Thermal spray applications for power plant components

Power plants usually are located near water and many are in salt water envi ronments. Corrosion occurring in these environments is a problem often solv ed with thermal spray coatings. The use of thermal spray aluminium and zinc in three power plants for various components is reviewed. Special emphasis is on the cooling tower at the Seabrook, New Hampshire plant. A guide to s election of the coating and process also is given.