Experimental and in situ tests of the durability of anti-corrosion coatings used in a reinforced concrete cooling tower at PGE Energia Ciepła S.A.

Funding from the Ministry of Education and Science

Project title: Experimental and in situ tests of the durability of anti-corrosion coatings used in a reinforced concrete cooling tower at PGE Energia Ciepła S.A.

Agreement number: DWD/7/0365/2023

Project implementation period: 01.10.2023 - 30.09.2027

Principal Investigator: prof. dr hab. inż. Wojciech Franus

Project value: 382 220,85 PLN

Funds granted for Lublin University of Technology: 382 220,85 PLN

Abstract: The project is closely related to the civil engineering, geodesy and transport research areas. The aim of the project is to obtain anti-corrosion sealing coatings modified with biodegradable methyl esters and stearic acid, higher fatty acids of plant and animal origin, intended for reinforced concrete cooling towers.

Specific objectives:

- development of recipes and production of new anti-corrosion coatings by combining selected resins with two types of higher fatty acids (methyl esters and stearic acid) using ultrasound;

- experimental tests of new resins and concrete covered with newly created coatings, including physical and mechanical tests, as well as durability of resins and concrete on a laboratory scale;

- in situ examination of coatings impact on the cooling tower condition at PGE Energia Ciepła S.A. - Elektrociepłownia Branch in Lublin and on this basis the selection of the most effective coating;

- implementation of the most effective solution in the cooling tower to protect the reinforced concrete cooling tower against corrosion.