We all know that steel structure is widely used in buildings, bridges, transportation, storage and other fields. In addition to these fields, the application of steel structure in the energy field is also very important. So what is the specific application of steel structure in the energy field? Energy includes non-renewable resources such as coal, oil, and natural gas, as well as renewable resources such as hydropower, wind power and solar energy. The world’s demand for energy is increasing with the growth of population and the promotion of economy, which is of great significance for the unlimited exploration and utilization of renewable resources. The application of steel industry in the energy field plays an important role.
1. Power facilities
The power industry is an important industry in the development of the national economy and a pioneer of rapid economic development. Whether it is thermal power, wind power, or photovoltaic power generation, it is increasing on a large scale. The rapid growth of the power industry is due to the help of the steel industry.
Steel structures are widely used in power plants, transmission towers and other power facilities. The high strength and light weight of steel structures ensure the stable and safe transmission of transmission towers, which is conducive to the erection under different terrain conditions.
Wind power generation, all parts of wind turbines, towers, nacelles, and wind rotors are made of steel. The tower and base of wind turbines are usually made of steel to withstand the huge load and complex stress of the generator and ensure the normal operation of wind power generation equipment.
Photovoltaic equipment and brackets are also inseparable from steel structures. As an important part of the global energy transformation, the photovoltaic industry has made significant progress in recent years. The global photovoltaic market has experienced rapid growth, especially in major markets such as Europe, China and the United States.
The application of hydropower is mainly reflected in hydropower stations, and the construction of hydropower stations is inseparable from steel structures, which are mainly divided into steel for infrastructure construction, steel for metal structures, steel for pressure pipes, and steel for turbines. Of course, there are also hydraulic equipment, sluices, water pumps, hoists and power generation equipment. It can be seen that the proportion of steel structures in hydropower applications is very large.
2. Petrochemical facilities
The production equipment and storage tanks of petrochemical enterprises need to have high strength and corrosion resistance. Oil drilling platforms, refinery buildings, chemical plant frames and storage tanks are all specific applications of steel structures in the field of petrochemicals. The high strength and toughness of steel structures make them ideal for these applications. Moreover, the good welding and processing properties of steel structures can meet complex design and manufacturing, and adapt to the harsh conditions such as high temperature, high pressure and corrosion in the petrochemical production process. It can be seen that steel structures are crucial to the safe production of the petrochemical industry.
The high strength, high toughness and good wear resistance of steel structures make them an ideal material for key components of many energy facilities. With the continuous advancement of science and technology and the continuous growth of engineering needs, the application prospects of steel structures in the energy field will be broader.
