Green Technology

June 2024

The green energy transition and the adoption of circular economy strategies are both key to reducing carbon emissions and limiting global warming. There are currently many exciting developments in these new 'Green Technology' industries and we are finding that FCL's reputation and expertise in the following key areas is proving attractive to companies in this growing sector:

• Conceptual design of pressurised equipment aimed at achieving cost effective, safe and efficient fabrications, where experience in the use of a wide range of materials for pressure vessel fabrications, including aluminium, titanium, nickel alloys, super duplex, special austenitic stainless steels and high strength quenched and tempered carbon steel, and knowledge of the benefits of heat treatment and surface treatments have all been brought to bear.
• Detailed design of pressurised equipment subject to high pressure and/or elevated temperatures, where a thorough knowledge of creep based design methods is essential, and meticulous attention to detail is key to achieving the best outcomes.

• Provision of turnkey solutions in which design substantiation and fabrication drawings are handled together enabling our clients to approach fabricators on a build-only basis and thereby 'bank' the associated cost and time savings.
• Assistance with the certification process; including categorisation of risk, selection of the most appropriate conformity assessment module and compliance with the EU Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and the UK Pressure Equipment Safety Regulations PE(S)R.  Guidance on the most appropriate design code to use for specific applications and advice on the implications of the use of the ASME U & U2 stamps has also been sought.

We look forward to hearing from you if you have a 'Green Technology' project which might benefit from our involvement.  You can contact us by following this link.

Case studies covering some of the projects undertaken by FCL for clients in the green technology area can be viewed by clicking on the links below.