Power Generation
Power generation covers the production of electricity from sources such as fossil fuels, nuclear, and renewable energy. Facilities include turbines, boilers, cooling systems and substations. All of which require regular maintenance to ensure safety and reliability.
Where is surface preparation needed in power generation?
Surface preparation is critical in:
- Fossil fuel plants – boilers, turbines, pipelines and storage tanks.
- Nuclear plants – safety critical piping and containment structures.
- Renewables – hydro dams, biomass plants, wind substations.
- Transformers & substations – bund walls and steel structures.
For you as a plant operator, proper surface preparation ensures longer equipment lifetime, fewer shutdowns and compliance with HSE regulations.
Extra explanation
Challenges in power generation include:
- High temperatures and pressures accelerating corrosion.
- Chemical attack from cooling water and treatment chemicals.
- CUI (Corrosion Under Insulation) on steam and hot water pipelines.
- Environmental risk – oil leaks from transformers, spills in bund areas.
Traditional open blasting is difficult due to dust clouds, grit contamination and ATEX zones.
Pinovo’s vacuum blasting allows:
- Dust-free surface preparation – safe near sensitive equipment.
- ATEX-certified work in explosive atmospheres.
- Parallel working – blasting while inspections or maintenance continue.
- Environmental protection – no release of grit or paint microplastics.
Pinovo and power generation
Pinovo supports power generation facilities with:
- PiPoint™ – for spot blasting on piping and steel structures.
- PiWalk™ – for larger surfaces like bunds and cooling systems.
- PiHab™ – for confined spaces or rope access work.
- PiCo Pipe™ – for steam and cooling water pipelines.