| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T22: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Steels for Sustainable Development
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| Presentation Title |
The Essence of Mo and Ni Alloying in Steels for Renewable Power Generation |
| Author(s) |
Hardy Mohrbacher |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Hardy Mohrbacher |
| Abstract Scope |
National governments and supernational organizations are aiming for a significantly increased share of renewable power generation over the next three decades. This not only represents a cornerstone in reducing CO2 emissions but is also gaining high importance in the light of recent geopolitical developments impacting fossil energy supplies. Hydropower and wind energy are two major technologies dominating the current share of renewable power supply. In both technologies carbon and alloy steels form the backbone of the power generation equipment. Molybdenum and nickel play important roles in these green technologies. The metallurgical effects of these alloying elements will be demonstrated, for both flat and long products. Furthermore, the specific consumption of Mo and Ni related to the effectively installed capacity of various renewable power generation technologies will be analyzed. The expected strong demand for these metals is put into perspective to supply scenarios by global mining companies. |