Iranian Company Uses Nanotechnology to Produce Silicon Coating for Insulators
“Insulators are made of silicone, glass and ceramic. Silicone insulators have a short lifespan but they are suitable for polluted environments, and ceramic and glass insulators enjoy high strength but they quickly become problematic in polluted environments. In this product, we used the advantages of both parts by creating a silicone nano-coating on the surface of the insulators,” said Monireh Taqvayee, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
“Air pollution, dust and specific weather conditions in different parts of Iran have caused the efficiency and durability of high-voltage insulators to face serious challenges so much so that this has caused many power outages and blackouts in the Southern parts of the country in recent years,” she explained.
“Silicone coatings are designed and manufactured to protect high-voltage insulators from specific weather conditions, and such protective nanocoatings can be significantly effective in reducing outages in areas with high humidity and pollution levels,” Taqvayee said.
In a relevant development in 2023, specialists at a knowledge-based company in Iran also used nanotechnology to improve the strength of structures by producing sound and thermal insulation which saves energy up to 90%.
“Elastomeric insulation with thermal, cooling and acoustic properties has been produced as a knowledge-based product by our company for the first time, and its production and formulation processes have been indigenized with the help of elites from the country's top universities,” said Mohammad Hashemi, the managing director of the knowledge-based company.
He added that in addition to reducing energy consumption and noise pollution, insulation made by his company also helps the strength of structures, noting, “The insulation prevents corrosion, and therefore the need for repair and maintenance of pipes is reduced and their lifespan increases.”
“This product has resulted in 65% to 90% energy saving which varies due to the effects of various factors like environmental conditions, insulation thickness, etc.,” Hashemi said.
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