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 January 2006
Hodgson
& Hodgson Jackets Improve Efficiency for Turbines
Following
detailed evaluation, Peter Brotherhood recently decided to update and
improve the thermal insulation of their turbines.
Turbines
had previously been insulated by welding a skeleton framework around the
turbine, cladding it with stainless steel panels and manually filling
the cavities with loose wool fibre. This was proving to be not only labour-intensive
but also expensive and had the added disadvantage of prolonging delivery
times to customers.
In
recognition of its extensive technical expertise and experience, Hodgson
& Hodgson was appointed to take responsibility for the turbine's thermal
insulation, allowing Peter Brotherhood to concentrate totally on the design
and manufacture of the turbines themselves.
The
Hodgson & Hodgson solution centres upon a 'soft' jacket system that
is flexible, removable and reusable. Specifically designed to withstand
constant high temperatures, the jacket incorporates two layers of 25mm
E-Glass Needlemat and features a silicone coated, glass cloth outer covering
and an inner facing constructed of stainless steel knitmesh. Jackets are
sewn together with stainless steel thread and fixings are attached to
suit.
Hodgson
& Hodgson provided a complete package, from design and manufacture
of the new system through to the actual fitting of the jackets themselves.
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