2023-10-01 |
The picturesque town of Marktheidenfeld, nestled along the banks of the Main River in Germany, provided a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration among experts at the High Temperature Corrosion and Oxidation 2023 Workshop from September 25th to 29th, 2023. The workshop was hosted by Dr. Mathias Galetz from DECHEMA-Forschungsinstitut and Dr. Dmitry Naumenko from Forschungszentrum Jülich.
This international event brought together 100 of the world’s leading scientists, researchers, and industry experts from thirteen countries to discuss the critical topic of high temperature corrosion and oxidation. The workshop was held against the backdrop of pressing challenges in energy production, particularly in the context of shifting from fossil fuels to renewable and carbon-neutral processes. The different talks highlighted the necessity of developing innovative material solutions capable of withstanding the harsh environments associated with renewable energy processes and pushing the efficiencies, and thus process parameters, at elevated temperatures.
Discussions centered on the impact of novel process conditions and media, such as nitride, carbonate or chloride salt melts, supercritical CO2, and changing the compositions of process gases. A key topic was higher levels of hydrogen (H2) and water vapor (H2O) when moving towards a hydrogen based economy. Many discussions covered the impact of new additive manufacturing techniques on the microstructure, chemistry and finally the oxidation and corrosion resistance of parts for high temperature components.
The workshop developed key takeaways and formed future directions in high temperature corrosion and oxidation research. The event underscored the critical role of materials science and engineering in addressing the pressing challenges associated with the transition to renewable energy sources. Collaborative efforts, international partnerships, and multidisciplinary research approaches are essential components of future progress. As the workshop came to a close, it left attendees inspired and motivated to continue their pursuit of materials solutions that will shape the energy landscape of the future.
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