Allegheny Technologies (ATI) will supply all wrought product forms made of the specialised Titanium Grade 28 to be used in Inco Ltd's Goro mining project pressure acid leaching heat exchanger system.
Dow Chemical Co. is planning to build an ethylene plant in Seadrift, Texas.
An oil refinery is to be built in Sri Lanka by a private consortium, if it can gather USD 600 million in funding.
German utility E.ON will invest up to USD 500 million over three years to build a combined-cycle gas turbine plant at a site in the Tula region south of Moscow, Russian utility Unified Energy System has said.
Allegheny Technologies Inc. has announced a project to reduce operating costs and increase productivity at the Allegheny Ludlum melt shop located in Brackenridge, PA, USA.
Technip-Coflexip has won a lump-sum, turn-key contract from a joint venture of Enterprise Products Partners LP and Marathon Oil Co. for the engineering, procurement, construction, and start up of a 350 MMscfd cryogenic gas processing train at the Neptune gas processing plant near Morgan City, Louisiana, USA.
Stainless steel is a versatile material that finds applications in various industries and everyday products due to its desirable properties. Here are some common applications for stainless steel:
Architecture and Construction: Stainless steel is used in building structures, bridges, facades, and roofing due to its durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal.
Medical and Pharmaceutical Equipment: Stainless steel is used in surgical instruments, medical devices, and equipment due to its excellent sterilization capabilities, biocompatibility, and resistance to corrosion and staining.
Chemical and Petrochemical Industry: Stainless steel is utilized in the construction of tanks, pipes, valves, and fittings for handling corrosive chemicals, acids, and gases. It ensures product purity, longevity, and prevents contamination.
Food and Beverage Industry: Stainless steel is widely employed in food processing equipment, brewing systems, storage tanks, and food preparation surfaces due to its corrosion resistance, ease of cleaning, and hygienic properties.
Energy and Power Generation: Stainless steel is used in power plants, nuclear reactors, and renewable energy applications like solar panels and wind turbines. It provides strength, durability, and resistance to high temperatures and corrosion.
Aerospace and Aviation: Stainless steel is utilized in aircraft components, including structural parts, fasteners, and engine components. It offers lightweight strength, high-temperature resistance, and corrosion resistance.
Marine and Coastal Applications: Stainless steel is employed in shipbuilding, offshore platforms, and coastal infrastructure due to its excellent corrosion resistance in saltwater environments.
