Marine and Subsea
The provided information highlights the challenges faced in the marine and subsea environments regarding corrosion, fouling, and fire safety, as well as the innovative solutions proposed by Frontier Protection Worldwide using M Matrix technology and new silicone compounds. Here are the key points:​​​
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Challenges in Marine and Subsea Environments:
Traditional epoxy resin-based coatings for corrosion and fouling prevention may not meet the demanding requirements of field applications due to factors like poor impact strength, high rigidity, moisture absorption, and inadequate flame retardant properties.
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Solution: Inter Crosslinking Network Mechanism (ICN):
Frontier Protection Worldwide proposes using silicones and phosphorus-based compounds as modifiers in epoxy resin through an inter crosslinking network mechanism (ICN). This approach aims to enhance epoxy resin characteristics, making it suitable for field applications with improved corrosion and fouling resistance, as well as flame retardancy.
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Coating Challenges in Petrochemical and Marine Applications:
Coatings used in petrochemical manufacturing facilities, oil-drilling platforms, and marine applications face exposure to corrosive environments, harsh chemicals, sunlight, and continuous water exposure. Standard coatings may experience issues such as cracking, abrasion, pinholes, and delamination over time.
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Fire and Smoke Concerns in Marine and Aerospace Applications:
In both marine and aerospace applications, fire and smoke are major concerns. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) sets strict standards for passive fire protection, categorizing areas into "Fire Restricting Material" and "Fire Resisting Division."
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IMO HSC Regulations Compliance with M Matrix Technology:
M Matrix technology from Frontier Protection Worldwide enables the creation of weight-optimized fire-resistant constructions that comply with IMO High-Speed Craft (HSC) regulations. This technology addresses the need for effective fire protection in marine environments.
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New Silicone Compounds for Enhanced Performance:
Frontier Protection Worldwide introduces new silicone compounds as add-on curing materials. These compounds eliminate the need for a moisture-curing process and replace the Si-OC bond with a Si-CCC bond. This enhances the coating's ability to withstand attacks from harsh chemicals, such as sulphuric, phosphoric, and hydrochloric acids, as well as ammonium hydroxide.
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Improved UV Resistance:
The hydrolysis-resistant version of the silicone compounds not only enhances chemical resistance but also increases the UV resistance of the coating. This is crucial for protecting substrates in industrial and marine applications where exposure to sunlight is common.
In summary, Frontier Protection Worldwide's innovative approaches, including ICN in epoxy resin and the use of M Matrix technology and new silicone compounds, aim to address the multifaceted challenges of corrosion, fouling, and fire protection in marine and subsea environments, offering improved performance and durability.