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Energy
The goal of flat grinding, lapping, and polishing is to enhance the performance, efficiency, and longevity of components used in energy technologies. By achieving precise dimensional tolerances and superior surface finishes, these machining processes contribute to the overall efficiency and reliability of clean energy systems. This not only helps in increasing the output of clean energy technologies but also plays a crucial role in reducing maintenance costs and downtime, further contributing to the sustainability and economic viability of clean energy solutions.
Wind Turbine Components
Flat grinding is used in the manufacturing of components for wind turbines, such as gearboxes and bearings. These components require high precision to operate efficiently and withstand the mechanical stresses experienced during operation.
Solar Panel
For solar energy applications, flat grinding can be used in the production of silicon wafers, which are a key component in photovoltaic (PV) cells. Ensuring the wafers are flat and of precise thickness is crucial for the efficiency of solar panels.
Photovoltaic (PV) Cell
Beyond flat grinding for wafer preparation, polishing is also critical in the final stages of manufacturing PV cells to ensure the surface is free from defects that could impair the cell's efficiency.
Hydroelectric Power Plants
Components such as seals in hydroelectric power plants can be finished using lapping. This ensures minimal friction and wear, leading to more efficient power generation and longer component lifespans.
Fuel Cell Technology
In fuel cells, lapping is used to finish the surfaces of components like bipolar plates. Smooth and flat surfaces are crucial for efficient operation and to minimize the resistance in the electrical flow.
Solar Reflectors and Concentrators
For concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, polishing is used on the surfaces of mirrors and lenses that focus sunlight onto receivers. This process increases the reflectivity and efficiency of the solar concentrators.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Components
Precision grinding is critical in manufacturing various components of electric vehicles, such as electric motors and battery components.
Heat Exchanger Plates
In geothermal and solar thermal power plants, the efficiency of heat exchangers is paramount. Flat grinding ensures that heat exchanger plates have the required flatness and surface finish to facilitate efficient heat transfer.
Biogas Plants
Components within biogas plants, such as compressors and valves, require high precision surfaces to ensure tight seals and efficient operation. Lapping and polishing can be crucial in achieving these surface characteristics.
Hydrogen Production and Storage
For technologies involved in hydrogen production, especially electrolyzers, the surface finish of components can significantly impact the efficiency of hydrogen production. Similarly, in hydrogen storage solutions, the internal surface finish of storage tanks can affect the storage efficiency and safety.
| Industry | Product |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Seal | Seal Ring Valve Plate (Gas, Liquid, Oil, ) |
| Semiconductor (wafer) | AlN GaAs GaN Ge Ge-Si Glass InP InSb Quartz Sapphire Si SiC ZnO |
| Smartphone | Camera Lens Eject Pin Key Middle Housing SIM Card Tray Holder Touch Screen |
| Flat Optics | Holographic Slide HUD Screen Glass Slide Microscope Reference Slide Optical Lens Optical Reflector Scintillator Cube |
| Vehicle | Bearing Brake Pad Engine Mechanism Friction Plate Gear Radar Component |
| Medical | Blood Smears Diagnostic Imaging Microarray Microscopy Microfluidic Spectroscopy |
| Clean Energy | Electric Vehicle Battery Partition Nuclear Energy Solar Wafer Wind Enegery |
| Metrology | Benchmark Calibration Gauge Block Flat Meter Probe |
| Others | Gemstone Graphite Knife Metal Part, etc. |
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