Copper alloys for the energy industry
Wieland Concast’s copper alloys offer unique properties essential in various applications across the rapidly evolving and expanding energy sector. From oil and gas to hydropower, nuclear, solar, wind, biofuel, and other renewable sources, Wieland Concast is ready to be your partner in powering the world.
With their exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity, strength-to-weight ratios, durability, corrosion and wear resistance, machinability, and antimicrobial properties, Wieland Concast’s copper alloys are vital in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of energy systems. These alloys can withstand high temperatures and harsh conditions, making them ideal for both traditional and renewable sectors.
Our family of alloys for the energy sector showcases our industry-leading metallurgical processes, precise alloy compositions, unwavering commitment to quality, and responsiveness to customer needs. From nickel-aluminum bronze and aluminum bronze to manganese bronze and leaded tin bronze, we produce and supply alloys that satisfy a growing range of industry requirements.
We have the right copper alloys for your energy needs and are ready to ship anywhere in the United States or around the globe.
Sector applications
Oil and gas:
The oil and gas sector is pivotal in global energy supply, fostering growth and advancing crucial technologies and infrastructure. Wieland Concast’s copper alloys provide essential corrosion resistance for harsh extraction and transportation environments. Their high thermal conductivity supports efficient heat exchange, which is important for processing and refining. These alloys also withstand high pressures and mechanical stress, ensuring the reliability of pipeline, valve, and fluid management.
Applications include pipework, values, pumps and pumping systems, seals, bearings, bushings, connectors, couplings, and a wide range of other parts and components for onshore and offshore operations.
Hydropower:
Hydropower, the world’s largest renewable electricity source*, is crucial for energy security. Wieland Concast’s copper alloys enhance hydropower efficiency and longevity. With high electrical conductivity, they optimize generator performance and power transmission. These alloys resist corrosion, which is vital for environmental durability. Their toughness withstands water flow and turbine stress, ensuring reliable plant and turbine operation.
Applications include turbines, generators, winding rotors, and interconnection and instrumentation controls.
*Source: International Energy Agency
Nuclear:
The global resurgence of nuclear power reflects a growing recognition of its place within the renewables landscape. Our copper alloys are essential in nuclear power for their high conductivity, corrosion resistance, and durability. They ensure efficient power distribution, effective heat dissipation, and structural integrity in harsh radiation and high-pressure environments, which are crucial for safe and reliable plant operation.
Applications include photovoltaic (PV) systems, energy storage systems, heat exchangers, and pipes.
Solar:
As grid-scale clean energy capacity grows year over year worldwide, copper alloys play a crucial role in solar power systems. At Wieland Concast, we offer alloys with high electrical and thermal conductivity, crucial for efficient energy conversion and heat management. Their durability and corrosion resistance ensure long-term performance in harsh outdoor conditions, supporting reliable solar energy generation.
Applications include photovoltaic (PV) systems, energy storage systems, heat exchangers, and pipes.
Wind:
Wind power is the largest source of renewable electricity in the United States and plays a vital role in diversifying the nation’s and the world’s energy portfolio. Wieland Concast’s copper alloys are crucial in wind power technology because of their high conductivity, essential in efficiently transmitting electricity from turbines to the grid. They enhance the reliability of motors, generators, and transformers within turbines and withstand harsh environmental conditions, supporting long-term efficiency and sustainability in wind energy generation.
Applications include wind turbines, generators, motors, transformers, bearings, and gears.
Biofuels:
Copper alloys are essential in biofuel production for their efficient heat transfer capabilities and durability in handling biomass conversion processes. At Wieland Concast, our copper alloys exhibit superior corrosion resistance, which is critical for withstanding the caustic conditions within biofuel feedstocks and processing environments.
Applications include reactors, heat exchangers, and piping systems.
