FORGING POWER GENERATION

Power Generation Expertise

The power generation industry is highly technical and requires forged parts that are robust and can endure prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures, wind, saltwater, environmental factors and various chemicals. Forged parts for the power generation industry are commonly manufactured through the open die forge process from stainless steel and different copper alloys. Find our forgings in:

• Nuclear - Used in critical applications for containment and storage
• Oil & Gas - Trusted to protect the environment 
• Marine Propulsion - Relied upon for mission-essential functions
• Wind - Keeping offshore wind afloat
• Hydro - Turning in turbines in the emerging renewable markets 
• Storage - Enabling better power distribution on the grid

Power Generation Forged Parts

Forged shapes for turbines, generators, compressors, gear boxes, heat exchangers and blowers:

• Forged shapes for turbines, generators, compressors, gear boxes, heat exchangers and blowers:
• Hollows: Reactor Pressure Vessels (RPVs), Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs) and Small Modular Reactors (SMR)
• Rings (Full/Segmented): Diaphragms, stators, spacers, retainers, motor ends, shear resistances, locks, seals, adapter or spherical seats, flanges and sleeves
• Shafts: Rotors, generators, turbines, suction/discharge end stubs, couplings, valve stems and fans
• Discs and Hubs: Covers, wheels, suction/discharge end caps, adapters, impellers, tube sheets and nozzles
• Complex Shapes: Bucket/fan blade stock and turbine blades
• Additional Shapes: Casings, spacers, centrifuge bowls, bearing blocks, shells and transition cones

History of Forging & Power Generation

Generating electricity traces back to the Greeks, with significant milestones during the 1800s with the first wind turbine and variations of wires and magnets to create electrical currents. Then, with the commercialization of electrical production in the 19th Century, new methods to produce electricity came about. These methods include steam engines, which became widely used to provide electricity, including coal-fueled boilers that provided power to operate boats and trains; nuclear energy was beginning to emerge with the development of nuclear fission. As a result, electricity became more readily available, and public buildings and businesses could have electricity. Around 1965, we were using Nuclear, hydropower and Oil & Gas to produce power in addition to traditional biomass, such as wood or charcoal. From 1990 to today, power generation continues to be an evolving industry with wind, solar and modern biofuels coming onto the scene. As new technology and energy sources power our world, we at Scot Forge are prepared to support them. From large spindles for wind turbines to step shafts for two-pole generator forgings. We look forward to overcoming the challenges facing renewable energy, such as energy storage, and embracing the opportunities for innovation, such as small modular reactors or off-shore wind, as the power generation sector continues to grow.