honorable award,
combustible and combustible dust which has been presented to notable university professors,
and fume as well as for cleaning researchers from independent research institutes, and major
applications. The new range material engineers from major oil companies in the past.
consisting of PAK-M and PAK-M DX
is significantly more energy efficient
with low running costs and long Swiss Steel wire for spring applications
filter life as well as increased user
safety through constant airflow, and
compliant signals and alarms.
With the new PAK-M and PAK-M DX,
Nederman further strengthen its
high vacuum product range.
The units are designed for extraction and filtration of welding
fume, grinding-, sanding- or other dust types as well as
granulate, grit or swarf, suitable for cleaning the workplace,
shop floor or extraction directly from a production line. The Swiss Steel Group and its subsidiary Ugitech are setting
PAK-M is suitable for non-combustible dust in for example, new standards in the production of drawn wire for spring
welding shops, car body shops, industrial laundries etc. applications. By integrating the value chain - from processing
whereas the PAK-M DK is designed for combustible dust and the raw material to drawing the finished wire - the Group
suitable for e.g. construction or manufacturing industries, guarantees the highest quality, cleanliness, and precision.
bakeries etc. to prevent dust explosions. Markets such as aerospace, medical technology, spray and
beauty industry, automotive industry and coupling technology
expect products of the highest quality, cleanliness and
Hisashi Amaya receives AMPP Award precision. Innovative products and services are used to
Hisashi Amaya of the Tubular Products Technology Div., Pipe implement precisely these standards.
& Tube Unit, of Nippon Steel Corporation has been awarded The Swiss Steel Group has a state-of-the-art research and
the 2024 AMPP Fellow Honor Award by the Association for development centre for stainless steel in Ugine. This center
Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) in the USA. plays a key role in the development of tailor-made products
This award was presented in recognition of contributions to that meet the specific requirements of customers and the
the advancement of the industry through the development particular challenges of the markets.
of high-performance materials and applied technologies One example of research and development work is the
related to corrosion control in the field of energy, including optimization of the surface quality of drawn wires. This property
petroleum and gas development, as well as significant is crucial for the high-speed coiling of springs and guarantees
contributions over many years through the operation of the a reliable and precise solution. The UGIPURE® 4568 and
testing method establishment committees and academic UGIPURE® 4462 grades are characterized by improved surface
conferences. quality and cleanliness with the remelted process.

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[ Industry Update ]

Jindal strategic investments mechanisms, such as temperature, to avert any drifting

behaviour of results. Paired with the proprietary signal
processing, the sensor technology is accurate and precise
at the same time down to single micrometers. Moreover,
mecorad solutions do not just support the PLC but at the same
time can connect and communicate with higher IT levels for an
immediate use in higher control and AI applications.

Stainless steel production 58.4 MMT in 2023

Jindal Stainless has announced major expansion and

acquisition plans to augment its melting and downstream
capacities with a three-pronged investment strategy
Jindal Stainless entered into a joint venture (JV) for
developing and operating a stainless steel melt shop in
Indonesia with an annual production capacity of 1.2 million
tonnes per annum (MTPA). This will increase the company’s
melting capacity by over 40%. Secondly, the company invest
in the expansion of its downstream lines in Jajpur, Odisha,
to be able to process an increase in melting capacity. The
company will also inveset in the associated upgradation of The world stainless association has released figures for the full
infrastructural facilities, such as railway siding, sustainability- year of 2023 showing that stainless steel melt shop production
related projects, and renewable energy generation. Thirdly, increased by 4.6% year–on–year to 58.4 million metric tons.
the company will acquire a 54% equity stake in Chromeni In Europe and the US, production decreased by 6.2% and
Steels Private Limited (CSPL). The transactions entail an 9.6%, respectively. China registered a growth of 12.6%.
outlay of around Rs 1,340 crore. Other Asian countries and other parts of the world combined
registered a decrease of 7.2% and 5.2% in steel production.

mecorad expands its business in the United

States KOCKS and LAP measuring system

KOCKS and LAP have jointly developed the 4D EAGLE S

measuring system for precise profile measurement and
surface inspection. As part of a far-reaching strategic alliance,
the two companies offer steel producers advanced measuring
mecorad has registered its business in the United States. systems for various applications in the future.
Utilizing state-of-the-art radar technology and industry The system uses laser light section technology to capture the
4.0 digitalization, the radar sensor platform 1224 provides complete profile of long products and precisely detect and
solutions for both up and downstream processes in the classify various rolling defects. Users can access the modern
steel and metal industry. Unlike the standard process for software application SMART CORE X for a detailed analysis
developing radar sensors, all mecorad products were of the acquired data. 4D EAGLE S can also be integrated into
developed for the harshest and most extreme conditions higher-level quality assurance systems using OPC-UA.
to provide the robustness this industry demands. This, Two systems have already been successfully installed and put
for example, includes highly sophisticated compensation into operation at a well-known German steel producer.

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ESAB introduces Warrior® Edge 500 DX reliability through its VDI/VDE 2634 part 3 and ISO
10360-based sensor acceptance tests.
As for the newly revamped SILVER Series, it emerges as a
transformative tool in product development. It integrates the
cutting-edge advancement of the BLACK Series, leveraging
a proven design, compatibility with the recently launched
Automation kit and benefiting from exceptional customer
service and worldwide support.

Schoeller: a pioneer in the hydrogen economy

TÜV Süd has now confirmed that
the material and tube portfolio
of Schoeller Werk GmbH &
Co. KG fully complies with the
newly developed standard for
“resistance to hydrogen under
pressure”. Both longitudinally
ESAB has introduced its Warrior® Edge 500 DX multi-process welded and redrawn stainless
power source featuring four advanced MIG/MAG WeldModes — steel tubes made from materials
THIN, ROOT, ROOT Pipe and SPEED — as well as an Advanced 1.4401, 14404 and 1.4435 have
Pulse WeldMode. All WeldModes enhance arc stability, offer been certified, meaning that
more control at faster travel speeds and reduce spatter for less
both tube versions are approved
post-weld clean-up. With Warrior Edge DX, manufacturers and
for low-pressure applications,
fabricators can make good welders great, optimise productivity,
e.g. for industrial applications, as well as for high-pressure
improve quality, consistency, and simplify training.
applications up to 875 bar, such as those found in the
Users set up material after wire spool change on an intuitive
automotive sector.
TFT LCD interface inside the RobustFeed Edge DX wire
Upon receiving TÜV certification, Schoeller has positioned
feeder. The feeder’s front panel features day-to-day controls,
itself as a competent partner for the application of the future
Quick Job (memory) buttons, WeldMode selection, and RFID
energy source hydrogen alongside the automotive industry.
badge-controlled access to promote consistency and manage
a workforce with varying degrees of skills.

Creaform unveils updated scanner

Creaform has unveiled its next-generation scanners with

the introduction of the HandySCAN BLACK+™|Elite, and
the complete redesigned of the HandySCAN SILVER™ and
HandySCAN SILVER™|Elite. These latest iterations of the
BLACK and SILVER Series promise superior precision as well
as enhanced user experience.
The new HandySCAN BLACK+™|Elite provides a superior
level of accuracy through the use of the Accu+ Kit, enabling
the user to confidently rely on an optimized volumetric
accuracy of 0.020mm+0.015mm/m. Boasting the new Flex
Volume, it provides a greater scanning measurement volume.
The BLACK Series also ensures precision and measurement

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vSM North America announces ISO with new forms of stainless steel plays an important role in
reducing overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In the
9001:2015 recertification
food and beverage (F&B) industry, everything from dairy
beverages to table sauces relies on homogenisation as part of
its production process.
Choosing Tetra Pak homogenizers with a Circle Green
stainless steel hood offers F&B manufacturers a viable path
to reducing their Scope 3 emissions, a vital yet challenging
aspect of achieving net-zero goals. Depending on the model,
using Circle Green on a Homogenizer will reduce the CO2
emissions by between 160kg to 1370kg per machine. The
Circle Green variant range offers the same benefits as the
other Tetra Pak homogenizers in the line, such as durability,
reliability, and ease of operation.
voestalpine Specialty Metals (vSM) North America proudly
This strategic collaboration with Outokumpu, the global
announces the successful completion of its recertification audit
leader in sustainable stainless steel, marks the beginning of
to the ISO 9001:2015 standard for its operations in Houston,
a partnership that will see the two companies explore other
TX, encompassing Metal Warehouse and Distribution of Alloy
applications of Circle Green across the Tetra Pak equipment
Steel and Special Metals, as well as Metals Processing. The
portfolio. This work aims to further help F&B manufacturers
audit concluded with unconditional approval and zero major or
achieve their sustainability goals and ensure compliance with
minor findings.
evolving environmental regulations.
Maintaining a steadfast commitment to quality, vSM
consistently strives to surpass customer expectations. This
recertification marks another milestone in its journey. vSM
has held ISO 9001 certification since April 2015, reflecting its Farsoon introduces large-format 12-laser
enduring dedication to quality management. metal 3D printer
Embracing a culture of continual improvement, vSM ensures
alignment with both its quality objectives and customer demands.
Brian Van Burkleo, Vice President of Sales & Operations,
underscores the team’s dedication, stating, “At vSM, our mission
extends beyond mere compliance with ISO standards. We are
resolutely focused on exceeding them. Our paramount goal is to
deliver unparalleled quality products and services consistently,
thereby enhancing the customer experience indefinitely.”

Tetra Pak expands homogenizer portfolio

Farsoon has unveiled a new large-format 12-laser metal 3D

printer at TCT Asia 2024, promising ‘new manufacturing
possibilities in large-scale industrial applications.’
The developer of industrial plastic laser sintering and metal
laser melting systems says the FS811M features one of
the biggest build volumes on the metal laser powder bed
fusion market at 840 × 840 x 960mm (677 litres), and can be
equipped with either 6, 8, 10 or 12 x 500-watt fibre lasers.
The news follows shortly after Farsoon announced its new SRS
technology, which is said to enable the additive fabrication of
inverted conical structures and horizontal circular holes with
no support structures.
Equipped with a full 12-laser capacity, the high-speed galvo
system is said to offer a high production yield of up to 300cm3/h,
Tetra Pak today announces the expansion of its homogenizer while an advanced multi-laser scanning strategy enables high
portfolio, offering machines with Outokumpu Circle Green® efficiency distribution and calibration accuracy for uniform
stainless steel, a material that boasts a carbon footprint up to mechanical properties of large or high volumes of parts.
93% lower when compared to the global industry average for A new multi-layer gas flow with an advanced wind-wall design
stainless steel. This innovative material will be available as an has also been developed to ensure real-time particle removal
option for all models in Tetra Pak’s homogenizer line in Europe throughout the whole chamber. The air tightness design of the
from June, before rolling out globally later in the year. build chamber enables extreme oxygen content, and low inert
With approximately 7% of the world’s carbon dioxide gas consumption during the build process for greater part
emissions stemming from the global steel industry, innovating quality consistency and reduced operational costs.

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PLUS Exploration launches Thailand’s first The stainless-steel and aluminum

design is engineered for large
metal plant
spans, reducing the number
of penetrations through
the building envelope. The
combination of stainless steel’s
strength and aluminum’s ease
of adjustability optimizes the
strengths of both materials.
The system is fully designed and fabricated by Hohmann &
Barnard.

Ardea forms JV with Sumitomo and Mitsubishi

Ardea Resources Limited
has entered into a
PLUS Exploration has joined forces with Chinese partners
binding Cooperation
to invest over 1 bn baht in establishing Thailand’s first base
Agreement with Sumitomo
metal production plant from spent catalysts. The purpose of the
Metal Mining Co., Ltd
agreement is to establish Thailand’s first base metal production
(SMM) and Mitsubishi
plant from spent catalysts.
Corporation (MC)
This factory would significantly promote their business according
(Consortium) to form a
to the principles of the circular economy, which involves the
50:50 incorporated joint
reutilisation of natural resources in the value chain to increase
venture (JV) to develop
efficiency in waste management, raw materials, expired
the Kalgoorlie Nickel Project (KNP) – Goongarrie Hub.
products, and energy so that they can be reused. All these
The incorporated JV vehicle will be Kalgoorlie Nickel Pty Ltd
managing plans will be implemented using modern and fully
(KNPL), which is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Ardea.
integrated environmentally friendly technology. The factory is
The Cooperation Agreement sets out the terms and conditions
scheduled to commence operations from 2025 onwards.
on which the Consortium, Ardea, and KNPL will fund and
conduct the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS), and upon
agreement by the parties and subject to a positive DFS
Hohmann & Barnard launches stainless-steel outcome, Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and Pre-
rainscreen system Commitment Activities (PCA), leading to a Final Investment
After years of research and development, Hohmann & Barnard Decision (FID) on the KNP – Goongarrie Hub.
is excited to introduce an innovative stainless-steel clip and Separately to the Cooperation Agreement, Ardea, SMM, and
rail system to the rainscreen industry. This advanced system KNPL have agreed on funding support arrangements, enabling
meets critical U-Value requirements for thermal efficiency earlier DFS activities to occur in 2Q24.
while employing non-combustible materials. This Transaction represents the successful conclusion of
The system features an integrated engagement design that Ardea’s Strategic Partner process and is a major milestone for
prevents the vertical rail from disengaging with the clip the development of the KNP – Goongarrie Hub into a globally
during the initial layout, without the need for any fasteners. significant nickel-cobalt operation.

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[ Industry Update ]

INOX Air Products and Asahi India Glass sign Fortum Oyj: Recycling & Waste invests EUR 10m
MoU

INOX Air Products, a manufacturer of industrial and medical

gases, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
with Asahi India Glass Limited (AIS) to supply green hydrogen
to AIS’s upcoming float glass facility in Soniyana, Chittorgarh,
Rajasthan. The 20-year offtake agreement marks India’s first- Fortum Recycling & Waste is investing EUR 10M to build a new
ever green hydrogen plant for the float glass industry. state-of-the-art IBA (Incineration Bottom Ash) metal refinery
According to the statement from INOX Air Products, the new plant for non-ferrous metals in Gävle, Sweden. The new plant, to
will generate up to 190 tonnes of green hydrogen annually through be started up in the coming autumn, increases the recycling
electrolysis, with solar energy as its primary power source. The rate of metals, and thereby reduces the need for extraction of
commissioning of the plant is scheduled for July 2024. During the critical, virgin metal materials. Operating as the northernmost
initial phase, AIS will receive 95 tonnes per annum (TPA) of green metal refinery in Europe, for non-ferrous metals, it will reduce
hydrogen for use in its float glass manufacturing process. the need to transport mixed metals longer distances for metal
To support the generation of green hydrogen, AIS plans to recycling. The shorter transportation and reduced extraction of
invest in a solar power plant that will supply renewable energy virgin material result in reduced carbon dioxide emissions.
to the hydrogen plant. This innovative move underscores the There are currently discussions on the EU level on how to
commitment of both companies to sustainability and eco- secure the future need for critical metals and how to take the
friendly industrial practices. environmental aspect into account. Fortum Recycling & Waste’s
AIS is building a greenfield project in Chittorgarh to new initiative supports the upcoming need to secure recycled
produce high-quality float glass designed for automotive and materials for the industry.
architectural applications, utilizing cutting-edge technology. The new plant is being built up in the Stora Enso’s old facilities
The green hydrogen supplied by INOX Air Products will in the harbor of Norrsundet, in Gävle.
play a crucial role in reducing the carbon footprint of the Using recycled metals instead of virgin metals enables
manufacturing process, contributing to a more sustainable massive CO2 savings. For example, by using recycled
future for the glass industry in India. aluminum, the savings are 10.6 CO2 equivalents per kilo of
This collaboration not only represents a significant step material, compared to the virgin material which requires
towards cleaner industrial processes but also reflects India’s mining and production of new aluminum. This means that
broader efforts to embrace renewable energy sources and carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced by 96% by
reduce reliance on fossil fuels. comparing recycled aluminum with new aluminum production.

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Mantle launches 420 Stainless Steel for P-200 specialist propeller designs to suit each
of the major markets from quiet, smooth
metal 3D printing system
propellers for Superyachts to high
Mantle has introduced a 420 Stainless
speed high performance propellers for
Steel material for its P-200 metal 3D
interceptors and OPV’s. The arrival of
printing system for toolmaking.
the C’Foil design marked a step change
This material, Mantle believes, will
in propeller designs. Focussed on high
improve the toolmaking process by
speed applications it has an improved,
enhancing speed and efficiency,
anti-cavitation, blade section shape
while reducing labour requirements.
which increases thrust and improves
It will be especially beneficial,
propeller performance and efficiency.
according to the company, in industries that require corrosion-
Independent computer modelling and numerous comparative
resistant tooling, such as healthcare.
sea trials have shown that this ground breaking design generates
The Mantle 420 Stainless Steel is said to be chemically equivalent
more thrust and efficiency compared to standard propeller
to traditional 420 stainless steel, boasting high strength, hardness,
designs, providing the operator with an improvement in
corrosion resistance, and polish ability. It is a preferred mould
performance and fuel economy.
material for components that require conformal cooling channels
and medical device tooling, with the material’s excellent
corrosion resistance helping to eliminate the concern of
conformal cooling channels clogging due to rust. Tubacex and SMS Group strengthen innovation in
Mantle’s 420 Stainless Steel is the latest material in its family of Abu Dhabi
Flowable Metal Pastes, which have been precisely tuned in a Tubacex recently shared
bid to produce ‘best-in-class accuracy and surface finish.’ Like insights into its enduring
all other Mantle steels, Mantle’s 420 Stainless Steel requires no partnership with SMS
modifications to toolmaking workflows for secondary operations Group and the ambitious
such as texturing, polishing, welding, and machining. The projects through an
material will be released to customers in the second half of interview conducted with
2024, with customers able to deploy the 420 Stainless Steel the Senior Supply Chain
without any modifications to hardware; only an over-the-air & Operations Consultant,
software update is required. Javier Martínez-Conde. As a global leader in advanced stainless
steels and special alloys, it operates across over 30 countries,
ensuring innovation, sustainability, and securing energy supply
Teignbridge is celebrating its 50th Anniversary are at the heart of everything it does.
this year The longstanding partnership with SMS Group has consistently
Founded in 1974 Teignbridge rapidly developed into enhanced production capabilities, particularly with the
one of the world’s leading designer and manufacturers of introduction of state-of-the-art technology such as cold pilger mills.
propellers and sterngear for leisure, superyacht, military, and It is particularly excited about the strategic expansion in Abu
commercial markets. Dhabi. The company is set to launch a new CRA OCTG pipe
With a long history of innovation and reliability, Teignbridge has finishing and threading plant in alignment with the decade-
brought a number of new materials and products to the marine long supply agreement with ADNOC Group. This USD 100M
market. Probably the most profound was the introduction of F51 investment highlights the commitment to localizing production
Duplex stainless steel under the brand name of Temet25. This high and bolstering the region’s energy sector.
performance shaft material was soon adopted by UK production The new KPW 290 L cold pilger mill at this facility will significantly
boat builders and has become the material of choice used in boost the production capabilities, particularly for high-alloy
all market sectors across the globe. Teignbridge developed stainless steel tubes essential for sour gas environments.

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products include oil country
info@haraldpihl.se Beurtschipper 4 I-20080 Carpiano (MI) Japan
tubular goods (OCTG),
www.haraldpihl.com NL-3861 SC Nijkerk Italy tel: +81-791-22-2211
mechanical tube for
ISO 9001 certified since The Netherlands tel: +39-02-9850-951 fax: +81-791-22-2216
downhole equipment, and
1997 AS/EN 9120 certified tel: +31-33-245-3848 fax: +39-02-9815-452 k.shimoda@shimoda-flg.co.jp
schedule pipe and tube.
since 2013 sales@hartbv.nl orsi@officineorsi.com https://shimoda-flg.co.jp/en/
We specialize in the
www.hartbv.nl www.officineorsi.com company/
non-standard: expedited
HARALD PIHL Finland Nickel Alloy Stockist Manufacturer stockist pipes, Utilizes forging, machining,
deliveries, custom sizes,
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tel: +358 20 749 7040 200/201, 400, 600 fittings, high performance metal additive, HIP, etc.
lengths, and specs, and
info@haraldpihl.fi 625, 825, C276 materials nickel alloys, Aims for carbon neutrality
smaller production runs.
Seamless and welded zirconium titanium gr.1-2-7-12 Contributes to advanced high-
Q-Metal Denmark Piping Products tech. Possesses advanced tech Jiaxing MT Stainless Steel
tel: +45 45 86 2622 for societal impact Energy Co., Ltd
ab@q-metal.dk Jiuli Hi-Tech Metals industry contributor No. 501, Changsheng
No 1899, Zhongxing Road
South Road, Occident
Euracciai s.r.l. Italy Wuxing District, Stalatube Oy
Biotechnology Industry Park,
tel: +39 0248 704428 Huzhou, Zhejiang Taivalkatu 7
Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
haraldpihl@euracciai.it 313028 FIN-15170 Lahti
China
China Finland
www.loverebilbao.com tel: +86-573-82717867
HARALD PIHL Germany tel:+86-572-253-9999 tel: +358-3-882-190
fax: + 86-573-82718785
tel: +49 2161 57 598-0 fax:+86-572-253-9000 fax: +358-3-882-1914
mtsco@mtstainlesssteel.com
info@haraldpihl.de sales@jiuli.com Osaka Stainless Co., Ltd. sales@stalatube.com
www.nickelalloyworld.com
www.jiuli.com 3-2-4, Honden, Nishi-ku, www.stalatube.com
Provide Pipe,Tube, Wire,
HARALD PIHL Poland Osaka Stainless Steel Hollow Sections,
MARUICHI STAINLESS Fitting, Flange and Plate of
tel: +48 798 700 388 Japan Custom Made Quality i.e. cut
TUBE CO., LTD. Nickel Alloys/ Cobalt Alloys
info@haraldpihl.pl tel:+81-6-6586-5626 length service, angular or laser
Tokyo Head Office: Alloy 625/825/C22/C276
fax: +81-6-6586-5858 cutting, perforating, special
9-11, Kitashinagawa Alloy 600/400/25/188
HARALD PIHL England info@osc21.co.jp profiles, higher strength
tel: +44 1902 833 839 5-chome, Shinagawa-ku, materials and special
www.osakastainless.com Ratnamani Metals & Tubes
fax: +44 1902 462 001 Tokyo, 141-8688 materials.
Japan’s No.1 stockist of Ni- Ltd.
info@haraldpihl.com Japan
Alloy & Special Stainless. 9th Floor, A Wing ‘THE FIRST’
tel: +81-3-5739-5051 TUBACEX GROUP
44 Grades in stock. No B/H Keshavbaug Party Plot
HARALD PIHL Norway fax:+81-3-5739-5055 Tres Cruces 8,
MOQ, Quick Response. Vastrapur, Ahmedabad
tel: +47 90 20 40 40 Inquire-mst@mstube.co.jp PO Box 22
https://www.mstube.co.jp 380015
info@haraldpihl.no P.A. Inc. E-01400 Llodio, Alava
Gujarat,
6626 Gulf Freeway Spain
NIPPON STEEL Corporation India
HARALD PIHL China Houston, TX 77087 tel: +34-94-671-9300
6-1 Marunouchi, tel: +91-79-2960 1200
tel: +86-138 6214 1887 USA fax: +34-94-685-0894
2-Chome, Chiyoda-ku info@ratnamani.com
rex.huang@haraldpihl.com tel: +1-713-570-4900 sales@tubacex.es
Tokyo 100-8071
fax: +1-713-570-4950 http://www.tubacex.com
Japan Sankyo & Co Ltd
sales@painc.com
tel: +81-3-6867-5788 1-13-12, Umezato,
www.painc.com Nickel Alloy
fax: +81-3-6867-3569 Suginami-Ku
Seamless Tubes
www.tubular.nipponsteel.com Raccortubi Group Tokyo 166-0011
Viale De Gasperi 194 Corrosion Resistant Alloys Japan
Nippon Yakin Kogyo Co Ltd. I-20010 Marcallo con 4424 W Sam Houston Pkwy tel: +81-3-5929-1981
https://www.nickelalloyworld.com/
Sanei Building, Casone (Mi) N, Ste. 580, Houston, fax: +81-3-5929-1944
1-5-8 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Italy TX 77041 sales@sankomj.co.jp
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 PIPING PACKAGES (continued) HARALD PIHL England (continued)
Jiangsu LianKun Stainless tel: +44 1902 833 839 INVEX AB
Raccortubi Group
Steel Co.,Ltd. fax: +44 1902 462 001 Blekegatan 2 652 21
Viale De Gasperi 194
fax:+86-0510-88332567 info@haraldpihl.com Karlstad
I-20010 Marcallo con
sales@ss-tisco.com Sweden
Casone (Mi)
www.liankunsteel.com HARALD PIHL Norway tel: +46 31 57 77 90 http: stainless.nipponsteel.com
Italy
Established in 2009, passed tel: +47 90 20 40 40 info@invex.se
tel: +39-02-976300-1
ISO 9001 Quality Management info@haraldpihl.no www.invex.se
fax: +39-02-90376337
System Certification. Professional Bars/Sheets/Plates/Fine (continued)
info@raccortubi.com
stainless steel supplier. HARALD PIHL China tubes of Titanium, Nickel
www.raccortubigroup.com P.A. Inc.
tel: +86-138 6214 1887 alloys, special SS Corrosion
BWF, pipes, flanges in any grade fax: +1-713-570-4950
rex.huang@haraldpihl.com resistant, heat resistant etc.
STOCKIST/SUPPLIERS/ sales@painc.com
DISTRIBUTORS www.painc.com
YADA Green Energy HARALD PIHL India
BIBUS METALS Group
Solutions Co., Ltd tel: +91- 9503 786 577 Nichelcrom Acciai Inox
Head Office Switzerland vishal.ranjan@haraldpihl.com TA Trading (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
Xinfeng Industry SpA
Allmendstrasse 26 Rm.510, Jinmeng Plaza,
Paryk,Nanhu District, Via Trento 96/100 20099 –
8320 Fehraltorf HARALD PIHL is Europe’s No.17, Xiaoying Rd.,
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Switzerland fastest supplier of Nickel Chaoyang,
Province,Prc Italy
info@bibusmetals.com MODIFICATION FILE JUNE 2018 STAINLESS STEEL WORLD
Beijing
China alloys and Titanium. tel: +39022479151
www.bibusmetals.com Please stock
Updated movelist
theat:
Logo Special China4 (instead of SSW
Steel Stock from page 5 to page
tel: +86-573-83127999 info@nichelcrom.com
Stockist and distributor for Americas)
www.haraldpihl.com tel:+86 10 84830821
fax: +86-573-83127155 www.nichelcrom.com
Nickel-based Alloys and fax: 86 10 84830821
yada@cnyada.net Put the logo of Harald Phil onNichelcromLab shows the
page 5 in the center
Titanium/Titanium Alloys brandon.liu@tatrd.com
www.cnyada.net infinite possibilities of
Sales organisations www.tatrd.com
YADA,the leader of green stainless steel in interior
and Service centres in
ship pipeline equipment design and lifestyle.
Switzerland, Germany, SUPER ALLOYS
integration solution
Poland, Hungary,
Osaka Stainless Co., Ltd.
STAINLESS STEEL BARS Czech Republic, UK,
Osaka Stainless Co., Ltd. 3-2-4, Honden, Nishi-ku,
Romania, Austria, Ukraine,
LOVERE BILBAO I. 3-2-4, Honden, Nishi-ku, Osaka
China, ASEAN/Korea
Pol. Ugaldeguren 3 P 20 N 3 Osaka Japan
NICKEL
HART BV ALLOYS
E-48170 Zamudio Bizkaia Japan tel:+81-6-6586-5626
HARALD PIHL Sweden Beurtschipper 4
Spain Modify tel: +81-6-6586-5626 fax: +81-6-6586-5858
tel: +46 8 731 56 00 NL-3861 SC Nijkerk
tel: +34-94-454 5130 HARALD PIHL Sweden fax: +81-6-6586-5858 info@osc21.co.jp
info@haraldpihl.se tel:Netherlands
The +46 8 731 56 00
fax: +34-94-454 5100 info@osc21.co.jp www.osakastainless.com
www.haraldpihl.com info@haraldpihl.se
lovere@loverebilbao.com tel: +31-33-245-3848 www.osakastainless.com
www.haraldpihl.com Japan’s No.1 stockist of Ni-
ISO 9001 certified since 1997 sales@hartbv.nl
www.loverebilbao.com ISO 9001 certified since 1997Japan’s No.1 stockist of Ni- Alloy & Special Stainless.
AS/EN 9120 certified since www.hartbv.nl
AS/EN 9120 certified since Alloy & Special Stainless. 44 Grades in stock. No
2013 2013 Alloy Stockist 200/201,
Nickel
Stainless Steel Plates 44 Grades in stock. No MOQ, Quick Response.
400, 600 625, 825, C276 MOQ, Quick Response.
NIPPON STEEL Stainless HARALD PIHL Finland HARALD PIHL Finland
Seamless and
tel: +358 20welded
749 7040
Steel Corporation tel: +358 20 749 7040 Super Duplex
Piping Products
info@haraldpihl.fi
1-8-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku info@haraldpihl.fi Alleima
Paul Meijering Metalen BV
Tokyo, 100-0005 Q-Metal Denmark 811 81 Sandviken
Bossekamp 9-13
Japan Q-Metal Denmark tel: +45Special
Impact 45 86 2622
Metals Ltd
ab@q-metal.dk NL-5301 LZ Zaltbommel Sweden
tel: +81-3-6841-4800 tel: +45 45 86 2622 76 Cookstown Industrial
The Netherlands tel: +46 26 4260000
info@stainless.nipponsteel.com ab@q-metal.dk Estate, Tallaght,
Euracciai s.r.l. Italy tel: +31-418-576-060 www.alleima.com
http: stainless.nipponsteel.com tel: +39
Dublin D240248
AF84.704428
fax: +31-418-541-215 Subsidiaries or
Euracciai s.r.l. Italy haraldpihl@euracciai.it
Ireland
info@paulmeijering.nl representatives
tel: +39 0248 704428 tel: + 353 1 451 2144
HARALD PIHL Germany www.paulmeijering.nl in most countries.
Jiangsu LianKun Stainless haraldpihl@euracciai.it fax:
tel:+353
+49 12161
450 5405
57 598-0
Steel Co.,Ltd. info@haraldpihl.de
liamvickers@impactirl.ie
Northeastern Tang Town, HARALD PIHL Germany www.impactspecialmetals.com
Xishan District, tel: +49 2161 57 598-0 HARALD PIHL Poland P.A. Inc.
tel: +48 798 700 388
Wuxi, info@haraldpihl.de 6626 Gulf Freeway
Jiangsu Province, China INVEX AB Houston, TX 77087
China HARALD PIHL Poland Möbelgatan 4 43133 USA www.tatrd.com

tel: +86-181 6836 1767 tel: +48 798 700 388 Mölndal tel: +1-713-570-4900
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 Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd. (continued) HARALD PIHL is Europe’s (continued)
9th Floor, A Wing ‘THE FIRST’ Baoji Titanium Industry fastest supplier of Nickel Sincemat Co.,Ltd.
B/H Keshavbaug Party Plot Co.,LTD alloys and Titanium. fax: +86-21-52962270
Vastrapur, Ahmedabad 380015 Baoji City, Shaanxi Province Updated stock list at: info@sincemat.com
www.osakastainless.com Gujarat, China www.haraldpihl.com www.sincemat.com
India tel: +86 917 3382075
TITANIUM TUBES &
tel: +91-79-2960 1200 fax: +86 917 3382136 Nanjing Fugo New Material
PIPES SEAMLESS
info@ratnamani.com sunyuwei@baoti.com Tech Co.,Ltd.
No. 68 Huachuang Road, Jiangsu Hongbao High-
http://www.baoti.com
Kuze Bellows Kogyosho Co Ltd Sankyo & Co Ltd Precise Pipe & Tube Co., Ltd.
Pukou District, Nanjing City,
74-1, Minamichujo Tsubata-Cho, 1-13-12, Umezato, Suginami-Ku HARALD PIHL Sweden Daxin Town,
China
Kahoku-Gun Tokyo 166-0011 tel: +46 8 731 56 00 Zhangjiagang City,
tel: +86-025-68370709
Ishikawa-Ken 929-0343 Japan info@haraldpihl.se Jiangsu Province, 215636
fax: +86-025-68370709
Japan tel: +81-3-5929-1981 www.haraldpihl.com P.R.China
sales@fugo-tech.com
tel: +81-76-289-2139 fax: +81-3-5929-1944 ISO 9001 certified since 1997 tel: +86-512-58715276,
https://www.fugo-tech.com/
fax: +81-76-289-4141 sales@sankomj.co.jp AS/EN 9120 certified since 2013 +86-15895686919
Manufacturing clad plates
s-info@kuze.com www.sankomj.co.jp/en/ fax: +86-512-58760120
and supplying stainless
www.kuze.com export@hongbao.com
steel, Titanium and Nickel
Manufacture of Seamless S & N Stainless Pipeline
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products. Products cover www.weldedsteel-tube.com

Pipe: Aust.Stainless Steel Products Ltd
plates, pipes, fitting, flanges,
(TP304L, TP316L..) : Unit B4 Fallons Road, P.A. Inc.
and transition joints.
~24”NB, 6Mo(S31254): Wardley Industrial Estate 6626 Gulf Freeway
~6”NB, Duplex(S31803): Worsley, Manchester, https://www.fugo-tech.com/
Houston, TX 77087
Officine Orsi SpA
~20”NB, S.Duplex(S32750): M28 2NY USA
Villaggio Francolino
~20”NB, High Nickel United Kingdom tel: +1-713-570-4900
I-20080 Carpiano (MI)
Alloy (C22) tel: +44-161-728-1148 fax: +1-713-570-4950
HARALD PIHL Finland Italy
fax: +44-161-351-6689 sales@painc.com
MARUICHI STAINLESS tel: +358 20 749 7040 tel: +39-02-9850-951
sales@snstainless.com www.painc.com
TUBE CO., LTD. info@haraldpihl.fi fax: +39-02-9815-452
www.snstainless.com
Tokyo Head Office: orsi@officineorsi.com TITANIUM TUBES &
We are the leading supplier Q-Metal Denmark
9-11, Kitashinagawa www.officineorsi.com PIPES WELDED
of pipe, pipe fittings & tel: +45 45 86 2622
5-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Manufacturer stockist Ratnamani Metals &
flanges IN UNS31 254, ab@q-metal.dk
Tokyo, 141-8688 pipes,fittings, high performance Tubes Ltd.
DUPLEX and SUPER DUPLEX
Japan Euracciai s.r.l. Italy materials nickel alloys, 9th Floor, A Wing ‘THE FIRST’
stainless steel. We carry
tel: +81-3-5739-5051 tel: +39 0248 704428 zirconium titanium gr.1-2-7-12 B/H Keshavbaug Party Plot
extensive stocks in above
fax:+81-3-5739-5055 haraldpihl@euracciai.it Vastrapur, Ahmedabad 380015
grades in both UNS 32750 and
Inquire-mst@mstube.co.jp Shaanxi Lasting Titanium Gujarat,
UNS32760 in sizes from ½” HARALD PIHL Germany
https://www.mstube.co.jp Industry Co.,Ltd India
NB through to 24” NB
tel: +49 2161 57 598-0 1# Zhuquedajie nanduan, Xi’an, tel: +91-79-2960 1200
Raccortubi Group info@haraldpihl.de Shaanxi, China 710061 info@ratnamani.com
YADA Green Energy
Viale De Gasperi 194 China
Solutions Co., Ltd HARALD PIHL Poland Tubes & Pipes
I-20010 Marcallo con tel: +86 29 8965103/ 89651196
Xinfeng Industry tel: +48 798 700 388
Casone (Mi) fax: +86 29 89651193 Alleima
Paryk,Nanhu District,
Italy info@haraldpihl.pl 811 81 Sandviken
Jiaxing City Zhejiang karen@lastingtitanium.com
tel: +39-02-976300-1 sales@lastingtitanium.com Sweden
Province,Prc HARALD PIHL England
fax: +39-02-90376337 www.lastingtitanium.com tel: +46 26 4260000
China tel: +44 1902 833 839
info@raccortubi.com Leading supplier of titanium & www.alleima.com
tel: +86-573-83127999 fax: +44 1902 462 001
www.raccortubigroup.com titanium alloy. Products include Subsidiaries or representatives
fax: +86-573-83127155 info@haraldpihl.com
UNS 32760 - UNS 32750 Titanium Bars, Plates, Pipes, in most countries.
yada@cnyada.net
fittings, pipes and flanges to HARALD PIHL Norway Powder, Forgings, & Tailor
www.cnyada.net Jiuli Hi-Tech Metals
Norsok specs tel: +47 90 20 40 40 made machine parts.
YADA,the leader of green No 1899, Zhongxing Road
ship pipeline equipment info@haraldpihl.no Wuxing District,
integration solution Sincemat Co.,Ltd. Huzhou, Zhejiang
HARALD PIHL China
Room 805, No 1 Building, 313028
tel: +86-138 6214 1887
Titanium 7866 Humin Road China
rex.huang@haraldpihl.com
Baoji Titanium Industry Shanghai 201102 tel:+86-572-253-9999
Co.,LTD HARALD PIHL India China fax:+86-572-253-9000
No.88, High-Tech Road tel: +91- 9503 786 577 tel: +86-21-52962271 sales@jiuli.com
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Paul Meijering Metalen BV (continued) (continued) Ratnamani Metals &
Bossekamp 9-13 Stalatube Oy Kuze Bellows Kogyosho Tubes Ltd.
5301 LZ Zaltbommel angular or laser cutting, Co Ltd 9th Floor, A Wing ‘THE FIRST’
The Netherlands perforating, special profiles, ~20”NB, S.Duplex(S32750): B/H Keshavbaug Party Plot
tel: +31-418-576-060 higher strength materials and ~20”NB, High Nickel Vastrapur, Ahmedabad 380015
fax: +31-418-541-215 special materials. Alloy (C22) Gujarat,
info@paulmeijering.nl India www.nichelcrom.com
Tubes & Pipes - Seamless MARUICHI STAINLESS
www.paulmeijering.nl tel: +91-79-2960 1200
Corrosion Resistant Alloys TUBE CO., LTD.
info@ratnamani.com
YADA Green Energy 4424 W Sam Houston Pkwy Tokyo Head Office: (continued)
Solutions Co., Ltd N, Ste. 580, Houston, TX 9-11, Kitashinagawa Stalatube Oy
Xinfeng Industry 77041 5-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Sankyo & Co., Ltd. Stainless Steel Hollow
Paryk,Nanhu District, USA Tokyo, 141-8688 1-13-12, Umezato, Sections, Custom Made
Jiaxing City Zhejiang +1 (713) 827-8600 Japan Suginami-Ku Quality i.e. cut length service,
Province,Prc sales@cralloys.com tel: +81-3-5739-5051 Tokyo 166-0011 angular or laser cutting,
China www.cralloys.com fax:+81-3-5739-5055 Japan perforating, special profiles,
tel: +86-573-83127999 CRA is a just-in-time (JIT) mill Inquire-mst@mstube.co.jp tel: +81-3-5929-1981 higher strength materials and
fax: +86-573-83127155 providing high-quality corrosion https://www.mstube.co.jp fax: +81-3-5929-1944 special materials.

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yada@cnyada.net resistant alloy pipe and tube. sales@sankomj.co.jp
www.cnyada.net CRA’s products include oil www.sankomj.co.jp/en/ WELDING
YADA,the leader of green country tubular goods (OCTG), Exporter of Seamless consumables
ship pipeline equipment mechanical tube for downhole Stainless Steel Tube/Pipe 1/2” voestalpine Böhler Welding
integration solution equipment, and schedule pipe - 6” in common grade, Group GmbH
and tube. We specialize in www.snstainless.com Copper Alloy Peter-Müller-Strasse 14-14a,
Zhejiang Tsingshan Steel the non-standard: expedited Alloy 20, Alloy C276 40468 Düsseldorf,
Pipe Co., Ltd. deliveries, custom sizes, Alloy 600, Alloy 625 Germany
Tsingshan Building A, lengths, and specs, and smaller Alloy 800, Alloy 8250 welding@voestalpine.com
No. 2666, production runs. NIPPON STEEL Corporation www.voestalpine.com/welding
Longxiang Road, Longwan 6-1 Marunouchi, TUBACEX GROUP Think stainless, weld
District HART BV Tres Cruces 8,
2-Chome, Chiyoda-ku stainless, love stainless.
Wenzhou City,Zhejiang Province Beurtschipper 4 PO Box 22
Tokyo 100-8071 Böhler Welding is Matchless
China NL-3861 SC Nijkerk E-01400 Llodio, Alava
Japan in Stainless
tel: +86-577-866-20-888 The Netherlands Spain
tel: +81-3-6867-5788
fax:+86-577-866-20-871 tel: +31-33-245-3848 tel: +34-94-671-9300
fax: +81-3-6867-3569 Welded Hollow
sales@tsingshan.net sales@hartbv.nl fax: +34-94-685-0894
www.tubular.nipponsteel.com Sections
www.tsingshan.net www.hartbv.nl sales@tubacex.es
Tsingshan products are widely Nickel Alloy Stockist P.A. Inc. Stalatube Oy
http://www.tubacex.com
applied to various industries 200/201, 400, 600 6626 Gulf Freeway Taivalkatu 7
including petroleum, 625, 825, C276 Houston, TX 77087 Tubes & Pipes - Welded FIN-15170 Lahti
petrochemical, refinery, Seamless and welded USA Finland
Piping Products Ratnamani Metals & tel: +358-3-882-190
chemical, machinery, power, tel: +1-713-570-4900
Tubes Ltd. fax: +358-3-882-1914
shipbuilding, paper-making fax: +1-713-570-4950
Kuze Bellows Kogyosho 9th Floor, A Wing ‘THE FIRST’ sales@stalatube.com
harmacy and food, etc. sales@painc.com
Co Ltd B/H Keshavbaug Party Plot www.stalatube.com
www.painc.com
74-1, Minamichujo Vastrapur, Ahmedabad 380015 Stainless Steel Hollow Sections,
Tubes & Pipes -
Tsubata-Cho, Raccortubi Group Gujarat, Custom Made Quality i.e.
Rectangular
Kahoku-Gun Viale De Gasperi 194 India cut length service, angular
Stalatube Oy Ishikawa-Ken 929-0343 I-20010 Marcallo con tel: +91-79-2960 1200 or laser cutting, perforating,
Taivalkatu 7 Japan Casone (Mi) info@ratnamani.com special profiles, higher strength
FIN-15170 Lahti tel: +81-76-289-2139 Italy materials and special materials.
Finland fax: +81-76-289-4141 tel: +39-02-976300-1 Stalatube Oy
tel: +358-3-882-190 s-info@kuze.com fax: +39-02-90376337 Taivalkatu 7
fax: +358-3-882-1914 www.kuze.com info@raccortubi.com FIN-15170 Lahti
sales@stalatube.com Manufacture of Seamless www.raccortubigroup.com Finland Tecnymat
www.stalatube.com Pipe: Aust.Stainless Steel Stockist of pipes and tubes from tel: +358-3-882-190 Aceros
Stainless Steel Hollow (TP304L, TP316L..) : 6 mm OD to 406.4 mm (16”) fax: +358-3-882-1914 STAINLESS STEEL – REFRACTORY – ALLOYS
CASTINGS
Sections, Custom Made ~24”NB, 6Mo(S31254): OD in grades 304/L, 316/L, sales@stalatube.com
www.tecnymat.com
Quality i.e. cut length service, ~6”NB, Duplex(S31803): 321/H, 347/H, 304H, 31803, www.stalatube.com
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Alleima ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Baoji Titanium Industry Co.,LTD ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

BIBUS METALS Group ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

HARALD PIHL ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

HART BV ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Impact Special Metals Ltd ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

INVEX AB ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Jiangsu LianKun Stainless Steel

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Co.,Ltd.

Jiaxing MT Stainless Steel Co., Ltd ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Kuze Bellows Kogyosho Co Ltd ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

LOVERE BILBAO I. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Merinox B.V. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Nanjing Fugo New Material Tech
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Co.,Ltd.
Nichelcrom Acciai Inox SpA ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

NIPPON STEEL Corporation ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Officine Orsi SpA ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Osaka Stainless Co., Ltd. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

P.A. Inc. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Raccortubi Group ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

S & N Stainless Pipeline Products Ltd ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Sankyo & Co Ltd ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

SEAH CTC CO., LTD. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Shaanxi Lasting Titanium Industry

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Co.,Ltd

Shimoda Iron Works Co.,Ltd ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Stalatube Oy ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Sverdrup Steel ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

TECNYMAT ACEROS, S.L ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

TUBACEX GROUP ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

voestalpine Böhler Welding

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Group GmbH
YADA Green Energy Solutions
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Co., Ltd
Zhejiang Tsingshan Steel
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Pipe Co., Ltd.

Zhejiang Xintongda Special Steel

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

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