Energy Storage

Innovative piping solutions crucial for thermal management of energy storage systems and the corrosion-resistant needs of flow batteries.

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Introduction

GF Piping Systems provides significant benefits for energy storage and pumped storage hydropower applications. Our reliable, corrosion-resistant solutions ensure safe electrolyte handling, guaranteeing low pump and minimized shunt loss, while advanced plastic materials provide long-term durability, low maintenance, and optimal performance in demanding environments. Our piping solutions are crucial for thermal management, ensuring safe operating temperatures and maintaining the performance and longevity of large-scale energy storage units. By supporting these advanced technologies, we support the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid, contributing to a more sustainable energy future.

How We Can Support Your Projects

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Lithium-Ion Battery Storage

By using our innovative piping solutions within Lithium-ion battery storage units, you can be assured of the thermal management of energy storage systems, ensuring that they operate within safe temperature ranges. Our world-leading cooling systems are essential for maintaining the performance and longevity of large-scale battery storage units.

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Flow Batteries

 

Our engineering teams can design and deliver prefabricated solutions utilizing our leading piping systems, helping to minimize pump and shunt losses and maximize your process efficiency. Our material expertise ensures the correct system selection regarding chemical performance and the right components, including actuated valves and sensors with industrial protocol communications standards to integrate seamlessly into your wider network. 

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Pumped Storage Hydropower

Our advanced piping solutions are integral to the efficiency and success of pumped storage hydropower projects, supporting sustainable energy generation and storage. Our solutions are designed for high performance and reliability, and the integration of our sensors and automation technology enhances the operational efficiency of pumped storage systems. 

Applications for Energy Storage

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Rooftop Chilled Water

Rooftop chillers and condenser units are open to environmental conditions. Extreme temperatures and general weathering (wind, rain, UV light) create demanding conditions. GF Piping Systems' PE-100 black and COOL-FIT are designed for a 25-year lifespan with continued high performance under such harsh conditions.

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Process Cooling

Process cooling water is used extensively throughout the energy sector as it's crucial for thermal management, ensuring safe operating temperatures. Thermoplastic systems provide an excellent alternative to metal systems in terms of speed of installation, cost to install and operate, and ease of completing system expansions.

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Direct Liquid Cooling

While using liquid-cooled servers offers clear efficiency benefits, it also raises safety and reliability issues as pressurized water moves closer and closer to the CPUs. Our expertise in high-quality pressure-bearing polymer solutions leads the industry, ensuring user and application-specific systems deliver real added value for all stakeholders.

Electrolyte Distribution

In flow batteries, high-quality polymer systems ensure the safe and uniform flow distribution of the electrolyte solutions. Measurement and control solutions help regulate the flow, temperature, and replenishment of the electrolytes, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the battery. Additionally, corrosion-free components and cooling systems support the longevity of the containerized solution ensuring operational security and a lower total cost of ownership.

Air Cleaning

Exhaust gases must be cleaned before being released into the atmosphere. Regardless of the type of gas, a combination of chemicals is used to neutralize the harmful substances. Our high-performance, corrosion-resistant piping materials withstand the harsh chemicals and conditions involved in exhaust gas scrubbing, ensuring the longevity and reliability of the scrubber systems.

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FAQs

What are the most important requirements to ensure flow batteries are operated successfully?
  • Guaranteeing low pump loss, optimizing energy efficiency, and reducing operational costs
  • Minimizing shunt loss ensures that electrons follow the intended electrochemical pathways
  • Uniform Flow distribution, ensures consistent performance, minimizes shunt currents, and extends the system's lifespan. 

How does GF handle the thermal management requirements of a large-scale battery storage plant

We provide efficient cooling systems that maintain safe operating temperatures for battery storage units, ensuring optimal performance and longevity. Our solutions are crucial for the reliability and efficiency of large-scale energy storage.

How can GF's prefabrication and engineering solutions support energy storage projects?
  • Engineering Support: Expert guidance in designing the optimal piping system layout to prevent losses and inefficiencies such as shunt losses. Additionally, considering the chemical properties of different electrolytes, selecting the appropriate polymer materials for compatibility is essential.
  • Prefabrication solutions: Flow batteries are typically containerized and scalable solutions. Prefabricating spools and racks add significant value to the customer by streamlining installation and ensuring efficient system deployment.
  • Find out more about our Engineering and Prefabrication capabilities here.

 

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8201 Schaffhausen

Switzerland

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