Sandvik Materials Technology has secured the first “waste to energy order” for its unique Sanicro® 35 grade. “The plant will use Sanicro® 35 in the conversion and upgrading of biogas or landfill gas into renewable natural gas, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change,” the company states.
Sanicro® 35 will replace failed 316L stainless steel heat exchanger tubes at a renewable natural gas plant in Texas. The plant converts and upgrades biogas or landfill gas into renewable natural gas that can be used as a substitute for natural gas in a variety of applications, including fuel. For example, compressed natural gas, power generation, thermal energy or as a feedstock for the chemical industry.
The plant’s original heat exchanger tubes failed within six months due to exposure to corrosive environments. These include condensation and the formation of acids, organic compounds and salts produced during biogas conversion into renewable natural gas. Landfill gas-to-energy operations help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to global climate change.
Sanicro® 35 offers exceptionally high performance, strength and corrosion resistance over a wide temperature range. wire / Hall 14 / B45
