Protecting a Hydroelectric Power Plant: Jotun's Usta Project
Hydroelectric power plants are built to operate for decades.
But the infrastructure supporting them is constantly exposed to demanding conditions — including water, moisture, temperature changes and heavy industrial environments.
The Usta Hydroelectric Power Plant in Norway is a great example of where protective coating technology plays an important role in keeping major infrastructure in service.
The Challenge
Hydroelectric facilities contain extensive steel infrastructure that needs to withstand constant exposure to water and harsh operating conditions.
Corrosion isn't simply an aesthetic problem in this environment.
Deterioration of structural and mechanical components can create maintenance requirements and potentially affect the long-term reliability of the facility.
That makes the protective coating system an important part of the overall asset-maintenance strategy.
The Solution
Jotun supplied protective coating technology for the Usta hydroelectric power plant.
The project is one of Jotun's published reference cases and demonstrates the company's experience in protecting infrastructure operating in demanding environments.
For facilities such as hydroelectric plants, coating systems need to be selected according to the specific exposure conditions and substrate requirements rather than simply choosing a general-purpose industrial paint.
The Result
The coating system provides a protective barrier between the steel infrastructure and its surrounding environment.
This helps reduce the impact of moisture and environmental exposure and supports the long-term maintenance of the facility.
What makes projects like Usta interesting is that protective coatings are working quietly in the background.
You don't notice them when they're doing their job.
And that's exactly the point.
They're there to help keep critical infrastructure operating.
Industrial Coatings for Power & Infrastructure
From hydroelectric facilities and power stations to bridges, factories and steel structures, the right coating system can play an important role in protecting assets throughout their service life.
Industrial Coatings Ltd supplies Jotun protective coating products for a wide range of industrial applications.
Talk to our team about your project.
