May 2009 Archives

Our industrial projects have been heating up lately, and there's nothing we like seeing more than Nansulate® protecting and insulating all types of industrial equipment, from heat exchangers to steam boilers to large fuel tanks and more. We put out a recent call to all our distributors to send "in progress" application photos and exhibition appearances, so we can keep all our NanoPioneers updated on the day to day action that is happening for Industrial Nanotech and their distributors worldwide.

An ongoing project by our U.A.E. distributor NanoFan is a very interesting one dealing with "Brine Super Purification Columns" being installed at a large Middle East Chemical Plant. Mr. S. Razavi and his team have sent in their first photos of the job, and will be sending new ones throughout the application.

The application is on 4-6 massive reactors. The photos below show them prior to surface preparation and application.

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Once the carbon steel reactors are coated, they will be installed in an upright position.

The NanoFan team has done the surface preparation work and application of the first layer of Nansulate®

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Mr. S. Razavi of Nanofan explained that the Chemical company chose Nansulate® for this project to prevent corrosion, stop corrosion under insulation (CUI) and most importantly to save energy and money.

We will share the new projects as they begin and keep you updated as they progress.

There are projects utilizing Nansulate® happening around the clock and around the globe, so we want to share as much of that with you as possible and give you a window into the World of Nansulate®.

Well, it has been a great day at Solar 2009, and the Industrial Nanotech Team has accomplished what they set out to do, which was to introduce Nansulate(R) Solar to solar industry professionals of all walks of life - including installers, manufacturers, industrial solar, new and upcoming solar technologies, and everyone else we could find - even a producer of PBS documentaries on Zero Energy. Another objective we had was to learn more about the solar equipment, see it up close, so we could zero in and identify other areas where our coatings can assist in boosting efficiency of the various systems by insulating them and reducing heat/energy loss.

A few last photos from the show:

Anytime I see uninsulated pipes, I am magnetically drawn to them. We can't let any pipe go unprotected with Nansulate! The ones in the photo are from a solar thermal system manufacturered by a German company.

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The keyword here at the conference has definitely been renewable and energy savings - and nanotechnology seems to fit right in very well. The solar crowd is excited about the possibilities that Nansulate(R) solar can provide to boost efficiency of their systems, collectors, heat related parts (like heat exchangers), water tanks, piping and more.

I learned that not all solar collectors are created equal. We have the flat plate collectors, the evacuated tube collectors :


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It's nearly lunchtime here at Solar 2009, and I've already seen new solar panels, an exciting move to more solar heated air systems, and met installers, manufacturers, trainers, and visionaries in the Solar Arena.

The entrance and welcome to Solar 2009 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center:

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Checking in and ready to roll.

NanoPioneer has landed in Buffalo and is looking forward to an exciting day at the Solar 2009 Conference.

The journey began last night from:

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An exciting development for Industrial Nanotech this year has been the addition of Nansulate® Solar Insulation coating to our line of energy saving and asset protection products. After testing on solar panels, solar water heaters and associated piping, Nansulate® Solar was shown to provide a significant increase in solar thermal system efficiency due to reducing the heat/energy loss. This not only has us excited, but also those in the Solar industry who are looking at ways to make Solar a more efficient energy technology.

This week we will be attending Solar 2009, America's leading conference on the emerging trends, technology and opportunities shaping the new energy economy. The conference is being held May 11-16 at the Buffalo/Niagara Convention Center in Buffalo, NY.  Now in its 38th year, this cutting-edge conference is attended by leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs shaping the solar industry. The conference is presented by ASES (American Solar Energy Society), of which Industrial Nanotech is a member. Some of the featured speakers include representatives from GE's Global Research Center,  SunEdison, Long Island Power Authority, as well as Governor David A. Peterson of New York.

The theme of this year's conference is 'You've Got the Power!",  and we created a special brochure specifically for this conference to let solar energy professionals know how nanotechnology can help them capture more of that Power! You can download a copy of our special Solar 2009 Nansulate® Solar brochure here. We will also be doing real-time Twitter and Facebook updates from the show so you can follow along and it will be just like you are there.

Watch for our Twitter and Facebook updates on Friday, May 15th! And if you are planning to be at the show this Friday, send us an email and let us know.

Capture More Solar Power with Nanotechnology!

We are always being pleasantly surprised by the unique uses that companies find for our line of energy saving and asset protection coatings. We had a call recently from a company looking for a clear, lead encapsulation coating to protect a very unique product that they sell. When I first learned of the application of Nansulate® LDX to protect the frames created by Second Line Frames, I did some research to learn more about their company, and was impressed with what I found. Their sustainable use of salvaged wood from homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina is an inspiration and creates a treasure out of the beloved memories of New Orleans and surrounding areas.

 A little about what they do: The Second Line is a timeless New Orleans tradition - the colorful parade that follows a funeral procession to turn tragedy into a celebration of rebirth. Second Line Frames are built from authentic wood siding salvaged from homes destroyed during Hurricane Katrina. A portion of each sale goes to assist in the rehabilitation of affected neighborhoods. The company's frames can be found online at www.secondlineframes.com.

We are pleased to have our sustainable technology a part of the treasures and hope they are creating.